Hoosier Homemade» Extras http://hoosierhomemade.com Making your House a Home Tue, 22 May 2012 14:08:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Biscoff Banana Milk Shake http://hoosierhomemade.com/biscoff-banana-milk-shake/ http://hoosierhomemade.com/biscoff-banana-milk-shake/#comments Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:18:23 +0000 CupcakeLady http://hoosierhomemade.com/?p=30623 [Continue Reading]]]> Are you a traveler? If you have ever flown on Delta Airlines, you may have had the Biscoff Cookies, the name given to the traditional Speculoos biscuits in North America. It’s derived from the combination of words Biscuit and Coffee, simply because their caramel flavor and crisp texture make these cookies the perfect accompaniment to a cup of coffee or espresso drink.

What’s the next best thing to Biscoff Cookies? Well…Biscoff Spread of course! As part of the Walmart Moms program, I recently received some of the new Biscoff Spread, an European alternative to Peanut Butter, to taste and share a recipe with you. I went on the hunt for a recipe and found lots to choose from over at Biscoff, including this Biscoff Banana Milk Shake.

I created this short video for you…

Biscoff Cookies are baked using the original recipe created in 1932. They are made with all natural ingredients, using no artificial colors or preservatives. They are vegan and contain 0 grams trans fat and 0 cholesterol per serving. All Biscoff cookies are baked in Lembeke, Belgium by Lotus Bakeries, and are now available at Walmart as well as the Biscoff Spread.

Biscoff Spread is made with original Biscoff Cookies {57% for Creamy version, 65% for Crunchy version}.  It has a creamy and smooth structure with consistency of peanut butter. The Spread contains no artificial colors or preservatives, 0 grams of cholesterol and 0 grams of trans fat per serving and it is free of nuts! Produced in a facility where no other products containing nuts are produced or handled. Making it a good alternative to those with nut allergies!

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Biscoff Banana Milk Shake Recipe

Rating: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Rich and creamy shake. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com. Adapted from Biscoff.com

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Biscoff Spread
  • 1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 small banana, cut into chunks
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
    • Topping optional
  • Dollop of Cool Whip
  • Crushed Biscoff Cookies
  • Dried Banana Chip

Instructions

  1. Place all shake ingredients in a blender and combine until smooth
  2. Serve with topping if desired
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Have you tried the new Biscoff Spread yet? Tell us what you think?

Disclosure: This post is part of a campaign I am participating in with the Walmart Moms. Walmart has provided me with compensation and product for this post. My participation is voluntary and opinions, as always are my own.

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Sadly we are at the end of our 17 days of St. Patrick’s Day Food and Fun! I hope you have enjoyed it! We are finishing up with a quick treat, that you can easily still pull together today…Irish Jello Shots…the non-alcoholic kind, but if you are interested, here is a Jello Shot {with alcohol} Recipe.

Everyone loves jello right? Inspired by the Rainbow Jello I made last year, I created some fun Irish Jello, with the colors of the flag and put them in plastic shot glasses.

Aren’t they fun? The kiddos {and adults} are sure to love them! And if you are serving adults, making them with alcohol is always a hit too.  We have made them before with alcohol, and those that drink, love them.

But for today…we are keeping it kid friendly and less expensive.

What else are you serving today? I thought I’d do a round up of a few {or more} ideas for St. Patrick’s Day Food…

St. Patrick’s Day Appetizers

St. Patrick’s Day Main Dishes

St. Patrick’s Day Side Dishes

St. Patrick’s Day Drinks

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

St. Patrick’s Day Dessert

St. Patrick’s Day Snacks

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Irish Jello Shots Recipe

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 36 shot glasses

A fun treat that the kids {and adults} will love! Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

  • 2 small boxes Lime Jello
  • 2 small boxes Orange Jello
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 6 envelopes Unflavored Gelatin
  • 4 3/4 cups boiling water - divided
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • Whipped Topping {garnish}
  • Sprinkles {garnish}
  • Plastic Shot Glasses {or any glass will work}

Instructions

  1. NOTE: This recipe makes enough to fill 36 shot glasses, you can divide the jello in half, but you will have leftover milk. You could also divide the can of milk in half, if you want the leftover milk.
  2. In a small bowl, combine lime jello, 2 envelopes gelatin and 2 cups boiling water, stir until jello is dissolved.
  3. Pour into glasses, filling about 1/3 full
  4. Place in fridge until set, about 20 minutes
  5. In a small bowl combine sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup boiling water, stir well.
  6. In another small bowl, add cold water and sprinkle 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin, set aside for 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup boiling water and stir well. Add to milk mixture and stir.
  7. Pour on top of lime jello, filling another 1/3 amount
  8. Place in fridge until set, about 20 minutes
  9. In a small bowl, combine orange jello, 2 envelopes gelatin and 2 cups boiling water, stir until jello is dissolved.
  10. Pour into glasses, filling the remainder of the glass
  11. Place in fridge until set, about 20 minutes
  12. Garnish with whipped topping and sprinkles {I used Cool Whip in a decorator bag and a Giant Round Tip}

Notes

You can easily change the flavor or color of the jello for a fun everyday treat

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What are you cooking for St. Patrick’s Day?

 

 

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Let’s get the Party started with this AMAZING collection from Twig & Thistle!

She has everything you will need from the Invitation to the paper Oscar Award to the Treat Boxes! And they are all FREE!!

Up next entering the Red Carpet…

How about Orange shares an FREE Printable Oscar Ballot and Oscar Bingo! FUN!

Now…bring on the food {my favorite part}

Oscar Party Food

Appetizers

Main Dishes

Snacks

Desserts

Cocktails

Join in the fun on Sunday at 5 p.m. CST  when I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter host a LIVE Chat from the Academy Awards!! AND don’t miss the GIVEAWAY tomorrow!!

And in case you are looking for more inspiration…

 

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One of my favorite chefs to watch is Bobby Flay. We have made several of his burgers from his book; Burgers, Fries & Shakes, but we haven’t tried any of the shakes yet. Until now…and I don’t think I’ll ever make another shake the traditional way.

With Nick having a little discomfort from his Invisalign Braces, I’m always looking for a fun treat for him to enjoy when his mouth is sore. And this Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake was perfect! And of course, we all enjoyed the shake as well!

One of the best things about shakes and smoothies, is that you can hide ingredients in them and the kids will never know. This time around, I didn’t add anything special, but recently when I made the Fruit Smoothies, I packed it full of fresh juice and vitamins.

The milkshake recipe in Bobby’s book called for Blackberries but I simply substituted Strawberries. And the addition of cream cheese made these Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshakes super rich and creamy.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 20 minutes

A delicious treat Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

    Shake
  • 1/2 cup fruit base
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3 oz. cream cheese, room temp
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 9 oz {about 1 1/2 cups packed} vanilla or strawberry ice cream
    • Fruit Base
  • 1 cup strawberries {or other fruit}
  • 4-6 tablespoons sugar {depending on the sweetness of the berries}
  • 3 tablespoons jam
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
    • Fluffy Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup Marshmallow Fluff
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

    Fruit Base
  1. Clean and cut berries, place in small saucepan and sprinkle with sugar
  2. Let the berries rest while you add sprinkles to the glasses {optional}
  3. After about 15-20 minutes, stir the berries and add jam
  4. Coarsely mash berries and bring to a soft boil
  5. Cook until thick, about 20 minutes
  6. Remove from heat and add lemon juice
  7. Place in fridge until chilled about 2 - 24 hours
    8. Fluffy Whipped Cream
  8. Place all ingredients in a large bowl
  9. Beat on high until stiff peaks form
    10. Shake
  10. In the blender, combine cream cheese, fruit base, milk and lemon zest.
  11. Blend until smooth
  12. Add ice cream and blend
  13. Serve with a spoonful of Fluffy Whipped Cream
  14. Add sprinkles if desired
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Disclosure: I’m part of the Invisalign Mom Advisory Board and my son received free Invisalign treatment. As always, the opinions and experiences are my own.

Linking to…Friday Food, Saturday Seven, Ingredient Spotlight

 

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One of my goals this year is to take better care of myself, which means taking some vitamins and eating better. So when the folks at Centrum asked if I’d like to try the ProNutrients, I agreed. One of the products they sent for me to try, were the ProNutrient Probiotic, that you can mix right into your drink. I also received a cool Cuisinart Juice Extractor, so I whipped up a yummy Fruit Smoothie and added the Probiotic to it.

ProNutrients Probiotic is an unique blended powder containing two of the most scientifically studied probiotics.  The individually wrapped packets are designed to ensure the bacteria arrive active and ready to work in the digestive tract.

One of the nice things about smoothies is you can add any fruit you have on hand. I started with a citrus blend of orange and grapefruit, that I juiced in the Cuisinart Juice Extractor, they are so delicious this time of year. Then added a banana and some strawberries I had in the fridge that needed to be used up. A little yogurt and some ice and we were enjoying a Fruit Smoothie with our breakfast.

Save $5 on ProNutrients with a coupon from Centrum, on their Facebook page.

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Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Rating: 5

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Yield: A blender full of smoothies

A delicious way to eat your fruit and get your vitamins. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

  • 2 oranges, freshly squeezed
  • 2 grapefruits, freshly squeezed
  • 1 banana, cut into chunks
  • A handful of strawberries, cleaned and cut
  • 1 container yogurt, plain or any flavor
  • 1 packet ProNutrient Probiotic
  • Ice to fill blender, about 2 cups

Instructions

  1. Juice oranges and grapefruit, add to blender
  2. Add banana, strawberries, yogurt and ProNutrient Probiotic
  3. Fill with ice
  4. Whip until well blended
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GIVEAWAY CLOSED

GIVEAWAY GUIDELINES:

One lucky Hoosier Homemade winner will receive a ProNutrient Product of your choice

Entries only accepted on this page. Facebook and Twitter entries do not count.

This Giveaway is a little different. Giveaway will remain open until Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at  10 p.m. CST. Winner will be chosen at random, notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond.

Additonal Giveaway Rules

REQUIRED ENTRY:

  • Head on over to NutritionPossible.com, come back and let us know what you are lacking in your daily diet

OPTIONAL ENTRIES: Please leave a separate comment for each entry

Disclosure: I am participating in a Centrum ProNutrients campaign hosted by One2One Network. I received nutritional product and compensation including a gift valued at $150. While all opinions stated are my own, I make no claims about Centrum ProNutrients as a product or it’s effectiveness.

Linking to…Ingredient Spotlight, Gooseberry Patch

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I’ve put together some ideas for your Labor Day Cook-outs…Enjoy!

psssppp…Did you get your Picnic Printables? Look for them under the Labor Day Cupcakes!

Main Dishes

Salads & Sides

Dessert

Cupcakes

Drinks


Wow! I’m really hungry now! Do you have a favorite dish to share? Feel free to leave the link!


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Our St. Patrick’s Day meal wouldn’t be complete without some fun drinks! Kid-friendly…of course! On the menu…

Shamrock Shake…Irish Cream Pie Shake…Virgin Irish Car Bomb

The Shamrock Shake is a very familiar St. Patrick’s Day Drink under the “golden arches”. They are very easy to make, with just a few ingredients.

Shamrock Shake Recipe:

  • 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 6-8 drops of Green Food Coloring
  • 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon Mint Extract {depending on taste}

Directions:

Place all ingredients in blender and mix. Top with whipping cream and a chocolate gold coin.

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Recipe inspiration: Skip to my Lou
 

Irish Cream Pie Shake

A couple weeks ago I shared Irish Cream Pie Cupcakes, this shake is inspired by those. I used International Delight Irish Creme Coffee Creamer and it gave the shake not only a really good flavor it was also very creamy.

Irish Cream Pie Shake Recipe:

  • 1 cup International Delight Irish Creme Coffee Creamer
  • 2 cups Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Chocolate Syrup {a couple big squirts}

Directions:

Place all ingredients in the blender and mix. Serve with a little Irish Cream Fruff and sprinkles if desired.

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Virgin Irish Car Bomb

An Irish Car Bomb is an adult drink that is made with Guinness Beer,  Bailey’s Irish Cream and Irish Whiskey. Although I have never had one {because I would probably pass out after just one} I hear they taste like a Rootbeer Float or a Frosty. So here is the non-alcoholic or Virgin recipe.

Virgin Irish Car Bomb Recipe:

  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Rootbeer

Directions:

Place Ice Cream in a glass and pour Rootbeer over. An easy Rootbeer Float!

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Here is a little wrap up of all the St. Patrick’s Day Food I posted this past week…

 
  1. Appetizers
  2. Main Dishes
  3. Shamrock Pretzels and Irish Soda Bread
  4. Snacks: Rainbow Jello, Lucky Mix and Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats
  5. Drinks: Shamrock Shake, Irish Cream Pie Shake and Virgin Irish Car Bomb
  6. Desserts: Irish Cream Mint Brownies, Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies and more
  7. Mint Chocolate Cupcakes from Cupcake Chronicles Newsletter
  8. Rainbow Cupcakes and Rainbow Ice Cream

Do you cook a special meal on St. Patrick’s Day? Will you be trying any of my recipes this year?

2012 St. Patrick’s Day Food and Fun



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