Category: DIY

Fall and Halloween are the perfect times for some scary fun crafts! Get the kids together and gather a few supplies and make the most adorable bottle cap monsters! The kids and I are planning on make these this weekend! Huge shout out to Crafts By Amanda for this great tutorial on this DIY! Check out the full instructions here!

If you enjoyed this craft, let us know in the comments below! As always, check out our other DIY’s here! Happy crafting!

Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli Recipe!

Growing up, my mother loved to make homemade Stromboli recipes! So, recently, I tried to make one of these fabulous dishes for my husband and I found this Chicken Bacon Ranch Stromboli dish online. No surprise, this Stromboli was absolutely delicious. Want to make this as well? If so, be sure to pick up the following ingredients:

• 1 (13.8) oz can refrigerated Classic Pizza dough
• 4 oz Chive & Onion cream cheese, softened
• 3 cups shredded Colby-Jack or sharp cheddar cheese, divided
• 2-3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
• 6 slices black-pepper bacon, cooked and crumbled
• ½ cup prepared Ranch dressing
• 2 Tbsp butter, melted
• 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ tsp garlic salt

For further directions on making this yummy Stromboli, be sure to visit the Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comment section below.

Chipotle Chicken Tostadas Recipe!

In the mood for a fast recipe that you can make your kiddos for lunch or dinner? If so, check out this Chipotle Chicken Tostadas recipe! Not only is this recipe fast to make, but delicious as well. If you have any trouble locating these ingredients, be sure to check your local store’s ethnic food aisle. This recipe has been a staple in our monthly meal’s list, so try this dish for yourself as well. You’ll need:

• 1 pound, boneless skinless, chicken breast
• 1 small red onion, cut in half
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon homemade sofrito
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
• 1 small tomato, cut in half
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 small tomato, chopped
• 4 store bought tostadas (fried tortillas)
• 1 avocado
• ½ cup shredded cheese
• 4 tablespoons pico de gallo
• 4 teaspoons sour cream
• 1 pickled jalapeño pepper, chopped (optional)

For more directions on making these tostadas, be sure to visit the Smart Little Cookie Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comment section below.

Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Recipe!

On our Thrifty Momma Ramblings website, we do not feature enough vegan dishes! So, I thought I’d share a recipe I recently made for my vegan sister in-law. These Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake Bars were absolutely amazing. In my opinion, you cannot go wrong with adding raspberry to any sweet treat. If you’d like to make this raspberry recipe as well, be sure to have the following:

• ½ cup pecans
• ¾ cup oats
• 1 cup medjool dates
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup cashews, soaked
• 1 large can coconut milk (just the cream)
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

For more instruction on making these cheesecake bars, be sure to visit the Choosing Chia Webpage for more details. Let us know what vegan recipes you’ve enjoyed recently, because we’d love to know.

Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites Recipe!

Going to pretzel vendors can be pricey. I recently paid around $5 for a medium pretzel, which was too expensive for my budget. So, I recently found this Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites recipe and decided to give it a try. Long story short, I loved them. From now on, I’ll make pretzels at home. If you’d like to try this yummy recipe too, be sure to have the following ingredients ready:

• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 3 ounces unsalted butter, melted
• 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil
• 3 quarts water
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1 whole egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon cold water
• Coarse sea salt

For the cheese sauce:

• ½ Tablespoon unsalted butter
• ½ Tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• 8 ounces Cheddar cheese, grated

For more directions on making this yummy treat, be sure to visit the Two Peas & Their Pod Webpage for further details. Let us know what you thought of this recipe in the comments below.