Category: DIY

Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream Recipe!

Calling all caramel and ice cream fans! I recently made this Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream recipe and it was so delicious, my family loved it. This may be my new favorite ice cream flavor! Plus, this is recipe relatively easy to make at home. If you’d like to make this as well, be sure to pick up these ingredients:

For the caramel praline (mix-in)

• ½ cup (100 gr) sugar
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt, such as fleur de sel

For the ice cream custard

• 2 cups (500 ml) whole milk, divided
• 1½ cups (300 gr) sugar
• 4 tablespoons (60 gr) salted butter
• scant ½ teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cups (250 ml) heavy cream
• 5 large egg yolks
• ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

How did this ice cream turn out for you? Let us know in the comments below. For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the David Lebovitz Webpage. 

Pack N Go Kitchen DIY Toy Stove Tutorial!

Buying a play oven for your children can be pricey. So why not make your own stove? I found this fun Pack N Go Kitchen DIY Toy Stove Tutorial, which looks relatively easy to make. The Printable Creations website has printables and easy to follow instructions. Want to make this craft too? If so, here’s what you’ll need to make this toy stove:

• Silhouette Cameo or other craft cutting machine that accepts SVG files.
• Pack ‘n’ Go Kitchen Toy Stove Free SVG Cutting Files
• Paper trimmer, scissors / X-Acto knife
• Scraper (or credit card/old gift card, popsicle stick) for burnishing
• Ruler and pencil (for marking placements)
• Transfer paper
• Adhesive vinyl

For additional directions on making this DIY project, be sure to visit the Printable Cuttable Creatables Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this craft in the comment section below. We’d love to know your thoughts.

Peanut Butter Banana Fudge Recipe!

I love purchasing fudge at those cute little shops! However, buying fudge in-store can be expensive. So, I made this Peanut Butter Banana Fudge recipe last weekend and was amazed at its taste! You have to try this sweet treat, because you will not be disappointed. If you’d like to make fudge homemade as well, be sure to purchase/ pick up the following ingredients:

• 1 (10 oz bag) peanut butter chips
• 1 (14 oz can) sweetened condensed milk
• 4 Tbsp butter, divided
• ¾ cup chopped banana chips
• 2 cups white chocolate chips
• 1 banana, very ripe

For further instruction on making this Peanut Butter Banana Fudge, be sure to visit the Cookies & Cups Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this sweet treat in the comments below. We’d love to hear from you!

Wood Spoon Pirate Craft!

Want to make a fun project with your kiddos this weekend or over the summer? If so, then check out this Wood Spoon Pirate craft idea. My children love to watch the Pirates of the Caribbean movies! This would be a fun craft to make after watching the movie on a Sunday afternoon. Want to make this project too? If so, you’ll need to pick up the following supplies:

• wooden party spoon
• black and red cardstock paper (or the colors of your choice)
• small googly eyes
• permanent markers
• white chalk marker (optional)
• tacky glue
• scissors

For additional details on making these fun spoon pirates, be sure to visit the I Heart Crafty Things Webpage for more details. Let us know what you thought of this DIY project in the comment section below. As usual, we love to hear from our readers!

Beef Stroganoff Recipe!

Growing up, beef stroganoff was a family favorite weekend meal! I recently tried a different recipe and it was absolutely delicious. Both my husband, kids, and in-laws loved this meal too! I know that we will be making this dinner again soon. Want to try this new re-vamped family dish as well? If so, here are the ingredients you’ll need to pick up or purchase:

• 3 tablespoons of butter, divided
• 1 pound fresh Cremini mushrooms sliced into ¼ inch thick slices (aka baby portobello mushrooms)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cognac or brandy
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ pound onions, cut into medium strips the long way
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef stock
• 1 tablespoon country Dijon mustard (this is a product that mixes whole grain and smooth Dijon)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 ½ pounds trimmed rib-eye steak, cut into cubes approximately 1½ inches
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons cognac or brandy
• Chopped parsley for garnish, optional
• Wide egg noodles, see note above

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the A Family Feast Webpage. Let us know what you thought of this recipe, we’d love to know. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below.