Category: DIY

Orange Crush Cupcakes Recipe!

If you’ve read up on my DIY posts, you know that I love cupcakes, as does my family. So, I recently found these Orange Crush Cupcakes that I just have to make. I have yet to try this, but they look so delicious. Plus, Orange Crush is a great soda that my kids enjoy. Want to make these yourself? If so, you will need the following:

Cupcake:

• 1 box White Cake Mix
• 3 Egg Whites
• 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 cup Orange Crush
• 5 tbsp Orange Gelatin Mix

Frosting:

• 1 cup softened Butter
• 3 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 tbsp Orange Crush
• 2 tbsp Orange Gelatin Mix

How did your cupcakes turn out? Did they taste like an Orange Crush soda? Feel free to share your thoughts down below. For additional directions on how to make this recipe, be sure to visit the Cincy Shopper Webpage!

Looking for a fun DIY this July 4th weekend? This one is simple even for the littlest of hands! Below you will find materials needed and instructions and as always, HAVE FUN!

Materials:
*white paper
*red, white, and blue non-toxic paints
*star cookie cutters

Instructions:
1) place paint in individual places on a plate,
2) dip the star shaped cookie cutters in the paint
3) press down on the cookie cutter on the piece of white paper
4) lift up on the cookie cutter and do another color!
5) have fun and get creative, it is ok to overlap the shaped and colors!
6) back them with colored construction paper if you would like and proudly display them around your home!

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Crunchy Taco Cups Recipe!

Want to make a fun appetizer for dinner this weekend? If so, you must make these Crunchy Taco Cups! I’ve made these for my family and they loved them. I love making appetizer-like dishes for dinner or lunchtime, because they are great for potlucks and parties! Plus, this is a great way to help with portion control, which is great for me. If you want to make these taco cups too, pick up the following ingredients:

• 1 lb lean ground beef, browned and drained
• 1 envelope (3 tablespoons) taco seasoning
• 1 (10-oz) can Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
• 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (or Mexican blend)
• 24 wonton wrappers

For additional directions on making these Crunch Taco Cups, be sure to visit the Kevin & Amanda Webpage! Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below. What appetizer-like dishes have you made lately?

Peach Hand-Pies Recipe!

Have you ever tried those Hostess hand-pies? If you are like my husband, then you love them! I recently found this Peach Hand-Pies recipe and it was absolutely delicious! Want to make this sweet treat as well? If so, you’ll need to pick up the following ingredients in-store:

• 2 boxes (14.1 oz each) refrigerated pie crust
• 1 can (21 oz) peach pie filling
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg white, beaten

For additional directions on making this recipe, be sure to visit the Shugary Sweets Webpage for more details. Have you made a similar recipe before? If so, let us know what you thought in the comment section below.

Chicken-Bacon Ranch Baked Penne Recipe!

Are you in the mood for pasta tonight? I know that I am! You must make this Chicken-Bacon Ranch Baked Penne, because it’s delicious. How can you go wrong with chicken, cheese, and pasta? Want to make this chicken penne recipe for your family too? If so, you will need to pick up the following ingredients:

• 1 lb penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 1 jar (15 oz) Alfredo pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 6 slices chopped cooked bacon
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
• Chopped parsley, if desired

For further instruction on making this chicken penne dish, be sure to visit the Flavorite Webpage for more details. Have you made a similar dish before? If so, let us know because we love to hear from our readers.