In the world of desserts, there are classics, and then there are the sweet concoctions that redefine your expectations. Orange Creamsicle Salad belongs to the latter category, offering a burst of delightful flavors and textures that make it a favorite at any gathering. In this article, we’ll walk you through the easy steps to create this heavenly treat. But first, let’s start with the ingredients you’ll need:

Ingredients:

INGREDIENTS	QUANTITY
Orange Jell-O	1 box (3 oz)
Instant vanilla pudding	1 box (3.4 oz)
Boiling water	1 cup
Cold water	1/2 cup
Mandarin oranges, drained	1 can (8 oz)
Whipped topping (e.g., Cool Whip)	1 tub (8 oz)
Mini marshmallows	1 cup
Optional: Toasted coconut flakes	For garnish

Now, let’s dive into the step-by-step process of creating this delectable Orange Creamsicle Salad:

Instructions:

1. Begin with Jell-O Magic:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the orange Jell-O powder with 1 cup of boiling water. Continue whisking until the Jell-O has fully dissolved.

2. Chill it Down:

Stir in the cold water and set the mixture in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes, or until it begins to thicken slightly (but isn’t set).

3. Add Pudding Mix:

Once the Jell-O mixture has cooled and slightly thickened, whisk in the instant vanilla pudding mix until it becomes smooth.

4. Fruity Fun:

Gently fold in the mandarin oranges, ensuring they’re spread evenly throughout the mixture. This is where the delightful citrusy notes come into play.

5. Whipped Wonder:

Carefully fold in the whipped topping. You’ll notice the mixture becoming light and fluffy, which is exactly what you want.

6. Marshmallow Magic:

Gently stir in the mini marshmallows. These little wonders add a delightful chewy texture to the salad.

7. Set and Serve:

Pour your mixture into a serving dish and refrigerate it for at least 2 hours, or until it’s fully set. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together beautifully.

8. Garnish:

Before serving, consider adding a layer of toasted coconut flakes on top. This optional step not only enhances the visual appeal but also introduces an extra layer of texture and flavor.

Enjoy

French toast or French toast torrejas? The differences between them are minimal. Both are equally tasty, and in essence, the way they are prepared differs very little from each other. I love them both equally, but I have to admit that I usually prepare them more the French way because frying them with a bit of butter, tiny, besides giving them an extra spark of flavor, turns out to be easier than frying them in plenty of hot oil.

You can prepare French toast in the blink of an eye and enjoy them for breakfast, which is the time I like them the most. When I make torrejas I usually spend more time in front of the stove, and as I want to put syrup on them, I prefer them when they have been in the fridge longer and have absorbed more flavor. I prepare French toast as soon as I am going to eat it. They are deliciously warm, and you will see how easy and quick they are ready.

Ingredients
4 slices of bread I used white sliced bread
250 ml milk 1 cup
2 eggs
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon powder for sprinkling
1 piece of lemon or orange peel I grate it because I like to see the tiny dots
a knob of butter 25 gr
honey or more sugar to taste
See also Baked Garlic Parmesan Fries

Instructions
Put the milk with the cinnamon stick, the sugar, and the lemon or orange peel in a saucepan. Bring to the boil. As soon as it boils, please remove it from the heat and cover it while cooling down. I put icy water in the sink and let it cool a little so that the toast does not break when soaked. You can make this the night before and store it in the fridge, ready to use for breakfast.

Beat the two eggs and mix with the milk already tempered (this is another difference with the torrejas that the egg is not mixed with the milk). Arrange the slices of bread in a bowl and sprinkle them with all the milk.

Heat a frying pan with butter. With a reasonable temperature (not too high), brown the bread slices with the milk they have absorbed. Make them in pairs and let them brown nicely on each side.

Remove them to a plate and put a little honey on top or sprinkle sugar if you like it better. Finally, sprinkle with cinnamon powder.

Enjoy

Simple and fresh, these bite-sized strawberry shortcake shooters are a fun take on a classic recipe.

Perfect Summer dessert! Simple easy no cooking involved! I used fresh strawberries instead of frozen and used real whipped cream. Rather than the cake being the top layer I opted to keep the whip cream on top to keep the cake moist and fresh. I like the lighter angel food cake in a trifle over a pound cake or yellow cake. This is great to whip up for a cook-out and elegant enough to serve to guests.

Easy when you just need something easy to do and want a dessert. The strawberries make the whole dessert when you use fresh. I cut up the pound cake into 1″ pieces and used canned whip cream because we like the real whipped cream taste over the frozen type.

No bake cheesecake recipe:

Take 12 oz (1 1/2 block) cream cheese at room temp and mix until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add in about 2 cups powdered sugar and mix.
Add in 1 -2 tsp vanilla extract.

Strawberry syrup recipe:

Puree about 10 medium-size strawberries.
Add in 1/2 cup sugar.
Boil on the stove for about 10 minutes.
take 1 tablespoon corn starch and mix with 1 tablespoon cold water. Add into a boiling strawberry.
Cool before use.

Whipped cream recipe:

1 cup heavy whipping cream per 1 tablespoon of pudding mix.
Add powdered sugar in to the sweetness level you like.
I did 5 cups heavy whipping cream and 5 tablespoon of pudding mix with 2 cups powdered sugar.

Enjoy

This beefy, cheesy skillet meal is a little bit like lasagna and cabbage rolls got married. Hearty ground beef and tender cabbage are simmered in juicy tomatoes (giving you all the wonderful flavor of a cabbage roll without all the work) while an ample layer of bubbly melted cheese gives you an ooey-gooey cheese experience that’s reminiscent of lasagna. Just trust us; it works.

Though this goes from stovetop to oven, it all comes together in one pan. It’s the perfect task for your favorite cast iron skillet. We love a quick and easy meal and this one is really a painless dish to cook up. All you do here is saute some onions and brown the ground beef before adding the cabbage and tomatoes and letting them simmer for a bit. It’s a breeze.

While we love a meal that’s easy, it has to taste good too, and this one doesn’t disappoint. The mild earthy flavor of cabbage goes so well with sweet tomato sauce and melty mozzarella. It’s a low carb, quick one pan meal that should be a regular in every family’s weeknight rotation. It does comfort, and it does it well. And quickly.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes
2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano (or more, to taste)
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook one minute more.
Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add cabbage, crushed and diced tomatoes, oregano, and salt and pepper and saute until cabbage is wilted, about 10 minutes.
Top with grated cheese and bake for 15 minutes.

Enjoy!

CLOVE AGAINST BAD BREATH

To avoid a bad odor in your mouth, suck a clove after each meal. This will give you good breath. Very good for teeth and breath.

IT RELIEVES DENTAL PAIN

Eugenol is a valuable antiseptic in crisis situations on painful gums and teeth. “It actually acts on peripheral opioid receptors, nerve endings which allow us to perceive pain autonomously” explains Franck Dubus, doctor of pharmacy. Prefer an oily maceration in mouthwash or a mother tincture, which limits the risk of irritation.

IN MASSAGE, IT WILL RELIEVE YOU FROM YOUR MUSCLE AND RHEUMATIC PAIN

You can try the recipe for pain-relieving massage oils or try the one based on cloves. Because clove is an anti-inflammatory. It can also relieve your muscle, joint and rheumatic pain. To do this, add around 10 drops of clove essential oil to 30 cl of vegetable oil (jojoba or sweet almond). You massage painful areas with this preparation three times a day. The pain should be relieved within 48 hours.

CLOVES AGAINST COLDS

If you want to prevent winter ailments, consider clove essential oil. Its antiviral and antibacterial properties will help you avoid the flu, colds and other winter infections…

First method to benefit from its benefits: dilute 1 to 2 drops of essential oil in a teaspoon of olive oil, to swallow before a meal. Second method: dilute 1 to 2 drops of essential oil on a piece of sugar, to melt under the tongue before the meal. Regardless of the technique used, you can use it 1 to 3 times a day, for a maximum of a week.

IN CASE OF URINARY INFECTION (OR KIDNEY STONES)

To calm and soothe urinary infections, you can once again opt for an infusion made from cloves as presented earlier. You can also add a drop (well, just one) of lavender essential oil for greater effectiveness against your cystitis. Of course, this shouldn’t stop you from going to see a doctor!

CLOVES FOR HAIR

Clove fights effectively against hair loss (take a few cloves, add olive oil then leave for 2 days then apply to the hair.

INGREDIENTS:

5½ cups (about 1½ pounds) thinly sliced (about ¼-inch) pickling cucumbers

1½ tablespoons kosher salt

1 cup thinly sliced sweet onion

1 cup (198 grams) granulated sugar

1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar

½ cup (120 ml) apple cider vinegar

¼ cup (50 grams) light brown sugar

1½ teaspoons mustard seeds

½ teaspoon celery seeds

1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

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DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine cucumbers and salt in a large, shallow bowl; cover and chill 1½ hours. Move cucumbers into a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Drain well, and return cucumbers to bowl. Add onion to the bowl and toss with the cucumbers.
2. Combine the granulated sugar, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds and ground turmeric in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Pour the hot vinegar mixture over cucumber mixture; let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate 24 hours. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
Note: The jars pictured in the post above are Bormioli jars – love them!

Enjoy

1. Lice

Bites from head lice can look very similar to flea bites. However, you’ll be able to distinguish them because they’re usually contained to the head, back of the neck, and behind the ears.

2. Bedbug

Bedbug bites look similar to mosquito bites, but they are usually redder, itchier, and appear in a zig-zag pattern. If you suspect you’ve been bitten by a bedbug, call an exterminator immediately. It’s the only way you’ll be able to rid these horrible pests from your home.

3.Tick

source: CropWatch /photo by Jim Kalisch,

Tick bites are unique because a red ring will appear around a dark red or sometimes black dot. It’s important to remove the tick properly (by drowning it with Vaseline or rubbing alcohol before using tweezers to pull it out). It’s not a bad idea to put the tick in an airtight container and take it to your doctor to have it tested for lyme disease and rocky mountain spotted fever.

4. Wasp

A wasp sting will have the appearance of a mosquito bite, but there will be a noticeable mark in the center of the bite. These bites can be a combination of itchy and painful, and the area will often turn red and become swollen.

5. Hornet

6.Bee

Although honey bees don’t sting as often as wasps or hornets, they do happen. You’ll be able to easily recognize a bee sting because they leave their stinger in the skin the second they sting. Remove the stinger with tweezers and clean the area with a disinfectant if you notice you have a bite.

7. Red Ant

Red ant bites tend to look a lot like flea bites, but there’s one main difference. While flea bites are immediately itchy, red ant (or fire ant) bites are instantly painful.

8. Spider

Although spider bites differ based on the type of spider, they are generally hard, red, and can be a combination of itchy and painful. In some cases, you may even be able to see two tiny puncture marks where the spider bit. Click here to learn more about the different types of spider bites and when you should seek medical attention for one.

Super Easy One Pan Bourbon Chicken. Tastes so much better than the restaurant version! Serve with rice and noodles to make it a meal!

Bourbon Chicken
This Bourbon Chicken is so much better than the standard food court recipe! The chicken turns out tender, juicy and loaded with tons of sauce. The sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I like to double the sauce to have extra to serve over rice. Best of all this recipe couldn’t be easier. This Authentic Bourbon Chicken takes 20 minutes and only one pan. No marinating required. Simply cook the chicken, pour in the sauce, simmer and add in cornstarch and water to thicken up the sauce. That’s it!

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 pounds chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
4 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon ginger minced
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
sesame seeds for garnish if desired
green onions for garnish if desired

Instructions

Heat sesame oil and canola oil in a large skillet.
Add in chicken and saute until fully cooked and browned.

Add in garlic and ginger and saute for 1-2 minutes. (Add in more oil if needed)
In a medium bowl combine soy sauce, brown sugar, bourbon and rice wine vinegar.

Add sauce to the chicken and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Meanwhile in a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and water.

Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce and stir frequently until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
If the sauce needs to thicken more add more cornstarch.
Serve immediately with sesame seeds and green onions for garnish, if desired.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons of grated lemon peel
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
• 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries
• Glaze
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

How To Make Lemon Blueberry Bread

In a mixing bowl, blend the butter with a cup of sugar, juice, and eggs. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the egg mixture, alternating with the milk. Add lemon peel, nuts and berries. Pour the mixture into a greased loaf pan. Baking at 350 about 61 to 71 min .

Enjoy

You may probably sometimes wonder what men think when they notice you in the street? You’ve often heard all those superstitions concerning men first looking at your butt and breasts. Well, according to the scientists, men pay attention to totally other things and those things don’t even have to concern your body. If you want to read men’s minds and get to know their first thoughts when you see each other, then continue reading! You may be quite surprised that men are not what a lot of women take for granted!

1. Eyes

Another common thing men notice first about a woman is her eyes. I’m sure you’ve heard that the eyes are the windows to your soul. They can tell us a lot about a person. It can be easy to find out if someone is lying to you or simply telling the truth. Eyes are real magnets that can attract and interest a stranger.

Surveys have shown that nearly 70 % of men pay attention to woman’s eyes first and only then to everything else. Don’t believe that it’s chest that men firstly pay attention to! It’s always easier for men to compliment woman’s eyes since women respond very approvingly to compliments about their eyes rather than other parts of the body.

2. Hair

Long, healthy and shiny hair can’t go unnoticed. A good condition of your hair is a sign of youth and good health! They say that blonde girls are more attractive to men but this is so untrue! Women of all hair colors have the same chance. Men have different preferences, some of them prefer blondes because they look more delicate, innocent, simply like angles. However, others will always search for brunette girls claiming that they look more mysterious.

Redheads also have their own chance because they look seductive and wild! He may pay attention to the way you style your hair and if they look unkempt and greasy then it definitely doesn’t look attractive. So instead of looking for some new dye to look different with new color, invest in moisturizing shampoos and conditioners and take a good care of your hair. Such an attitude will pay off and he won’t take his eyes off your shiny, healthy-looking hair.

3. Skin

Most men also pay attention to the way a woman’s skin looks. Numerous surveys have showed that a man sees a good complexion as a sure sign of health. Most men think that a woman with a healthy-looking complexion is healthy and she can produce healthy offspring.

4. Smile

A smiling woman is a signal that men don’t have to hesitate and can start flirtation! A smiling woman also means good nature, kindness, and sense of humor – who wouldn’t like to date such a person? A smiling woman simply works like a magnet drawing attention to her optimistic nature. Laughter is contagious so people around you can only feel better! Don’t say you are too shy to smile at that guy whom you barely know! You don’t need to say anything but smiling will work as an invitation.

Some girls say that they rarely smile because of their teeth. They are crooked or not so white. Well, this is not a good excuse, ladies! Commercials have been promoting a perfect smile without any flaws but this is just a commercial, it was probably photoshopped for many hours! And most men don’t have strict criteria allowing them to date only girls who look like models. They are also just normal guys with their own imperfections so they will understand your own too.

5. Dressing style

Probably, it’s a surprising thing but most men do notice a woman’s dressing style. A recent study has found that most men prefer a classy dresser to a woman who shows too much of her skin. Men love some mystery about women, but half-naked body reveals all the secrets. A great sense of style can tell a lot about you, keep it in mind! Your perfume and makeup tell about your taste. Your heels and accessories reveal your lifestyle and sophisticatio