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Lunch: The New What’s For Dinner? #CheesyShells

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Emily Bruno

Making lunch is a somewhat new phenomenon for me. When I was working I bought vs brought- way too much. Since I’ve been home these past few months I have struggled with finding filling meals that didn’t require the same production as making dinner. Things have only gotten worse since school has been out. Now I’m not only faced with “what’s for dinner?” but also “what’s for lunch?, and I’m running low on ideas!

One thing everyone can agree on is macaroni and cheese. There are a lot of different options available when it comes to mac & cheese, but my hands-down favorite is Velveeta Shells & Cheese. Isabella loves it, and I love that it has a taste that adults can agree on too. I prefer the taste of the “liquid gold” over the powder stuff any day.

I was surprised how many different flavors Velveeta offers now. Rotel and bacon? Yes, please. (To see more of my shopping trip, click here.)

I love that in less than 10 minutes I can have lunch ready to go- and it’s something Isabella and I will both eat. If you would like to connect with Velveeta, check them out on Facebook or Twitter. Visit their Facebook page and take a fun quiz to see if someone in your life is a “liquid gold digger” ha-ha.

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Why it pays to shop around #FamilyMobileSaves

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Emily Bruno

When I decided to leave my career and become a stay at home Mom a few months ago, we began looking at our budget to help cut costs and save money. At the time we were both paying over $100ea for our cell phone bills. James decided to trade down his smart phone and go with a basic plan. So when I was given the opportunity as part of a sponsored post for Collective Bias® to find out more about the Walmart Family Mobile plans, I jumped at the chance. Continue reading →

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The Easiest Crockpot BBQ Sliders

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Emily Bruno

These BBQ sliders are SO easy and SO delicious; and they are made in the crockpot which makes them great for summer! Use King’s Hawaiian rolls with your favorite BBQ sauce and they practically make themselves.

You could even make a slider bar and serve pickles, jalapenos, onions, etc on the side. You know… fixins’. Homemade french fries or onion rings would make great company as well.

The Easiest Crockpot BBQ Sliders

2013-06-14 18:24:59

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Cook Time

7 hr

Cook Time

7 hr

Ingredients

Medium beef brisket

1/2 cup water

1 beef bouillon cube

Salt & Pepper

BBQ Sauce

Rolls or buns

Instructions

Place the beef brisket, fat side up, in the crock pot. Heat the water in the microwave for 1 minute. Add the beef bouillon cube to the warm water and use a fork to dissolve. Pour the broth mixture over the brisket, and add salt and pepper. Cook the brisket on high for one hour. Turn the heat down to low and cook for another 6 hours. When fully cooked, scrape all the fat off the top and discard. Shred your desired amount with a fork and immediately add the BBQ sauce.

Notes

No measurements for the salt and pepper, just season it "to taste"- about the same amount as you would if it were cooked. Also no measurements for the BBQ sauce because it depends on how big your brisket is. I like to use a ratio of 4 tbsp sauce to 1 cup brisket. This gives it a nice coating, but still leaves room for individuals to add more if they prefer.

Tip: You can also use the brisket drippings in the crockpot to make a gravy. Strain the juice, add 2 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp of flour to a small sauce pan, cook the flour for 3-5 minutes, add the juice, and cook on med-low until thick/desired consistency. S&P to taste.

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Breakfast Cheesecake

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Emily Bruno

I love breakfast food, almost as much as I love dessert. Although dessert for breakfast may be frowned upon, no one is going to judge you for this breakfast cheesecake. It’s like the rich, creamy goodness of a cheesecake with the breakfast dignity of a danish. And did I mention is SO easy to make? Seriously, 5 ingredients + 30 minutes.

Flaky, golden brown but soft and creamy in the middle. Perfect with some fruit on top (or dare I say powdered sugar? Chocolate syrup?). This is best served warm from the oven, but it refrigerates and reheats really well. Don’t microwave it for too long though, 15-20 seconds is all it needs. This is one of those dishes that I end up eating the entire pan one-seemingly-harmless-spoonful at a time.

Breakfast Cheesecake

2013-06-13 19:23:48

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Cook Time

30 min

Cook Time

30 min

Ingredients

2 8oz packages of cream cheese, softened

2 packages of crescent rolls

1 cup sugar

1 egg yolk

1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Gently add in the egg yolk and vanilla. Place one tube of crescent rolls in the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 pan. Spread the cream cheese mixture on top. Add the second tube of crescent rolls. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

Try to keep the seams together, and don't worry if they don't completely touch the edges of the pan. It will puff up while baking.

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