Pizza is one of my most favorite foods. I can eat it for breakfast, lunch or dinner and it can be the perfect snack too! Pizza is  also a food that everyone in my family will usually agree on! When making your own pizza at home the options can be endless. If you are watching your carbs you might want to try these Mini Cauliflower Pizza Bites which are easy to make and just might be a way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.

I love a challenge when it comes to preparing food so I am participating in the Mahón Menorca Cheese Recipe Challenge. In this recipe for these yummy Mini Cauliflower Pizza Bites, I used shredded Mahón Menorca Cheese in the crust which gave it some amazing flavor!

If you love pizza but don’t like all the carbs, this is a great way to eat your pizza and your veggies too! Not only do these little mini cauliflower pizza taste great, since the crust is made with cauliflower, eating them may have some health benefits too! Cauliflower happens to be a GREAT source of nutrients that include a few that many people need more of. It is high in fiber, a good source of antioxidants, high in choline, rich in sulforaphane and more. Just have your family try these tasty little pizzas before you tell them what they are made with. …

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One of my favorite things to make with wonton wrappers is dessert! I recently used the Twin Dragon Asian Won Ton Wrappers to make Fried Cherry Cheesecake Wontons that are so yummy! These are easy to make and you can even get creative with them by adding powdered sugar or maybe drizzle some caramel. Next time I may try them with maybe apples or even peaches.

I am participating in another recipe contest with fellow food bloggers,  this time with JSL Foods! They have a variety of products that can come in handy when making meals for your family like Won Ton Wrappers, Egg Roll Wrappers, Potsticker Wrappers and more! I created a fun and easy recipe using the Twin Dragon Won Ton Wrappers that are AWESOME!

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Want to try to make some dessert wontons? Try my Fried Cherry Cheesecake Wontons recipe below:

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Fried Cherry Cheesecake Wontons

Ingredients

• 30 Twin Dragon Won Ton Wrappers
• 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 can cherry pie filling
• 1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Then add 1 egg,  sour cream, and vanilla until continue to mix until blended. 

2. Create an egg wash. In a small bowl add 1 egg and the 1/2 cup up water and mix until blended. 

3. On a clean and flat surface place 1 won ton wrapper. Dip your finger in egg wash and paint all for of the edges. Add 2 teaspoons of the cheesecake mixture on the center of the wrapper. Add about 1 teaspoon of the cherry pie filling on top.  Bring the corners of the wrappers together to the center and pinch together to form an  X. Pinch all of the edges to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers.

4. Add 1 to 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to a large skillet and heat oil to medium high. Add about 4-5 wontons at a time to the oil and fry, turning each of them occasionally until they are golden brown. Remove from oil once golden on a plate lined with a paper towel or napkins to absorb excess oil. 

5. Allow to cool and enjoy!

Halloween is upon us, and it’s time for the best part of the holiday; the parties. Leave the kids at home, get your costume, and get ready to party with your friends. But wait, did you forget to have your drinks ready? Not to worry. This list of dry ice cocktails will sure to add a little Halloween spirit to your event.

A quick word of warning before the recipes, however: make sure you purchase some straws for these drinks. Dry ice is extremely cold, as low as -109 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can be dangerous if touched directly or accidentally drank. Remember to drink responsibly!

• The Poison Apple: Apples and tequila make for a delicious poison for your party. Combine two ounces of apple cider, one ounce of pomegranate juice, and two ounces of tequila in a cocktail shaker with some dry ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass, and add a few extra small chips of dry ice before serving.
• The Witch’s Heart: This one’s sure to cast a spell on your party guests. Put your dry ice chips into the bottom of a martini glass. Combine 1.5 ounces of apple vodka and three ounces of Viniq or another shimmery purple liqueur into a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into the glass. Carefully pour about a teaspoon of grenadine syrup on top so that it drips to the bottom of the glass for that “bleeding” look. Serve with a stirrer to show off that shimmer.
• The Bloody Vampire: A drink fit for vampires, or any other Halloween party guests. In a glass, combine two ounces of vodka and two ounces of cranberry juice with a splash of ginger ale. Garnish with a maraschino cherry, and then for a fun show, drop in a dry ice cube and watch it smoke.

What’s your favorite Halloween drink, and which of these spooky spirits are you looking forward to trying at your costume party?

When I think about ham I also think cheese! This month I also happen to be participating in a fun recipe contest with Frick’s Meats where I made some delicious Ham and Cheese Pesto Pinwheels for those that are fans of ham and melted cheese like me! If you haven’t tried Frick’s Meats yet, you are missing out…

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When a child decides that they don’t like apples or broccoli, it can be a nightmare trying to get them to eat any of it. But making sure kids eat their fruits and vegetables is incredibly important. Healthy habits are learned early, and roughly 70% of Americans don’t meet the daily recommendation of several cups of fruits and vegetables per day. Here are a few tips and tricks to make sure your kids are eating healthy, even if they don’t know it.

• Hidden health foods: If a child doesn’t know that they’re eating that vegetable they hate, they’re not going to argue. Hide less-liked vegetables into dishes that you know your child loves. For example, include some mashed cauliflower in mashed potatoes, or puree some carrots to add to their spaghetti sauce. If they can’t see it, they won’t know to throw a tantrum over it.
• Make it fun: Sometimes, looks can be everything. Not all vegetables have to be mashed up and added to other foods to make them palatable to your little ones. Try cutting up sweet potatoes into homemade baked “fries,” or arrange fruits and vegetables into fun shapes on their plate. By making the entire experience of eating fruits and veggies more fun, kids will learn to love getting their daily recommendation of healthy foods.
• Try new combinations: Kids aren’t exactly known for being culinary geniuses, but they can create some interesting pairings when given the means. Try adding veggie toppings to sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, and more. They might not like vegetables on their own, but if you make them a new addition to a meal they love, they’re sure to clean their plate.

After a while with these tips and tricks, your kids will be eating their fruits and vegetables in no time. Make sure that they develop this habit early, and you can help your kids stay healthy for years to come.