Valentine Crafts

Valentine's Day is such a nice day for children to show their loved ones how special they are to them.  Art projects make great gifts!  The grandparents especially appreciate all the hard work that goes into them...
http://www.busybeelifestyle.com/the-cutest-five-minute-valentine-craft/
Using the individual sized box of “Sweethearts” candies,


•Empty the candy from the box.

•Cut out a photo of your favorite sweetheart to fit inside the box.

•Attach the photo behind the clear plastic window on the front.

•Use pieces of magnetic tape to turn the box into a magnet.



Candy Heart Wreath
http://www.celebrations.com/article/candy-hearts-crafts-for-valentines-day
Tip: Use 8 x 11 foam sheets found out craft stores to cut out wreath shapes. They will be smaller and won't require as many candy hearts to cover.



Supplies

•craft foam sheets in desired color

•white craft glue

•conversation candy hearts

•ribbon in desired color or pattern


Directions

•Cut a wreath shape out the foam sheet.

•Glue the candy hearts onto the wreath. Start with two or three rows of hearts, whichever it takes to cover the foam backing. Then, glue another row of hearts on top of the bottom row for a raised effect.

•Form a strip of ribbon into a loop, and glue it on the back of the foam to use as a hanger.

Nutella

Nutella, Nutella, Nutella!!!! What more can I say... but: "Stuffed French Toast

http://kidscooking.about.com/od/breakfastrecipes/r/stuff-french-to.htm
Ingredients:

•10 slices day-old Challah or Italian bread

•5-6 Tbsp. chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella

•5 large eggs

•2 cups cream or whole milk

•1 tsp. vanilla extract

•1/4 tsp. salt

•3-4 Tbsp. butter

Preparation:

1.Preheat an electric skillet to 350 degrees F. Or heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2.Spread Nutella over five of the bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to make five sandwiches. Place in a 9 x 13 baking dish.
3.Whisk together eggs, cream, vanilla and salt. Pour over sandwiches. Turn to make sure sandwiches soak up egg mixture.
4.Add butter to skillet.
5.Place French toast sandwiches in skillet. Cook 2-4 minutes until golden brown. Turn and cook another 2-4 minutes until golden on the other side. Cover for the last minute of cooking, so the Nutella melts completely.

Serve immediately with syrup or powdered sugar.

No Bake Nutella cookie


http://www.meganscookin.com/no-bake-nutella-cookie-recipe

No-Bake Nutella Cookies


1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup milk

1 3/4 cups sugar

1/2 cup cocoa

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup Nutella

3 cups rolled oats

In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine butter, milk, sugar, and cocoa. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.Reduce heat and continue to boil for 3 minutes, still stirring.

Remove from heat and add Vanilla.

Add Nutella.

Add oats and mix well.

Drop quickly onto waxed paper and allow cookies to cool and set.



Crescent Pastries

http://www.mangiabenepasta.com/nutella2.html
(Makes 16)

Ingredients:
2 packages refrigerated crescent rolls

1 jar Nutella

1 egg

2 teaspoons water

Directions:
*Separate crescent rolls into triangles.

Spread each with 1 tablespoon Nutella.

Roll into crescent shapes and place on baking sheets.

Beat together egg and water and brush over each crescent roll.

Bake according to package directions.

Super Bowl snack recipes

With the Super Bowl around the corner, here are a few snacks the kids will like...
http://fun.families.com/blog/easy-super-bowl-snacks-kids-can-make
CHOCOLATE FOOTBALL RICE KRISPIE TREATS
Ingredients:
6 squares Bakers semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups of Rice Krispies OR Cocoa Pebbles cereal
White decorating gel
Directions:
Microwave chocolate, corn syrup and butter in large bowl on HIGH for 2 1/2 minutes. Stir well.
Add in vanilla. Add cereal. Mix well.
Cool for 10 minutes.
Shape into 18 (3 inch long) football shapes with lightly moistened hands. Place on wax paper and cool completely.
Use decorating gel to add laces. Let stand until laces are firm.

PLAYOFF PINWHEELS
Ingredients:
1 pound of thinly sliced deli roast beef
1 container (8 oz.) soft cream cheese with chives and onion
4 medium flour tortillas
1 cup cucumber, finely chopped and seeded
2 cans (4-1/4 oz. each) ripe olives, chopped and pitted (you could use green olives too)
Directions:
Spread cream cheese evenly on one side of each tortilla. Top each with equal amounts of cucumber and olives. Layer deli roast beef over olives, leaving 1/2-inch border around edges. Roll up tightly.
To serve, cut each roll crosswise in half.
Tip: For a spicy twist, add green chilies instead of the cucumber slices, and dip in salsa.

Dr.Oetker's Pizza

I am a BZZAGENT at bzzagent.com! I often get free coupons and products to try them out... This pizza is one of my favorite frozen pizza's.  The spinach one is delicious.  Give them a try!