Since beginning this project in April, I'm proud to say that I've consistently made more than one new recipe each week. I never took an interest in cooking before getting married, but now that I have a kitchen of my own, I've taken a real liking to it. My husband highly approves of my newfound hobby, because day after day, he gushes over every home cooked meal on the table.
In an effort to document these new endeavors on my blog, I want to share my favorite recipes with you as I discover them (or my worst kitchen disasters, as I'm sure those are bound to happen along the way).
The first recipe I'd like to share is for homemade popsicles. When I was growing up, my mom made these for me every summer. I remember playing outside in the southern heat for hours, running myself ragged, and when I came inside, I'd munch on a popsicle to cool down. She recently gave me the recipe along with a set of molds, and given that the temperature flashed 100 degrees in my car today, it seemed the perfect day to make them. They're surprisingly easy to make and just as refreshing as I remember.
Homemade Popsicles
Ingredients:
1 (3 ounce) box of Jell-O (Choose any flavor you'd like; I used Strawberry.)
1 envelope of Kool-Aid (Choose any flavor you'd like; I used Strawberry.)
1 cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
2 cups cold water (Note: If you make orange popsicles, you can replace the two cups of cold water with two cups of orange juice.)
Directions:
Combine Jell-O, Kool-Aid, and sugar in a large bowl. Add boiling water and stir to dissolve. Add cold water and stir. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight. (Note: If you don't have molds, you can use small cups. When the filling is slightly frozen, insert popsicle sticks into the centers.)
Do you have a favorite recipe? Leave it for me in the comment section, because I'd love to try it!
oh, you can try some of the recipes i grew up on. i'm from manila, by the way.
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I really want to learn how to cook better. We tend to stick to the same things week after week. I'm impressed at your ability to cook numerous new things every week. I love homemade popsicles, and I would ever have guessed that's how you make them. I need to buy me some of those molds now. What a great goal to have for the year!
ReplyDeleteI'm not much for cooking, I must say. I do it because I have it, not because I like to. Homemade popsicles are the best, though! I remember my mom making those for my brother and I when we were little. Fun times!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to swap recipes with you! I'm putting "home cook extraordinaire" on my 26 before 26 list this week and I'm definitely up for trying something new every week. One of my favourite recipes doesn't really have a name but it's kind of wraps -
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- Cream cheese (1 tub)
- Chopped pieces of cooked chicken
- Cumin (lots!!)
- Grated Cheddar
- Lettuce
- Salsa
You basically cook up the chicken and when it's cooked, put the tub of cream cheese in the pan with it until it gets soft and more sauce-like, then dump a BUNCH of cumin in with it. Put the mixture into the wrap shells with some lettuce and cheese and wrap up; put salsa and cheese along the top and melt under the grill for a while... delish!!
Cheri: Thanks for leaving your link; I'll be sure to check out your recipes!
ReplyDeleteHolly Renee: That is one reason why I started to experiment with new recipes; I was so tired of eating the same things (a.k.a. the only things I knew how to make)! I've stuck to new recipes that sound like meals we'd enjoy, and out of all the ones I've tried so far, there has only been one that we didn't like. That's not too shabby. :) You should make popsicles sometime this summer; they're yummy and so simple!
Stephany: I was the exact same way before getting married! I was living with my parents, and if my mom didn't cook, I just bought something out or threw something together quickly. But having my own house and my own family completely changed my view, and now, I really enjoy it (and I love getting good reviews from my husband, family, and friends). Nothing makes me feel better than having people rave over something I made! :)
Emily Jane: Your recipe sounds SO good! I can't wait to try it. I have a recipe for Black Bean Enchiladas that a friend gave me, and I make it ALL the time to have for lunch during the week. I can't wait to try this one! If you have more good recipes, send them to me via e-mail when you have a moment! :)
Strawberry is totally the best flavor. Everyone knows that :-)
ReplyDeleteThey sound so good Samantha! I love your goals. I need to work on my cooking skills as well.
ReplyDeleteMrs Dash flavors are all really tasty! I'm sure they can be used on fish as well. They usually recommend what to use them for on the label.
Have a wonderful week.
~Melissa :)
I have jello. This looks like something I can do. Thanks for sharing. Stopping from SITS!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from SITS! I love homemade popsicles! Congrats to you on trying to learn more recipes - I challenge myself every day to do that.
ReplyDeletemy husband is 'the cook' but he works all day so I fill in while hes away and over the past few years I've surprised myself. Keep trying new things and you'll get there ;)
ReplyDeleteKudos to you for trying to cook more! I've also been terribly lately at documenting anything that I've baked/cooked recently. Maybe I'll attempt to follow your example and try to do a better job of taking pictures and sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteMy mum used to make us Popsicles from apple juice when I was growing up. They were good but if you sucked at them too much, you'd be left with just ice, which always was somewhat disappointing. Perhaps I'll have to try these while it is warm this summer!
i love your new hobby! i actually want to get into the same hobby as well but right now, there is much standing in the way. i.e - time. haha! so cooking right now is more for necessity instead of for fun! i'd love to keep seeing the new recipes you try out though :)
ReplyDeleteYum!
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Yummy! I was looking for a good popsicle recipe! this wil be so good!
ReplyDeleteHey SITS sista! Great! Now I want a popsicle!!!
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Hi! New Follower, fellow Navy wife.... What a great idea to learn how to cook better and to make new and interesting things for you and your husband. Gonna have to try it out after the hubs and I are reunited! Thanks for the great idea!
ReplyDeleteOh! The popsicles look AMAZING!
Oh yum! Those sound really good!
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Hello, found you on military spouse blogger :)
ReplyDeleteThat popsicle looks tasty, I'll have to try it soon! I've been attempting to become a better cook lately too...
Yummy, that looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteI think marriage does that to many...my husband loves a homecooked meal as well and when you find a really good (& easy) recipe it really makes it so much fun to cook. You should check out my blog for my "What's Cookin' Wednesday" posts...there are some great recipes on there!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great goal and I bet you are having fun with it. If I liked popcicles I'd give it a shot...but I just bought this really great cookbook called Our Latin Table and it looks like it is full of yummy food. If I discover a favorite, I'll share with you!
ReplyDeletedon't you love cooking?! i used to hate it but knowing that i can cook makes life so much better haha those popsicles look delish and you best believe i'm going to be trying them! thanks for the receipe! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love to cook! If you're looking for recipes and you like Mexican food, I've got a few recipes on my food blog that you might like! I'd love it if you dropped by. http://www.lacocinadeleslie.com/
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thanks for visiting me on my sits day and making me feel special!
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I will have to try it with my niece! Stopping by from SITS!
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