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You’ll need Chocolate pudding

TIP: Skip the powered pudding hassle and go for prepared pudding cups

to make this even easier) Marshmallow and/or gummy candies in

spooky shapes Oreo/Chocolate cookies Plastic zip baggies Shallow pan,

dish, or individual cups/bowls You’ll do: Scoop the pudding/goo into dish/dishes

and spread around to make about a three inch layer. Put a handful off cookies into

a few zip baggies and let your kiddos pound and crumble them up on their own

- this is your DIRT! Have them sprinkle the cookie dirt all over the pudding goo.

Use your gummy and marshmallow candies to decorate!

What, no barbecue sauce? How could you have overlooked that when you bought those baby backs yesterday?

No fear-you can make a fast and easy sauce right from the contents of your fridge. A little of this -a splash of that- and you’ll be amazed at how scrumptious those ribs turn out with this recipe for barbecue sauce.

Plan:

Look in your fridge for ketchup. That is really the ideal base. But, if you don’t have any, then tomato puree or sauce will do with a little sweetening and cooking down. Ketchup really is the first choice, though.

Find something to add flavor. It can be maple syrup, apricot jelly, a sweet mustard, even picallili. Sounds weird, but believe me when I tell you it works

A little smoke. Do you have any liquid smoke kicking around? Only use a bit, but it does add the hickory flavor.

Try an Asian twist.If you have sesame oil on hand, that might add a neat layer of flavor. But again, a little goes a long way.

Cook:

Put some ketchup in a pan. We are not measuring because it all depends on how much you need and how you like the flavor as it develops.

Put the pan on low heat and add another ingredient, let it warm up a bit and then taste. If it seems like you can taste it without being overwhelming, add the next flavor.

Keep layering flavors until you like the taste. If you need to add sweetness, try some white sugar or corn syrup. The syrup is not as sweet as the sugar and will had a smooth consistency to the sauce. Too sweet? Add tomato sauce or salsa and try not to boil it down too much more. That will only enhance the sweetness further.

Enjoy

Voila! You have a barbecue sauce you can call your own! If you really like it, make sure you write it down for future recipes!

A quesadilla is a tasty dish made using a corn or wheat tortilla which is then grilled with cheese, either between two flat tortillas or between the folds of one. Quesadillas are very easy to make with a wide variety of ingredients so there is sure to be a combination of quesadilla fillings that will please almost everyone. If you are looking for a no-fuss meal but are tired of toasted sandwiches as an “emergency meal” then quesadillas are worth trying.

Simple Cheese and Corn Quesadilla
The simplest quesadilla recipe requires just a corn tortilla and cheese. The kind of cheese can vary, of course, according to personal taste, but the two most often used are a soft milky cheese, such as mozzarella, or a mild cheddar. Cheese lovers might like to use a sharper flavoured cheese, or even mix in some blue vein. (The best combination is probably a mix of gooey and sharp cheeses.)

Put some oil or butter in a hot frying pan and place one flour or corn tortilla in the pan. Turn the tortilla until it is slightly brown on each side, and then add the grated cheese. Make sure the cheese stays on the tortilla and does not directly touch the hot pan. Put a cover on the pan and reduce the heat.

Check to see if the cheese is melted and, when it is, using a spatula, flip half the tortilla over to cover the other side. The tortilla should be toasted nicely, if not, turn up the heat and flip it until it browns. Remove the quesadilla from the heat and cut it into wedges. The quesadilla is best eaten while it is still hot and the cheese is runny.

Preparing Quesadilla Ingredients Ahead
At the point where you add the cheese, you can add other ingredients to make different kinds of quesadillas. If you add meat such as chicken pieces, ham, bacon or ground beef, it should be pre-cooked, but everything else can be added raw and will cook slightly, but not too much. Part of the delight of a quesadilla is the slightly steamed crunchy vegetables in the melted cheese. Sliced mushrooms, chives or shallots, fresh diced tomatoes and black olives are some popular additions.

Vegetarian Quesadillas
One suggestion for tasty vegetarian quesadillas is to cut into small pieces onions, mushrooms, green capsicum, cabbage and tomatoes (or any other vegetable which is in season, cooks quickly, and can be diced). The onions, capsicum and mushrooms can be lightly sautéed first then combined with the raw cabbage and tomatoes.

After the initial toasting of the tortilla, the combined vegetable mixture can be added on top of a thin layer of cheese to complete your quesadilla filling.

Asian-Inspired Quesadillas
For a more exotic quesadilla try adding meat, one of two vegetable fillings and experiment with different sauces. You might like to try lean grilled chicken with strips of red capsicum, chopped spinach and a sweet and spicy sauce.

Alternatively, try a BBQ sauce with minced beef and iceberg lettace, or pork strips, coriander, shallots and shredded Chinese cabbage with hoi sin or BBQ sauces. For lovers of spicy foods, a squirt of hot red chilli sauce in with your other quesadilla fillings will provide some added kick.

Basil And Tomato Quesadilla
If your palette is softer and favours more European flavours, try an Italian-style quesadilla. Combine grated mozzarella cheese with diced roma tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes halved), torn fresh basil leaves and sautéed minced garlic on a white flour tortilla.

Lemon Prawn Quesadillas
Quesadillas are also great with seafood, so if flavours from the sea are more to your taste, a quesadilla with fresh prawns is worth trying. In a bowl combine lemon juice with cooked, shelled prawns, some chopped jalapeno chillis, chives and coriander. Add a little freshly ground sea salt and let the mixture blend for 10 minutes, then drain. Toast your tortilla, put a thin layer of very mild cheese over the tortilla then add your prawn mixture. Heat through and when cheese is melted, spoon a little sour cream onto it, a few more fresh chopped chives if desired, fold in half and serve your quesadilla immediately.

Yes its true you can make a really good “ice cream”

using frozen bananas! Hope you enjoy and try it out for yourself!

Mexican Pizza Recipe with Flour Tortillas – Vegetarian Friendly Ingredients:

2 burrito size flour tortillas 1 cup mexican cheese blend 8 oz. refried beans

1 diced tomato 2 sliced jalapeno peppers (one red one green) 1 sliced shallot

1/2 avocado sliced shredded lettuce garlic powder white pepper salt oil for frying Preparation:

Heat beans with 2 tablespoons water Fry tortillas each side until golden brown

Top one tortilla with beans then cover with the other tortilla

Top with cheese tomato shallot and peppers Bake for 6 minutes at 400 degrees

Remove and top with lettuce and avocado Season with garlic powder white pepper and salt

A rising star in the diet world, the wheat free diet is gaining momentum with more and more people following it every day.

Some people follow wheat free diets because of an intolerance to wheat or yeast, while others follow it simply to eat healthier. Either way, the main goal of this diet is to stay away from most breads, grains and wheat. But that doesn’t mean that all your favorite recipes containing wheat ingredients go right out the window. There are substitutions available so you can still utilize many of those recipes you enjoy.

Flour is a great example of a common ingredient that is in several everyday recipes. There is a slew of flour substitutes that are readily available though and a simple swap can be made. The other added plus about flour substitutes is that most of them are actually better for you health-wise anyway. You will need to keep in mind however that it is common to experience a altering taste and textures when making any ingredient substitutions. Of all the available flour substitutes, millet, a good source of  protein and silica, digests the easiest. A couple of others are Amaranth, also high in silica, as well as calcium and magnesium, and sorghum flour. That doesn’t mean that all flour substitutes are okay for a wheat free diet however. A few that are to be avoided are graham flour, wholemeal flour, kamut, spelt, sauce flour, self rising flours, brown, durum, granary, triticale,  cakebulgar, semolina, and plain.

These flour substitutes are readily available at most health food stores. They can also be found in Asian food stores. In fact, you can even often find them in the normal everyday local supermarket, with today’s rising popularity in healthy eating.

It is notable to point out that there is a difference between being gluten intolerant and being wheat intolerant. Wheat intolerance is people that are intolerant of mainly wheats and yeast, while a gluten intolerant person is intolerant of all these things as well, but is also intolerant of rye and barley as well, while wheat intolerant people are not. Intolerances to food often can be inherited and run in the family, and unfortunately they often get worse as you get older. Food intolerances can also make things worse for heart disease, as well as other conditions associated with lungs, kidneys and the liver.

Recipe Note:

You can get 100% vegetarian marshmellows pretty easy now days

Big Batch:

6 Cups Rice Crispies [regular and/or coclate]

3 Tablespoons Butter

4 Cups Mini Marshmellows -or- 40 Regular-Sized Ones

Melt Butter AND Marshmellows At The Same Time

Mix In Rice Crispies

Chill For 10-15 Minutes, Cut And Enjoy!

Outdoor cooking with cooking equipment  may be great for a number of outdoor activities.

You could use different methods like Dutch ovens or grills. You should list all of the outdoor cooking possibilities. Of course there are a lot of differences when it comes to cooking meals. There are delicacies specially made by Dutch ovens or even your ordinary tinfoil dinners. It is therefore important to take time to prepare. It is always a good idea to list all of your cooking ideas first. Don’t forget to plan ahead. Where do you want to hold it?

In a friend’s house or at a picnic grove? The venue is also important to be able to make sure that it is safe to cook in that area. After that you should also determine what things to bring. Remember to create a satisfying menu so that you and your guests will enjoy the outdoor experience. To further help you in creating the perfect outdoor experience, here are a few tricks and tips that you could do.

When it comes to planning, you should take all the time you need. After finalizing the menu, you should now check whether you have all of the ingredients for the recipes as well as the proper equipments to bring with you. Do you need a gas stove? Or are you going to make do on an open fire or charcoals? How are you going to cook your meals? Ask these questions first.

You should also take time when it comes to choosing the perfect site, for safety issues. There might be restrictions on the area that you selected so make sure to find out first. There are common restrictions on beaches, camping grounds and other picnic groves. You should always pt safety first in case a fire starts.

For outdoor cooking, you should also bring a tarpaulin that is held together by two bamboo poles or any pole made of sturdy material. This is to protect the fuel products that may cause fire. If you do not have tarps, any fire resistant cloth will suffice.

When it comes to outdoor trips, it is wise to carry extra fuel for your camping stove. Unless you are just having a short trip, you can never be too careful when it comes to fuel. Be sure to pack them in quality containers though and place markers on them. This should be done so that you don’t get confused with the materials you bring. You don’t want to confuse water and fuel accidently on the trip. Also make sure that they are properly sealed to avoid any leaks during the trip. These are serious fire hazards so be extra careful when handling them.

Lastly, it is also requested that outdoor campers leave the camp in the same condition before, if not better. This is more of a moral responsibility and sensitivity to other campers. Make sure that the fire is put out, and cover the area with soil once more. This may be getting redundant, but there is never enough warning when it comes to outdoor safety. You could opt to make a checklist of all the safety measures that you should take so you would remember all of them.

Kim Bensen lost 212 pounds!

Now shes in the Parents TV studio to tell us how she

did it and show you how to make some of the delicious

food that helped her shed the pounds.

Ramona Werst shares her recipe for

Vietnamese Grilled Shrimp on Sugarcane and

shows how to make it. If you would like the recipe, it’s on her blog.

A printable version is also available.