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Best Ever Simple and Easy Healthy Frozen Treats

Frozen treats are a favorite summer dessert. My family could eat ice pops and ice cream all day every day and be happy. Now, if it's something light and healthy that I can happily feed my child, then I'm a happy mama. Check out our favorite recipes for simple and easy healthy frozen treats.

We love love love frozen treats in our house. Our Munchkin devours them and I feel great about feeding them to her. You are going to love these too! Actually there are 11 now. I couldn't choose just 10. What is your favorite?

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today! The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order.

WHERE TO ORDER:

🔥 Amazon 🔥 Barnes & Noble 🔥 Books-a-Million 🔥 IndieBound

Enjoy!

With love from our simple kitchen to yours.

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Blueberry Vanilla Yogurt Ice Pops are perfectly sweetened and packed with delicious vanilla yogurt and luscious fresh blueberries. This simple ice pop recipe is the consummate summer treat. They are creamy, fruity and ice cold! Loaded with vitamin C, antioxidants and power boosting protein, these popsicles are going to be a staple in my freezer now.

Strawberry Kiwi Vitamin C Ice Pops are loaded with vitamin C and naturally sweetened. This spectacular quick and easy 4 ingredient ice pop is everything that you could hope for in a healthy frozen treat. Bursting with flavor from fruit high in antioxidants and vitamin c this popsicle recipe has gotten us through several illnesses this year.

5 Minute Strawberry Banana Ice Cream. Something you can feel good about eating!

Green Tickles: A little taste of the tropics, these Kiwi Pineapple Popsicles are exactly what you need to take you away to your very own deserted island. (for a moment anyway)

Simple 2 Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream. Naturally sweet. No preservatives and its my 3 year old's favorite dessert.

Sublime Strawberry Popsicles are the perfect icy cold treat to help you celebrate the arrival of spring!

Simple 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter and Chocolate "Ice Cream" my healthier version of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup ice cream. You are going to love it!

Packed with vitamin c, antioxidants and power boosting protein, this Raspberry Lemonade Yogurt Ice Pop is the perfect any occasion treat!

Two simple ingredients for a creamy crunchy Pecan Banana "Ice Cream".

Scrumptious Strawberry Banana Popsicles are the perfect healthy treat. Tart, sweet and completely good for you. Share one and make a memory!

Red White and Blue Berry Popsicles are packed with vitamin C, antioxidants & power boosting protein. Perfect low calorie every day treat!

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Best Meatloaf Ever with Balsamic Glaze + Video

Best Meatloaf Ever with Balsamic Glaze is amazing comfort food! Moist and delicious, this recipe comes together quickly and freezes perfectly.

At long last, Chad finally gets his favorite meal. Yes, I know how shocking it is that out of all the fabulous Italian food and flavors that I provide him, he is still a Midwest meat and potatoes man.

No matter what I do, that is who he is. Meat and potatoes with a side of corn on the cob and he is surely in heaven!!!

Not to mention, this classic meatloaf makes for the best meat loaf sandwiches I have ever eaten.

Tips for making the best meatloaf ever

I have been making this recipe for well over 10 years now. I love that it has a little Italian flair.

Also, it's freezer-friendly! I bake one and portion it out, freeze it and pull it out as we want to eat it... Which is pretty often.

I have a few tips for you:

Don't skip the balsamic glaze recipe!

The magic ingredient: Balsamic vinegar! The balsamic vinegar glaze on top consists of ketchup (I know, but it is delicious), balsamic vinegar and brown sugar.

Uncover for better flavor

Remove the cover from the loaf pan during the final 15 minutes of cook time. As a result, the glaze will caramelize and give more flavor to the meal!

I have to say I love my Mom's meatloaf, but this is miles away from her recipe (sorry Mom).

Serving Suggestions

Munchkin loves this meal too, but likes the meatloaf mixed with mashed potatoes.

Chad likes it with a side of Spicy Baked Brown Rice.

I like it straight out of the pan, served with a baked potato or rice, with a vegetable and especially served cold on some delicious Milk and Honey White Bread.

Tonight we ate it with a side of green beans with garlic olive oil and it was perfect.

Chad of course had his with rice. You didn't think he ate green beans, did you?

Kitchen Tools You'll Need for This Recipe

9x13 Baking Dish - I have my favorites and this set is one of them. The 9x13 is perfect for casseroles and the smaller size is awesome for making 1/2 a casserole recipe.
Mixing Bowls - I like a variety of mixing bowls and prep bowls and this set has them all.

We hope you'll agree that this really is the best meatloaf recipe ever.

Enjoy!

With love from our simple kitchen to yours.

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Other meatloaf and meatball recipes:

Bacon Double Cheeseburger Stuffed Meatloaf

Balsamic Glazed Meatloaf Meatball Poppers

Our family's favorite meatballs

Cracker Barrel Meatloaf (Copycat Recipe)

Watch our video on making the best meatloaf ever!

Yield: 6 Author: Donna Elick

Best Meatloaf Ever with Balsamic Glaze

Best Meatloaf Ever with Balsamic Glaze is amazing comfort food! Moist and delicious, this recipe comes together quickly and freezes perfectly.

prep time: 5 minscook time: 50 minstotal time: 55 mins

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/2 cup whole milk
4 tablespoons ketchup, divided
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 large egg
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl add beef, bread crumbs and milk. Pour the milk directly over the bread crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, nutmeg, pepper, salt and onion powder. Set aside.
In a small bowl, crack egg and beat it slightly. This helps prevent overworking the meat while combining. Add egg to the meat mixture. Combine well with hands, do not overwork the meat mixture.
Form meatloaf in bowl, into a loaf form and then transfer to a roasting pan (I use glass). Free form into a loaf shape. You may notice cracks in the loaf. Run your hands under warm water and then across the meatloaf to smooth the cracks out. Set meatloaf aside.
In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar and 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar. Mix well with a fork.
Apply glaze evenly to the top of your meatloaf.
Cover pan with aluminum foil. Place meatloaf in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Sides should be lightly browned when ready to uncover foil.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Allow to rest uncovered for 10 minutes. Slice and serve with your favorite sides!

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Originally published on August 10, 2011

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Best Ever Skillets and Casseroles

Best Ever Simple Casserole Recipes and Skillets is a collection of our favorite and most popular meals that will please the pickiest of palettes and come together in a snap!

Our Best Ever 25 Soups and Stews Comfort Food Guide was so incredibly popular and we have had so many requests for skillets and casseroles that we have put together another 'issue' of The Best Ever - Your Comfort Food Guide.

Our favorite all time top 25 skillets and casserole recipes include 30 minute meals, dips, casseroles, skillets and so much more there is truly something for everyone.

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today! The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order.

WHERE TO ORDER:

🔥 Amazon 🔥 Barnes & Noble 🔥 Books-a-Million 🔥 IndieBound

Dinner's Ready!

Enjoy!

With love from our simple kitchen to yours.

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SKILLETS

25 Minute Baked Ziti Skillet - one pan and 25 minutes are all that stand between you and a magical bite of Italian comfort food!

25 Minute Spicy Mexican Corn Skillet with Sausage is an explosion of Mexican flavors all in one skillet!

3 Cheese Skillet Lasagna, in 30 minutes! Packed with traditional flavor, one skillet in half an hour!

30 Minute Bacon Lovers Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine and Broccoli is like something you would order at a fine Italian restaurant.

One Skillet Meal: 20 Minute Cheese Lovers Mac and Cheese with Broccoli is the easiest and cheesiest macaroni and cheese ever!

25 Minute Chicken Parmesan with Linguine and Broccoli contains all your favorite things about chicken parmesan in just 25 minutes!

This Chicken-Parmesan Pasta Toss can yours for dinner tonight with just 10 ingredients and 25 minutes!

30 Minute Ravioli and Sausage Skillet - tastes like fine Italian restaurant meal in one skillet and half and hour! Cheesy and oh so delish!

20 Minute Sausage & Gnocchi with Red Pepper-Almond Sauce. The perfect balance of heat makes this dish so delicious it will blow your mind.

Italian Sausage, Pepper, and Potato Skillet starts with creating your own sausage flavor using lean chicken breast & Ready in 30 minutes

Shepherd's Pie, redefined! The consummate comfort food with a healthy spin, leaner & heartier with chicken and a special ingredient!

Hearty Italian Sausage and Potato One Skillet Meal is made with all whole ingredients from the market and the garden. 30 minute meal!!!

Chicken Parmesano Vino Bianco is even better than Olive Garden!!! So delicious it may transport you to Italy.

Smoked Sausage Pasta and Vegetable Skillet in 30 Minutes . Packed with tender fresh vegetables, cheese and Italian flavor.

Hearty Italian Breakfast Skillet - PORK, It's what's for Breakfast! Loaded with bacon and sausage this in incredibly delicious!

CASSEROLES

Fabulous 4 Layer Pizza Dip, perfect for any party, happy hour or an anytime snack! This dip is out of this world delicious!!!

Cheesy Bacon Chicken Pierogi Bake made with a creamy bacon cheese sauce in just 30 minutes! BACON.CHEESE.POTATOES! It's calling your name.

Italian Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Bake is loaded with ooey gooey cheese, sun-dried and fresh grape tomatoes. Ready in just 30 minutes!

30-minute Cheesy Beef & Bean Enchiladas, perfect weeknight dinner, captures all my favorite flavors of the southwest on the table in no time

30 Minute Cheesy Pesto and Chicken Pasta Bake a fun spin on the the classic baked ziti that you and your family are going to go crazy over!

Layer upon layer of drool worthy south-of-the-border flavors in this incredibly Simple Mexican Lasagna. Prep to plate in half an hour!

Meat Lovers Pizza Pasta Bake is loaded with your fav pizza toppings and tons of ooey gooey cheese! Better make 2! 30 Minute Meal!

Delicious 7 Layer Mexican Bean Dip - featuring, rice, beans, salsa verde, spicy chicken, enchilada sauce and cheese cheese cheese!!!

Bacon Cheddar Beer Potatoes Au Gratin are heaven on a plate. All you need is a fork!

This 30 Minute Cheesy Pasta Bake goes from prep to plate in half an hour. A secret ingredient really makes this dish pop!

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McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat (Video)

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Copycatrecipe is a perfectly creamy mint shake topped with homemade whipped cream and sprinkles to make this a superb St. Patrick’s Day shake. They’re only seasonally available at McDonald’s, but now with this easy recipe you can have one anytime. Simple and so delicious you may never have to buy one again!

We love copycat recipes! Especially the frozen ones TGIF Frozen Chocolate Mudslide Copycat ,

Jack-In-The-Box Chocolate Malt Crunch Milk Shake Copycat,
Cafe Du Monde Frozen Cafe Au Lait Copycat , and (best coffee drink on the planet)
Cold Stone Cake Batter Ice Cream Copycat.

Every February for the last 20 years Chad says: "Guess what is out? Shamrock Shakes at McDonald's!!!"

Wearing the excited smile of a 6-year-old that just got his first bike, we drive into the drive-thru and he orders his Shamrock Shake.

This ritual has occurred ever since I have known him. Over the last couple of years the shake was not as impressive as it used to be; who knows why; formula change, taste buds change, whatever the reason.

One Saturday in February, a few years ago, Chad is working on Munchkins playground. Uncle Happy and Pop Pop have been helping him get this together, but my man has been slaving out there for a week.

Munchkin and I ran out to do some errands and I thought I would do something nice and get Chad a Shamrock Shake from McDonald's, then I remembered that the last one he had didn't sit well with him.

How to Make a Shamrock Shake

So, I decided to make my own. I know with good ingredients I can make a shake that would put McD's to shame!!! And I was right, I started with good ice cream and that is just the start. My shake is amazingly thick and creamy and oh so minty and delicious!!! Here is my version (that is much better than the original in my opinion) hope you enjoy, and have a fantastic St Patrick's Day!

Speaking of simple recipes, of course our new cookbook {The Simple Kitchen - available to order now}is packed with delicious, easy recipes.

The Simple Kitchen is loaded with more than 75 BRAND NEW recipes and a hand full of family favorites too.

8 chapters with a total of 82 quick and easy recipes that are bursting with flavor!!!

Every recipe has a photo that will make your mouth water. It has slow cooker meals, one-pot recipes, quick dinners, simple appetizers, desserts and more!!!

And we have included kitchen tips to make dinnertime less stressful.

We are so excited to share our recipes with you!!! So, don't wait. Go and grab yours today! The Simple Kitchen <-- click here to order.

WHERE TO ORDER:

🔥 Amazon 🔥 Barnes & Noble 🔥 Books-a-Million 🔥 IndieBound

Helpful Tips to Make McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat:

For the creamiest shake, go with the richest ice cream you can buy. The icier the ice cream the icier the shake.
You can substitute 2% milk in the shake (if that is all you have), but I wouldn't use fat free.
You can use gel food coloring (my fav) if you have it or liquid will work just fine.
You want to be sure to use Mint extract. Peppermint extract is purely peppermint extract and has a higher menthol content. Mint extract is a combination of peppermint and spearmint, it has a completely different flavor.

What you will need to Make McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat:

Blender – You can use any blender, but I absolutely love this one! I use it for ice cream, smoothies, soups, my tomato sauce and naturally this milk shake.
Green Food Coloring - gel or liquid
Mint Extract - remember peppermint is for red/pink treats (candy canes), mint is for the green ones (mint chocolate chip ice cream and mojitos).

Enjoy!

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Check out more of our favorite frozen treat copycat recipes:

TGIF Frozen Chocolate Mudslide Copycat
Jack-In-The-Box Chocolate Malt Crunch Milk Shake Copycat
Cafe Du Monde Frozen Cafe Au Lait Copycat (best coffee drink on the planet)
Cold Stone Cake Batter Ice Cream Copycat

See how easy it is to make McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat. Watch the video!!!

Yield: 4 (16 ounce) shakesAuthor: Donna Elick

McDonald's Shamrock Shake Copycat

McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Copycat recipe is a perfectly creamy mint shake topped with homemade whipped cream and sprinkles to make this a superb St. Patrick’s Day shake.

prep time: 5 MINScook time: total time: 5 mins

Ingredients

6 cups good vanilla ice cream (I used Blue Bell homemade vanilla)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure mint extract, to taste
15 drops green food coloring
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
green sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

Put ice cream and milk in a blender with half of the green food coloring and mint. Blend well. Add additional as desired. 15 drops of food coloring and 1 1/2 teaspoons mint extract was perfect for us.
Fill 1 cup of heavy whipping cream in a tall bowl and use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment to whip until peaks begin to form. Add 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and whip until stiff peaks form.
Pour the shake mixture into 4 glasses, top with 1/4 of the whipped cream in each glass. Garnish with sprinkles and a straw.