Homemade Croutons (allrecipe.com) adapted by me

Ok so this has been a CRAAAAAAZY week!!! I have had to do A LOT of quick and easy meals but I don't feel right without making SOMETHING! So I was trying to figure out what to make last night and looking in my fridge I seen....lettuce, some shredded chicken, some hard broiled eggs, cheese, etc. etc. etc. so yes I made another salad. I have been eager to try to make my own croutons so this would work out great right!?!?

My oldest son and I made these together and they were so quick and easy and it was fun to do this with him!!

These turned out soooo good and I will definitely be making these all the time now!!!! Yada and her kids were here last night and her little 1 1/2 year old little girl would not stay out of them she loved them lol!!!!

4 tablespoons butter

2 clove garlic, minced

3 (3/4 inch thick) slices French bread, cut into cubes ( I used 1/3 a loaf of  french bread but I hear you can use bread bread too but I haven't tried it)

Now are you ready for this its so easy ...

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add bread cubes, and toss to coat. Spread on a baking sheet.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until crisp and dry. Check frequently to prevent burning. Cool then store in a plastic baggie.

I made this recipe 3 times and just did the whole loaf of french bread. I love to munch on croutons for a snack, I know its not very healthy but you know what I say you cant trust a skinny cook!!

Reeses Peanut Butter Cupcakes

The other day my son had his unbirthday at school so I asked him what he wanted to take and he said " Mom do you think you can make a cupcake with a Reeses in it"? Me trying to be Momma of the Year replied " For you I would make anything". So of course I had to find THE recipe that I thought would be his favorite and I knew it would have to involve peanut butter frosting! Well here is the winner...

This was a keeper for the school kids they all loved it!!! My son even asked me to make more for them lol! Hey kids are the most honest critics right lol!


1 chocolate cake mix
1 bag mini Reeses peanut butter cups

Mix cake according to directions. Place muffin cups in tins. Fill cups 1/3 full then place a Reeses in each cupcake upside down. Cover with more batter filling about 2/3 full. Bake according to directions on box.

UPDATE-----
I found a frosting recipe I like better for this cupcake and wanted to share it :)

Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting
By Project Aimee
aimeebroussard.com

1/3 cup solid vegetable shortening

1/3 cup butter

3/4 cup peanut butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

4 cups of confectioner’s sugar

4-6 tbsp milk. (I used heavy whipping cream)

Cream together shortening and butter. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Slowly add the sugar along with milk one 1 tbsp at a time until light and fluffy.

Once cupcakes are frosted, melt chocolate chips in the microwave then pipe drizzle over the top. Place half of a mini Reese’s peanut butter cup on top.