Betty Crocker Decorating Frosting in a can?

My Daughter's eighth Birthday was this month. She has celebrated her Birthday the entire month so we have had several kinds of cupcakes and cakes.

She wanted me to make "homemade" cupcakes for the neighborhood children. Very specific, confetti cake and frosting with sugar sprinkles.

During the shopping trip to the supermarket I found something I have never used before. Cupcake Icing in a can. Betty Crocker has yet again come up with something new.

It's decorating frosting with different tips in a can you just turn up side down and squirt! It actually works. It comes in several different colors and does not need to be refrigerated.

The price point is $3.99 (which I thought was VERY expensive!) You can get the cheaper version, put it in a plastic bag, snip the corner off and you have an instant pastry bag for about a $1.50.

The directions state that one can will decorate 24 cupcakes.... NOT! It only did 18 of what you see here. They did turn out cute, but I use a lot more frosting on my cupcakes. If your in a hurry this is a great new find.

Tip Of The Day: Pre made Pie Fillings

Pre made Pie Fillings are a staple in every one's pantry.

Keep one or two on hand for that last minute get together or a quick dessert.

You can make a quick Blue Berry Tart:

• Frozen Pastry Sheets
• Blue Berry Pie Filling
• 1 Egg whipped

Remove Pastry Sheet from freezer and defrost. Place crust a cookie sheet or tart pan. Spoon pie filling onto center and spread outward in a large circle leaving a couple inches around the edge.

Fold in edges to make a crust and to prevent the filling from spilling over. Brush edges with egg and bake per instructions on pastry box. Done :)

You can also purchase a store bought cheese cake and spoon pie filling over the slices for a quick and "fancy" topping. Just add a dollop of whip cream and serve ;)

Two Must Have Seafood Seasonings: Old Bay & Zatarain's Crawfish, Shrimp & Crab Boil

These two must haves are a staple in your pantry for cooking shellfish and fish.  I have this on hand all the time!

If you are in a bind and need to make a quick shrimp cocktail these seasonings are the way to go.  Add to beer or cider vinegar, steam and your done in minutes!

Old Bay has been around longer than I have.  It's great for Seafood, Poultry, Salads, and Meats.

Zatarain's has been around forever also, since 1889!  It is a staple for New Orleans type seafood boils!  It gives it that extra spice I absolutely love.

Zatarain's has simple ingredients: Mustard Seed, Corinader Seed, Cayenne Pepper, Bay Leaves, Dill Seed, Allspice in a boil in bag ready to toss in a pot and cook your crabs, craw fish, lobster or anything else you desire!

Old Bay's ingredients: Celery Salt, Mustard, Red Peppers, Black Pepper, Bay Leaves, Cloves, Allspice, Ginger, Mace, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Paprika.

Old Bay is even great in Bloody Mary's.

I will post quick and easy delicious recipes for you using these two seasonings!

Enjoy!

Ten Things To Keep In Your Pantry!

Ten things to always have on hand in your pantry....Okay eleven!

1. Course Salt
2. Fresh Ground Pepper
3. Good Olive Oil
4. Vinegar (Red Wine, White Wine, Balsamic)
5. Grains (example rice)
6. Pasta (keep a variety)
7. Capers
8. Garlic
9. Onions
10. Chicken Broth
11. Spice Rack (Italian Seasoning Blend I love!)

You can always whip something together quickly with these items on hand!