Here’s the deal, any recipe that only has 4 ingredients is my friend, and I’m your friend, which is why I’m sharing one of our absolute favorite dessert recipes of all time today — Quick and Easy Oreo Madness Dessert Recipe.
This is that dessert. You know, the one my kids ask for on their birthdays and the one my kid’s friends hope that I make every time they come over. It’s the dessert that gets gobbled up without so much as a crumb left at every party I take it to and it’s that dessert that you can take to anything, anywhere and it will be a hit. And do you want to know the best part? It’s so darn easy. I have perfected making this dish over the years so that I only dirty one pan and I’m going to share with you all the details of how I make it so that this Quick and Easy Oreo Madness Dessert Recipe can become one of your family favorites too hopefully.
First of all, here is what you will need.
Two packages original Oreos
1 large container of Cool Whip (or two small)
1 jar of Hot Fudge
1 container of ice cream (1.5 to 2 quarts size)
Yep, that’s it! That’s all you will need to make this Quick and Easy Oreo Madness Dessert Recipe. Gosh, I love stuff that is easy.
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1. Crush the Oreos with a Rolling Pin in the Bottom of a 9×13 pan
I like to leave the Oreos in larger chunks. That’s just me. Feel free to smash them up as much as you want but I just kind of use the rolling pin to break up the Oreos and I leave them in chunks.
2. Soften the Ice Cream
Yes, I took a picture of my microwave because softening the ice cream is important. You want it to be soft and mushy so that you can spread it all over the Oreos, but you don’t want to be liquidy (is that a word because I just made it one if not). I put my ice cream on power level 5 and microwave it for around 3 minutes. After you soften it, you want to pour it on top of the Oreos and use a spatula to spread the softened ice cream evenly over the Oreos (see picture below).
3. Put the Oreo Madness Layers 1 and 2 in the Freezer
You want the ice cream to freeze back over before you put the fudge back on, if possible. I do have to say I’ve made this dessert in a crunch though and have skipped this step. It’s preferable, though, to put it back in the freezer for an hour or so before you pour the hot fudge on top.
4. Heat the Hot Fudge and Pour on Top of the Ice Cream
I think you see where I’m heading with this Quick and Easy Oreo Madness Dessert Recipe and it’s pure party in your mouth amazingness, trust me.
5. Put Layers 1-3 Back in the Freezer
6. Add the Cool Whip Layer and Spread Evenly
7. Top With Crushed Oreos and Put Back in the Freezer for 2-3 hours
Now here’s the deal, I’m not telling you what you should or shouldn’t do, but I am telling you that yes, I use almost an entire package of crushed Oreos for the topping too. We take our dessert seriously in the Miller household and we don’t like to skimp on our Oreo Toppings.
Set Out 10 to 15 minutes before Serving to Soften.
Just look at that ooey gooey Oreo ice cream hot fudge Cool whip amazingness. This Quick and Easy Oreo Madness Dessert Recipe is a Miller Family favorite and I hope it will be one of your family favorites now too!
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Well, since we are all at home for an indefinite period of time observing social distancing due to the Coronavirus pandemic, I thought I’d share Easton’s Favorite Baked Ziti Recipe with you guys. I posted this last night on Instagram Stories and there seemed to be a lot of interest! I know we are all thinking of ways to feed our family during this extended period of time at home with restaurants closed, so I’m hopeful that you can get some good ideas for your family here at CC and Mike, starting with this Baked Ziti recipe!
This recipe is Easton’s favorite for sure. It’s what he always requests if he’s having friends over as well and I love that it feeds a large group of hungry boys! It also isa recipe that I can make and it will feed our family for the week. We can eat it for dinner and then also heat it up for lunches throughout the week. It’s a great recipe to cook for your family!
If you’re looking for other easy recipe ideas for your family while you are stuck at home quarantining (is quarantining a word by the way?), I would recommend some of these for you to try:
CC AND MIKE FAVORITE RECIPES
Healthy Baked Oatmeal – I posted this one on stories the other day and people have LOVED making it. It will feed your family for a week and is healthy! We love it with blueberries and strawberries on top
Two Minute Crockpot Chicken Tacos – This is our most pinned and most used recipe on Pinterest! It makes a bulk chicken mixture that can be used for tacos, enchiladas,
Crockpot Tortellini Soup – This is a huge favorite in our family and one of our fan favorites as well
Tortilla Soup – this can be cooked with all canned items. You can use the meat mixture from the
Hamburger Soup – Also a favorite for my kids and whole family and so easy to make
White Chicken Chili – again, if you make with canned chicken this recipe can be made entirely with canned items
Corona Crack – OK, so this is actually named Christmas Crack and is one of our most loved recipes, BUT, a follower said they made it with green and black M&M’s and called it Corona Crack instead. I thought, why not? If we are all stuck at home social distancing and working on beating this nasty virus we are fighting, why not have a little Corona Crack to enjoy while we snuggle up and binge watch Netflix with our families!
Mexican Pinwheels – this is a family favorite, makes a large amount that can be saved, and is always loved by kids and adults alike. It’s on our list of things to make during the Corona Quarantine!
1. Boil water and cook the penne pasta for 10 to 13 minutes until thoroughly cooked. Strain and set aside.
2. Brown Italian Sausage while the Penne Pasta Cooks, then add 4 to 5 cups of the spaghetti sauce to the meat (if you like your ziti saucier, add the whole 48 oz jar. We usually only add 4 to 5 cups of the sauce to our Ziti)
3. In a 9×13 pan layer the following: 4 cups penne pasta, 1/2 package of pepperoni, 1/2 can of olives, then pour 1/2 of the meat mixture on top.
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4. Spread the meat mixture evenly on top of the layer then sprinkle 1/2 the bag of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 the container of shredded parmesan cheese on top of that.
5. REPEAT THE ENTIRE LAYERING PROCESS AGAIN with the remaining ingredients: Penne Pasta, Pepperoni, olives, Meat/Sauce Mixture, Cheeses
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes on 350 degrees and ENJOY! We love to serve Easton’s Favorite Baked Ziti with roasted broccoli and cheesy garlic bread.
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Servings: people
Instructions
1. Boil water and cook the penne pasta for 10 to 13 minutes until thoroughly cooked
2. Brown Italian Sausage while the Penne Pasta Cooks, then add 4 to 5 cups of the spaghetti sauce to the meat (if you like your ziti saucier, add the whole 48 oz jar. We usually only add 4 to 5 cups of the sauce to our Ziti)
3. In a 9x13 pan layer the following: 4 cups penne pasta, 1/2 package of pepperoni, 1/2 can of olives, then pour 1/2 of the meat mixture on top.
4. Spread the meat mixture evenly on top of the layer then sprinkle 1/2 the bag of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 the container of shredded parmesan cheese on top of that.
5. REPEAT THE ENTIRE LAYERING PROCESS AGAIN with the remaining ingredients: Penne Pasta, Pepperoni, olives, Meat/Sauce Mixture, Cheeses
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes on 350 degrees and ENJOY! We love to serve Easton's Favorite Baked Ziti with roasted broccoli and cheesy garlic bread.
Today I’m joining 6 other bloggers to share the loveliest looks of fall, from home decor to fashion. We’re so glad you’re here!
We are CC and Mike, a husband and wife accidental design duo who designs, builds, flips, and remodels houses in the Midwest. What is an “accidental design duo” you might ask? Well, two years ago we started an Instagram account to sell my print art and share some of our home projects. Mike Miller had just built our house and I designed it, a hobby of ours since we were newlyweds, and we decided it was finally time to start sharing our passion. Fast forward two years later and here we are on a journey we never could have expected, designing, building, and remodeling homes for others now, and even doing projects like Society Restaurant and Elite Dance Studio. We have a lot of exciting announcements coming in the next month and we would be so very honored if you would follow along with us as we continue this journey of walking through the doors God is opening. You can subscribe to our blog to never miss an update and follow us on Instagram if you don’t already for daily updates of what CC and Mike and our crazy crew are up to. But for now….let us welcome you into our home (and closets – ha!) for the Loveliest Looks of Fall Home Tour where we are sharing some of our favorite fall decor and fashion. Be sure to stop by the other amazing women on this tour for more fall fashion and home decor inspiration —
CC AND MIKE’S FALL FASHION FAVORITES
Before we start talking about fall home decor, we wanted to share some of our fall fashion favorites. Obvi, I am going to have more recommendations than Mike Miller but we will have some fashion for both him AND her and as always, we will have both SAVE and SPLURGE options. As for SAVE options, you know my recommendation is always for Old Navy Rockstar jeans (I mean, you can snag these amazing jeans for $20 you guys!) and as for SPLURGE, well my number one recommendation for a fall splurge is these snakeskin Focus Booties. I can tell you I am really picky about booties. I love them to be cute but comfortable which means no super high heels that I can’t walk in. The focus booties are JUST the right height to give you a little heel but not so tall that you are uncomfortable when walking around. I would say they run just a bit big so if you are in between sizes, size down a half size. If you’re feeling REALLY sassy, buy this Gucci belt as a splurge as well. It’s pretty much an amazing accessory that takes even just a plain jeans and t-shirt ensemble and snazzes it up. Is snazz a word? Surely it’s in the urban dictionary or something? Well even if it’s not, I’m leaving it because it should be a word. But back to the Gucci belt…you can also look for one on Poshmark and you can get it for over half off if you’re lucky. Last but not least, I highly recommend the Anthropologie circle bag I’m carrying (pictured below). It’s under $100 and is so on trend with the stitching and gold circle handles. It comes in three colors and is a fabulous fall buy!
As for Mike Miller, well…he loves his Seven bootcut jeans and Cole Hahn shoes. The Cole Hahns are a best seller and he now has them in navy and cognac. I’m guessing black will be his next buy. What can I say…when he finds something he likes, he just sticks with it. But then again, I can’t complain since I was his first girlfriend and he told me he would marry me when he was sixteen years old. I’m glad he’s a —find what he likes and stick with it kinda guy. 🙂
If you would like more fashion posts, check out this post on my favorite high-waisted jeans for fall! And now, welcome to CC and Mike’s for the Loveliest Looks of Fall Home Tour. First off, if you don’t follow us on insta, then you haven’t met our dog Oscar and we must remedy this situation. Oscar is our crazy boxer who opens doors (no seriously, he opens doors) and goes on excursions all over our neighborhood, even opening neighbors front doors and letting himself into their home. He drives us absolutely crazy with his antics but life would not be complete without him.
Next up on our fall home tour, you will see how I used a variety of stems, white pumpkins, velvet pumpkins, gold acorns, and candlesticks to bring fall to our home. First of all, I can NOT recommend enough that you buy the fall stems that I bought from Pier1 this year, specifically the FAUX MUSTARD SPIDER LILY STEM. You guys, I went to Pier1 three times while I was decorating for fall because I just wanted more, and more, and MORE of them. They are hands down the best decor item I bought for fall and they are such an easy way to bring fall to your home. Simply throw the mustard spider lily stems in a vase that you already have, or you can buy one of the large vases I am going to recommend below, and with these stems from Pier One, you will have the feel of fall in your home instantly! Here are the fall stems I recommend from Pier One and Pottery Barn. The Blue Vanda Orchid Spray Stem is also a gorgeous pick from Pier1 and I highly recommend it as well. As you will see below, I used it in my dining room and I am now wanting to make a return trip to buy some for my breakfast nook as well! I also recommend Olive branches for year round use. They are nice to put into a vase with some of the fall stems to add filler and just create a fuller look. I use my olive branches year round!
Also of notable mention is this new blue Magnolia serving bowl that I filled with gold acorns. I’m loving this color for fall and it pairs so well with the Pier1 stems that I recommended. Pair it with some gold acorn vase fillers and you have a great little fall tabletop accessory.
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My favorite pumpkins this year were the clear glass pumpkins from Pier1 which were a fraction of the cost as compared to the Pottery Barn pumpkins (so there is another SAVE) for you guys, and the white ceramic pumpkins from TJ MAXX! Honestly, I think TJ Maxx had the cutest pumpkins out there (that’s where I got my hello fall pumpkins and they have some striped black, white and gold pumpkins that are ADORABLE. I also bought the set of 4 Matte White Ceramic baker set of pumpkins at World Market last year and use the heck out of them. If you don’t have them, I recommend picking up a set!
I am also in love with velvet pumpkins. I just like to put a splash of them here and there, so I picked up this set of 3 velvet pumpkins from an etsy shop. They are cute for putting on a plate on your kitchen countertop our in your dining room. I’ve also seen designers use them in mantle displays and just about everywhere. I love the set of 3 to start out but I also ended up picking up two of the larger velvet pumpkins as well – my favorite colors are white, taupe, and gray but they are all gorgeous!
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If you like the look of my extra large recycled glass vase I recommend buying the PB Found Oversized Wine Bottle Vase. I found my vase at Marshall’s in Tulsa but unfortunately, they are no longer available. If you like the look, the Pottery Barn vase will be similar. I also highly recommend the teak vases that Target has right now. They are so gorgeous and each one is unique, which I love. You will see that I use on in my kitchen for styling my countertops for fall.
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Next up on our Loveliest Looks of Fall Home Tour is our kitchen. Kitchens are hands down my favorite place in the home to design. It’s ALWAYS the room I start with, whether I’m designing for myself or for a client. There is just something about the kitchen — it’s the place where we gather, host, entertain, and make so many family memories. The hallmark of my kitchen design is the large 12 foot quartzite waterfall countertops paired with Ann Sacks honeycomb tile and of course, last but not least, the Regina Andrew gold lanterns. For my fall kitchen styling I just used a simple vase and the large Mustard spider lily stems from Pier1.
Also, if you are looking for some good recipes, don’t forget to check out some of our CC and Mike Favorite’s like our Oreo Madness Recipe, or our Feta Bean Dip, OR our pumpkin sheet cake which is THE ultimate fall recipe. Trust me, you’re going to want to take this to all your fall parties (see this amazing yumminess pictured below)!
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Don’t forget to grab some of these gorgeous Blue Orchid Stems that I used in our dining room for fall and honestly, I will probably be using them year round. I passed on them my first trip to Pier1 then couldn’t stop thinking about them so I went back and bought them.
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Our Breakfast nook was a total SAVE (not splurge)….we redid the whole thing on less than $500 for the One Room Challenge and ended up getting featured on House Beautiful! It is one of my favorite rooms and it features the Elodie rug and some vintage wishbone chairs that we refinished and recovered.
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My bedroom was my favorite room to decorate for fall. The painting above our bed was painted by Mike Miller’s grandma and I’ve been wanting to use it in my fall decor for years. Mike’s mom was so sweet to drop it by for me and after trying it out in 5 different rooms in our house, I finally decided on putting it here. All of our pillows are by the amazing Little Design Co and my favorite fur throw you see on our bed is the Woven Worx throw from Hayneedle. It’s a fall and winter must have in my opinion as well.
OK, last but not least on this Loveliest Looks of Fall Home Tour, I wanted to share some comfy fall fashion because let’s be honest….we all know that loungewear in the fall is a must. I mean, who doesn’t want to cozy up by a fire with a throw and a cup of coffee or wine and read a book or binge watch Netflix. I know I do. So…I wanted to share all my favorite loungewear with you from Aerie. You guys, the products I’m about to tell you about, I can not recommend highly enough. Especially the play pocket jogger pants. I don’t think I’ve ever put something so comfortable on my body before. They are also slimming AND so cute and on trend. Oh yes, and did I mention they are affordable!?! Here they are so you can get a visual of what they look like. I bought them in two colors and am not at all embarrassed to say that I’m going to grab a third! Here is my favorite loungewear including the camo jogger set I’m wearing (above), Ugg slippers (a must for fall and winter), and the play pocket joggers with the Side Snap hoodie!
Here is a beautiful pumpkin centerpiece I made for our Loveliest Looks of Fall Home Tour and I will be sharing a tutorial on the blog in coming months!
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Layering rugs is such a fun, inexpensive way to add depth and character to your front porch. For under $100 you can buy both the rugs — the personalized front door mat and the black geometric Target rug — I have on my front porch and layer them for a fun, fall look!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for joining us for the Loveliest Looks of Fall Home Tour. It means the world to us that you stopped by. We hope you find some inspiration for your home AND closet for fall and we hope to see you around again soon!
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It’s rainy and the weather has cooled off here in Oklahoma today so I’m sharing this Quick and Easy Five Minute Tortilla Soup Recipe with you guys! Because I’m pretending like this cooler fall weather is going to stick around and it’s going to be all pumpkin spice lattes and soup and fall candles and fires on the back patio soon! Let’s be honest, we live in Oklahoma so this weather is probably just a teaser and it’s going to be 100 degrees next week, but right now, it’s starting to feel like soup weather is right around the corner so let’s just go with it, shall we?
This is what I call a “dump recipe.” I know, that doesn’t sound very appealing does it. What I mean by “dump” is that you can literally just open the cans and dump absolutely everything in, turn the stove on, and twenty minutes later you have dinner. That’s what I’m talking about.
Also, I should mention that my kids absolutely love this Quick and Easy Five Minute Tortilla Soup Recipe and they gobble it up each time I make it. It’s definitely a family favorite around here and I hope that it will be for you too.
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What you’ll need:
Tortilla Soup
2 cans (15 oz) chili beans
2 cans (11 oz) Mexicorn
2 cans (14 1/2 oz) Mexican tomatoes
2 pkgs (1 oz) Hidden Valley Ranch style salad dressing packet
2 cans (15 oz) white hominy
2 cans (10 oz) Rotel (diced)
1 lb chicken breasts, cooked and diced (You can also use canned chicken if you prefer). I use a rotisserie chicken and just shred it up.
Open all the cans. Dump it all in. Store. Cook on medium heat until it starts a bubblin’ then turn it to simmer and cook for another 15 to 20 minutes.
Garnish with sour cream, avocado slices, onions, cheese…whatever toppings you love on Tortilla soup, and serve with tortilla chips.
Hope you love our Quick and Easy Five Minute Tortilla Soup Recipe!
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Growing up one of my favorite memories of summer was when my mom would make these easy frozen Summer Fruit Cups. They are so so refreshing on those hot summer days and they are a fun and healthy alternative to popsicles. These were hands down my favorite summer treat and now I love making them for my kids in the summer as well. I’m going to whip up a big old batch of these this weekend and just keep them frozen in our bar freezer for my kids and their friends to grab when they want a fun, refreshing treat after being in the pool. They are also a fun treat to think about making your kids with the labor day weekend pool and lake festivities that will be going on soon.
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Here is what you will need to make this recipe:
Ingredients
2 cans (15 Oz. Can) Apricots
6 whole Bananas
1 can (12 Oz. Can) Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 cup Sugar (or Sugar Substitute Such As Splenda Can Be Used)
Preparation
1. Drain apricots and reserve liquid. Cut apricots into quarters or smaller if you prefer.
2. Peel and cut bananas.
3. Pour the orange juice concentrate into a large bowl. Pour the apricot juice that you had reserved into the empty orange juice can and add water until it’s full.
4. Put the fruit and all the remaining ingredients (including the apricot juice and water) into the large bowl and mix.
5. Pour into clear plastic solo cups (punch cup size) and freeze!
6. Thaw for 15 minutes before serving.
Don’t be shy and go ahead and double this if you want and just fill your freezer with these easy frozen summer fruit cups and ENJOY!
