Rice Krispie Bears

When my kids were small you could purchase several types of hard plastic molds to form your Rice Krispies in.   Off the top of my head we had the Mama Bear pictured below and a Dinosaur.  I had forgotten all about them  until a few months ago.   I decided to go dig them out.   

Thought it would make a really cute Valentine goody to send out to my grandchildren in another state.

Didn't they turn out cute. 

 They sell all kinds of molds now days, but you can get the actual yellow bear molds on Amazon.   Just use the Rice Krispie treat recipe off the box.   

You could also fill this mold with cooked rice, jello, cheese, fudge, etc. 

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Pistachio Pizzelle

I have been making Pizzelle for 30+ years.  Now my children are making them with my grandchildren.  

Made by my 5 year old granddaughter on her Mini Dash Pizzelle Maker

Our family has always liked anything Pistachio flavored so I took my chances by adding a small box of dry pudding to my basic Pizzelle recipe.  It came out wonderfully.  

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Chocolate Pizzelle

 Pizzelle come in many flavors in both sweet and savory flavors.  This recipe is for Chocolate Pizzelle.

I have been making Pizzelle for 30 + years.   Started with a basic recipe and then expanded into other flavors.  You will find a number of recipes on my site that includes: Basic Pizzelle, Anise, Lemon, Almond, Red Velvet, and Pistachio.  

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Red Velvet Pizzelle Cookies

 My family loves Pizzelle cookies.  We have been making them for over 30+ years.   Started with a recipe from my mother-in-law for basic flavored Pizzelle in either Anise or Lemon flavors.   Now we make all kinds of Pizzelles.   

This recipe for Red Velvet Pizzelles we started with cake mix.   

Once you make the batter and cook them off on the pizzelle maker you can cut, trim, fold or form in to shapes.   

Or as you can see from the photos of above you can dip, smear or drizzle in chocolate or white chocolate and decorate with sprinkles or as you see fit.   

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Arancini (Rice Balls)

If you have never had an Arancini Ball you surely don't know what you are missing. Arancini are Italian rice balls that are stuffed, coated with bread crumbs and deep fried until golden brown and served with your favorite sauce. Arancini makes great use of leftover Risotto or rice.

Risotto is usually cooked and flavored with broth, veggies, and parmesan cheese and served as a side dish.   Once it is chilled you can easily roll it into balls and stuff with your favorite cheese or other savory items.  

I have also used leftover Chinese Rice or have ordered extra rice to make Arancini.   You just simply reheat it with broth, white wine, butter and mix in some parmesan cheese.  Cook until it can from a ball and chill.   

Not to be out done by savory Arancini there is also a way to make a sweet Arancini.   Replace all those savory ingredients with Milk, Cream, Butter, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and some sugar.   Stuff with chocolate, Nutella, chocolate covered cherry, or pieces of your favorite candy bar.   

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