Grazia Silicone 24 Cup MINI Muffin Pan Review

I have to rave on this muffin pan. I already had the regular size muffin pan and needed the one for mini muffin too. I made the mistake of just buying a metal one and the moment I tried prying my muffin out of those little holes I regretted that decision. I am so glad I found this silicone mini muffin pan. They bake perfectly and you can just pop the muffins out from the bottom. I love it and with just a spritz of cooking spray they are nonstick.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Tortuga Rum Cakes Review

 

The Tortuga brand is well-known by the more than 20 million annual Caribbean tourists and cruise ship passengers. Tortuga Caribbean Rum Cakes are the #1 export of the Cayman Islands and named the 2012 "Best Cruise Souvenir" by Porthole Cruise Magazine for the eighth consecutive year. Tortuga products are sold in gift and specialty food departments and gourmet stores throughout the Caribbean and North America, in on board gift shops of nearly 100 cruise ships and shipped to 70 countries around the world.

Thanks to Tortuga for allowing me the chance to try their cakes without having to take a cruise.

I admit I have a taste for Rum. I remember my mom making rum balls when I was little but it didn't happen often. It seems like maybe that was holiday treat.

 I was in for a blast from the past when I tried Tortuga Rum Turtles.

These turtles are so delectable. With such a prominent rum taste I thought would be over powered but it wasn't. The rum flavor seems to be more in the caramel inside than in the chocolate coating. Tortuga really popped the bottle on this one! These turtles are amazing.

 

Another of my favorites is the Key Lime Rum Cake.

"Key lime juice is the distinctive ingredient in our pleasingly sweet yet tart Tortuga Key Lime Rum Cakes. Baked in the Caribbean with only the finest ingredients, each rum cake is hand glazed with special 5-year-old, oak barrel aged Tortuga Gold Rum then vacuum sealed to lock in the delicious freshness. The cakes have a shelf life of 12 months, or indefinitely if refrigerated or frozen."

 

 I would imagine all of their treats are just as high quality as the few I tasted. I am so glad you don't HAVE to take a cruise to have a taste of the Caribbean.

Tortuga also offers lots of other tasty treats along with their cakes and turtles.

Flavored coffee, jellies, sauces and gifts packs are also so awesome finds

within the Tortuga Website.

Please take a look and see what you like.

You can also visit Tortuga's Facebook Page to keep up to date on all their news and special promotions. 

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer: I received the products mentioned in this post free for review. All opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.

 



Franks Redhot Wing Sauce Review and Giveaway

I know I am a little late with this post. It should have been before the Superbowl

since hot wings are a major football snack food.

 Who doesn't like wings any time of the year though right?

I always use Franks RedHot Sauce and since it is the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo wing,

 I thought I would share these wings with you....

Just too bad you can't actually taste them. They are sooooo good!

I made these very simply. I just deep fried some naked wings, drained

and coated with my favorite sauces.

The traditional buffalo and this Sweet Chili sauce.

I love the sweet heat of the chili sauce. It was amazing. Even the kids liked it

and it wasn't too spicy for them. They were able to enjoy the grown up

feeling of chowing down on some wings with everyone else.

 I snatched a few recipes from Frank's to share with you all. 

I hope you enjoy!

Oh and Frank's is also kind enough to allow one lucky reader the chance to win some

 Frank's RedHot Swag Items

Enter the Rafflecopter Below!!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway  

 

Get your party started with these great recipes and look for additional options at www.franksredhot.com.

FRANK’S® REDHOT® BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

This robust creamy dip tastes like Buffalo Chicken Wings but without the mess! Serve hot with celery sticks, veggies or your favorite chips.

Prep Time: 5 min.  Cook Time:  20 min.

 
1 (8 oz.) package              PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
½ cup                              Blue cheese or ranch salad dressing
            ½ cup                             ½ cup                              any flavor FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sauce
½ cup                              Crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese
                                                  2 cans (12.5 oz. each)       SWANSON® White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained  
 
1. HEAT oven to 350ºF. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir  until smooth.
2. MIX in salad dressing, Frank’s RedHot sauce and cheese. Stir in chicken.
3. BAKE 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or cut up vegetables.
 
Makes 4 cups dip
 
Microwave Directions:  Prepare as above. Place in microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5 min. until hot, stirring halfway through cooking.
Tips:  You may substitute 2 cups shredded cooked chicken.
Slow Cooker Method: Combine ingredients as directed above. Place mixture into small slow cooker.                           Heat on HIGH setting for 1 ½ hours until hot and bubbly or on LOW setting for 2 ½ to 3 hours. Stir.
Tailgating Tip: Prepare dip ahead and place in heavy disposable foil pan. Place pan on grill and heat dip until hot and bubbly.
 

 

FRANK’S® REDHOT® ORIGINAL BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Prep Time: 10 min.     Cook Time:  20 min.

 

2 ½ lbs.                                   chicken wing pieces

¾ cup                          any flavor FRANK’S® REDHOT® Wing Sauce

 

1.             BAKE wings in foil-lined pan at 500°F on lowest oven rack for 20 minutes until crispy, turning once.

2.            TOSS wings in sauce to coat.

 

Makes 6 to 8 servings

 

Tip:  You may substitute ½ cup FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sauce mixed with 1/3 cup melted butter for the Wings Sauce. Alternate Cooking Directions: Deep-fry at 375°F for 10 minutes.

Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once.

Grill over medium heat 20 to 25 minutes, turning often.

 

CAJUN BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Prep Time: 5 mins; Cook Time: 20 mins

 
2 ½  lbs.           chicken wing pieces   
½  cup              any flavor FRANK’S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wings Sauce 
1/3 cup            ketchup
2tsp.                 Cajun seasoned spice blend
 
1.   BAKE wings in foil-lined pan at 500 °F on lowest oven rack for 20 to 25 min. until crispy, turning once.   
2.   MIX Buffalo Wings Sauce, ketchup and spice blend.
3.  TOSS wings in sauce to coat.
 
Makes 6 to 8 servings 
 
Tip: You may substitute 1/2 cup FRANK’S® REDHOT® Sauce mixed with 1/3 cup melted butter for the Wings  Sauce.   
 
Alternate Cooking Directions: Deep-fry at 375°F for 10 min.  
Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 min., turning once.
Grill over medium heat 20 to 25 min., turning often.   


 

 

HONEY BBQ SESAME WINGS

These sweet honey sesame wings will delight your guests at any party.

Prep Time: 10 mins; Cook Time: 10 mins

 
¼  cup              honey barbecue sauce
¼  cup              FRANK’S® REDHOT® Cayenne Pepper Sauce 
¼  cup              apricot jam 
1 Tbsp.             Asian sesame oil 
2 ½  lbs.           chicken wings, split and tips discarded 
2 Tbsp.             toasted sesame seeds 
 
1.  Combine barbecue sauce, Frank’s RedHot Sauce, jam and sesame oil; set aside. 
2.  Deep fry* wings at 375°F (HIGH) for 10 min. or until cooked and crispy; drain. 
3.  Toss hot wings in jam mixture. Place on serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. 
 
Makes 8 servings 
 
*Alternate Cooking Directions: Bake 20 min. at 500°F until fully cooked and crispy, turning halfway; Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 min., turning once; Grill over medium heat about 20 min., turning often. 
 

SWEET CHILI ASIAN CHICKEN WINGS

Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

 
3 lbs,                chicken wing pieces   
¾  cup              FRANK’S® RedHot Sweet Chili® Sauce
2 tbsp.              light soy sauce
1 tsp.                grated peeled ginger
1 tsp.                minced garlic
2 Tbsp.             minced green onion or cilantro
 
1.    BAKE wings in foil-lined pan at 500°F on lowest oven rack for 20 to 25 min. until crispy, turning once.   
2.    MIX Sweet Chili Sauce, soy sauce, ginger and garlic in large bowl.
3.   TOSS wings in sauce to coat. Sprinkle with green onion or cilantro.
 
Makes 6 to 8 servings 
 
Alternate Cooking Directions: Deep-fry at 375°F for 10 min.  
Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 min., turning once. 
Grill over medium heat 20 to 25 min., turning often.     
 

FRENCH’S Foods, a division of Reckitt Benckiser Inc., the maker of FRANK’S^® REDHOT^® Cayenne Pepper Sauce, is a leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of food and household products. Some other well known, trusted household names in the Reckitt Benckiser Inc. family of food products include, FRENCH’S^® mustards and FRENCH’S^® French Fried Onions.
 

 

 

Disclaimer: I received the discounts on the products mentioned above in exchange for review.

I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own and not influenced in any way.