Truffles for Dummies

This year for Christmas I volunteered to participate in a cookie exchange which involved creating 8 dozen of something. The only reason I agreed was because I did not want to watch others exchange baked goods without receiving any. So I needed something quick and easy, as I was short on time and cash.

I have never attempted truffles before in my life, but this is the easiest and tastiest recipe ever! I will definitely be making these a holiday tradition.

Oreo Truffles

3 cups crushed Oreo cookies (approx. 30 cookies)
1 pkg cream cheese (250 g)
16 sq semi-sweet chocolate

1. MIX Oreo crumbs and cream cheese (hands work best). Roll into 1" balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. MELT the chocolate and dip balls. Place on wax paper lined flat surface. Refrigerate 1 hour.

For my truffles, I crushed up some candy canes and sprinkled them on top right after rolling them in the chocolate. You can also crush some extra cookies and sprinkle them.

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source: Kraft Canada

I absolutely love this website. The recipes are ridiculously easy and utilize popular packaged products instead of having to mix things from scratch. This works perfectly for me.

Too Easy Tuna Burgers

I was completely thrilled to try out this recipe, being one who enjoys the simpler things in life. Not only are these burgers ridiculously easy to make, they are unbelievably yummy! Even if all you have on hand is a can of tuna, mayo and an egg, you are good to go.

2 cans tuna
3 tbsp mayo
2 tbsp diced pickles (try garlic and dill!)
1 finely chopped celery stalk
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt and dill
1 egg
hamburger buns or dinner rolls
sliced cucumbers (for garnish)
cheese (shredded or cheese slice)

Mix tuna and mayo, add pickles, celery, lemon juice, salt and dill.

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon in tuna mixture and flatten into patties (large enough for buns or rolls).

Cook for about 5 minutes, then flip until both sides are golden-brown. Throw on cheese until melted.

Garnish buns/rolls with mayo and sliced cuke, add patty.

***Source***

This recipe was taken from "Inspired", a magazine published by Our Compliments.

***Nutritional Info***
Per 2 patties: 290 calories, 22g protein, 18g total fat, 9g carbs, 1g fibre

In Your Face! Egg Yolks

So I bought a package of muffin mix that requires an egg white. And I thought, crap, what am I going to do with the yolk? My refusal to waste inspired this post...so join me as I eggsplore all the wonderful ways you can use egg yolks to beautify your skin.

Why are egg yolks good for your skin? They contain both vitamin A and albumin. Albumin is a type of protein found in the yolk that dries out acne and tightens up pores. Because it is a water soluble protein, albumin helps soften and smooth dry skin. Vitamin A is especially important for the treatment of acne, as it removes dead skin cells that block up pores.

It is recommended that you do not use egg yolk on your face every day. Start by using at least once a week. The great thing about egg yolk masks is that they dry, allowing you to apply without having to lay in the bathtub for half an hour (a task I find most boring). So throw on a mask , lay down, relax, watch a movie, get caught up on LOST, read a book, write a haiku, whatever...and enjoy!

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Basic Egg Yolk Face Mask
Beat one egg yolk until it becomes frothy. Apply to your face and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water then follow up with toner and moisturizer.

Soothing Honey Yolk Mask
Mix 1/2 tsp of honey (make sure it is runny, gently heat if necessary) with 1 egg yolk and 1/2 tsp olive oil. Apply and leave for 20 minutes. Rinse, tone, moisturize.

Honey is a natural humectant, which means it draws moisture into the skin and keeps it there.

Hydrating Cuke and Yolk Mask
Combine about a 1/4 c. chopped cucumber (sans peel) with 1 egg yolk and 1 tsbp sour cream. Apply for 20 minutes, rinse, tone, moisturize.

Cucumbers are naturally hydrating while the sour cream acts as an exfoliant.

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Unused egg yolk, if sealed tightly in a container, can survive refrigeration for 3-5 days

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sources:
Ehow.com - How to Treat Acne with Egg Yolks
Rice Bunny on Xanga - Egg Mask