Mangonadas

Hmong Egg Rolls

Red Curry Noodle Soup (Khaub Poob or Khao Poon)
Beauty & Skincare

Derma E Anti-Aging Skincare Set

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derma e anti-aging set

As we get older, it is important to use anti-aging skincare products. This anti-aging skincare set from Derma E helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles. All of their products are 100% Vegan GMO-Free, cruelty-free, and free of parabens, sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oils, phthalates, and sodium lauryl sulfates. The packaging is so cute.

Anti Aging Regenerative Serum

This serum gently exfoliates the skin to help diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dull skin. It is lightweight. It absorbs quickly and doesn’t leave my skin greasy and sticky.

Benefit: Fight signs of premature aging. 

Anti-Wrinkle Scrub: Deep cleans to remove impurities and reveal a radiant, smooth complexion and a refreshed, healthy glow. I really like the texture of this. It smells good and makes my skin so soft.

Benefit: Gentle, creamy anti-aging scrub

Anti Aging Regenerative Day Cream

This lightweight, anti-aging day cream helps to deeply moisturize and minimize the appearance of visible signs of aging. My skin feels soft and moisturized throughout the day. I can feel my skin tightening after applying it.

Benefit: Rejuvenates mature skin. 

Anti Aging Regenerative Night Cream

This high-potency Vitamin A night cream helps to richly refine and perfect your skin’s appearance while you sleep. This cream makes my skin feel so soft and it’s non-greasy. 

Benefit: Refines and perfects skin while you sleep. 

Anti-Wrinkle Regenerative Cleanser

This gentle exfoliating, sulfate-free cleanser helps to deeply cleanse as well as help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful-looking complexion. A little goes a long way. It lathers well. I love that the pump can close too.

Benefit: Energizing. invigorating. and deeply cleansing

Thanks to Derma E for giving me these products to try. All opinions are my own.

https://dermae.com/

Desserts

Chocolate Covered Oreos Using a Mold

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Chocolate covered Oreos are perfect for baby showers, birthday parties, gatherings, and other events. It’s also a great treat gift. 

I got this cookie mold on Amazon. The diameter of each cookie mold is about 2 inches. It’s the perfect size for Oreos. You can get it here. If you prefer silicone molds, get it here.

I’ll show you how to get the perfect chocolate covered Oreos. I like to do it this way so that the Oreos will stay in place. I tried the other way where you don’t refrigerate and just fill the melted chocolate to the top of the mold. Sometimes the Oreos don’t stay in place.

Let’s get started!

Ingredients:

  • 6 Oreos
  • 1 pack of white chocolate chips
  • Cookie Mold
  • Piping bags
  • Food color
  • Sprinkles

Instructions:

In a small pot or bowl, melt the chocolate chips. Stir it frequently and be careful not to burn it. Add food coloring if you want. I’m going to leave it white for now.

Let the melted chocolate cool for 30 seconds to a minute then pour it into a piping bag and cut off the tip.

Fill the bottom of the mold with a thin layer of melted chocolate. Tap the mold gently against the work surface to spread the melted chocolate. Put the oreos on top of the melted chocolate. Refrigerate for 1-2 minutes. 

Take the mold out. Fill the rest of the mold until it’s covered. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes or until hardened. 

When the chocolate is hardened, pop out the oreos. 

Now it’s time to decorate and be creative. 

I made this chocolate covered Oreos for a baby shower so I bought these treat bags on Amazon. It is 4 in x 6 in. It fits perfectly. You can get it here.

This post contains affiliate links. 

chocolate covered oreos
Print Recipe

Chocolate Covered Oreos Using a Mold

Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Oreos
  • 1 pack of white chocolate chips
  • Cookie Mold
  • Piping bags
  • Food color
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  • In a small pot or bowl, melt the chocolate chips. Stir it frequently and be careful not to burn it. Add food coloring if you want. I’m going to leave it white for now.
  • Let the melted chocolate cool for 30 seconds to a minute then pour it into a piping bag and cut off the tip.
  • Fill the bottom of the mold with a thin layer of melted chocolate. Tap the mold gently against the work surface to spread the melted chocolate. Put the Oreos on top of the melted chocolate. Refrigerate for 1-2 minutes.
  • Take the mold out. Fill the rest of the mold until it’s covered. Refrigerate for about 15 minutes or until hardened.
  • When the chocolate is hardened, pop out the Oreos.
  • Now it’s time to decorate and be creative.
organizations

Kitchen Drawer Organizer

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drawer organization

Anybody’s kitchen drawer a mess? Can’t find what you need? Recently I found these Utoplike bamboo drawer dividers for my kitchen drawers. These can be used for any type of drawer.

drawer organization

It is made with 100% Moso bamboo. A box comes with 4 piece dividers. It expands from 12.25 inches to 17.25 inches and is 2.36 inches tall.

drawer organization

Very easy to adjust and install. No tools needed. Both ends have a non-slip silicone grip to hold in place and protect the drawers. It’s very sturdy and durable. I’m very satisfied with these and it’s so much easier to find what I need in my drawers now. 

drawer organization

Product link: Kitchen Dividers

This post contains an affiliate link and is not sponsored. 

Main Dish

Mongolian Beef

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Mongolian beef is thin slices of beef that are simmered in soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Cornstarch helps make the sauce thickens to coat the beef. It has a sweet, spicy, and savory flavor. 

I live in a town that is limited to good Chinese food. This is so easy to make. Homemade is better than takeout. My husband approves!

Ingredients: 

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil 
  • 1 lb beef steak or chuck roast (trim off fat)
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, cut into small pieces
  • 1 red bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 3 stalks green onion, cut into 3-4 pieces
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Mongolian Beef Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced or 2 tsp ginger powder 
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced or 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2-4 Birds eye chili peppers, sliced (optional)

Instructions:

Cut the broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions, and onions. Set aside.

Mongolian Beef

Cut the beef into thin slices and set.

Beef

Minced the garlic and ginger. Sliced the peppers.

In a small bowl, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well then add in garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. 

In a frying pan, heat up the oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot, cook the beef. Add salt and black pepper.

Add the vegetables when the beef is cooked and stir for 2 minutes. 

Pour the sauce over. Stir until the sauce thickens then turn off the stove.

Served with rice. Enjoy!

Mongolian Beef
Print Recipe

Mongolian Beef

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 lb beef steak or chuck roast trim off fat
  • 1 cup Broccoli
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms cut into small pieces
  • 1 red bell peppers cut into strips
  • 3 stalks green onion cut into 3-4 pieces
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced or 2 tsp ginger powder
  • 4-5 Garlic cloves, minced or 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 2-4 Birds eye chili peppers sliced (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut the broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions, and onions. Set aside. Cut the beef into thin slices and set.
  • Minced the garlic and ginger. Sliced the peppers. In a small bowl, add soy sauce, water, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well then add in garlic, ginger, and chili peppers.
  • In a frying pan, heat up the oil on medium heat. When the oil is hot, cook the beef. Add salt and black pepper.
  • Add the vegetables when the beef is cooked and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over. Stir until the sauce thickens then turn off the stove.
  • Served with rice. Enjoy!
Desserts

Chocolate & Strawberry Whipped Milk

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chocolate & strawberry whipped milk

Everyone is making these Dalgona coffee drinks. Since I don’t drink coffee I decided to try these alternatives: Chocolate and Strawberry whipped milk! These are a fun treat for the kids. My kids love them.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup heavy whipped cream
  • ½ cup Chocolate or Strawberry Nesquik powder
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ cup milk 

Optional

  • Ice
  • Sprinkles 
  • Shaved chocolate
  • Strawberries

Instructions:

Add heavy whipped cream, Nesquik powder, and powdered sugar in a bowl or stand mixer. Whipped the cream until thick and fluffy. 

Pour milk into a cup and add the Nesquik whipped cream. Top it with shaved chocolate, strawberries, or sprinkles. 

Also check out my Whipped Hot Chocolate Milk Recipe!

Print Recipe

Chocolate & Strawberry Whipped Milk

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate or Strawberry Nesquik powder
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • Ice
  • Sprinkles
  • Shaved chocolate
  • Strawberries

Instructions

  • Add heavy whipped cream, Nesquik powder, and powdered sugar in a bowl or stand mixer. Whipped the cream until thick and fluffy.
  • Pour milk in a cup and add the Nesquik whipped cream. Top it with shaved chocolate, strawberries, or sprinkles.