Cake Mix Trick!

A caterer friend of mine passed on this tip when making cakes or cupcakes from a box:
- add 1/4 cup more oil than is called for
- add a box of instant pudding (if chocolate cake mix, then add chocolate pudding; if yellow cake mix, then add vanilla pudding - you get the gist).
- add a cup of sour cream
This ensures a deliciously moist cake every time!

BBQ Ranch Chicken and Cheddar Roll-ups

BBQ Ranch Chicken and Cheddar Pizza Roll em’ Ups
1 Roll Pillsbury Pizza dough in can (or use other pizza dough of choice)
1/4 Cup prepared ranch dressing
2 Cups prepared shredded BBQ Chicken
1/4 Cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 Cups shredded smoked cheddar cheese
Ranch Dressing for dipping
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Open can of dough and press into rectangle. Spread or drizzle ranch dressing evenly over dough then top with evenly with chicken, cilantro and cheddar cheese. Starting at long end roll dough into a log shape. Using a sharp knife, cut 1 inch pieces and place onto a greased baking sheet. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with a side of ranch dressing for dipping.

This has become one of our favorites- we make Kristin's pizza pocket dough instead of buying the dough in a can. The best way I have found to cutting them into the 1" pieces (cinnamon role style) is to get about 15" of dental floss and slide it under your rolled up dough and then cross your floss so it cuts through the dough. Call me if that was very confusing!

ENJOY!