These will definitely take care of my sweet tooth. I’m not a big chocolate fan, but I love brownies and the caramel is the icing on the cookie. If you don’t have a heart cookie cutter, just cut the caramel in half. You could also cut the heart shape with a knife, but I’m pretty sure my hearts won’t look … Read More ...
Archives for February 2015
Make Your Own Chocolate Bar Kit
Here is a cute gift you can give for Valentine’s Day or for a birthday. You can make it for several chocolate bars or just one individual. You could also have a make your own chocolate bar party and then have this as a departing gift. Have the box already made or set up a station for them to put … Read More ...
Red Velvet Coconut Cupcakes
I wish for one week without snow and shoveling! Okay, off my soap box! Back to Valentine’s Day treats for your friends, family and loved ones. This dessert can actually be made anytime of the year. Red velvet and chocolate never go out of style! If you aren’t a coconut fan, you can leave it out of the recipe.
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Monster Strawberry Cupcakes
These are perfect Valentine’s Day cupcakes for the little boys in your life that hate the pink hearts and mushy Valentine’s. Stick a little candy heart in the mouth or a toothpick with a heart flag on it. Just enough to say I love you, but less cutesy! You could save this recipe for Halloween or a Zombie’s vs Plant’s … Read More ...
Raspberry Lemon Reveal Cake
For those of you that have time and the talent of baking, here is a Valentine’s Cake for you. I would need more than a week, plus I don’t have all the supplies. Beth is really good with details and she reveals her mistakes, so you don’t make them too. I will keep this handy, because it would make a … Read More ...
Healthy Dessert Recipes – gluten, dairy and sugar-free
Valentine’s Day is a week away. I’m behind on my preparations, thanks to old man winter. Here are some treats to make for your loved ones with food allergies or because you want to try to be healthier. These look so good, I don’t think anyone will know that certain main ingredients are missing.
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Brownie Mix Truffles
I’ve never been successful in making truffles, but these brownie truffles might be my saving grace. Use your favorite brownie recipe or head to the store and purchase a box of brownie mix with the word fudge listed on the box. If you aren’t concerned with perfect truffles, let the kids get their hands dirty! Let them crumble the brownie … Read More ...
Nutella and Cherry Hand Pies
These are a quick dessert that you can make for Valentine’s Day or if you are snowed in again and need some cheering up. Everything is store bought, but you can always whip up your own pie crust. For those of us that need a little helping hand, check the dairy aisle or freezer aisle.
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I’m Bananas About You Cupcakes
Oh my cuteness! Now these cupcakes will be the hit of Valentine’s Day! I’m not sure mine will turn out as cute, but I might be willing to give these a try. You can even buy the cupcakes, if you just want to concentrate on making the monkey part. Beth is also nice enough to give you a link to … Read More ...
Nutella Strawberry Quesadilla
Here is a great breakfast or dessert to serve on Valentine’s Day. You can make it for the family or have the family make it together. Actually, this is great to serve anytime you have strawberries in the house! I might have to make a test run to see if the family would like it for Valentine’s Day.
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Strawberries and Cream White Chocolate Bark
Need a Valentine’s gift for the teachers or bus driver? This would also make a great hostess gift. Plus it is so quick and easy. Just need to melt the chocolate, set and cut. Perfect items to keep on hand for those “Oh yeah, forgot to tell you….” moments.
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Roasted Heart Potatoes
I usually don’t do a themed dinner, but I might make these heart shaped potatoes for Valentine’s Day or maybe our anniversary or for birthdays. Instead of hash browns for breakfast, you can serve these. They would be a cute addition to the brunch table. You could be really creative and look through all your cut outs to use on … Read More ...
Mini Valentine Ombre Cake
What a cute dessert after dinner for Valentine’s Day! Would also be cute for a little girl’s party or an Alice in Wonderland theme party. The Queen of Heart’s cake. Either way, “Let them eat cake!”
There are also ideas on how to use the cake scraps from the heart cutouts.
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Buckeye Bears- Chocolate Peanut Butter Filled
These might be too cute to eat, but I’m sure your Valentine will be delighted to see these cute bears greeting them. Beth has used the egg shaped mold for several occasions besides Easter! Since the stores seem to run all the holidays together, you might be able to find an egg mold. If not, you could always save this … Read More ...
Homemade Heart Dog Treats
I’m not sure how well this is going to go over, but let’s take a chance. In the past I’ve thought about posting about treats for the pets. I’ve never thrown a birthday party for my cats, but I do buy them treats or gifts during Christmas and Valentine’s Day. It’s fun to watch them tear apart the paper to … Read More ...