photo credit: Lisa, The Bearfoot Baker
I love when bakers show us how to reuse a cookie cutter we already have. Some of those cutters can be very expensive. I like knowing other uses to feel better about the costs. These cute fox cookies are made using a star cookie cutter. Lisa from the Bearfoot Baker shows us how to … Read More ...
Homemade Cookie Crisp Cereal
Cookies for breakfast? It is becoming more popular with healthier versions and less guilt. Since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I will allow some of the bad foods if that means the kid will eat. This homemade version of the Cookie Crisp cereal has flaxseed meal, wheatgerm and coconut oil. Meaghan from The Decorated Cookie shares … Read More ...
Thermomix Irish Cream Whoopie Pies
If by chance you still have some Bailey’s Irish Cream leftover, this dessert would be a great way to use it up. I usually try to keep the boozy items after four o’clock, but it was one of those weekends. Sophia at Thermomix shares this boozy treat with you. Don’t worry if you don’t have a Thermomix, Sophia tells you … Read More ...
Pop Tart Cupcakes
The only times we will think about Pop Tarts
are for camping or road trips. My favorite Pop Tart is still the Strawberry ones. Maybe it’s time to bring Pop Tarts into our lives via dessert too. Julianne from Food Fanatic shows us how to create these vanilla cupcakes filled with strawberry jam and topped with Pop Tart frosting and … Read More ...
Low Carb Dark Chocolate Layer Cake
Now you can be on your diet and eat your cake too. This low carb, gluten free, cake will allow you to indulge and feel less guilty. Even better there is a low carb frosting to go on top. Harper and Annissa from Simply So Healthy share how to make this chocolate layered cake.
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Easter Surprise Cookies
A cookie is great on its own, but when you find a surprise inside it is even better. Gina from Pink Wings shows you how to create these cookies that you can fill with your favorite candy. A great dessert and surprise for the Easter basket. Gina also shows you how to create a little basket to put the cookies … Read More ...
Fluffy Sheep Cupcakes
Some cute cupcakes to go with the sheep lollipops. This would be great for Easter, farm themed party, or a baby shower. Beth from Hungry Happenings shows you how to create these cute cupcakes using a peppermint patty for the head. I don’t know how she comes up with the ideas, but it sure makes finding ideas to pass on … Read More ...
Spring Chick Cupcakes
Here is a really easy decorated cupcake for Easter. This would be really fun to make with the kids or have the younger and older kids do together while you prepare the Easter meal. Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron shares her recipe and directions. So easy that you could even buy cupcakes along with the sprinkles, chocolate chip and orange … Read More ...
Easter Nest Cupcakes
We aren’t around this Easter, but I think these mini cupcakes will be perfect to make with the family next weekend. A great family activity after a hectic weekend. Although spring seems to be turning back to winter, these cupcakes will be a great way to celebrate and use up some of those leftover Easter candy. Charlotte Oates at Charlotte’s … Read More ...
Gluten Free Nest Brownie Bites
Nothing says spring more than the birds chirping in the morning. I love seeing all the robins in the yard searching for worms. I know soon warm weather will be here permanently. These cute little brownie bites decorated like bird’s nests are the perfect way to celebrate spring or Easter. These would be cute for a baby shower too.
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Easter Dinner and Brunch Ideas
If you are still trying to figure out your dinner or brunch menu, here are some ideas that might help you. Jamie from Jamie Cooks it Up has links to some of her recipes for your Easter table from appetizer to dessert. She has a brunch section and then an Easter dinner section.
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Floral Frosting Cupcakes
Spring is finally here and we get hit with a snowstorm. Luckily, this won’t stick around too long! I guess I’ll have to enjoy these pretty floral frosted cupcakes by Eden at Sugar and Charm. Eden lets you know which tip to use, to make each floral pattern. A wonderful addition to a bridal shower.
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Malted Milk Speckled Egg Cookies
These would be cute for Easter or first day of spring celebration. Erica from Erica’s Sweet Tooth shows how to create these beautiful eggs. A sure sign that spring is here is when you see the Robins. I’m hoping the weatherman is right and that huge snowstorm for the first day of spring is going to miss us.
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Frosted Chocolate Bird’s Nest Cookies
Here is a chocolate cookie with a bird’s nest decorated on top. This would be a fun craft project for the kids after Easter dinner or brunch. Or make them before to keep them out of their Easter baskets. Kids like to help with meals and you could make the cookies ahead of time and have the kids decorate them … Read More ...
Chocolate Easter Bunny Cake
Here is a really easy, and cute cake for your spring or Easter celebration. Even the non-decorator like myself could make this cake. Carrie Sellman from The Cake Blog shows us how to use edible grass, a chocolate bunny, and some jelly beans or candied eggs to decorate your favorite cake.
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