Although the birds bring some color to this white tundra, I am looking forward to spring to burst into action. The beautiful colors and fluttering of butterflies! These cupcakes will brighten any day. These are based on monarch butterflies, but you could be creative and make your own colorful butterflies. You can find a template on line or maybe you … Read More ...
Puppy Love Cupcakes
If you thought the monkeys were cute, here are some cute puppy cupcakes to include with them. Like the monkeys, you will be using Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to make the dogs. You can buy store bought cupcakes or make your own own. Beth was kind enough to include the cupcake wrapper for this cupcake as well.
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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 ...
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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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 ...
Love Shacks
I love this idea for Valentine’s Day. Here is another take on the gingerbread house, but using graham crackers. Which a lot of people started using during the Christmas holiday. This is a great family craft to do over Valentine’s weekend or maybe do it before and have the love shacks on display for Valentine’s Day.
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XOXO Hugs and Kisses – Pretzels and Rolos
Starting to look at ideas for Valentine’s Day for the kids to make or make for the kids. These cute treats are perfect. Plus, you can play with your food. The writer uses pretzels with Xs and Os so you could play a game of tic-tac-toe. I need to get out more, because I’ve never seen these pretzels before. Might … Read More ...
Chocolate Caramel Shortbread Bars
If I was Superman, this would be my kryptonite! It also reminds of a candy bar that I love called Twix! I love shortbread and the addition of chocolate and caramel turns the shortbread into heaven! These would make a great hostess gift or even a Valentine’s Day gift! Would it be wrong to give myself a box of these … Read More ...
Classic Fudge with a dairy-free option
Fudge even the lactose intolerant can enjoy. There is nothing worse, than having to say no to a child or adult at the sweets table. The recipe uses almond milk, butter alternative and cocoa powder. I’m not sure you would be able to tell the difference. I might have to give it a try, sounds less fattening too.
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Christmas Candy Cane Brownie Trifle
I love trifles! They are easy to make and yet so elegant looking. You can make them in a big clear bowl for everyone to help themselves to or create individual servings as pictured. A quick dessert that can also be made with cake or cookies. Or you could make a healthier version using fruit and yoghurt.
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Melted Peppermint Ornaments
I love peppermint, but we do have a lot left over from building gingerbread houses, advent calendars and to give to cashiers, especially if they have a mean customer before you. I like to save mine and mix it in my ice cream, put in my hot cocoa and just munch on them whenever.
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Ferrero Rocher Christmas Reindeer
Here is a great project for the kids to help with. They would make cute gifts or place cards for the dinner table. Maybe you need a last minute gift for a hostess, these would be perfect to give.
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15 Inexpensive Food Gift Items
Are you done with your holiday shopping and baking? I got the Christmas cards out and still have some shopping to do and all my baking and homemade gifts to do. I’ll be lucky if I get Santa’s cookies made in time. I procrastinate in the kitchen, since I’m not very good. My New Year goal is to be more … Read More ...
Candy Cookies in a Jar
Mason Jars
are still the rage. I loved them before they became popular again! There are so many uses for them! They can be used for canning, storage and gifting. Today’s focus will be gifts in jars. You don’t have to use mason jars, you can reuse old sauce jars, baby food jars or regular glass jars that you find … Read More ...
Nutella Christmas Cookies S’mores
I haven’t done a S’mores recipe in a while. So here is an easy last minute cookie idea that the kids can help you with.
This recipe has very little cooking and is made with all store bought items. This is the perfect last minute dessert. Just have the supplies on hand and you are ready for unexpected guests or … Read More ...