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Here is a great end of year treat to make for the teachers, bus drivers, and school administrators. These are fun to make with the kids and they take pride in telling everyone they helped making them. These are also fun birthday treats that the teens can make for their friends.… Read More ...
White Chocolate & Macadamia Cookies (Dairy Free)
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It’s wonderful to see all the options there is now for people with food allergies or restrictive diets. Then there are those that are removing options from their diet to be healthy. This might be a great compromise for dairy free and dairy people. These look good with ice cream in the middle. Including the … Read More ...
Graduation Diploma Cupcakes
photo credit: CakeWhiz
I always forget that college graduation and some high schools have graduation earlier than June. Here are some cute cupcakes for the graduation party with diplomas on top. The diploma is made from marshmallow fondant, but you could also use gum paste. Congratulations to all the graduates and best wishes for a bright future!
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Glow in the Dark Jell-O
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I’m taking a recipe from Halloween that would also be fun during the summer for the kids. How cool would it be to serve the kids some of these glow in the dark Jell-O treats at your next barbecue or camp out!? If you don’t already have a black light, you could find one at your … Read More ...
Barbecue Cupcake
photo credit: A Mothering Thing
These cute cupcakes are perfect for your dessert table at your next barbecue! Is your dad the grill master? You could make these for him on Father’s Day too. These would also be great for Memorial Day and 4th of July weekend. Katie from A Mothering Thing shows you how to create these cute cupcakes.… Read More ...
Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes
photo credit: Grin and Bake It!
I can’t believe it is already the middle of May! It has been crazy already with spring sports, team dinners and preparing for my daughter’s first prom this weekend. After this weekend it is all about preparing for our Memorial Day barbecue. These cute patriotic cupcakes will definitely be on the dessert table.
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Lime Coconut Cake
photo credit: Love & Custard
If this cake doesn’t say summer, I don’t know what will. When I think of lime or coconuts, I think of tropical islands and key lime pies. This cake is perfect to ring in the summer season. Erika from Love & Custard takes on a warm weather journey with this sweet and tart cake.
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25 Gluten Free, Dairy Free Pasta Dishes
photo credit: My Dairy-free Gluten-free Life
Warm weather means lots of pasta salads for home, barbecues, picnics, hikes, camping and other summer parties. I am a pasta addict, I could eat it 24/7. My Doctor says I need to watch my carbohydrates, and cut back on rice and pasta. I’m going to try some of these gluten free pasta recipes … Read More ...
Ice Cream Baked Potato
photo credit: Marla Meridith
It may look like a side for your steak dinner, but it is actually ice cream that is made to look like a baked potato. It seems to be a new trending lately on baking shows, making savory foods out of sweet foods such as this potato. Wish I saw this for April Fool’s.
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Fresh Watermelon Cupcakes
photo credit: Domestically Blissful
A cupcake made from a watermelon and topped with coconut milk whip cream, sounds like a refreshing treat on those hot summer days. Plus, it is healthy, so you could eat more than one. This could be the way to get some of your picky eaters to eat more fruit.
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Healthy and Delicious Mug Cakes
photo credit: The Big Man’s World and Running with Spoons
I love mug cakes! A quick way to get your sweet tooth taking care of and small enough for one or two people. These are also great for the kids after school. Here are some links to healthy mug cakes for you to enjoy with less guilt.
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Scrabble Tiles Cookies
photo credit: When Adobe Met Feijoada
These cookies would be a great addition to game night. How cute are these Scrabble tile cookies? I’m not very good at Scrabble, but these would be fun to just play around with making words and then eating your words afterwards. Make your own Scrabble board or find a cheap one that you don’t … Read More ...
Chocolate Banana Frozen Yogurt Bark
photo credit: My Fussy Eater
I love chocolate bark, it is a fun and easy to make dessert. It can be messy in the summer months because the chocolate melts in the heat. We are trying to be healthier, so this is a great alternative to enjoy on those hot summer days. It will still be messy, but will take … Read More ...
Shark Cookies and Life Ring Bouy Cookies
photo credit: Hanielas
I know shark week is later this summer, but I always seem to miss it. Besides, you can make these cookies anytime during the summer. A great cookie to eat while watching “Jaws”. Maybe you have a shark lover that would enjoy these for their birthday party. How about a pool party? No worries about sharks in … Read More ...
Pink Lemonade Cupcake
photo credit: The Foodwright
In the summer time I love a tall glass of lemonade or ice tea. This pink lemonade cupcake may become my dessert of choice this summer. Lucia from The Foodwright created this sweet and tart cupcake with lots of lemony flavors. This would be cute for a tea party, bridal shower, baby shower or garden party.… Read More ...