Some of you are still going strong on your healthy resolutions and a round of applause to you. I’ve been pretty good, but appetizers are my downfall. Here are some healthy alternatives for your Super Bowl party, Mardi Gras party or just for snacking in general. Just because you are eating healthy, doesn’t mean you have to miss out and … Read More ...
Shot Through the Heart Cake Pops
Admit it, you started singing Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love a Bad Name”! Okay, maybe I’m the only nerd here. These cake pops will be a hit for Valentine’s Day, bridal shower, or break up party. These are easy to make, just start out making a cake pop, but mold it into the heart shape.
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Graham Cracker Rainbow Snacks
Here is a cute treat the kids can make during a dreary day outside. These would even be cute craft projects for school or if you are having a rainbow party. Kristen at Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke likes to make these for weather and science lessons. I know I always learned better when it was a fun lesson. If … Read More ...
Strawberry Hand Pie Pop Tarts
Whether you are making them for Valentine’s Day, Anniversary, or just to say “I love you”, these cute hand pies will put a smile on their face. Chandrima from Not Out of the Box made these with strawberries, but I’m sure you could use any pie filling of choice. Apple hand pie hearts for the apple of your eye?! I … Read More ...
Fried Chicken Sliders
Like I’ve said before, the super bowl is like the holidays. You give up being good, to enjoy those treats that are bad for you. Fried chicken is one of those bad treats. Of course, you could always replace them with baked chicken to keep on the healthy wagon. These chicken sliders with buffalo sauce will be a hearty snack … Read More ...
Chocolate Teddy Bear Cupcakes
Who could resist these cute teddy bear cupcakes on Valentine’s Day? Make your favorite chocolate cupcake and top with a peanut butter cup with some other items to make the cute bear. Beth from Hungry Happenings has other cute creations using cupcakes and peanut butter cups. These would be cute for a kid’s party or even brunch on Valentine’s Day. … Read More ...
Deep Dish Three Meat Pizza
What is better than eating pizza? Making it with your family and then eating it. If there was a good reason to get a cast iron skillet, this pizza has sold me. I wonder if I could make this on our camping trip over the fire? Much better than take out and of course more fun for the family.
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Dense Chocolate Cake
Super Bowl Sunday is a week from this Sunday. Here is the perfect cake for your dessert table. It even has it’s own field. You could place the color flag of the team that you are rooting for in the cake. This would also be great for a football themed birthday party, or save it for the fall during the … Read More ...
Chocolate Cups with Strawberry Mousse
These cute little dessert cups will be great for the family on Valentine’s Day. You could fill them with the strawberry mousse as shown or candy, ice cream, or pudding. They can be desserts for any special occasion or even made as a gift for a shower or birthday. Kristy from The Wicked Noodle is also kind enough to share … Read More ...
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake for Two
Are you planning a romantic dinner in this Valentine’s Day? Or maybe you have a monthly date night? This cheesecake for two, will be the perfect dessert. I might even make this for myself, to enjoy while watching a chick flick. Because you don’t always need a special occasion or have to share to treat yourself.
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Sweetheart Marble Fondant Cookies
Here is a cute Valentine’s Day cookie for your loved ones. These would be great cookies to make with the kids. They can help roll out the fondant and stamp the words into it. I like that Jan Halvarson also stamped directly into the cookies. Which is great for those that don’t care for the taste of fondant.
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Football Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)
Here is a fun treat to enjoy along with your snacks for Super Bowl Sunday. A classic sweet treat to enjoy with the salty ones. With these colors you could even make them for St. Patrick’s Day. A great snack for school, after school or while watching a movie. You could also make these for a football themed birthday party.… Read More ...
Skinny Sugar Cookie Bites
These bites are really raw cookie dough made without eggs and some healthier ingredients. Roll your way into their hearts with these sweet treats. These would be perfect to make with the kids as Valentine treats at home. Of course, you could make them for any occasion by rolling them in different color sugars. Could even try them out for … Read More ...
Mardi Gras Masquerade Sugar Cookies
It’s almost time to dig out those beads for Mardi Gras and these cookies will make a great addition to your party. Of course, these cookies will be cute for a princess party, or a mystery party. Let Kimberly Ann from Bake Love Give show you how she created these goodies.
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Bacon Wrapped Cheese Stick
This one is for the bacon and cheese lovers! As with all parties, there has to be at least one dish with bacon. It’s a little too much for me, but I’m sure this will be a hit for some of you. A treat for Super Bowl Sunday, sleep over, or surprise snack for family night.
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