Here is a cupcake for the adults only. As with adult drinks, be sure to mark them for adult only if there are kids around. And eat responsibly. These will be popular at your adult Halloween party or get together. At book club serve these with your wine and the girls will be happy to discuss the cupcakes instead of … Read More ...
Hot Chocolate Affogato
I’m a tea drinker and love hot chocolate when the weather turns chilly. I’ve never heard of an affogato before. Probably because I don’t drink coffee and it is originally made with coffee. The hot chocolate affogato was created for the kids in mind. I’ll happily join the kids table, while the adults are drinking their coffee affogato. What a … Read More ...
Chocolate Candy Corn Truffles
One of the favorite treats for Halloween is Candy Corn. We buy it in bulk, like you pumpkin spice lovers. Not everyone likes the taste, but everyone is very familiar with the iconic shape and colors. Leave it to Beth at Hungry Happenings to find a way to satisfy everyone. Enjoy these chocolate truffles painted to look like candy corns. … Read More ...
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
Here is another way to eat your caramel apple, without the mess. I love anything with apples baked in them. I know you pumpkin fans will disagree with me, but apples are my signature fall flavor. These would be great at brunch or for dessert at a potluck. If you are like me, for breakfast, lunch and dinner too.
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White Chocolate Mummy Pretzels
One of the easiest treats that you can enjoy making with your kids. These are a hit at parties and as gifts for friends. Obviously, you can’t give them away for Halloween, unless you really know the kids. What a cute treat for the kids of the family you do know very well. Or something to serve at the Halloween … Read More ...
Death by Chocolate Poke Cake
OMG! A chocolate lover’s dream cake! I’m already in chocolate shock reading the ingredients! What a cute dessert for a Halloween party for the kids and adults. Of course, takeaway the grave marker and you could make this all year round for your chocolate lover. This is more chocolate than I can handle, but my family would greatly appreciate this … Read More ...
Halloween Charlie Brown Ghost Brownies
OMG! Cuteness overload! EEE! I love Charlie Brown’s Halloween special! We watch it every year on TV and video! The holidays wouldn’t be the same without Charlie Brown and friends! Thank goodness Beth at Hungry Happenings is really good with directions. I am so making these for our viewing. These will definitely be a hit at a Halloween party.
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Pumpkin Poke Cake
It is October 1st, let the Halloween posts begin! Before the festivities begin, here is a dessert for you pumpkin lovers to enjoy. This can be enjoyed on Halloween and Thanksgiving. This will be great at a potluck, or even dessert for brunch. I’m not a pumpkin fan, but this looks really good.
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Homemade Cream Sodas
Depending on your location in the states, this would also be known as an old fashion egg cream soda or Italian cream soda. Egg cream is usually only made with vanilla or chocolate flavor, while this one gives you different fruit flavors. I like the idea Erica has about setting up a cream soda bar at your next gathering. It … Read More ...
German Potato Salad
Here is another item that is you can serve for Octoberfest. You must also have potatoes. This warm potato salad with some sausage, apples and onions will hit the spot. The German potato salad can be eaten warm or cold and is perfect for a picnic, since it doesn’t have mayonnaise. Nothing like enjoying an outdoor picnic in the fall … Read More ...
Bratwurst, Beer, Chedder Pretzel Pot Pie
I almost forgot about Octoberfest
. It ends this weekend. What a way to celebrate the autumn season, some day I hope to get to Germany and participate in the festivities. Here is a pot pie with all the fixing for your celebration. Don’t forget the sauerkraut and beer! This would also be delicious while watching the football game.
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Homemade Spaghetti-Os
Are you singing the Spaghetti-Os song in your head? It just automatically pops in when I hear Spaghetti-Os. Great advertisement jingle, because I wasn’t a fan. My daughter and husband enjoyed them though. I think I’ll surprise them with this homemade version. I have a feeling, I’m going to like this one. What a great surprise for lunch as the … Read More ...
Crock Pot Beef and Broccoli
One of our favorite dish for Chinese take out is beef and broccoli. I hate to admit, but it is about the only time I eat cooked broccoli. I really hate overcooked broccoli. Who’s with me? I was worried about the overcooked broccoli, while this cooked in the crock pot. The broccoli is added at the end. Apparently, Marzia isn’t … Read More ...
Ham Wrapped Potatoes
Well my football season isn’t going well, but it is only the beginning. If you tailgate or get together with others for football Sunday, you may want to add this to your menu. Am I crazy thinking that I might make them for breakfast with eggs and pancakes? I’m thinking breakfast for dinner tonight.
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Homemade Almond Milk
I’ve never been a big milk drinker. Except for having it in cereal and mixing it with chocolate syrup to drink it. I also used to put in some vanilla and sugar to get through a glass. To have milk in the house is only for cooking and baking. I leave it to my family to use it for consumption. … Read More ...