Creative food craft ideas
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Take your favorite macaron and change it into an ice cream sandwich! You can start with this red velvet macaron filled with cheesecake ice cream, that was created by Alina at A Balance of Tastes. Oh my, the flavor combinations could even be better than regular ice cream sandwiches.
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Some of you are thinking, why soup when it is hot out. Besides tacos, it is the best way to use up chicken in my book. Also, it is comfort food in a bowl, any time of year. Melissa at My Mommy Style has combined two of my favorite comfort foods in the fall and winter. Chicken pot pie and … Read More ...
If you’re swimming in rhubarb this season and wondering what to do with fresh rhubarb besides pie, you’re going to love this unexpected and delicious twist—Rhubarb Salsa! This easy and healthy rhubarb recipe takes everything you love about traditional salsa and gives it a fresh, tangy upgrade that’s perfect for summer BBQs, tacos, or just scooping straight … Read More ...
Do you love sweet tropical drinks? If you are a fan of Tequila Sunrise as a cocktail, then you are going to enjoy it as a cupcake. Lindsay Conchar is a new contributor at The Cake Blog and she shares how to create these sweet treats. A great dessert to enjoy with the girls at a bridal shower.
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Here is an interesting way to enjoy your coffee after dinner this summer. Let the kids enjoy their favorite milk in the waffle cones. Obviously, this doesn’t allow you to enjoy your coffee over a long period of time, but it is different. I wonder of iced coffee would be better.
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I’m always looking for a good pasta salad recipe. I love how this one has lots of vegetables included and it can be made ahead of time. Lori from Recipe Girl shares how she creates her vegetable pasta salad. You could make this as a side dish for your week night dinner or make a big batch to share at … Read More ...
We can’t get enough fruit, especially fresh picked berries in the summer. As much as we try to be healthy, sometimes you need something a little sweeter like chocolate. Alexis at Hummusapien has combined the fruit with chocolate for the perfect dessert or snack. Even better it is served on a stick, and we know much kids love to eat … Read More ...
I really miss the lazy days of summer as a kid. No care in the world, no responsibilities, and the freedom to do whatever you want day to day. Usually, breakfast in the summer was cereal. If it was really hot, you didn’t even want that. Here is a fun way to get the kids to eat breakfast on those … Read More ...
We have shared many cake and cupcake recipes with a surprise inside. Forgive me, I can’t remember if we have done ice cream surprises before. The heart is made from chocolate mousse and Dini from The Flavor Bender shows you via video and written directions on creating this treat.
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It’s almost the 4th of July, and this year I’m really behind schedule. Luckily, Buzzfeed has 16 easy recipes that only uses 3 ingredients to help me and hopefully others. Some of these we have featured in the past, but there are some new ones. Now let’s hope I already have the ingredients.
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Cake for breakfast? Why not, especially when it has both a fruit and a vegetable included. This is a great summer item using all the fresh items this time of year, but can be made anytime of the year. Sue from The View from Great Island shares how to create this dish via pictures and written direction.
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Here is a cute way to serve up the ice cream sandwiches and extend the life of the box. Stef from Girl. Inspired. cut ice cream sandwiches in half and dipped the sides into sprinkles. What a great way to match a color themed party. You could do this for the 4th of July with red, white, and blue sprinkles. … Read More ...
Sangria lovers, here is a recipe that creates a base for you to enjoy Sangrias all summer. All you have to do is add wine. Sarah from The Homemade Haus shares her family recipe for the base mix which yields enough for 18 – 24 (750 ML sized) bottles of wine. Hello summer! Keep it for yourself and your parties … Read More ...
Here is a refreshing summer treat for the whole family. Of course, you could add alcohol to this sorbet for the adults. A cold way to enjoy those fresh picked strawberries and mint. Melissa from Clean-Eating shares this recipe that is made with club soda instead of rum. Yum!
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These cute mini salads would be great at a bridal shower, baby shower or your next barbecue. They are perfect for entertaining, because guests can grab a glass and a fork and then mingle. Of course, you could always make this in a big bowl. Let Courtney from Pizzazzarie show you how to create these mini salads and add some … Read More ...