Creative food craft ideas
Previously, I brought you cute sandwiches diguised as cakes and now Japan have salads that look like cakes. The cakes are beautiful compared to a bowl of lettuce. Maybe this is what I need to do to eat more vegetables. A slice of cake for lunch sounds so much better than a bowl of salad.
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One of my favorite salads is a Chicken Caesar and I love the idea of taking from the bowl and making it more party friendly. Dan from Mantitlement has created these Chicken Caesar Bruschetta that would be perfect for an appetizer, light lunch, light dinner, and even a snack. Dan shared the recipe on Food Fanatic.
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One of my go to side dish is usually a salad. The problem is I get bored with the dressing or I’m out of dressing. Besides being a little more healthier, I’m going to try to make more homemade items. These 28 salad dressing ideas will take care of both of my goals.
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This is a salad that can be used at any celebration besides New Year’s Eve. I have to run to the store today and will be in search of champagne vinegar, that I never knew existed. Maybe this will liven up my lunch salads, since I’m bored with my usual dressings. Great addition with other appetizers to a bridal … Read More ...
If you still need an appetizer for New Year’s Eve, then try this caprese meatball skewer. This will probably be my Superbowl Sunday appetizer or a light dinner when we aren’t that hungry. The leftovers are very versatile too, you could put them in a salad or in a wrap for a sandwich for lunch.
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In case you don’t need to deal with a Thanksgiving feast, here is something different. If you still love mason jars for food that is, here are some additional recipes that can be made in the jars or as the meal vessel. I love mason jars! I love old mason jars filled with old toy pieces or sewing pieces for … Read More ...
I’m in total agreement with Garfield the cat, that you can never have too much lasagna. Finally a lasagna to please everyone. This is meatless and no vegetables. For me it is all about the cheese, sauce, and noodles with a big side salad. This will be perfect for a brunch, potluck or picky teens at a team dinner.
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One of my favorite sandwiches is chicken salad. I always look for it when we go to sandwich shops, but sometimes I’m very disappointed in the chicken salad. Usually too much mayo. I’ve had chicken salad with walnuts and cranberries and grapes, but never apples. I’ll have to give this a try. This is a vegetarian version, but you could … Read More ...
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 ...
I found and posted a 25 layer cream and crepe cake that looked heavenly. Now I have found it’s sinful counterpart using Nutella. Sorry fruit tart, you may not be the star of my birthday anymore. Who needs pancakes for breakfast, when you could eat this yummy goodness. I would gravitate to this on the brunch table. I’ll even be … Read More ...
Meatballs seem to be at every potluck and party. They are easy to make and everyone loves a good meatball! You can eat them on a stick or throw them in some bread. If you like them with a little kick and sweet, you might want to give these a try. These would be a great afternoon snack or a … Read More ...
It amazes me how busy we get when school gets going. We were busy before, but school seems to add a new level with sports, extra curricular activities and the homework. I admit there are days, I just go to the store and get a rotisserie chicken and make a salad. I’m big on the semi-homemade movement. The rotisserie chicken … Read More ...
I love pesto. I put it on pasta, salads and use it as a spread on some bread for a quick bite. I always do the typical basil, pine nuts, oil and cheese. If you read my articles, you know I’m not one that likes to go outside the norm. I think I might give this a try.
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Sloppy Joes is one of our favorites on a busy week night. I’ve never hidden any veggies in mine because we usually have a side salad. You can never have too many veggies as far as I’m concerned. This might be a good idea if you have picky eaters. Great idea for the team dinners, the teenagers could always use … Read More ...
This salad is beautiful! I can see why Foodies like to photograph their foods. This is like a masterpiece. Okay, now on to the fact that it is healthy and made from fresh fruits, flowers and items from the garden. I would get the flowers from the Farmer’s Market or an organic store to make sure there are no chemicals.… Read More ...