This cake looks normal on the outside. What a colorful surprise for your guests, when you cut into this tie-dye cake. This could be a fun cake to make with the kids. Let them go crazy piping in the squiggly lines of white, red, and green cake mix. The fun will be to see their faces after you cut into … Read More ...
Crostini Three Ways
Here is a great appetizer for your holiday parties or even New Year’s Eve party. These actually look good for a small lunch or afternoon snack. Something a little healthier to enjoy during the football games. A great dinner for those nights when the family is gone and your home alone. Much better than a bag of popcorn.
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Semi-Homemade Red Velvet Cake Sandwich Cookies
I love the semi-homemade concept. It helps me out with time crunches or to look like a rock star with my meals and baked goods. Some of us weren’t born with the baking and cooking genes. I’m definitely part of the skipped generation.
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12 Decorated Christmas Cookies
The final push for the holiday season is on. Many are doing your baking this weekend. I’m going to try my best to get some cookies done, fingers crossed. I’ll never be able to create these beautiful cookies, but they are quite inspirational. If you need some inspirations or ideas, click on the links to the cookies under the picture. … Read More ...
Free Recipe – Christmas Gingerbread Bark
Gingerbread houses are fun to build, but can be time consuming. My family tends to get bored after awhile and the house looks like a hot mess or I’m left finishing it. Do you have that same problem? How about making gingerbread bark. An easy no bake treat that the kids can create and then eat afterwards. We all know … Read More ...
Cranberry Raspberry Lime Mocktail
Here is a sparkly drink the whole family can enjoy. Serve this at your holiday celebrations for all to enjoy. If you are having a cocktail party this would be a great drink for the designated drivers to enjoy. Also a great drink for the New Year’s Eve celebration.
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Chocolate-Wrapped Present Cakes
This dessert is two in one. Not only are you getting a delicious cake, but you can also eat the wrapping and the bow. Your guests will be wowed! Elizabeth at SugarHero has wonderful photo tutorials for the packages and and the bows. She also gives you a link to find the transfer paper to make patterns for your packaging. … Read More ...
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
Let the kids have the cookies, while you enjoy cheesecake flavored like your beloved sugar cookies. If you are going to take a night off from dieting, this is your dessert for that night. This would be a great dessert for any holiday party. I bet Santa would appreciate a slice of cheesecake instead of cookies.
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Figgy Pudding Cookies
I’ve never had figgy pudding and the only memory of figgy pudding is the request for it in “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” song or mentioned in some holiday movies. These cookies will be a great delight for the holiday baking season. I feel like making some to enjoy while watching “The Christmas Carol”.
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Relaxing Holiday Crafts
Relaxing is not in my vocabulary right now. But maybe making these gift items will be the perfect break and they will make great last minute gifts. In case you’ve missed other posts on chocolate dipped pretzels, spoons, Oreos and homemade hot cocoa mix, this one has it all in one. Make your shopping list and make some time this … Read More ...
Christmas Gingerbread People Jello Shots
These cute gingerbread people will be a hit at your holiday cocktail party. Even better, your guests can decorate them before eating them. These will need to stay in the fridge till serving and decorating time. As always drink responsibly and if there are kids at the holiday party, let them know these are for adults. Maybe you could have … Read More ...
100 Healthy Holiday Cookies, Cakes and Desserts
With a healthy dinner, you should also serve some healthy desserts. Everyone likes to have a bite or two of desserts. A lot of the recipes are gluten-free, low-calorie, and vegan. Go through the list and click on the recipes that look enticing and it will take you to the website for the recipe.
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Healthy Christmas Dinners
Can you believe Christmas is a week from Friday? Are you still planning your holiday meal? Here are some dinners that are light on calories and fat, but not on taste. Who wants to count calories and fat during the holidays? Certainly not me! These meals can be for the holiday dinner, brunch, party, or even dinner during the weeknight. … Read More ...
DIY Marshmallow Snowman Stirrers
Meaghan at The Decorated Cookie has created her own marshmallow
snowman stirrers that she saw in a William and Sonoma magazine for a fraction of the cost. I think they look better too. Have fun in the kitchen and be creative with the wrapping. The holidays are about spending time with loved ones and appreciating what you have. Yes, it … Read More ...
Eggs and Bacon Breakfast Quinoa Bake
When it comes to the holidays, I splurge on all the bad food. The holidays only come around once a year, so what is one day of being bad. My Doctor would disagree with me, but that is between us. For those of you that are good all year round, here is a healthy Quinoa
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