Creative food craft ideas
Nothing says the holidays more than sugar cookies. Baking in the kitchen with the family, cutting out the shapes and decorating them for the holidays. This year, I needed to find a sugar free recipe for hubby. This recipe is also gluten-free and low-carb. Katrin from the Sugar Free Londoner shares this recipe and other sugar free recipes.
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Halloween is tomorrow and time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. Unless you love turkey, then you can make this for a weekend dinner for a small family. This works for a small Thanksgiving gathering. Maggie at Omnivore’s Cookbook shares how she adds Chinese flavoring to her turkey.
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The holidays bring family and friend together for gatherings. If you are looking for a new drink to bring to your family dinners, this would work. Keep some extra cranberries on hand from the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. What a fun drink to have while decorating a tree. Molly at Yes to Yolks shares this drink.
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Chocolate chip cookie dough is elevated to an elegant treat you can serve during the holidays or even give as gifts. Truffles and chocolate bark are one of my favorite treats to make, because they are easy to make and make great gifts for teachers, bus drivers, or neighbors. Lindsay at Veggie Balance shares how to create this healthy treat. … Read More ...
Let me help you a little with your holiday meals. If you serve potatoes, then you will want to try this recipe. You can make these potatoes a week in advance of your holiday meal. Just need to cook it the day of the meal. One less item off your cooking list. Claire at Sprinkles and Sprouts shares this recipe.… Read More ...
Don’t hate me, but Christmas will be here in 59 days. If you craft, then you have been preparing for awhile. These cookies can be made now before the Christmas rush and shopping begins. Laura at My Friend’s Bakery shares how to create this coffee flavored cookie.
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Halloween is a week away and then Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here before you know it. Crafters have been preparing for the holidays since August. I’m not that organized, but one of my favorite easy and fast dessert are chocolate barks. Chelsea at Do It Your Freaking Self shares how to create this chocolate bark. A great gift and … Read More ...
If you have some pumpkin lovers on your gift list, this fudge will be a favorite gift this year. Instead of pumpkin pie, you can serve this fudge as part of your dessert table. Chelsey at Budget Girl shares how to create this fudge. Even better you can make it now and freeze it for the holidays.
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Who says gingerbread or cinnamon ornaments are only for Christmas. Lynn at Happier than a Pig in Mud shares how to create the ornaments and decorate them for Halloween. You could also decorate regular gingerbread cookies to serve as skeletons and mummies. A cute gift for Halloween party guests or if you “boo” your friends or neighbors.
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How many are ready for Halloween? I still need to decorate and get some non candy items, but I usually never put decorations up till a week before Halloween. Here is an one pot meal that will fill those kids tummies and make cleaning up easier on Halloween night. Joanna from Jo Cooks shares how to turn a classic into … Read More ...
I have never used a brine to flavor a turkey, but there are many people that swear by it. They also swear that it makes the turkey juicy. If you are interested in trying to brine your Thanksgiving turkey this year, give this recipe a try by Serene at Bake. Eat. Repeat.
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If you love pumpkin pie, then you’ll love the opportunity to enjoy more than one slice. This pumpkin pie slab is perfect for the large family and much easier to make than a regular pie. This pie is also perfect for those with allergies. It is gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and can be vegan.
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At the rate the months are flying by, I might as well add some recipes that can be used for Thanksgiving and Christmas too. Maybe I can get the rest of my family to enjoy sweet potatoes with this recipe. Joy from Zesty Olive shares how to make this side dish.
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It’s five o’clock somewhere! The holidays will be here before we know it. Here is a cocktail that you can serve to your guests. The green color works well for Halloween or Christmas. Elaine from Dishes Delish shares this cocktail from when her parents would entertain. You can try it now, before preparing it for your guests.
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Here is the last of the Christmas in July recipes. I figured you would be okay with one more since it is a cocktail. Of course, you need to have a cocktail during the holidays. How about this new one by Sarah at In the Know Mom.
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