These days you can have meatballs in all different flavors. There is nothing like the classic meatball that is made with grape jelly and chili sauce. They were the favorite at dinner parties or potluck. They still are! Aly from Cooking in Stilletos shares this recipe with us. Maybe go retro with your meatballs this weekend! Your guests and family … Read More ...
Spiced Apple Pie Cake
It’s apple season! Looking forward to the annual apple picking with the family. This cake uses apple pie filling in between apple spice cakes. It is loaded with apple flavors for the fall/autumn season. Marcella Dilonardo shares how to create this yummy dessert. A great dessert for a brunch or even a fall/autumn get together.
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Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler
As much as I’m going to miss the summer, I am enjoying the cooler days and nights as fall/autumn approaches. You can make this recipe to get into the fall season or save it for the future holidays. Erin from Well Plated shares how to make this easy dessert that creates its own sauce.
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How to Make the Ultimate Cheese Plate
When I grew up the cheese plates consisted of cheese and crackers only. Now cheese plates have more than cheese and crackers and are growing in many restaurants as appetizers or meals. To me it is always my favorite part at a party. Gaby at What’s Gaby Cooking shares how to make a cheese plate for all occasions small or … Read More ...
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Here is a way to have a hot warm breakfast on those school mornings. This make ahead breakfast casserole can be prepared the night before and cook while you are getting ready the next morning. Kasey from All Things Mama shares how she makes this easy casserole. This would be great for brunch and the upcoming holidays.
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Cotton Candy Champagne Cocktails for Parties, Weddings and Girls’ Nights
There are some party drinks that taste lovely, and then there are party drinks that make everyone stop, smile, and reach for their phone before they’ve even had a sip. These cotton candy champagne cocktails are very much in that second category.
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Fresh-Squeezed Mimosa Cupcakes
When I think of Mimosas, I think Sunday brunch or holidays. Now you can enjoy the flavors of a mimosa in cupcake form. These cupcakes by Sally at Sally’s Baking Addiction will be your new addition to brunch menu. These would be a great dessert for a bridal shower or the upcoming holidays.
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16 Easy 4th of July Recipes with only Three Ingredients
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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Easy to make Patriotic Cupcakes
I love when companies make it easier for people like me, that have a hard time being creative in the kitchen. I’ve seen the different colored swirl frosting before and wasn’t confident. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares how she now creates this swirls with a new decorating tool from Wilton. She doesn’t need it, but I’m thinking I might … Read More ...
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Strawberries
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Here is a great dessert to make for the 4th of July or anytime this summer. A bite size dessert made with cheesecake and fresh fruit. Since it has fruit, I can eat more than one?! Christin at Spicy Southern Kitchen shares how to make this simple dessert.
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4th of July Dessert Hacks
It is almost the 4th of July and You want to bake and cook spectacular items for the holiday barbecue, picnic or potluck, but don’t have the time. This seems to happen to me a lot. I’ve learned from many team dinners that it is okay to run to the store and bring store bought items. You could always jazz … Read More ...
Patriotic Fruit Skewers
Here is a refreshing way to enjoy the 4th of July, cheer for USA during the summer olympics, or just to cool off this summer. Giustina from Domestically Blissful created these fruit skewers with a patriotic flair. You can prepare the fruit ahead of time and show the kids how to create these skewers. On party day, you can get … Read More ...
Firecracker Marshmallows
How cute are these firecracker marshmallows for the 4th of July. A fun way to keep the family occupied while waiting for the 4th of July celebration to begin. These marshmallows would be great for the dessert table and even make some if you are planning to have s’mores that night. I’m not sure my fireworks would come out as … Read More ...
Red, White, and Blue Velvet Cupcakes
Time seems to be fleeing me, I can’t believe next weekend will be a holiday weekend! These cute patriotic cupcakes will be perfect for your 4th of July celebration. Michelle at A Latte Food uses only one cake batter for these cupcakes. I could also see this for a superhero party. I seem to say that a lot when it … Read More ...
Stars and Stripes Deviled Eggs
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Here is a way to add some patriotic color to your deviled eggs, without dyeing the eggs red and blue. Use red and blue edible writing pens to make your stars and stripes on the eggs. You’ll get the colors you want without your guests thinking twice about eating a red or … Read More ...