Besides chocolate barks, truffles are another easy item that can be made and given as a gift. Truffles can be made for any holiday besides Valentine’s Day and can be gifts at a party such as a bridal shower. These are fun to make with the kids too! Let them do the rolling and and sprinkling of items on top.… Read More ...
8 Bit Heart Cookies
Show your geeky side this Valentine’s Day with these cute 8 bit heart cookies! The best thing is there are no special tools required. Let Kacey from The Cookie Writer show you how she piped these hearts using a pattern and some wax paper. I know two people that would love these cookies.
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White Chocolate Sprinkle Dessert Cups
Here is a fun idea to make with the kids for Valentine’s Day. Fill the chocolate bowls with your favorite ice cream, pudding, or mousse and enjoy the bowl afterwards. Beth from Hungry Happenings shows you two ways to make the bowls. One is with a balloon and the other is using a sphere mold.
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Watercolor Valentine Cookies
Gather some water, different color food gels, food safe paintbrush, and some fondant for a fun time in the kitchen with the kids. This project is perfect, because there is no right or wrong. You and the kids can paint while you are waiting for the cookies to bake. Leave as is or write messages with a food pen.
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DIY- Cupcake Bouquet
Last week I posted on how to make a rose cupcake and now you can see how you can make them into a beautiful bouquet. Either with the previous technique or the one that is used on this DIY, this would be a lovely Valentine’s treat. As I said before, I would much rather have the cupcake roses over real … Read More ...
Mardi Gras Cheesecake
Super Bowl today, Chinese New Year tomorrow, and Mardi Gras on Tuesday. These next three days is full of partying, eating and celebrating. Usually you have a King Cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. Amy from Amy in the Kitchen has created a cheesecake decorated like the King Cake. Don’t forget to hide the baby for luck.
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Cantonese Roast Chicken
Most of us are getting ready for the Super Bowl tonight. Others might be getting ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year that officially starts on February 8th. It is the year of the monkey. Even if you don’t celebrate certain holidays, it is always fun to enjoy a dish that is served and learn about the culture and traditions … Read More ...
Red Velvet Cake Balls with Coconut and White Chocolate Bits
You can’t go wrong with red velvet, especially for Valentine’s Day. Here is a sweet treat covered in coconut and white chocolate bits for you and your sweetie to enjoy. These would be great to make with the kids too. Since Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday, you can spend some time in the kitchen making these together.
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Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cake
Every dessert lover’s dream dessert! Who would have thought to put a slice of cheesecake in the middle of a cake? That genius would be Sarah from The Gold Lining Girl! You no longer have to decide between a piece of cake or a piece of cheesecake! You have both in this dessert.
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Hugs and Kisses Bark
Chocolate bark is one of the easiest chocolate treats to make. I love it because you can make it last minute and add whatever you want to it. Beth from Hungry Happenings also made some chocolate X’s and O’s to add to her chocolate bark. Great fun with the kids, craft project at a party, and sweet gift to giveaway.… Read More ...
White Chocolate Hearts
Here is a fun treat that you can make with the kids. Easy to make and they can have fun with decorating. These are great for the older kids to hand out. When the Valentine’s cards in the store are too childish, the tweens and teens want something a little more grown up. You could also give these to the … Read More ...
Valentine Heart Macarons
These cute macarons will be perfect for your Valentine’s Day treat. They would also be sweet for a bridal shower, girl’s tea party, or special “just because” treats for your loved ones. You could always change the color and shape for any occasion. If you aren’t able to find the perfect cookie cutter, do as Olivia did and print out … Read More ...
Shot Through the Heart Cake Pops
Admit it, you started singing Bon Jovi’s “You Give Love a Bad Name”! Okay, maybe I’m the only nerd here. These cake pops will be a hit for Valentine’s Day, bridal shower, or break up party. These are easy to make, just start out making a cake pop, but mold it into the heart shape.
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Strawberry Hand Pie Pop Tarts
Whether you are making them for Valentine’s Day, Anniversary, or just to say “I love you”, these cute hand pies will put a smile on their face. Chandrima from Not Out of the Box made these with strawberries, but I’m sure you could use any pie filling of choice. Apple hand pie hearts for the apple of your eye?! I … Read More ...
Chocolate Teddy Bear Cupcakes
Who could resist these cute teddy bear cupcakes on Valentine’s Day? Make your favorite chocolate cupcake and top with a peanut butter cup with some other items to make the cute bear. Beth from Hungry Happenings has other cute creations using cupcakes and peanut butter cups. These would be cute for a kid’s party or even brunch on Valentine’s Day. … Read More ...