Here is a fun and fancy dessert to enjoy on New Year’s Eve. So elegant, yet easy to make. You could make large glasses for a small crowd or smaller glasses for a larger crowd. Beth from The First Year used 15 oz glasses, but suggests 5 oz for more jello cups. These are really cute and it is really … Read More ...
Knitted Winter Hat Christmas Cake
When it’s cold out, it is important to wear a hat. Hats and mittens are a winter staple and like the snowman can be used for baking throughout the winter months. How cute would this hat be at a sledding or skiing party. You could even make some mitten or sweater sugar cookies to go with the hat.
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Glam Cupcakes for New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is full of glam, glitz, glitter, and baubles. In my house it is flannel, Chinese food and comfort. Of course, if you like to party on New Year’s, these glam cupcakes will be the perfect treat. Check out Rachel Gregg from Creative Live Blog. She will show you how to frost and decorate these gorgeous cupcakes.
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New Year’s Eve Sparkling Sorbet Float
Are you ready to ring in the New Year? Are you going to let the kids stay up this year? Here is a great non-alcoholic drink for the family to ring in the New Year. Or serve it around dinner time, if they are going to bed a little later, but not quite midnight. Maybe if I have this around … Read More ...
Winter Cupcakes
It’s been a nice mild winter so far, but that will end soon. When the weather outside is frightful, you want to make it delightful to be inside. Cupcakes are always good for a smile, at least in our house. So spend some time in the kitchen, keep the house warm, and enjoy a cupcake or two.
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Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
Do you love cinnamon rolls, but hate how long it takes to make? How about a cinnamon roll in a sugar cookie form. It will take less time, but still take care of your cinnamon roll craving. The house will smell wonderful, when you are stuck inside during the winter dreary weather.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Skins
After the holidays, it’s all about the leftovers. Well at least in our household. Sometimes you have to be creative, because they are tired of eating the holiday dinner over and over. Like groundhog day for food. These potato skins will help the leftovers take on a new look. Or you can just make this up for snacks. We also … Read More ...
Candy Cane Hot Milk Christmas Dessert Drink
As the weather starts to turn for the worst—when the wind howls and the evenings creep in far too early—there’s nothing more comforting than curling up with a warm glass of milk before bed. It’s the kind of cozy ritual that makes you feel tucked in even before the blankets are pulled up. To make it extra special this season, … Read More ...
Kwanzaa Recipes
Happy Boxing Day and first day of Kwanzaa. Hopefully, you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends. Here are a few recipes that can be used in the Kwanzaa celebration or for everyday. Most of the recipes are items you would find in the Southern cuisine such as fried chicken and okra. Food is a great way to learn … Read More ...
Personalized Chocolate Candy Bars
These candy bars are perfect for any holiday, special event, or party. You can use them as place cards, parting gifts, or the gift itself. You can buy different shapes for different holidays. These would be great for your New Year’s Eve guests or get hearts and make them for your sweetheart or family members for Valentine’s Day.
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Bacon Cheddar Cheese Dip
During the holiday season, we tend to munch a lot. Which means lots of hardy dips to fill us. Of course, we also need more dips to enjoy on New Year’s Eve and Super Bowl Sunday. You can’t go wrong with bacon or cheese in your dip. A great appetizer, afternoon snack, and game snack.
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Christmas Sugar Cookie Sticks
These are perfect for those last minute bakers like myself. Also perfect for those that want to bake and don’t have any cookie cutters. Plus, the cookies are dipped in chocolate. A great recipe to keep on hand for any holiday, since they aren’t shaped for a holiday. A fun a recipe to have handy when the kids want to … Read More ...
Tea Loving Gingerbread Bears
How cute are these. I wish I saw these earlier, but maybe you can still make them for Christmas. The best thing is you can make them for anytime of the year for your favorite tea fan. I like this idea for Valentine’s Day and you could also use these as place card holders at a tea party or gathering.… Read More ...
Storm Trooper Marshmallows
One of the best items to get for the kitchen are the edible markers. A great stocking stuffer for your favorite baker. You can use them for anything and everything. Like making these storm trooper marshmallows for your hot chocolate. Beth from the Rookie Cookie shared how to make these on the Real HouseMoms website. A great treat for the … Read More ...
Chocolate Cream Pie Martini
If you are still looking for some drinks for your holiday party or need a little something to help with the never-ending wrapping, this is your drink. A chocolate cream pie in drink form. Yes please. Chrisy at Homemade Hoopla has many ideas if you are in need of cocktails and drinks for your holiday celebrations. If you are already … Read More ...