Here is a cute treat to make with the kids. I love peanut butter and Ritz Crackers, but I never thought to dip it in chocolate. If you can’t find the kit used, just get creative. Use pretzels as antlers, turn white M&Ms into eyes or even mini marshmallows. The whole point is having fun in the kitchen and being … Read More ...
16 Holiday Bark Recipes
Every year I make my daughter a peanut butter and chocolate bark for Christmas. It is the easiest request and I can make it last minute. Bark is a great fun and easy treat for the whole family to make together. The best part is breaking the bark into pieces. Here you will find 16 different varieties to choose from. … Read More ...
Christmas Winter Wonderland White Chocolate Popcorn with Snowflakes
Right now this is the only winter wonderland that we will see so far. I’m not complaining after last year. Have fun in the kitchen creating this popcorn with the kids and then sit down and watch your favorite Christmas movies. A great treat to make for your favorite Frozen fan or winter gathering. you can buy Snowflake Sprinkles here.… Read More ...
Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
We don’t have a big meal for Christmas. Our tradition is homemade pizza on Christmas Eve, so we have time to go see the lights and then a lasagna for Christmas day. We do however, have potatoes with our meals and I’m making extra for leftovers. These would make great appetizers too. Make the potatoes the night before and then … Read More ...
Edible Christmas Elf Hats
Here is another cute snack that you can make with your kids. Cute little elf hats that they can snack on while watching a movie or take to school for the holiday party. Or maybe they can wake up to a bowl made by your Elf on a Shelf. Scatter a few around to pretend your Elf had a party … Read More ...
Christmas Tie-Dye Cakes
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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Stroop Waffel House Mug Toppers
There’s something irresistible about a tiny edible house, especially when it’s sitting on top of your hot chocolate. These stroopwafel house mug toppers turn an ordinary cuppa into a little Christmas scene, complete with golden waffle walls, a pitched roof, and snowy white icing. If you love the charm of gingerbread houses but fancy trying a different edible Christmas craft, … Read More ...
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 Orange Christmas Margarita Cocktail
It’s Friday and definitely 5 O’clock on the East Coast. Here is a different take on the fabulous margarita. There are several other cocktails listed with this drink that you could also create for your next cocktail party and they are healthy. As always remember to drink responsibly and enjoy the holidays.
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Cranberry Raspberry Lime Mocktail
Looking for a festive and refreshing drink that everyone at the party can enjoy?
This Cranberry Raspberry Lime Mocktail is the perfect alcohol-free option for holidays, baby showers, or summer brunches. Bursting with tart cranberries, sweet raspberries, and zesty lime, it’s not only gorgeous in a glass — it’s bursting with flavor. Serve it chilled in stemmed glasses for a … Read More ...
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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