I’d say this is such a darling gift so mom can treasure her child’s handprint forever, only this is one to eat. Find the tutorial to make an edible chocolate handprint card HERE at C’est maman qui l’a fait.… Read More ...
Fringe Cupcake Toppers
Can I request these colorful, fringe cupcake toppers be used all the year through and not just for Cinco de Mayo? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Lulu the Baker.… Read More ...
Cinco de Mayo Rice Krispies Treats
Just in case you need any last minute Cinco de Mayo treat ideas… here’s one for Mexican flag Rice Krispies Treats. Find them at Posa Cosa.… Read More ...
Free Cacti Cupcake Topper Printables
Hee hee, these hand-drawn cacti printables somehow remind me of Spike from Peanuts. I find them utterly charming. Download the free printable to make cacti cupcake toppers (or use for banners and other decor) for Cinco de Mayo HERE at Lemon Jitters.… Read More ...
Candy Sombreros
Not just little sombreros made out of store-bought candy, but teeny tiny cute mini mustaches, too, to top your cupcakes. Tee hee. Make them both HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Flowers Mother’s Day Cupcake Cake
Ooooh, pretty. Make a bouquet of flowers giant cupcake
cake for Mother’s Day (or any day) HERE at Wilton.… Read More ...
Pinata JellO Shots
You know she-who-made-the-pinata-cookies, yes? You must because I talk about them all the time what with the pinata-themed sweets trend going on. Look at this latest boozy, college-flashback version. Pinata-shaped jello shots. And they are even flavored with margarita mix. Make them HERE at She Knows.… Read More ...
Cinco de Mayo Dinner and Apple Maracas
What is it about Mexican food? It lends itself so beautifully to fun food versions. Sheesh. Cases in point: Make a Cinco de Mayo dinner HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And make apple maracas HERE.
“Nachos and Cheese Dip” Dessert
You folks are going nuts with your desserts-that-look-like-not-desserts for Cinco de Mayo! Find the how-tos to make nachos and cheese dip, oh ho, but not really, HERE at hoopla palooza.… Read More ...
Mini Taco Cookies
So these “tacos” are completely adorable, but made with all store-bought ingredients and look super easy to make. As in, mere minutes easy to make. Also, the recipe contains the phrase “To make the ground beef, mix 1/2 cup chocolate frosting with 1/2 cup crushed chocolate Oreos.” What’s not to love? Make cookie and candy tacos HERE at She Knows… Read More ...
Earth Yogurt Parfaits and Sun Crackers
I’m a day late for Earth Day, but shouldn’t every day honor the Earth? I loooooove these swirly Earth yogurt parfaits. Make them HERE at Creative Food. And keep going with some suns. Let the kids make sun crackers HERE.
Candy-Inside Maracas Cookies
And now, two years later, she who started the candy-inside-cookie trend with these Cinco de Mayo Pinata cookies, has come back with Part 2. Maracas. And if it was me, I’d have cheated and made 2D versions. But yes, the cookies are even shaped as spheres. Shake, shake them then break, break them, then eat, eat them. So smart. … Read More ...
Cinco de Mayo Breakfast
Proving once and for all that bacon makes a great mustache… Make Cinco de Mayo eggs and pancakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.
If you are looking for more easy breakfast ideas check out our Pinterest board dedicated to breakfasts.
Maybe you prefer the old-fashioned recipe … Read More ...
Plastic Easter Eggs Turned Candy-Filled Cookie Sombreros
You know those piles of plastic Easter eggs you still having sitting around? (I’m looking at my pile right now.) Keep them around for Cinco de Mayo. Check out this oh-so-smart idea to turn them into candy-filled sombrero cookie hats. Find the instructions HERE at hoopla palooza.… Read More ...
Candy Green Beans and Cereal Treat Meatloaf for April Fool’s Day
These green beans made from fruit chews and rice cereal treats meat loaf look awfully realistic. Almost too realistic. It’d be quite the rude awakening to get a sweet mouthful from these. Make the green beans from candy HERE and the rice cereal meatloaf HERE at Spoonful.
