Creative food craft ideas
Gingerbread and the holidays seem to go hand in hand! Love the smell and of course the flavors of gingerbread. This healthy cake will be a wonderful addition to your holiday table or even as a gift to family and friends. Starr Wong shares her love of gingerbread in this recipe that is dairy-free and egg free.
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Are you still working on Thanksgiving leftovers? Here is a salad that will fill your tummy and use up the leftover turkey and leftover hard boiled eggs. Malinda at Countryside Cravings shares how to make this hearty and healthy salad using up the turkey. This also works for leftover chicken.
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Instead of buying those packets of cocoa mixes, you just need to hit your pantry and fridge. Kathy at Beyond the Chicken Coop shares her family’s favorite hot chocolate recipe. With just three ingredients you can enjoy a mug for those cold winter days and nights.
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Here are some cute candies to make for your friends and neighbors this Christmas. These would also make great hostess gifts for all the holiday parties you may be attending. Even better they are gluten-free and vegan, only made with three ingredients and much healthier than your regular fudge bites.
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It’s after Thanksgiving and time to put on the Christmas music and start writing out the cards. Can you guess, I’m not into shopping! It’s also time to start thinking about what cookies to make, entertaining, and homemade gifts. Here is a cute cookie for those wishing for a warm Christmas and those that live in warm weather. Cheryl at … Read More ...
Do you do Elf on the Shelf? These cute miniature donuts made with Cheerios would be a nice surprise for the first visit. Or you and the kids can have fun making them and then snacking on them. Kelly Dixon at Smart School House created these treats for the Elves on Christmas Eve.
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Find yourself with lots of leftover mashed potatoes after meals? Here is a fun way to use it up or take away the boredom of potatoes. JB at 16th and Bliss no longer throws away her leftover potatoes after creating this dish. I may just make this from the start when having potatoes.
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Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating! Peace, love, and joy to all! Time for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and holiday fun and food. This sweet treat will be enjoyed as a gift or as part of your dessert table this holiday season. Mike at The Crafty Gentleman shares how to create this treat and has a video.
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A savory pop tart is better than a sweet one. Here is a way you can take your Thanksgiving leftovers on the go. Unless you are going to cover it with gravy. Cleaner than a sandwich and still warm and yummy! Abbey at The Butter Half shares how to make this meal.
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If you are making potatoes, you may want to buy some extra and make these smashed potatoes as appetizers or maybe they can be the actual side dish. You could always save this for a weeknight dinner or for Christmas. Jordan at The Hungry Traveler shares how to create this easy dish.
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Here is another way to use up the extra turkey and butternut squash. A comforting way to enjoy your leftovers, especially if you have cold weather where you are. Greg and Melissa at My Wife Can Cook shares how to create this chili from your leftovers or for a new option for chili.
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It is eggnog season! Like the pumpkin fans, this is my time to rejoice. I can’t get enough eggnog and luckily I don’t need to share with my family. A plate of these eggnog cookies by Krystal at Baking Beauty will be the perfect addition to my glass of eggnog!
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How’s the Thanksgiving prep going? I’m still trying to figure out the dessert portion, but ready as can be. This might be a new soup for our leftover turkey. Liz at The Skinny Chick Can Bake shares how to create this soup with your leftovers.
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Here is a homemade gift for the bacon fan. Some people cringe at the idea of brittle, but this bacon addition might change their mind. Or not. Gina at Running to the Kitchen shares how to make this sweet, spicy, and salty treat. I might give this a try for my favorite bacon fan.
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Usually when I think of salt dough, I think of ornaments for the tree or kids hand prints as gifts. This cute idea will be fun for the kids. Especially, if you aren’t able to make a snowman in warm weather. Have fun with the kids on those cold winter days or keep them busy while you do some wrapping.… Read More ...