Creative food craft ideas
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The saying is that one is a lonely number, but when it comes to the kitchen one pan, pot, tray, or dish is the happiest word. Who doesn’t love only having one pan to clean along with the dinner dishes. Especially, in the summer when you want to enjoy the outdoors as much as possible. … Read More ...
Here is a refreshing way to enjoy the 4th of July, cheer for USA during the summer olympics, or just to cool off this summer. Giustina from Domestically Blissful created these fruit skewers with a patriotic flair. You can prepare the fruit ahead of time and show the kids how to create these skewers. On party day, you can get … Read More ...
How cute are these firecracker marshmallows for the 4th of July. A fun way to keep the family occupied while waiting for the 4th of July celebration to begin. These marshmallows would be great for the dessert table and even make some if you are planning to have s’mores that night. I’m not sure my fireworks would come out as … Read More ...
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I’m so excited for blueberry season. We still have a few more weeks to go, but luckily we can still get some good berries in the store. I’m definitely making this blueberry galettes this summer. I love how rustic and yet beautiful galettes are. Samantha from My Kitchen Love shares this recipe.
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These are actually more like mini turnovers that provide just the right sweetness without the extra calories. Kelli at The Healthy Toast created these turnovers out of wonton skins. The perfect bite after a big meal or just when you need a sweet bite to curb that sweet tooth.
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Two classic side dishes combined into one. Brilliant! The classic potato salad and deviled eggs that are staples at a family gathering are combined into this creamy potato salad. Jeff Powell at Nordstrom shares this recipe on The Thread and even lets you in on a family secret. You’ll have read the article to find out … Read More ...
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The breakfast burger, a meal for breakfast or dinner. A meal with substance, but can be eaten at the table or on the go. Let Erin from Well Plated take you on this recipe journey. I bet it would taste good with a sausage patty too. A great breakfast for a lazy weekend or for dinner … Read More ...
To booze or not to booze, that is your decision. Here is a sweet drink to celebrate the 4th of July with. As always with the holidays, be responsible. More so this holiday where there are also explosives involved. Don’t drink and drive or play with fireworks. Nee at Kitchen Riffs will explain the details on what a shrub is … Read More ...
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This brownie is perfect for the 4th of July, but you could write any message on the brownie. You could even let the kids go wild and decorate and write their own message on the brownie. This recipe was made using a box variety, but you could always make it with your … Read More ...
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When the weather is warm, my appetite is limited. If only, it was like that in the winter too! Anyways, I tend to nibble or eat smaller meals. This tostados is perfect for a meal or make several for a dinner party. You could actually make a tostados bar and let your guests create their own. A … Read More ...
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My two favorite drinks in the summer are ice tea and lemonade. I also like to combine the two, which to some is known as half and half and also Arnold Palmer. Now I can enjoy those two flavors in a cupcake form. Lauren from A Nerd Cooks shares how to create this delightful cupcake. … Read More ...
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Call me cheap, but it amazes me how much people spend on their coffee or favorite cold beverage at the coffee shop. Don’t get me wrong, I have my own demons at the craft store! Thank goodness for sales and coupons! If you are a Starbucks frappuccino fan, then this is your recipe and you can … Read More ...
Here is a sweet treat that you could use to decorate your 4th of July dessert tables with. Your guests can enjoy them for dessert or you can wrap them up and give them away as parting gifts. Either way, it is one easy dessert that you and the kids could make for this patriotic holiday.
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I am sure the Queen would be very proud of these easy to make Eccles cakes. Not only are they easy to make, they taste great too! I actually made a double batch and popped them in the freezer (uncooked) ready to go when guests pop over.
You will need a ready made puff pastry sheet for this recipe.
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A while ago we showed you how to make a cute half watermelon cake by Cute Simple Stuff. Here is the link to the watermelon cake article:
But what did she make with the other half? This cute rainbow cake decorated with Whipped cream. Cute Simple Stuff has a video to show you how to decorate this cake. Half cakes…great … Read More ...