Oh yum! I will be sure to make this. Actually, I’ll be sure to have the kid make this with me. Here is a great recipe to make with the kids after you go apple picking. They can work on their knife skills. The little ones can work on their drizzling skills. I definitely need to work on my knife … Read More ...
Mini Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie
Mini is the new black for your plate. It is the perfect accessory! Plus, you can eat more than one and not feel too guilty. These mini pumpkin pies are too cute! They would be wonderful at a brunch or for any after dinner dessert. Bring them to a potluck or make them for the hostess. They would be cute … Read More ...
Golden Vanilla Cupcakes with Swiss Buttercream Frosting for Two
I love that there are more creations for smaller portions of baked goods and recipes. We are a family of three and the last thing we need is a dozen cupcakes in the house. Especially if you are trying to eat healthy. It is okay to splurge occasionally. I would double this recipe for the family and my daughter and … Read More ...
Easy Baked Breakfast Apples
Finally it is starting to feel like fall! The heat wave of the last two weeks have been brutal, but I won’t complain because of last winter. Apple picking season is here, but it is hard to go apple picking when it is hot out. Just doesn’t feel right for me, at least. Plus, I don’t care to bake in … Read More ...
Mini Monster Chocolate Whoopie Pie
If you haven’t tried a whoopie pie, you must do so. Here are some monster whoopie pies that will be a hit with the kiddos. How about piling these up in place of an actual cake? That would make me happy, but I’m not a big cake person. These would be great to make now if you are trying recipes … Read More ...
Food or Art Pictures
Of course we encourage you to play with your food, whether it be creating items with your food or just decorating it to look pretty. Maybe give you ideas to add something new to your current go-to recipes. Some people have taking this to a whole new level and made it an art form. Here is an article with pictures … Read More ...
Gum Paste Pumpkin Tutorial
Besides apples and leaves changing colors, you think of pumpkins and Halloween for autumn/fall. For me it is too early to post for Halloween, but these gum paste pumpkins are really cute. Plus, they are really easy. Although, I don’t know if mine will look that great, but that is the best thing about pumpkins. They aren’t perfect and come … Read More ...
Enchanted Pumpkin Muffins
“Bibbidi, bobbidi, boo…” Oh how I wish we actually did have fairy godmothers or even animals that would help with the cleaning and not making the mess. Well they don’t exist, but make some of these cute enchanted pumpkin muffins and enjoy a moment of daydreaming. How cute would these be for a fairy tale themed party. Or maybe you … Read More ...
Earl Grey Honey Milkshake
I love tea! I am a tea drinker and not a coffee drinker. I love it hot and cold. Now I can love it as a milkshake! It has been extremely hot the past two weeks! Usually we are just finishing up the last of the popsicles and ice cream, but lately we have been rushing to the store for … Read More ...
No Boil Baked Tortellini
I like this recipe for two reasons. The first is because it is easy to put together and dinner can be ready in 30 minutes. Two, it’s the perfect meal for the older kids; that are learning to cook, to put together and start dinner for you. Five ingredients, what could go wrong? Just remind them they are not allowed … Read More ...
Java Chip Cupcakes Recipe
Here is a cupcake for you coffee lovers. As always, you can make your own cupcakes using your own recipe. Those that have baking from scratch down to a science, find it very easy to gather all the ingredients and bake without thinking twice.
Those like me that don’t always have what is on hand and are lazy are happy … Read More ...
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes
For most of us, our childhood was filled with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. It was fast and you didn’t have to worry about ice packs. I still have peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for an afternoon snack. It fills that sweet need and the peanut butter fills me up till dinner. I think these cupcakes will be a hit … Read More ...
Can you Filter Cheap Vodka to Make it Better
Since I don’t drink a lot, I’ve never heard the theory of taking cheap alcohol and putting it through a filter to make it better. Cathy Lamb from Food52 took this challenge. I’ll let you enjoy her findings. Of course, I wish I knew how the tasters felt the next day. Did the filtering change the affect of the cheap … Read More ...
Pumpkin Pie Dip
For you pumpkin pie lovers, here is a dip for you. If you use greek yogurt, it will be healthier for you. I tend to replace sour cream with greek yogurt in most of my dips now. This would be great for a party, lunch, or snack.
Click here on Shugary Sweets for the recipe and directions. There is also … Read More ...
Ultimate Snickers Cupcake
OMG! As a Snickers fan, I am in love with this cupcake! Sally is my new hero and even more so, since she waited for sweatshirt and sweatpants season to post this. Who am I kidding, I’ll never see a bikini season again and have no problems eating this cupcake during the summer months too. Now, I just have … Read More ...