Can you hear the squeals of delight when the kids see these staring at them. I already have a request from my teenager to have these for Valentine’s Day. I hope mine will come out looking as cute as these. She already knows they may not look this cute, but will happily eat them no matter what they turn out … Read More ...
Simple Caprese Lasagna Roll Ups
I love lasagna, but sometimes it is just too heavy. Here is a light version that you can have as an appetizer or when you need a light meal with a side salad. This would be perfect on the nights that I’m home alone or if there are just two of us. Maybe you could make this for your Valentine’s … Read More ...
XOXO Hugs and Kisses – Pretzels and Rolos
Starting to look at ideas for Valentine’s Day for the kids to make or make for the kids. These cute treats are perfect. Plus, you can play with your food. The writer uses pretzels with Xs and Os so you could play a game of tic-tac-toe. I need to get out more, because I’ve never seen these pretzels before. Might … Read More ...
Strawberry Cream Pastries
It looks like heaven on a plate! Pastries that look like something out of a Bakery and you can proudly say, you made it yourself. What a great dessert to share with your Valentine or make for tea time with the girls. Linda states you can make the pastries ahead of time and keep in a sealed container till time … Read More ...
Valentine Cocoa Mix and packaging
Here is a great project to do with the kids. If you like to try something different than the store bought cards for the Valentine’s party, this would be a great idea. They give you directions on how to package up the mix to giveaway along with the recipe. Mix a batch for you and the kids to drink while … Read More ...
Cherry Walnut Freezer Cookies
It’s great to have a recipe that can be prepared in advance and ready to go when you actually have time. The dough for these cookies can be made now and placed in the freezer when you have time to bake. Which is perfect if you like to prepare ahead of time for Valentine’s Day.
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How to Make Chocolate Ravioli
I think I would skip the meal and go right straight to dessert, if I saw this on the menu. I might even skip the meal all together and have two helpings of dessert. Skip dessert on Valentine’s and surprise your sweetheart with this decadent dessert. This would be great for a brunch or a chocolate night. I think I … Read More ...
Dark Chocolate Cherry Scones
Every time I go to a bakery, I always have the scone. I’m afraid to make them at home, because I’m afraid they’ll be hard as a hockey puck. Kind of like biscuits, they never seem to come out flaky and buttery. I think I overwork the dough, but I digress. This would be great for a brunch. You could … Read More ...
Bear Holding Heart Cookie
These would be fun to make with the kids anytime of the year, but we’ll tag it for Valentines for now. These are super cute and you could use any shape for the bear to hold. An egg for Easter, pumpkin for Halloween, sports item. The ideas are endless. She uses a molasses cookie dough, but you could probably do … Read More ...
Mini Heart Cookies
Here are some cute cookies for Valentine’s Day or any day. These would be good anytime you feel like showing your loved ones that you love them. These are really easy to make, since they are made with store bought pie crust and strawberry jam. Of course, you could make them with homemade stuff, but when you are in a … Read More ...
How To Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries Tutorial
When it comes to Valentine’s Day, you will always see roses and chocolate covered strawberries. Both items can be very expensive around Valentine’s. I know never to expect roses for Valentine’s Day, I might be surprised with some the day after. I’m not picky about what day I get flowers, it’s the thought that counts, and I have flowers to … Read More ...
Oreo Frogs
I don’t know why, but I just can’t help but smile looking at these cute frogs! Add a little candy heart
and they would be adorable for Valentine’s Day. Plus, it would be a fun treat to make with the kids. All the items are store bought, so you can surprise your kids with some fun kitchen time over the … Read More ...
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles
I tend to do a lot of baking in the winter! It helps to warm up the house and it can be miserable and depressing outside, so I bake my own sunshine. These cookies can be made anytime, but they can also be turned into cookies for Valentine’s. As you see in the picture, just add a chocolate heart to … Read More ...
Seared Shrimp Vindaloo with Vegetables
I feel it is still a little early for Valentines items, but I figured it wouldn’t be too early if you are planning a healthy romantic dinner at home. A reminder that Valentine’s Day is on Saturday this year, so if you do plan on going out, then you want to make sure you get reservations early.
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Filled Cupcakes
Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! Some of us are getting it a little late due to the weather, but I don’t mind.
Do you have some leftover strawberries from our valentine recipes with strawberries? Here is a way to use them up. Plus you can put this recipe aside for when we get fresh strawberries in the summer.… Read More ...