Creative food craft ideas
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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 ...
Here is another cute idea to add some fun to that plain cup of milk. Add some sprinkles dipped in a chocolate rim around the cup. Jennifer at Jennifer Cooks created this fun idea for her son’s birthday party sleepover. I bet the kids really enjoyed waking up to these sprinkled dipped cups. I’m keeping this idea for the holidays.… Read More ...
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Besides pasta salads, the classic potato salad is a signature side dish for potlucks, barbecues, and picnics. Here is a new twist on the potato salad for your summer outings. This colorful potato salad with all the fixings of a Mexican dish will become your new favorite this summer. Deborah from The Harvest Kitchen shows … Read More ...
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Pancakes! One of the best breakfast items on a lazy weekend morning. Unless, you are the one making the pancakes. Tracey at The Kitchen is My Playground has created a fluffy buttermilk pancake in the oven. Now everyone can sit and enjoy their pancakes all at the same time. If you have picky … Read More ...
Here is an ice cream that won’t melt as quickly during the summer heat. How cute are these cake pops that look like ice cream cone. A cute dessert to serve at your next summer party. The site is in German, but you could translate it. I translated through Google. The recipe is for chocolate cake, but I’m sure you … Read More ...
Summertime means lots of pasta salad on those hot days, side dishes at a barbecue, days at the beach, or a picnic lunch. This one by Shannon at the Fit SlowCooker Queen is gluten-free and vegetarian, but you could use whatever pasta you like and even add meat. This would be great for meatless Monday, if you are trying to … Read More ...
Cookie Monster will always be my favorite Sesame Street character. I think I love cookies as much as he does and of course both our names start with C. These cute cookie monster cupcakes would be a hit at a Sesame Street themed party or a monster party.
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Time seems to be fleeing me, I can’t believe next weekend will be a holiday weekend! These cute patriotic cupcakes will be perfect for your 4th of July celebration. Michelle at A Latte Food uses only one cake batter for these cupcakes. I could also see this for a superhero party. I seem to say that a lot when it … Read More ...
A couple of days ago, I showed how Beth from Hungry Happenings served mini cupcakes and candy in shot glasses for a birthday party. Beth has also used the same idea to serve cupcakes at your 4th of July gathering or any party with a patriotic theme. Such a simple way to serve your guests and easy to carry around … Read More ...
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Here is a fun adult treat for the 4th of July. Of course, you could leave out the booze for the kids or your designated drivers. Just make sure you mark the jello stars appropriately if serving both. All you need is some fun molds, jello and some booze along with recipe from Chelsea at Lovely … Read More ...