I’m not a big fan of corned beef and cabbage. This Dublin Coddle with pork sausage, bacon, and potatoes sounds like a better match for a St. Patrick’s Day meal in our family. It is more traditional than the corned beef and cabbage. Cassie from Back to Her Roots shares this recipe and how she came across this hearty stew.… Read More ...
26 Mug Recipes
Most of the recipes are dessert recipes, but there are a few savory ones like the quiche pictured above. Mug recipes are perfect if you are eating alone and need a quick fix. They are also great for the kids that need an after school snack, but aren’t allowed to use the stove or oven alone. These are perfect for … Read More ...
Chocolate Caramel Fudge Filled Hatching Chicks
These cute chicks will bring smiles to your Easter celebration. Forget the candy filled plastic eggs, just wrap some of these up to put in the Easter baskets. Beth at Hungry Happenings shows you step by step on how to created these cute chicks.
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Guinness Chocolate Mug Cake
I prefer beer over wine, but I’m not into the stout beers. I might have steal a few tablespoons of my husband’s Guinness Beer to make this mug cake. If you are serving Guinness with your St. Patrick’s Day meal, make sure you put aside some for this quick dessert. Rebecca at Sugar & Soul shares her recipe with us.… Read More ...
Bunny Pretzel Bums
How cute are these little bunny bums? What a great treat to make for your Easter celebration. They would also be a cute treat to give to your guests to enjoy on the way home. Beth from Hungry Happenings shows how to make these cute bunny treats and others on her site.
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Hidden Shamrock Irish Soda Bread
If you are already planning on making Irish Soda Bread for St. Patrick’s Day, maybe you can add this extra step to surprise everyone. A little shamrock hidden inside the soda bread, would be a total surprise to your guests. If not this year, maybe next year. Paula Peck from Impeckable Eats gives you the recipe for the shamrock and … Read More ...
Sugar Cookie Cups for Easter
These cute little cups filled with jelly beans or M&Ms will thrill your little bunnies this Easter. These can be made for the Easter dinner or just fun treats to make with your kids for the holiday. They are versatile and can be used for any holiday or event. Laura from Sunny Day Family shows you how to create these … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Cupcakes
If you are looking for the last minute baking idea for St. Patrick’s Day, this one will work. Everyone can have their own leprechaun without chasing the rainbow. You could use a gold chocolate coin in place of the pot of gold. Beth at Hungry Happenings will take you on this baking journey.
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Birthday Present Cake
Here is a cute cake that looks like a present. Charlotte at Charlotte’s Lively Kitchen takes us on a step by step tutorial on creating this present look with fondant. She also shows how to make the bow out of fondant. Mine would probably look like my wrapping, with a few crinkles here and there. But it would be a … Read More ...
No Bake Chocolate Bun
In the summer, I’m all about no bake recipes, because you don’t want to heat up the house. Especially, when it is hot and humid and you don’t have an air conditioner. These look similar to a cinnamon roll and Tatjana from TatjanAurelia shares this German dessert made on the stovetop, with us. This might be a great dessert idea … Read More ...
Edible Birthday Candles
Finally a solution for the birthday candle, the young ones try to eat. Lexy Ward at Momtastic has created an edible (minus the wick) candle for the birthday cake. This candle is made from white chocolate and when you remove the wick is completely edible. Genius! The perfect candle for the first birthday party. Also genius for when you forget … Read More ...
Mint Chocolate Cupcake
Here is another treat for St. Patrick’s Day, if you want to be subtle with your green for the celebration. I just want an excuse to have my favorite combo of mint and chocolate. Fiona at Just So Tasty combines oil, eggs, sour cream and buttermilk for these moist chocolate cupcakes.
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Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Although carrot cake is good any time, you could make these carrot cake cupcakes for your Easter celebration. Does anyone leave carrots for the Easter bunny? We never did, which is kind of strange since we left cookies for Santa. Why not for the Easter bunny for hiding all those eggs? Maybe it would be easier to find the eggs … Read More ...
Low-Carb Donettes (Copycat Hostess)
Is it me or do you crave items more when you cut them out of your diet. I don’t eat donuts often. After cutting back on carbs, I want them every day! Especially the Hostess mini donuts that I loved as a kid. They are small in size, but dangerously addictive. I could easily devour half the bag in one … Read More ...
Converse Shoe Cake
Because there is more than just St. Patrick’s Day and Easter to celebrate in March. Besides my own birthday, I have 6 others this month. This Converse shoe cake is perfect for the kids and teens celebrating birthdays. Tisa from Blessings From My Kitchen takes you step by step on how to create this cake. There is also a video … Read More ...