Do you love chocolate, but want to be healthy! Give this recipe a try and feel less guilty about overindulging on chocolate. You can adjust the chocolate flavoring by how much cocoa powder you add. I’m going to try it and see if I can replace the chocolate bars we occasionally buy. I’ll save those for the s’mores or maybe … Read More ...
Five Minute Pudding S’mores
I haven’t posted a s’mores recipe in a while. I’m addicted and can’t get enough of the different ways to enjoy this treat! This one is easy and quick for your next party or just to enjoy after dinner for dessert. It looks elegant in the glass for your fancy dinners or to serve at brunch.
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DIY Baking Kit Gift
I keep seeing these Christmas in July advertisements and recipes on Pinterest for the holidays. When I saw this kit, I thought Christmas gift or birthday gift. I love the idea of spending time in the kitchen with the kids. They love to help out and they are also learning without knowing it. This kit would be cute for the … Read More ...
Leopard and Zebra Print Decorated Cookie Tutorial
Mary shows you how to create these cute cookies with pictures and video directions. These would be so cute for a little girl’s party or even adult girl’s party. How cute would these be for a gender reveal party. Leopard for a girl and zebra for a boy. I think a lot more fun then just your regular pink and … Read More ...
No Bake Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
My favorite kind of recipe for summer, no bake and cheesecake! Sometimes I feel like baking on the hottest day of the summer and I get disappointed, because I can’t. A no bake recipe is perfect, because I can mix, measure and create without heating up the house. These would be great for any party or brunch. A very sweet … Read More ...
Make Your Own Peppermint Extract
I love my peppermint patch and so does the cat. I think the cat prefers it over the catnip! Anyways, I love using the fresh leaves in tea, ice water or drying the leaves for peppermint tea. I never thought to make my own peppermint extract with it. Please forgive me, but as Cynthia stated, make this now for your … Read More ...
Maple Bacon Bourbon Popsicles
For the foodies! Here is a popsicle for you to try. This might go well at a barbecue for the adults. I like the sound of maple and bacon, but I don’t know about it as a popsicle. If you love popsicles, Sheri participated in a popsicle week and has links to many other sites for popsicle recipes.
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Watermelon Inspired layer Cake
What a great surprise when you cut into this cake! Each layer of the cake is part of a watermelon. I love that they used mini chocolate chips for the seeds. What a great birthday cake for a watermelon lover or for a barbecue. Although, I would probably make the cake out of an actual watermelon too.
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The Futuristic Arnold Palmer Cocktail
I love a glass of non-alcoholic Arnold Palmer in the summer . I’m not much of a drinker, though my posts may make you wonder. This cocktail looks really cool! It’s pretty and changes color! It really speaks to my girly side, which doesn’t come out often. Your guests will wonder what magic you are performing, unless of course they … Read More ...
Peanut Butter Button Cookies
These cookies are cute! I’m sure you could also make them with sugar cookies too. If you have ever seen the movie “Coraline”, then you know the significance of the buttons. You can dip them in chocolate to look like the eyes. I think these would be cute at a party for girls. Maybe you and some friends get together … Read More ...
Quickc- Lazy Cake Cookie Slice
Here is a quick dessert for those last-minute guests or party you get invited to. I know it is best to make desserts from scratch, but sometimes you have no choice but to either buy something or make it from a cake mix box
. I don’t have them anymore, but this recipe will work great for those night before … Read More ...
Blueberry Smoothie Bowls
Looks like the new trend seems to be smoothies in a bowl. Of course, I could be way behind the trend, but it seems to be all over Pinterest right now. It is finally blueberry season again and I think I’m going to try this smoothie bowl after we go picking. It is also vegan and gluten-free. Iosune and Alberto … Read More ...
Sour Worm Popsicles
Here is an extra fun treat to help the kids cool off this summer. Sure they will be happy with a popsicle, but they will be even more happy when they see the gummy worms. I bet you could use gummy bears too. This would be a fun treat that you and the kids can make together.
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Strawberry Lemonade Ice Cream Pie
Nothing says summer like lemonade and fresh strawberries. Even better strawberry and lemonade mixed together. This ice cream pie looks like the best dessert to have after the barbecue. This would also be a great dessert for a bridal shower or baby shower. I’d appreciate this over a birthday cake for my birthday.
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Mexican Mac Attack Burger
I don’t why, but this looks good and wrong all at the same time. I definitely would forgo the bun for this burger, or put the mac and cheese on the side. I’ve never thought of adding Mexican flavors to mac and cheese. I’ll make a salad for another side and this will be dinner this week.
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