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 ...
Mini Lemon Tarts
I saw these cute tarts and instantly wanted to have a tea party. I need an excuse to eat desserts right now and a tea party sounds wonderful during this cold weather. The tarts would look wonderful at any party or the dessert table for brunch. Maybe you are going to have a bridal or baby shower, these would be … Read More ...
Star Wars Wampa Cake
Here is a cake for the Star Wars fan! There are other Star Wars desserts that you can make with this cake for your Star Wars theme party. I guess if you aren’t a Star Wars fan, you can pretend it is an abominable Snowman for a winter theme party. If you think it is too scary, then you can … Read More ...
Reese’s Fudge Superbowl Football
These will be a hit at your Super Bowl party. You could also make them for a boy’s birthday party. There are several other ideas for your Super Bowl party or the birthday party if you need some other desserts for your table. She uses the Reese’s chips and spread along with white chocolate and chocolate melts.
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Vegetarian BLT Crunchwrap Slider
Giustina from Domestically Blissful seems to know my tastes. I love Taco Bell Crunchwrap. I have not tried the new BLT Crunchwrap yet, but will be soon. I will have to give her recipe a try before hand. I know what you are thinking, how can this be vegetarian with bacon. McCormick makes a bacon flavored soy product that is … Read More ...
Homemade Cracker Jack Popcorn
I used love getting a box of cracker jacks when I was little. I couldn’t wait to find out what my prize was. You can make this for a kids party and throw in some prizes for the kids to find. Maybe even make a batch with your kids and they can package it up as a Valentine’s gifts for … Read More ...
Creamy Avocado Ranch Sauce
This may be my new ketchup! I love avocados! My family thinks I’m crazy, but that just means I don’t have to share! This would make a great side for your snack table in place of guacamole or along side of it for the Super Bowl. Maybe replace your regular ranch dressing for your salad with this sauce.
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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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Super Mom 100 Cookies Cookie Mix
Being a mom (or dad) is hard work but sometimes it’s nice to be a little bit SUPER too. Here is a fantastic recipe that allows you to make over 100 cookies and you can add extra’s to make them a little gourmet. This mix can be frozen raw then used later.
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Raw Cupcake Pops
Here are some cupcake pops that are made from raw ingredients such as nuts, fruits, brown sugar or honey, cacao butter, shredded coconuts and cacao. Looks like you will need a cupcake pop shape mold and a blender. You need to refrigerate the molds for 15 minutes to set. Here is a cupcake that you won’t mind if they ask … Read More ...
Alice in Wonderland Cookies
I love Alice in Wonderland, the Disney version and Tim Burton version. Another one of my regular contributors sent in this tutorial on how to make some cookies with the Alice in Wonderland theme. One thing I really love about Renee is that she always gives you a video to watch and she isn’t afraid to show you her mistakes. … Read More ...
Beer Bacon Cheese Dip
I am very thankful for some of my regular contributors sending me recipes and ideas to put on the blog. They are my creative food gurus that give me hope in being creative in the kitchen. I know all my bacon readers will go wild for this recipe. I will definitely give this dip a trial run before Super Bowl … Read More ...
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 ...