We don’t have a big meal for Christmas. Our tradition is homemade pizza on Christmas Eve, so we have time to go see the lights and then a lasagna for Christmas day. We do however, have potatoes with our meals and I’m making extra for leftovers. These would make great appetizers too. Make the potatoes the night before and then … Read More ...
Edible Christmas Elf Hats
Here is another cute snack that you can make with your kids. Cute little elf hats that they can snack on while watching a movie or take to school for the holiday party. Or maybe they can wake up to a bowl made by your Elf on a Shelf. Scatter a few around to pretend your Elf had a party … Read More ...
Christmas Tie-Dye Cakes
This cake looks normal on the outside. What a colorful surprise for your guests, when you cut into this tie-dye cake. This could be a fun cake to make with the kids. Let them go crazy piping in the squiggly lines of white, red, and green cake mix. The fun will be to see their faces after you cut into … Read More ...
Crostini Three Ways
Here is a great appetizer for your holiday parties or even New Year’s Eve party. These actually look good for a small lunch or afternoon snack. Something a little healthier to enjoy during the football games. A great dinner for those nights when the family is gone and your home alone. Much better than a bag of popcorn.
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Semi-Homemade Red Velvet Cake Sandwich Cookies
I love the semi-homemade concept. It helps me out with time crunches or to look like a rock star with my meals and baked goods. Some of us weren’t born with the baking and cooking genes. I’m definitely part of the skipped generation.
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12 Decorated Christmas Cookies
The final push for the holiday season is on. Many are doing your baking this weekend. I’m going to try my best to get some cookies done, fingers crossed. I’ll never be able to create these beautiful cookies, but they are quite inspirational. If you need some inspirations or ideas, click on the links to the cookies under the picture. … Read More ...
Free Recipe – Christmas Gingerbread Bark
Gingerbread houses are fun to build, but can be time consuming. My family tends to get bored after awhile and the house looks like a hot mess or I’m left finishing it. Do you have that same problem? How about making gingerbread bark. An easy no bake treat that the kids can create and then eat afterwards. We all know … Read More ...
Cranberry Raspberry Lime Mocktail
Here is a sparkly drink the whole family can enjoy. Serve this at your holiday celebrations for all to enjoy. If you are having a cocktail party this would be a great drink for the designated drivers to enjoy. Also a great drink for the New Year’s Eve celebration.
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Chocolate-Wrapped Present Cakes
This dessert is two in one. Not only are you getting a delicious cake, but you can also eat the wrapping and the bow. Your guests will be wowed! Elizabeth at SugarHero has wonderful photo tutorials for the packages and and the bows. She also gives you a link to find the transfer paper to make patterns for your packaging. … Read More ...
Sugar Cookie Cheesecake
Let the kids have the cookies, while you enjoy cheesecake flavored like your beloved sugar cookies. If you are going to take a night off from dieting, this is your dessert for that night. This would be a great dessert for any holiday party. I bet Santa would appreciate a slice of cheesecake instead of cookies.
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Figgy Pudding Cookies
I’ve never had figgy pudding and the only memory of figgy pudding is the request for it in “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” song or mentioned in some holiday movies. These cookies will be a great delight for the holiday baking season. I feel like making some to enjoy while watching “The Christmas Carol”.
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How To Make Canned Frosting Look Like Royal Icing
Are you envious of those beautiful cookies with the royal icing? Would you love to make them, but don’t have the time or patience. That is me, because I procrastinate, but Ashton from Something Swanky has a technique that uses canned frosting
. It doesn’t have that beautiful harden finish, but it will still be pretty and glossy. Plus, it … Read More ...
Healthy Christmas Dinners
Can you believe Christmas is a week from Friday? Are you still planning your holiday meal? Here are some dinners that are light on calories and fat, but not on taste. Who wants to count calories and fat during the holidays? Certainly not me! These meals can be for the holiday dinner, brunch, party, or even dinner during the weeknight. … Read More ...
Eggless Christmas Snowball Cookies
No matter how much planning, I always forget the eggs. The eggless recipes are perfect for people like me. These recipes are also good for those last minute baking projects that happen from time to time. I don’t miss those days! Here are some snowballs that you won’t mind having around in the house.
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Mint Chocolate Truffles
These may not make it in to gift baskets and my family may not even learn about them! I’m not a big chocolate fan, unless combined with mint. I would definitely have to buy an extra bag of the Hershey’s Kisses mint truffles
, so I don’t eat them all before making these treats. A great treat for the dessert … Read More ...