Creative food craft ideas
Here is a great way to use up some leftover Halloween candy or just buy some new candy. Everyone’s favorite reindeer is created using two different chocolate bars, fondant, jelly beans and some other baking items. like eyes. The kids will have fun helping you create Rudolph and his buddies minus the red nose.
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Gingerbread and the holidays seem to go hand in hand! Love the smell and of course the flavors of gingerbread. This healthy cake will be a wonderful addition to your holiday table or even as a gift to family and friends. Starr Wong shares her love of gingerbread in this recipe that is dairy-free and egg free.
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Instead of buying those packets of cocoa mixes, you just need to hit your pantry and fridge. Kathy at Beyond the Chicken Coop shares her family’s favorite hot chocolate recipe. With just three ingredients you can enjoy a mug for those cold winter days and nights.
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Here are some cute candies to make for your friends and neighbors this Christmas. These would also make great hostess gifts for all the holiday parties you may be attending. Even better they are gluten-free and vegan, only made with three ingredients and much healthier than your regular fudge bites.
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Do you do Elf on the Shelf? These cute miniature donuts made with Cheerios would be a nice surprise for the first visit. Or you and the kids can have fun making them and then snacking on them. Kelly Dixon at Smart School House created these treats for the Elves on Christmas Eve.
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Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating! Peace, love, and joy to all! Time for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, and holiday fun and food. This sweet treat will be enjoyed as a gift or as part of your dessert table this holiday season. Mike at The Crafty Gentleman shares how to create this treat and has a video.
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If you are making potatoes, you may want to buy some extra and make these smashed potatoes as appetizers or maybe they can be the actual side dish. You could always save this for a weeknight dinner or for Christmas. Jordan at The Hungry Traveler shares how to create this easy dish.
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It is eggnog season! Like the pumpkin fans, this is my time to rejoice. I can’t get enough eggnog and luckily I don’t need to share with my family. A plate of these eggnog cookies by Krystal at Baking Beauty will be the perfect addition to my glass of eggnog!
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Here is a beautiful way to decorate your table and desserts for the holidays. If you aren’t a fan of cranberries, you could pick up a bag to use for decorations. These are edible, the sugar coating helps with the tartness of the cranberry. Valya at Valya’s Taste of Home shares how to create this decor.
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With Thanksgiving only days away, you’ll want some ideas for the leftovers. As much as I love eating sandwiches and soups, I sometimes get bored. Kami at No Biggie has found some recipes from the web for you to try out.
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If you are still shopping for your Thanksgiving feast, you may want to pick up some pizza dough. This stromboli is the perfect way to enjoy all of those leftovers from Thanksgiving. Megan at Pip and Ebby shares how to make this meal over the weekend. Might be a good meal after the shopping on Friday.
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Here is the perfect appetizer for the bacon and stuffing lover. I would probably enjoy this as a side to my turkey. Now you don’t have to wait for the meal to enjoy the stuffing. Which to me is the best part of the meal. Lori at Who Needs a Cape? shares how to create this appetizer. A great snack … Read More ...
This cranberry sauce is refined sugar-free and might even become a favorite over the turkey and gravy. Michele at Paleo Running Momma shares this Cranberry sauce recipe that is easy and healthy. Keep this recipe for when you need a sweet and healthy side dish. Sounds like a dish to enjoy with chicken too.
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The holiday baking season begins Thanksgiving week in this house. At least, when on schedule. It makes for an easy take home gift for guests and many people like to have the cookies on hand to decorate their tree after the Thanksgiving feast. Debbie at Your Party Tuned Up shares how to make these butter cookies that are dipped in … Read More ...
How many people don’t cook the night before a holiday? The last thing I want to do is cook dinner before cooking a major meal the next day. We tend to order take out, but I may let my slow cooker
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