Want to bake cute Valentine’s Day cupcakes that will be the hit of the dessert table this year? Learn how to make heart shaped cupcakes with the tutorial below. The best part is that you don’t need to spend extra money to buy any special kitchen tools, or heart shaped cupcake pans. All you need …
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These candy cane kiss cookies have a sugar cookie base topped with a peppermint candy kiss. Not only do they look great, but they taste amazing too. Each year my sister would bring cookies with a Hershey kiss in the center to our family gathering. We all loved them! These candy cane kiss cookies are …
A Michelada recipe is the perfect way to make a bold, refreshing Mexican beer and tomato juice cocktail at home with just a few simple ingredients. The spicy Michelada drink combines cold beer, lime juice, hot sauce, and savory tomato flavor for a zesty cocktail that’s easy to customize to your preferred spice level. This …
Looking for a crowd-pleasing appetizer you can make ahead? This football cheese ball is easy to prep, spicy, and the perfect centerpiece for Super Bowl parties, potlucks, or game day snacking. Packed with crispy bacon, jalapeños, and cream cheese, it’s shaped like a football and decorated with “laces” for a fun, visual presentation that will …
Looking for a sweet treat that’s perfect for sharing? These red velvet cheesecake truffles are an eye-catching dessert that works well for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any time you’re craving something special. These festive cake balls are made with cake mix and cream cheese, dipped in white chocolate, and decorated to look like classic truffles. …
These strawberry buttercream cupcakes combine chocolate and strawberries to make the perfect dessert to for your loved one (and yourself) on Valentine’s Day. This strawberry dessert is a great option if you don’t have a a lot of time to cook. It uses a boxed mix, which speeds up the cooking time, and has a …
This recipe for mini cherry cheesecake cupcakes is a dessert that I love year-round. It’s a great option to include on any party dessert table. It makes a great Valentine’s Day treat, or a special dessert for any time you’re craving cherries and cheesecake! These individual sized desserts are easy to make and so delicious. Keep …
Looking for a way to use fresh strawberries? Combine them with old fashioned oats in this recipe for gluten-free strawberry oatmeal bars. This bar recipe has a buttery crumb crust, a sweet strawberry filling inside, and a tasty and crunchy crumble on top. It’s a dessert that everyone will love! I have included both a gluten free …
Building a gingerbread house starts with the right dough. This gingerbread recipe for building holiday houses makes a sturdy dough that holds its shape and supports candy decorations. The recipe uses pantry staples and bakes to create strong, even pieces that won’t warp or crack. You’ll learn how to mix, roll, and bake the dough …
This recipe for pumpkin cream cheese dip is easy to make and so delicious. It’s a creamy dip that is made of pumpkin puree and cream cheese with a splash of bourbon! I am always looking for easy appetizers to serve at parties. This pumpkin dip recipe with cream cheese is a favorite of my …
Now that fall is here, it’s finally pumpkin season! I’ve compiled a list of 50 of the best pumpkin recipes to celebrate. No matter what you like to eat, you’ll find something in this list that works for you! There’s desserts, savory dishes, breads, drinks and more. I’ve made sure to include recipes that fit …
The best mashed potatoes are fluffy but not too airy, seasoned perfectly, lump free, and have just the right amount of butter. These cooking tips will show you how to make the perfect mashed potatoes every time. Nothing says comfort food to me like a bowl of creamy and fluffy mashed potatoes. Combining this delicious …
Today’s pumpkin recipe features these delicious pumpkin spice cookies. They are sweetened with pure maple syrup and contain gluten-free oats for a clean eating treat. In case you didn’t notice it, fall is on the way. On social media that means months of everything pumpkin! Pumpkin spice is something that I use all the time …
Halloween is a the best time of year to get creative with both food and drink recipes. Get inspired by 10 Halloween cocktails with vodka that are sure to have your party guests shrieking with delight. Vodka is the perfect spirit to use to conjure up some spooky Halloween drinks. It is versatile and blends …
This candy corn dessert idea is the perfect way to use up leftover candy corn from Halloween. Kids and adults alike will love the chewy texture and sweet taste of these easy white chocolate candy corn blondies. Since candy corn is so readily available this time of the year, it makes the perfect add-in for …
Say hello to the Frankenstein Martini. This green Halloween cocktail recipe brings together Frankenstein’s two main colors – black and green – in one delightfully ghoulish drink. It’s so fun to use color in Halloween drinks. There is nothing quite as spooky as a Halloween cocktail using a colored liqueur as a base for the …
Looking for cute Halloween brownie ideas? These yummy Halloween brownies, shaped like mummies, will be the first sweet treat to disappear from your Halloween party dessert table. These mummy brownies are fudgy and whimsical with an eerie, kid-friendly look. Halloween-themed desserts are a hit with both the kids and fun-loving adults. Best of all, they …
Looking for a cocktail recipe that is easy to make, and creative enough to be the talk of your Halloween Party? Try making this Witches Brew cocktail. This blue Halloween drink looks like something a witch would brew in her cauldron! It has a black sanding sugar rim which not only looks eerie but also …
Don’t throw the pumpkin seeds away when you carve pumpkins this year! Instead turn the often wasted seeds into spiced toasted pumpkin seeds! I love using all parts of the pumpkin. The puree can be used to make biscuits, waffles, muffins, cakes, and energy bites, but the seeds are often left out of recipes. There …
If you like the taste of caramel apples in the fall, you will love these caramel apple bars. They taste just like the traditional fall favorite but without all the fuss. This apple oatmeal bar recipe is sweet and hearty, so easy to prepare, and is perfect for National Oatmeal Day, which falls on October …
Here is one of my latest cooking tips for the holidays – make your own homemade pumpkin puree. Pumpkin puree is a staple in Halloween and Thanksgiving cooking. From oatmeal to smoothies, to fudge and energy bites, making fresh pumpkin adds an earthy flavor to many of your fall recipes. You can buy it …
This pumpkin spice oatmeal takes an ordinary bowl of oatmeal to a whole new level with the addition of fresh pumpkin puree, spices, pecans, and pumpkin seeds. The pumpkin recipe comes together in less than 15 minutes and is perfect for a busy morning. It’s hearty, tasty, and a recipe that your family will ask …
These 30+ Halloween Recipes are the perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday. Halloween will be here before we know it. This holiday is a blast for kids and gives parents a chance to be kids again, too! Halloween party food is fun, spooky, and whimsical, and looks great on a party table. Whether you …
This delicious caramel apple martini uses Granny Smith apples, chopped nuts and a delicious blend of alcohol for one amazing cocktail. Caramel apples are a fun thing to do in the fall but you don’t need to wait for the cold weather to enjoy the taste of them. Today we’ll be getting the memory of those …
These toasted pecans are coated with maple sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg and cooked on the stovetop until they take on a delightful flavor. They are an easy appetizer that comes together very quickly. They’re a great snack to bring to a party because they are dairy-free, Paleo, gluten-free, vegan! Pecans are one of those nuts …
These banana pumpkin pie spice waffles have a rich flavor with a hint of pumpkin pie spice. Making them for breakfast is the perfect way to enjoy a cool fall morning. This pumpkin recipe is also a 30-minute meal, which makes choosing it to make for breakfast or brunch even better. Keep reading to learn …