Fun Food~ Buffalo Chicken Dippers Recipe

Today I have an easy recipe for you, that’s also fun for the kids. These buffalo chicken dippers have just a little kick to them, but not so much that they are too hot for most little ones. My son loves them, and he doesn’t like anything too spicy. The hot sauce gives them just [...]

Snowflake Cupcakes

I made some snowflake cupcakes right before Christmas, and I’m just now getting them posted. It’s been a hectic couple of weeks, and I’m finally getting back in the swing of things after the new year.
I think these easy snowflake cupcakes would be perfect for a winter party, or the perfect dessert for a Winter [...]

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pumpkins

I made a pumpkin cheesecake the other day, and it turned out delicious. I decided I’d like to try to make some cheesecake balls and dip them in chocolate. One thing led to another, and I decided I’d try to dip them in orange chocolate and make some pumpkin cheesecake pumpkins. Say that ten times [...]

Snap!™ Crackle!™ Pop!™ Candy-Coated Bananas

I have a really fun late summer treat for you today, courtesy of one of my favorite cereals, Rice Krispies. Don’t tell the kids, but it’s healthy too!
You can make these ahead of time for a late summer or fall birthday party. They would also make a fun after school snack!

Snap!™ Crackle!™ Pop!™ Candy-Coated Bananas [...]

Butterflies and Caterpillars Birthday Party: Butterfly and Caterpillar Rice Krispy Treats

I want to focus on some ideas for a butterflies and caterpillars birthday party for the next week or so, first up I have a couple recipes for some fun Rice Krispy Treats that would be a hit at any child’s birthday party.
First up the Butterflies:

Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats® Butterflies
Preparation Time: 20 [...]

Summer or Pool Party Snack Idea

If you’re planning a summer birthday party in the back yard, or in the pool, here is a yummy (and nutritious) frozen treat you can serve up to your little guests. Shhh! Don’t tell them it’s healthy!
They’re easy to make and pop in the freezer until party time.
Frozen pops don’t have to be a just [...]

Wiggly Worms and Caterpillar Treats

I’ve been working on some inspiration for a summer bug party. I stumbled on this really cute idea for wiggly worm and caterpillar treats. They would be fun to make for a summer party, a bug party or a special treat for the kids at a backyard barbecue.
Your kids will have a blast helping [...]

Bird’s Nest Spring Treats

If you’re planning an Easter party, a spring or garden party you can make these simple treats to share with your party guests.
I’ve also heard them called Robin’s nest treats or cookies. They’re simple to make, and you can put them out for party food, use them as a cupcake topper, or a [...]

Pumpkin Cookies

These cookies are perfect for a harvest or Halloween party. They’re delicious, I promise the kids will scarf them up and ask for more.
~Pumpkin cookie recipe~
Cream together:

1 cup of sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1/2 cup butter
2 cups of flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt

Preheat the [...]

Holiday Weekend Fun Foodie Links

I hope you are all having a wonderful 4th of July holiday weekend if you’re in the US. If you’re in the rest of the world, have a wonderful weekend with plenty of good food .
Here are a couple fun foodie links for your weekend browsing.
13 Foods Children Can Make & Learn About [...]

A Cool Summer Party Treat: Watermelon Sandwich Cookies

My blogging partner at Robust Cooking, Sandy, found a wonderful website loaded with watermelon goodness. There are several fun watermelon recipes that would work really well for summer birthday party snacks.
This is one of my favorites:
Kids Watermelon Sandwich Cookies

Ingredients~
12 (3-inch) blueberry pancakes, cooled to room temperature 1/2 [...]

Melting Chocolate

Here’s a nifty video on melting chocolate in the microwave. It’s really quite simple. You can melt it in the microwave. Set your microwave for short lengths of time (about 20 seconds), and stir in between. Stir the chocolate, even if it’s retained its shape. Sometimes melted chocolate keeps its shape.
 
Check out the details.

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Friday Fun Foods Roundup

I have some fun food links for your weekend reading:
Busy Family Meals has Two Weeks Of Spring Menus, two weeks of spring meals in one place.
Enjoy the Sonoma lifestyle with these Mediterranean recipes.
Home Biz Notes tells you how to Create Family Recipe Books.
The Karma Kitchen wants to know what you consider pantry items, [...]

The Fairies Cookbook

I was at my son’s book fair a couple months ago, and a cookbook caught my eye. Not something unusual, many cookbooks catch my eye. My husband says it’s an addiction.
The Fairies Cookbook, by Barbera Beery is an adorable book inside and out. If you have a little girl in your life, or [...]

Dirt Cake

Dirt cake can be fun for many birthday themes, including a garden party, creepy crawly birthday theme, a construction theme, or any summer birthday theme.
Here’s the recipe:
1 large pkg of Oreo cookies
1 (12 oz) bowl of whipped topping
1 (16 oz) pkg of cream cheese
2 small pkg of instant french vanilla pudding
1 cup of [...]

Summer Birthday Party Punch

Here’s a fun easy recipe for green fruit punch that will work great for a creepy crawly party, a garden party, or as swamp nog for a Shrek birthday party.
Mix one pack of green Kool Aid as directed on the back of the package. Combine it with one liter of 7 Up, and just [...]

Party Activity For Preschoolers: Make a Cereal Necklace

Here is an inexpensive party activity for a preschool aged party. Just purchase a box or two of  ‘O’ shaped cereal such as Fruit Loops, Cheerios, or Apple Jacks. You could also use chewy Lifesavers.  You’ll also need a pack of string licorice.
Let the children string  the cereal onto the licorice strings.
When they’re done making [...]

Making Colored Sugar Sprinkles

Colored sugar can be a simple decoration for cupcakes, cookies or even birthday cakes. Coloring sugar is simple, you don’t have to pay a premium price for sugar sprinkles in the store. You can make them yourself at home.
All you need is sugar and liquid food coloring in your favorite color. For each color of [...]

My Favorite Icing Recipe for Decorating

Here is my favorite icing recipe for decorating cakes, cookies, or cupcakes.
I got this recipe from my sister, and I’ve had great luck with it.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter (softened but not melted)
1/2 cup shortening
4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
pinch of salt
5-6 tablespoons of warm water
Cream the butter and shortening together until smooth, add the vanilla. Dissolve [...]

Party Snack: Cayenne Pretzels

Once you start munching on these you won’t be able to stop.
Ingredients:
1 Cup vegetable oil
1 package ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 packages (10 oz. each) mini-pretzels
Combine oil, dressing mix, garlic salt, and cayenne. Divide pretzels between ungreased 15×10×1 baking pan. Pour oil mixture over pretzels, stir to coat. Bake at [...]

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