On Valentine’s Day, I usually make my family chocolate covered strawberries. It is easy and a rare treat for them. If it wasn’t for the sugar-free diet, I would make these with cheesecake filling. I didn’t commit to the sugar-free … Read More...
Chocolate Covered Oreo Truffle Hearts
Last minute ideas for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate bark or truffles are great last minute ideas, including this chocolate covered Oreo truffle hearts. Truffles are great alone, but even better for Valentine’s Day when shaped into a heart. Make a trip … Read More...
Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes
As mentioned many times before, you can’t go wrong with chocolate truffles as a gift. Beth from Hungry Happenings knows how to take that truffle one step further. She made edible cupcake liners to place the truffles in. Very few … Read More...
Valentine’s Day Soft Sugar Cookies
Since Valentine’s Day is on Sunday, why not make these soft sugar cookies with the whole family. Baked goods and handmade gifts from the heart are a few of my favorite things! Just be thankful you can’t hear me singing … Read More...
Nutella Truffles
Besides chocolate barks, truffles are another easy item that can be made and given as a gift. Truffles can be made for any holiday besides Valentine’s Day and can be gifts at a party such as a bridal shower. These … Read More...
How to Store and Freeze Cupcakes
In case you have a big party coming up or you just need to know the proper way to freeze some extra cupcakes, this tutorial is for you. Jesse from Life as a Strawberry will teach you how to store … Read More...
8 Bit Heart Cookies
Show your geeky side this Valentine’s Day with these cute 8 bit heart cookies! The best thing is there are no special tools required. Let Kacey from The Cookie Writer show you how she piped these hearts using a pattern … Read More...
White Chocolate Sprinkle Dessert Cups
Here is a fun idea to make with the kids for Valentine’s Day. Fill the chocolate bowls with your favorite ice cream, pudding, or mousse and enjoy the bowl afterwards. Beth from Hungry Happenings shows you two ways to make … Read More...
Crock Pot BBQ Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Meatballs
Hello bacon lovers! This will be a hit at the next potluck, brunch, sleepover, and week night meal. Let your crockpot
do all the work after you assemble these yummy delights. Make the meatballs the day before and throw them … Read More...
Watercolor Valentine Cookies
Gather some water, different color food gels, food safe paintbrush, and some fondant for a fun time in the kitchen with the kids. This project is perfect, because there is no right or wrong. You and the kids can paint … Read More...
BLT Biscuit Slider
If I had to choose a sandwich to eat every day, it would be a BLT. Since we don’t eat a lot of bacon, I tend to crave a BLT when we are out. I like the idea of small … Read More...
25 Healthy Valentine Snacks
Since we started a sugar free diet in the household, we need to figure out a new way to celebrate Valentine’s Day without sugar, chocolate, and baked goods. Also, it is best not to teach your children that every holiday … Read More...
DIY- Cupcake Bouquet
Last week I posted on how to make a rose cupcake and now you can see how you can make them into a beautiful bouquet. Either with the previous technique or the one that is used on this DIY, this … Read More...
Pixar’s “Ratatouille”
I love Disney movies in general. “Ratatouille” is a favorite of mine, and loved watching how Remy and Linguini worked together and helped each other fulfill their dreams. Since I’m not a big eggplant and zucchini fan, this didn’t really … Read More...
Homemade Spaghetti and Sausage Bites
I love finding those “Why didn’t I think of that” ideas. This is one that I might have to try sometime. I’ve tried making fresh noodles in the past and wasn’t very successful, but it might be time to try … Read More...
Mardi Gras Cheesecake
Super Bowl today, Chinese New Year tomorrow, and Mardi Gras on Tuesday. These next three days is full of partying, eating and celebrating. Usually you have a King Cake to celebrate Mardi Gras. Amy from Amy in the Kitchen has … Read More...
Cantonese Roast Chicken
Most of us are getting ready for the Super Bowl tonight. Others might be getting ready to celebrate the Chinese New Year that officially starts on February 8th. It is the year of the monkey. Even if you don’t celebrate … Read More...
Beer Ale Flavored Roasted Nuts Recipe
If you are planning a party, you’ll want to make some of these beer flavored nuts for your guests to munch on. You can use any ale flavor you like. Make some for the Super Bowl this weekend or make … Read More...
Red Velvet Cake Balls with Coconut and White Chocolate Bits
You can’t go wrong with red velvet, especially for Valentine’s Day. Here is a sweet treat covered in coconut and white chocolate bits for you and your sweetie to enjoy. These would be great to make with the kids too. … Read More...
Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cake
Every dessert lover’s dream dessert! Who would have thought to put a slice of cheesecake in the middle of a cake? That genius would be Sarah from The Gold Lining Girl! You no longer have to decide between a piece … Read More...