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Create a Fun, Festive and Inexpensive 4th of July Party
Independence Day is probably the easiest Holiday to decorate for, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Who wouldn’t mind saving a bit of moola right now?Decorating Ideas:• You can usually find red, white or blue paper table clothes this time...
Create a Fun, Festive and Inexpensive 4th of July Party
Independence Day is probably the easiest Holiday to decorate for, especially if you’re on a tight budget. Who wouldn’t mind saving a bit of moola right now?Decorating Ideas:• You can usually find red, white or blue paper table clothes this time...
Fun, Festive Food Ideas for the 4th of July
Looking for some great food ideas for the 4th of July? You’ve come to the right spot! Below are some ideas you can use to make your 4th of July celebration fun and festive with food!Flag Cake1. Make a 13x9 cake using your favorite cake recipe (can ...
Fun, Festive Food Ideas for the 4th of July
Looking for some great food ideas for the 4th of July? You’ve come to the right spot! Below are some ideas you can use to make your 4th of July celebration fun and festive with food!Flag Cake1. Make a 13x9 cake using your favorite cake recipe (can ...
Easter Egg Cocktail Spread Recipe
This is a great way to use up some of those Easter eggs. Serve with crackers or rye bread rounds for an appetizer before dinner. Finely chopped black olives can also be added to this spread as well as chopped pimento. Ingredients: 1 (8 oz.) pkg...
Valentine’s Day Dinner for Kids
With all the special events taking place on Valentine’s Day it is only right to end the day with a dinner befitting the occasion. Kids can give you some ideas for what they want to have for dinner. If you trust their tastes, let them choose the m...
FREE Gift: 40 New Years Eve Appetizers Recipes
A FREE gift for my readers...40 New Years Eve Appetizers Recipes Here is just one of the great recipes you will find inside this FREE download: Zesty Veggie Dipping Sauce What You Need: 1 T brown mustard 2 T lemon juice 1 C prepared Ranch dressi...
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pecan Muffins
Ingredients:2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon cinnamon2/3 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup pumpkin puree2 eggs (beaten)1/2 cup chopped pecansDirections:In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, bak...
Make Dinner For Dad This Father’s Day
by Susanne MyersWith the weather being nice and warm outside, why not let the kids help prepare dinner for dad on Father’s Day and make it a fun night out by the grill.During the day, let the kids make decorations like handprints on a paper tablecl...
Recipe for a Perfect Mother’s Day
by Jill SIngredient #1: Let mom sleep in. This means being quiet on Mother’s Day morning. No loud TV or loud music before mom decides to get out of bed. No loud complaining of “Mom, I can’t find my shirt, pants [or any other article of clothing...
Great Recipes For Your Cinco de Mayo Party--
Cheddar ChipotleDip, Mole Poblano, Golden MargaritaAuthor: Sandee LembkeIn Mexico, Cinco de Mayo (May 5th) is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the state of Puebla. It has major significance in that part of the country because it commemorate...
April Fool's Day Treats – You Are Serving WHAT For Dinner?
By Susanne MyersApril Fool’s Day is the perfect day to have fun with the meals you serve. Surprise your family on April 1st with these fun meal ideas.Fake Hot Dogs And French FriesYour kids will love fake hot dogs and French fries for lunch this Ap...
Easter Dessert Ideas and Recipes
Easter reminds me of pastel colors and flowers all around. The sun in the Spring brings a feeling of light to everything around. Let the dessert that you serve be the same way. The perfect dessert should leave you feeling satisfied without weighing y...
"Shamrock" Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:1 package yellow cake mix1/2 cup shortening1/3 cup butter or margarine -- softened1 tsp vanilla, almond extract or lemon extract1 eggGreen sugar sprinklesInstructions:Heat oven to 375º.Beat half of the dry cake mix with the shortening, b...
The Luck of the Irish - Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Ingredients:1 5-pound corn beef brisket with spice packet6 potatoes, peeled and quartered1 large head of green cabbage, cut into wedgesInstructions:Open spice packet and rub spices onto the brisket. Be sure to coat both sides. Place brisket in a larg...
Show Kids How Much You Love Them in Every Valentine’s Day Meal
Give the kids a sense of love all day long on Valentine’s Day. The love isn’t just represented in a special dinner or after dinner treats, but you can remind them of your love at other mealtimes throughout the day too. Here are some ideas to spru...
Valentine's Day "Sandwiches Made from the Heart"
Ingredients:* Cream cheese, softened* Red food coloring* Bread* Heart-shaped cookie cutter* Jam; strawberry or raspberryDirections:Add a few drops of red food coloring to the softened cream cheese and mix until the color is a light pink throughout. C...
Valentine's Day Raspberry Brownies
Ingredients:* 4 cups fresh red raspberries* 5 tablespoons sugar* 2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel* 2 cups whipping cream* 1/4 cup raspberry liqueur (Chambord) (optional)* 4 squares (3-inch) bakery brownies: milk chocolate, blond, or marbled br...
Valentine's Day "Pasta For Me and You"
Ingredients * 1/2 pound linguini - cooked* 6 Roma Tomatoes - Cut into large dice* 6 cloves garlic* 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive oil* 1/3 cup fresh basil* 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)* 1/2 teaspoon salt* Few turns of fresh ground pe...
Chocolate "Stuffed with Love" Valentine's Day Cupcakes
Ingredients:CupCakes* 3 cups all purpose flour* 2 cups sugar* 2/3 cup Hershey's Cocoa* 2 teaspoons baking soda* 1 teaspoon salt* 2 cups water* 2/3 cup vegetable oil* 2 tablespoons vinegar* 2 teaspoons vanilla extractFilling:* 1 package ( 8 oz.) cream...
"Cherrylisous Cream Cheese" Valentine's Day Cookies
Ingredients:Cookies* 1 cup powdered sugar* 1 cup oleo* 1 egg* 2 teaspoons vanilla* 2 cups flourFilling* 1 cup powdered sugar* 2 teaspoons flour* 3 ounces cream cheese* 1 teaspoon vanilla* 1/2 cup coconut* 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries -- draine...
"Girly Girl" Valentine's Day Cookies
Ingredients:* 1/4 cup soft Crisco vegetable shortening or 1/4 cup butter* 1 cup sugar* 1 egg* 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract* 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder* 1/2 teaspoon salt* 3 tablespoons milk* 1 cup Quick or Old Fash...
"My Heart Filled" Valentine's Day Cookies
Ingredients:* 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened* 1/2 cup shortening* 1 cup granulated sugar* 1 egg* 1/2 cup milk* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract* 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour* 2 teaspoons baking powder* 1 teaspoon baking soda* 1/2 teaspoon saltDirect...
"You Melt My Heart" Valentine's Day Cookies
Ingredients:* 1/3 cup powdered sugar* 3/4 cup cornstarch* 1 cup all-purpose flour* 1/8 teaspoon salt* 1 cup butter (no substitutes)Directions:Sift together dry ingredients. Cut in the butter until fine. Gently work into a soft dough. Roll dough out o...
Valentine's Day Pinky Popcorn Lollipops
Ingredients:* 7 cups popped corn* 3 cups miniature marshmallows* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine* 1/4 teaspoon salt* few drops red food color* 8 lollipopsDirections:Measure popped corn into large buttered bowl. In top of double boiler over hot wate...
