Cranberry Sauce Made From Dried CranberriesThis was a very easy way to make cranberry sauce. I used 2 cups of dried cranberries and 1 cup of water. I did not add any extra sugar and it was fine without it.
Mock Corned Beef and Cabbage DinnerWhile the store shelves are just baron, we have to get what we can and work with it, even if it means changing a few things. Today being Saint Patrick's Day, I went to the grocery store to get everything for my corn beef and cabbage dinner. Well, much to my surprise, there was not a corn beef in the store. I was crushed! So I just went to the Deli department and ordered a pound of thick sliced red corned beef. And worked it out from there, with a bit of the Luck of the Irish upon me!
Instant Pot Corned Beef and VegetablesI make corned beef and veggies every March in honour of my late grandfather. He was born on St. Patrick's day and absolutely adored corned beef. Now, this is first time I've tried making it all in my Instant Pot. I'm so happy I did because it was so incredibly delicious and super tender. This is by far my favourite method for making this dish.
Edible Pots of GoldThis a super simple recipe for St. Patrick's Day that is kid-friendly. These little pots of gold are made with peanut butter cups, but you can also use mini chocolate cupcakes or Rolo candies. Topped with a bit of frosting and edible gold glitter, these make great dessert toppers, or can be eaten as is.
Shamrock PretzelsThese shamrock pretzels are very easy to make, consisting of only two ingredients: pretzels and candy melts. They are a great sweet and savoury snack on their own, but also make great dessert toppers. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
New England Corned Beef & Cabbage DinnerI was born and raised in Boston. I am not Irish but on Saint Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish whether you are or not! We grew up having a corned beef dinner with cabbage, potatoes, carrots, turnips and beets. It was a must.
Fruity Valentine GelatinIt's a fruity dessert for Valentine's Day! Not just for boyfriends and girlfriends but because I am a mom, for the whole family. I especially made this recipe for my two kids.
Egg Head Graduate Deviled EggsJust a variation on deviled eggs for a Graduation Party. With a few little additions it will get the crowd smiling!
Corned Beef DinnerFor Saint Patrick's Day this year I decided to do a variation on the normal corned beef and cabbage. I started with a recipe I found in the Better Homes and Garden's New Cook Book and modified it to work in my crockpot.
Mini Cheesy Heart CalzonesThese mini heart shaped calzones are perfect for a Valentine's day party. They are easy to make and would be fun to make with your kids.
Chocolate Dipped Wafer CookiesThese chocolate dipped wafer cookies would make a great gift for your Valentine this year.
Mom's Potato and Bread StuffingI make an old fashioned type of stuffing for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I used boxed bread crumbs. I can still make my mom's by drying out the bread and seasoning it in the oven as she did. I don't see a difference except for time!
BINGO CupcakesI added candy kisses to a few centers when making a batch of cupcakes. The lucky winner who gets the cupcake with the candy kiss inside wins a prize!
Chocolate Dipped PeepsIf you like Peeps, you will like chocolate dipped Peeps even better! They are easy to make and are a fun treat for Easter.
Fairy MilkThis is the drink of the Fae. While you are serving it to human wee folk, make sure to use a small clean cup.
Fairy ButterEvery child loves the Fae! This is great to use when you play Fairy Tea Party!
Summer Shark Fruit BowlFruit bowl for summer fun with the kids and adults alike.
Pot O' Gold DoughnutsThese cute little pot o' gold doughnuts are a great treat to make for St. Patrick's Day.
"Puppy Love" Puppy ChowThis strawberries and cream flavored puppy chow is the perfect treat to give that special someone on Valentine's day!
Doughnut Love MonstersThese adorable monsters are a perfect treat to show someone how much you love them!
Pesto Shamrock PizzasThese delicious pizzas are topped with pesto and spinach and are sure to be a hit at your next St. Patrick's day party!
Valentine's Day PizzasMaking heart shaped foods for Valentine's day is so much fun. This heart pizzas are made cuter with their tiny heart pepperoni!
Heart Shaped Milk Ice CubesSurprise your Valentine by slipping a little red heart into their milk. These heart ice cubes are made out of milk so they won't water it down and the milk will turn a fun pink color as they melt!
Shamrock Tortilla ChipsSt. Patrick's day is right around the corner and green shamrock chips are a great snack to make for the holiday. Making your own tortilla chips is easy and they can be easily customized for different holidays.
Hot Tamale HeartsWho needs to buy hearts shaped candies for Valentine's day when you can make your own. These would be great as a cupcake topper or you could give them to someone special in a small bag. :)
Heart Shaped Mini Ice Cream CakesIt is so easy to make mini ice cream cakes and you can make them any flavor. These heart shapes ones are perfect for Valentine's day!
Candy Cane Heart LollipopsI still had a box of mini candy canes laying around from Christmas that I wanted to use up. It was so easy to turn them into a yummy Valentine's day treat!
Lit'l Smokies HeartSneak one of these cute little hearts onto your Valentine's plate, they are sure to be surprised!
Valentine's Day BarkI love peppermint bark at Christmas, so I decided to make a Valentine's day bark this year. I love how colorful it is!
Acorn CookiesThese simple little cookies are a great treat for a fall party.
Baby Punch BowlIt's a cute way to add some fun to a baby shower or first birthday party. Let the child have the ducks after the party.
4th of July White Chocolate StrawberriesA few colored plastic spoons, strawberries, Dolcie Fruit Dipper, add a flag and you have a beautiful, edible centerpiece.
Easter Bunny CakeI have an April birthday and my mom made this cake for several birthday parties when I was little. 25 years later, I tried to recreate the cake for Easter and succeeded!
Rice Krispy BunniesIf you are looking for a fun and easy to make Easter treat, try making these adorable Rice Krispy bunnies. There are so many ways to decorate them...be creative!
Rice Krispy Bird NestsThese cute little bird nests are a fun treat to make with kids on Easter. They are easy to make and are delicious!
Rice Krispies Easter EggsRice Krispies treats are so yummy. These Easter eggs are so easy to make and kids will enjoy cracking them open to find a sweet surprise inside.
Dino Egg BitesThese cute dino egg bites are a fun variation on a recipe that I previously posted. I used Easter Peanut Butter M&Ms instead of regular M&Ms. Here are the instructions:
Red Pickled EggsThis is a recipe that has been in the family for at least 90 years. My grandmother prepared pickled eggs for an Easter dish every year; when she was unable to prepare them, my mother learned and prepared them. From a family of five I was the one that has been carrying on the tradition.
Leprechaun Trap CakeMany kids have an opportunity to make a leprechaun trap at school when they are young. After seeing one that my kids brought home, I thought it might be fun to try and make a leprechaun trap cake.
Soda Pop CandyI did this for Father's Day, but it's a good idea for Valentine's Day too.
Peanut Butter Easter EggsWonderful family recipe that has been handed down for years as a special treat for Easter. Enjoy the mouth watering taste of peanut butter with the scrumptious addition of chocolate for a treat to your palate at Easter.
Chocolate Covered Easter EggsHomemade Easter Eggs are the Best!
New England Corned Beef DinnerEven though I live in Indiana now I am still a New Englander. These dishes are traditional St Patrick's Day corned beef dinners. We only make them once a year so they are special.
Easter Blessings: Baked HamSince I am dedicating this to my mom, I'm going to copy from her cookbook, the very small section on Easter from the Holiday Family Favorites section of her cookbook.
Painted ToastGrand kids love this! Place 2 tablespoons milk in 4 separate glass containers. Add a few drops of food coloring to each, making a different color in each cup.
Traditional St. Lucia's Day RecipesThese are the traditional foods served on December 13 for St. Lucia or St. Lucy Day. If your family has Scandinavia roots then you might like to try these and make a new Christmas tradition and if you just want to try some of these your friends will be impressed.
Pound CakeCream softened butter in large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually cream in sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, and beat 1 minute after each addition.
Uncle Sam's Salad BowlI picked up this Uncle Sam hat in the dollar store. They had matching ice buckets, so it dawned on me that putting the two items together would make a nice presentation for the Fourth of July!
Mexican-Style Deviled EggsI originally developed this recipe for a Cinco de Mayo's BBQ for last year, and have had friends ask for the recipe. It's yummy, and I hope you enjoy these eggs as we do. This recipe can be made to serve as many as required, but is to serve two with this recipe.
Bridal Shower Finger Sandwiches RecipesWith this being the time of year for bridal showers, all the women involved with our bridal shower decided to make finger sandwiches. To make it easier, everyone shared in making the food and each of us had something else to do as well as making the sandwiches.
Italian Easter Meat PieMy family makes this at Easter, but not on Good Friday. Can be served warm or cold. Enjoy!
Mexican Party WingsHeat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray large cookie sheet with no-stick cooking spray. In blender, place dressing and chiles. Cover, blend on medium speed until smooth.
Bunny Rabbit PancakesBunny pancakes are microwave easy! The kids are going to love this.
Bunny Cut-Up CakeFrom Kraft Foods, sent in by Jackie from Massachusetts.
Southwestern Deviled Easter EggsTake 6 hard boiled eggs, cut length wise and put the yolks in a bowl, mash the yolks. Dip the egg halves in Easter egg coloring and let dry, put into egg plate and fill with the yolk mixture, top with paprika.
Easter Cupcake BasketsThese adorable cupcake baskets are the perfect treat for Easter.
Friendship Soup Mix in a JarI made "gifts in a jar" for family and friends for Christmas and for Birthdays. I have 4 children and each one of them do something to help. It's a family kinda thing for us.
Goldfish Bowl JelloThis is a huge hit! It looks so cool when completed. It's a bit of work, but definitely worth it.
Mother's Day QuicheGrease 9x13 inch pan with butter. Cut crusts off bread. Butter both sides of bread. Place 8 slices of bread in pan, 1/2 of each of the cheeses, 1/2 of the bacon, a layer of leaf spinach, and mushrooms, and the green peppers.
Resurrection CookiesThis is a recipe and activity to do with children.
Easter Chick NestsCombine marshmallow creme, peanut butter and butter; mix until well blended. Add noodles and plain M&M's or chocolate chips. Mix well. Drop by 1/3 cupfuls onto greased cookie sheet; shape with greased fingers to form nests.
