To coordinate with the pirate-themed treasure chest birthday cake that I made for my niece’s birthday party, I opted for a simple decoration of party swords and maraschino cherries. The cupcakes and cake squares looked great with the simple and striking combo of red, white and black.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
This treasure chest cake is a birthday cake and piñata all in one. Kids love it…and all of the candy, too!
Monday, July 26, 2010
This is such an easy dessert and a great way to use up pie crust scraps for the garnish. Sugar cookies would also be a great topper if you don’t have any pie crust handy. I like making an assortment so that everyone can have their favorite and so you can take advantage of all of the fresh fruits of summer.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Your kids can help make these pocket pies which are like a cross between a piece of pie and a fruit-filled pastry. Let them choose their favorite fruit filling and let them cut them in the shape of their choice.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, I made ice cream sandwiches based on summer’s classic campfire treat. They are quick, effortless and a refreshing way to enjoy your s’mores.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Making homemade lemonade with fruit purée was such a hit with my family that the natural progression was to turn the strawberry and blueberry lemonade into popsicles. Making popsicles is easier than you think and allows you to control the amount of sugar in them.
Friday, July 16, 2010
For every banana split recipe submitted by a Featured Publisher, Foodbuzz will donate $50 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (up to $5,000). What a great excuse to make a banana split! In my rendition of this classic sundae, a chocolate- and coconut-covered banana sandwiches three scoops of vanilla bean ice cream, Heath toffee chocolate sauce, shredded coconut, whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
These Tiffany’s-inspired cupcakes were an elegant dessert to help my niece celebrate her 13th birthday in style. They are simple, easy to make and sophisticated, perfect for a special occasion.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
These Nutella and chocolate marshmallow cream-filled cupcakes are a great way to make a standard chocolate cupcake more special.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Red, white and blue strawberries are a simple yet festive way to celebrate the 4th of July. Let the whole family help make them.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
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