Tag: fun food
-
Waffle Iron Brownies
Brownies in the waffle iron? Oh yes… watch and see. (Recipe and why I decided to give them a try to follow the video.) When I was at The Happy Housewife’s house this summer, she decided to make chocolate chip cookies in her waffle iron and they actually worked! They tasted great, were simple to…
-
A special dessert for a lady party… and my family
While I was cutting angel food cake, whipping cream and washing berries to make a trifle yesterday, my son came up to me. “Is this for dessert?” he said, expectantly. “Oh, honey,” I said, “This is for my lady party. I’m going to have dinner with some friends tonight.” And then the gravity of my…
-
What are your favorite milkshakes and smoothies for kids?
My nine-year-old son, who is a skinny guy to begin with and has been told to gain weight, has just had a dental appliance put into his mouth that he finds rather uncomfortable. Poor guy, he is even having trouble swallowing liquids. But today is just the first day, so I have no doubt things…
-
OOPS! Flourless Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Earlier in the week I decided to make some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies as an after-school treat for my kids. I had made some from a jar of mix that Connie of Smockity Frocks had graciously given me a few weeks ago and they were delicious, so I searched her site and found this recipe…
-
Taco Pie
My mother used to make this when my father was not home for dinner. We loved it. My kids love it. Hope I get it right—doesn’t have to be exact. This is enough for about 8 big servings, I think. I use “light” versions of ingredients to make it lighter. 2-3 lbs lean ground beef…
-
Swedish Pancakes
Recipe to serve 4. I triple it so we have some left. Sift together in large bowl: 1 ½ c flour 3 tbs sugar ½ tsp salt Separately, beat in a bowl until thick and piled softly: 3 eggs Beat into eggs until blended: 2 c milk 2 tbs melted butter Add this to dry…
-
Homemade Marshmallows? WOW!
Most of the time I like to go for the super-simple approach in the kitchen. But sometimes I like to take just a little bit of extra effort and go for the WOW! I came across this recipe for homemade marshmallows, and it is definitely one of those that goes for the WOW! Plus it…
-
Butterfly Cupcakes
I am soooooo excited about my latest creation with my daughter. We made these this afternoon for a friend…
-
Ready for the next step
I’m making some special cupcakes and have to stop to run an errand. But my kitchen waits… ready for the next step. (I can’t wait to try it out in a bit!!)
-
Frozen Waffles: A Tutorial
My husband and I have decided we need to be more pro-active in showing our kids how to do more for themselves. This morning I decided to show them how to prepare frozen waffles using the toaster and, to make it more exciting, invited my oldest to shoot an instructional video while I taught. In…
-
Last week I lost 5.6 pounds!
This past week I lost 5.6 pounds following the Weight Watchers plan. I’m thinking Weight Watching Wednesdays will be back with a vengeance!! That’s a lot to lose in a week, so I think I should explain… I re-joined WeightWatchers last Monday after struggling with a few pounds. I am a Weight Watchers Lifetime member,…
-
Lemon Cheesecake Bar Disaster
Aaaargh. I was feeling like such the model mom a few moments ago. (That’s when you need to watch out, I think!!) My daughter and I had just baked a yummy pan of lemon cheesecake bars and slipped them into the oven. Then she settled down for a sweet nap. My wonderful cleaning ladies were…
-
My first double-decker chocolate-chip cookie cake!
Oh my goodness! I just finished a double-decker chocolate chip cookie cake in the shape of an 8 for my son’s class (His birthday is this week.) and I am SO excited about it. Take a look: When he told me he wanted a cookie cake I was determined to make it on my own.…
-
Recipes from a delightful ladies’ lunch
A few days before Easter I was invited to a luncheon with some pretty spectacular ladies. Our hostess made this adorable edible bunny dip with a bread bowl, rolls, veggies and some spinach dip: It was too cute to just keep for ourselves. I had to share! And look at her centerpiece for just one…
-
It’s the Virtual Great American Bake Sale!
You know how bake sales allow you to look over lots of delicious treats and select the best to share with your friends and family without all the mess? And then you also get to support to a very worthy cause at the same time? Well, that’s sort of how it is with the Virtual…