Recipes

Banana bread is one of those comfort foods that always brings a smile or makes you feel cozy inside. Bourbon banana bread? It really kicks …

Having a signature Christmas cocktail recipe on hand for seasonal parties is always a great idea! This cocktail gets a unique twist of flavor from …

We have more than a few Halloween ideas for kids (and adults!) Take a jog through some of the most popular and top Halloween ideas …

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Need a few How to Train Your Dragon party ideas? I’ve got a few new ones for you today. With the release of the new …

Here is one last St. Patrick’s Day idea for you and what you may want to do with a giant bag of Lucky Charms marshmallows. …

After I purchased a pound of Lucky charms marshmallows on a whim, I had to figure out something to do with them. A Lucky Charms …

There is nothing like the smell of baking banana bread! Especially when then end result is as delicious as this recipe. Banana bread was something …

I love having something small to give my friends and neighbors for Christmas. Because frankly, I love being generous, but I don’t always have fun …

Finding a gluten-free holiday side dish or two sometimes means making a change or two to a recipe to make it diet acceptable during the …

Navigating the holidays with guests or family members with dietary needs gets tricky. In our house, there are several of us with gluten issues, so …

It’s about that time again where we start digging out the traditional recipes for our holiday meals and start preparing for the feast! Our family …

If you’ve ever had to participate in a bake sale, you know there is more to it then just whipping up your famous Reese’s Peanut …

Now that fall is upon us, we can officially break out in our happy pumpkin spice dance. Because, y’all, it’s pumpkin spice EVERYTHING season. I’m …

This post about caramel popcorn sundaes is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Snyder’s-Lance Inc. , but all …

These Taco Bar ideas for Walking Tacos are sponsored by Pepsico. All thoughts, opinions and ideas are my own. A party isn’t a party without …

With the end of the school year, teacher appreciation and mother’s day, there are all sorts of opportunities to make something for people you care …

This post about this quick after school snack has been sponsored by Cool Whip. All thoughts and opinions are my own. There are more than …

While trying to wrap up a bit of “Irish” in some baked goods, I made this really stinkin’ incredible recipe for Guinness Cupcakes. Then I …

This whiskey caramel sauce recipe post is sponsored by International Delight. Sometimes you have to think that some things might just be put on this …

This Peanut Butter Pie Parfait post is sponsored by International Delights. When I go to restaurants and they have peanut butter pie on the menu, …

My nephew turned one this year, and his mom requested a Little Lumberjack First Birthday Party. They’re pretty trendy right now, and I was feeling …

The last parfait I made was perfectly poisonous and was unexpectedly super popular. I’m taking that to mean you all really love the simple five …

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This post is written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own. This shop has been compensated by Collective …

Hosting a luau party? Here’s an idea for a tiny bite dessert that is yummy and in-theme: Blue Hawaiian Milkshake Shots. Originally, they were made …

This post has been sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own. With temps hitting the 90s on a daily basis, …

There are a few recipes from everyone’s childhood that are so memorable you can still almost taste them if you close your eyes and think …

All ideas, recipes, & opinions are entirely my own however, this is a sponsored post on behalf of Michael Angelo’s™. Are you a parent that …

Looking to throw a dead man’s party this Halloween? You’re in the right place! Within this post lies a rich graveyard of Zombie Party Ideas …

  Don’t you just LOVE days that celebrate food? This September 16th is International Garnacha Day celebrating one of my favorite food groups, wine, and …

There is nothing like the smell of baking banana bread! Especially when then end result is as delicious as this recipe. Banana bread was something …

The best pralines I’ve ever had came straight out of New Orleans, and with Mardi Gras going on this week, I was inspired to make …

If there is one total truth when it comes to party food, it is that presentation is everything. Nachos on a platter? Meh. A gargantuan …

Half of my family is gluten-free, which takes a little fun out of exploring cookie recipes at Christmas…that no flour thing can be hard. When …

10 minutes from start to finish. Seriously. That’s all the time you need to make these peppermint white chocolate oreos. Every time you serve them …

Are you making a last minute dash to cookie exchange and need an easy/delicious/no-fail recipe? This is one of my very favorite cookies ever. This …

You This post is sponsored by Hills Bros.® Cappuccino drink mixes and Wal-Mart. All thoughts and ideas are my own! #CappTheNight #sponsored One of the …

On Halloween night, it is inevitable that the kids are so spun up about putting costumes on and candy marauding that they just can’t sit …

Having a bake sale at your summertime lemonade stand? Things like this S’mores cupcake recipe are always a bake sale winner because they’re usually the …

Ever had that moment when you reach into the back of the closet and you find an outfit or a pair of shoes you forgot …

I have happily partnered with World Kitchen LLC to share the wonderful Pyrex® 100th Anniversary product line. All opinions are my own.   Some things …

  Every once in awhile in the morning, I want to shove aside my egg white and spinach omelet for something…sweeter…but that still fits within …

I think I mentioned it before, but I’m now a regularly contributing poster for the sweet ladies over at Made From Pinterest. Since we’re well …

In putting all my St. Patrick’s Day posts and decorations together, I felt like I had to have at least one edible thing. It doesn’t …

Frosting will make or break your cake. It’s true. How many grocery store or mass produced slices have you had where, in politeness to the …

This post is sponsored by Olives from Spain through Momtrends. All thoughts, opinions, recipes and rambling meanderings are mine. I’m a sucker for a good …

Yesterday, in Post 1 of my Gluten-Free Superbowl Party Food post, I shared some party decor ideas and a super yummy recipe for Buffalo Chicken …

My house is not a professional football watching house. I know in some parts of the country, that is sacrilegious. Not that we don’t like …

As I’ve sat here nearly all day trying to write a blog post, I have been counting down the minutes until I could have one …

Pretty little stained glass sugar cookies were served at our ornament making party–that and a cup of hot cocoa topped with a peppermint stick and …

Every time I go to the grocery store to pick up a carton of Silk, I am tickled at the new varieties that are coming …

When I think about recipes for last minute entertaining, I’m reminded of an old southern cookbook I own where the author talks about a favorite …

Every year, when the gift-giving season arrives, I find myself grappling for inspiration. The list of people who need remembering is long, and the last …

Making up crafty food around the holidays is always fun, especially if you have a few kiddos in your life. Not all the crafty food …

It’s that time of year again where your Pinterest and blog feeds turn to thoughts of fall. While I’m still stuck in 85-90 degree heat …

I was asked to participate in the Reddi-wip #PartyReddi. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Party planning is hard work! It’s …

I was asked to participate in the Reddi-wip #PartyReddi. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Babies are blessings, especially sweet little …

It’s almost Labor Day, and with that, comes a long weekend to rest…and eat!  Whether you are cooking just for your family or for the …

In the south, it is not uncommon to while away an afternoon sitting on the porch, drinking tall glasses of iced tea and shooting the …

Summertime and s’mores are two things that are absolutely a perfect pair. But if you can’t make a bonfire to toast up some marshmallows on …

  In the summertime, when the evenings cool off, I love taking things outdoors. When a friend wants a small celebration of their birthday, it’s …

In summer, more than any other season, I crave ice cream. Rich, luscious melting in sweet rivulets across your tongue ice cream. Of course, satisfying …

Veggie trays are a party staple. If you want this appetizer to be memorable, you’ll need a new veggie tray idea! At every party, I …

I know i’ve mentioned it a few times already, but once again, we moved into a new house last month. True to form, even though …

Part of the fun of a champagne bar (as seen in this post as part of a Shutterfly campaign) is creating a choose-your-own-adventure experience for your …

Breakfast for the gluten-free and paleo type grain-free eaters of the world often consists of eggs. I’ll be honest, it gets old scarfing down veggie omelets and …

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Scandinavian Tobacco Group Lane, but all my opinions are …

I’m a gluten-free eater always on the hunt for tummy-friendly food. A member of Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community, I was able to try out the …

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine. But I use this stuff every. …

While we don’t go overboard with a huge Mardi Gras party every year, we do like to at least celebrate the season and Fat Tuesday …

In case you weren’t aware, Mardi Gras is happening right now. It’s a few weeks of revelry every year in the Gulf Coast region that …

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Valentines Day doesn’t have to be about romantic love–it is a day to celebrate your love for your friends, your family or just about anyone …

Poundcake is easily one of my favorite desserts. It is incredibly versatile, doesn’t need anything in the way of frosting if you don’t feel like …

On Valentine’s Day, or any holiday for that matter, it’s good to have a cute dessert up your sleeve that’s quick and easy. This little …

I don’t know about you, but I am so stuffed from the holidays that I am ready to put myself on a diet and  eat …

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a sponsored for Collective Bias and …

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective …

It’s about that time again where we start digging out the traditional recipes for our holiday meals and start preparing for the feast! Our family …

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being invited to travel to New York City to attend the Better Homes and Gardens Stylemaker …

As Fall arrives, the urge to make almost anything pumpkin is hard to resist.  The smell of cinnamon and spices in the air fills the …

There really isn’t a better excuse to make fun and creative food – or really gross treats – than the Halloween holidays. Over the past …

I had the pleasure of meeting Mindy Cone from Creative Juice in New York recently at a Better Homes and Gardens event (more about that …

In the Twilight books, mushroom ravioli was a perfect first date food. In order to make it more appetizer-esque to serve at a Twilight themed …

Halloween parties and specifically, Halloween party foods are so much fun because they tend to bring out our creative if note devious sides. From eyeballs …

Nothing says summer to me like apple-pie. After running barefoot through the grass and swinging thought the willow trees at my grandma’s house during summer …

Puppy dogs and puppy themed treats we everywhere at our puppy play date party, even in the cupcakes! Since this is a quick and easy …

  There are some recipes that are just special. Maybe because they’re handed down from generation to generation, maybe they are so yummy you rarely …

One of the many places I write articles for is Celebrations.com. I loved the assignment I recently received to make a quick-fix, inexpensive dinner for …

After some fun food experimentations, turns out I am sensitive to grains. No bread, flour, etc. etc. for me. At the mustache bash shower, I …

Food. It’s a key party ingredient. Something to drink and nibble on are just as important as the fabulous decor and party favors you plan. …

As if you needed an excuse to wear a sombrero and sip on margaritas, the Cinco de Mayo holiday certainly provides one. (I am totally …

Experimenting in the kitchen is a favorite hobby of mine. Granted, I have had more than my share of fails, but the things I’ve done …

We have enough Sara Lee poundcake over here to celebrate for a few days, so we thought we’d update our little trifles for an Easter …

It’s national pound cake day today! A whole day dedicated to that dense, moist, flavorful cake that pairs oh-so-well with a dollop of light and …

There is a big football game coming this weekend, one for which I always seem to have the driving need to make lots of game …

This morning, it was 82 degrees here in Florida as the rest of the weather map for the country was painted in ever-darkening blues and …

Every once in a while there are some definite perks to being a contributing writer. Being forced to drink champagne and come up with a …

It’s been over a decade since I’ve seen snow in December or had to wear anything but short sleeves on Christmas day. For some, I …

Strawberries are by far one of my favorite food groups, so when Driscolli’s asked me to come up with a crafty berry project, I was …

Fall is such a beautiful time for romance. It is as if nature knows and is giving us the little nudge we need to light …

Push pops are wildly popular at parties now–you can fit all kind of sweet and interesting things in a fun to eat tube! I was …

It’s always the little details at parties that make the guests ooh and aah. Especially when it’s edible like these spooky black cat pops. No …

My friend Kristen was such an inspiration for my latest round of posts at Celebrations.com. She manages to fortify and put veggies and grains into …

 Easter Bunny Marshmallow Pops! It doesn’t get any cuter. Nestled into a terra cotta pot with some paper shred, they’re darling on a dessert table. …

The house has been kind of quiet since all the family left. I admit, I did like cooking and baking for the masses and a …

Every once in awhile you run into a recipe combination you really just have to shout from the rooftops. Lucky for me I have a …

Setting up photoshoots is hard work, so I always have to have a few quick and easy desserts for the display that pack some design …

As part of the Birthday Rush party, we made our “pledge” do shots–cupcake shots! My recipes aren’t original, in fact I found them here at …

The bed shaped table and the treat table were the big focal points for the Goldilocks party. Lots going on elsewhere, but these were the …

A good jambalaya recipe is worth its weight in gold. And if you’ve had it made by several different people, you’ll find there are variations …

Finally- the last installment of the Joyeux Noel Dinner party. Just in time to make it all again for December 25th! I’m writing up my …

It’s a lucky thing Christmas and Thanksgiving only come around once a year. Because yes, I do cook every dish from scratch, including the desserts …

Last night, Courtney (one of my frogs) held a little get together at her house to have hot chocolate and walk around with the kids …

The Christmas dinner appetizers for this table look much more fussy than they are – all were made ahead of time then popped into their …

I’m excited to start thinking about all the Christmas cookie baking I’m about to do for friends and family this year.  There are always a …

I know that Nicole from Tikkido definitely had a few chuckles when she read my post about my gingerbread house making fiasco. And after she …

Sometimes you make insane decisions that are a little painful to live through, but in the end end up OK. Deciding to make an 18 …

Here in Florida, carved pumpkins don’t last for more than a day, so scooping, gutting and cutting doesn’t happen until at least October 29th at …

Every cupcake idea I see around seems to get more and more clever! Find the links for all these fabulous cupcake creations that are sure …

That first little niggling of cool weather in the fall always sends me running to the kitchen to make something pumpkin. The aroma of cinnamon …

Now that I’ve had a few minutes to clear my proverbial plate, I’d like to share how to make all the yummy (and healthy) things …

The Jewish new year celebration of Rosh Hashanah is coming soon! For those of you who get to enjoy this on-going party, Amy at Blowout …

We had family visiting in town this weekend, and rather than drag two small children to another restaurant, we decided to have a rather impromptu …

My family is all about food, and when there are guests at our home, they have come to expect something special. My father’s branch of …

I’ve been thinking about tea parties the last couple days and am really starting to crave a nice crisp cucumber sandwich. Hm. Might be a …

Cupcake towers add that perfect bit of dazzle to a table. I opted for 3 tiers on mine; the bottom is a giant platter I …