Super Easy Cheesy Potato Soup

Cheesy Potato Soup

In our house, there are a few favorite dishes that we love to make during different times of the year. In the Spring, I usually love to make my meatless loaf or a casserole with a light salad. But after the huge storms that came through last week, it’s cold again! The temperature dropped back… read more »

Easy Bunny Cupcake Candy Toppers – Tutorial

Candy Bunny Cupcake Topper

Aren’t these Cupcake Toppers adorable?  These little bunnies are made from candy and are totally edible (and yummy!).  Learn how to make your own candy toppers below. Make numbers, initials, shapes, animals and more! It’s super easy and the result is adorable. All you need are a few supplies and you’re ready to make your… read more »

Adorable Mini Pastel Cupcakes – Recipe

Mini Pastel Cupcakes

I made these tiny cupcakes for Easter and they’ve been a huge hit! Those little holders are the same size as little ketchup cups in restaurants. (See note below about the cups.) They’re so tiny and so cute! .   Aren’t they cute? They’re bite size, adorable and so delicious!      CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS Boxed… read more »

Spring Flowers Cookie – Recipe

Spring Flowers Cookies - Recipe

It’s almost Spring, so it’s time to start making gorgeous, bright cookies! Here are some fun Spring Flower Cookies I made:     Spring Flowers Cookie Recipe   This recipe is one of my favorites to use with cookie cutters. The dough doesn’t spread during baking. . Cookie Ingredients • 6 cups flour • 3 tsp. baking powder • 2… read more »

Valentine’s Day Recipes – Desserts & Treats

Valentine's Day Recipes

  I love, love, love Valentine’s Day! Every year I bake lots of great recipes to share with neighbors, family and friends. Here’s another list of amazing Valentine’s Day recipes I’m considering for this year. Enjoy!       Valentine’s Day Recipes     1. Fuzzy Valentine Cookies - Lila Loa 2. Creamy Fudge Hearts - Martha… read more »

14 Amazing Valentine’s Day Cookies

love cookies

Aren’t these cookies adorable? Elizabeth at Arty McGoo has such cute design ideas. I love the spiky looking dots at the very bottom! photo credit: Arty McGoo The packaging of these ‘Love Is In The Air’ birds is just as pretty as the cookies are. I love the colors, love the font on the packages,… read more »

Nutella Recipe Round Up – World Nutella Day

Nutella Recipe Round Up

February 5, 2013 is World Nutella Day!   If you love the yummy chocolate hazelnut spread like we do, you know there’s cause for celebration. I’ve joined with friends Angela from About A Mom and Linette from The Kid’s Fun Review for this fun recipe round up. You’ll find our favorite recipes and have the chance to… read more »

How to Make Nutella Cookie Truffles – Recipe

Nutella Cookie Truffles Recipe

Nutella Cookie Truffles Recipe   Ingredients: 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos) 1/2 cup Nutella 6 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature 16 ounces chocolate candy coating or semi-sweet chocolate chips White or milk chocolate for decoration (optional) Preparation: 1. Chop the cookies in a food processor into fine crumbs. (You an also put… read more »

Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting – Recipe Tutorial

Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting are so delicious and are easy to make!     Strawberry Filled Cupcakes & Cream Cheese Frosting   CUPCAKE INGREDIENTS Boxed white cake mix (I used Betty Crocker Super Moist White) 3 Large Eggs 1/2 cup melted butter (not margarine) 1 cup of water STRAWBERRY FILLING INGREDIENTS… read more »

Valentine’s Day Recipes – Desserts and Treats

Valentine's Day Recipes - Treats and Desserts

I love making fun desserts and favors for holidays.  I’ve been searching for some cute new ideas for this Valentine’s Day and ended up finding dozens of adorable recipes and treats. Here are 18 of my favorites:      Valentine’s Day Recipes   1.  Bubble Gum Surprise Cupcakes - A Little Zaftig 2.  Strawberry Cream Cheese… read more »