Soup Sunday | Pumpkin Soup & Homemade Crusty French Baguettes With fall here my cravings for anything pumpkin are in high gear. After a little searching and a flip of the coin, I picked this pumpkin soup recipe. I’ve adapted it a bit. The kids seemed to like it, but did not ask for seconds. The adults liked it much more... although I admit it didn’t taste as pumpkiny (is that a word?) as I’d had hoped. I paired it with homemade baguettes. … [Read more...]
Jello Witches Cauldron Recipe
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Jell-O Witch's Cauldron Carrying on with our Halloween recipe theme, I've got a fun little dessert that easy & quick to toss together. Surprise the kiddos after lunch or dinner or whip up a batch for your Halloween party. INGREDIENTS: Yields 6 2 boxes Lime Gelatin 2 cup boiling Water 1 cup cold Water 8 oz Non-dairy Whipped Topping (like Cool Whip) Halloween Candy Decorations DIRECTIONS In a large bowl combine gelatin and boiling … [Read more...]
Jack o Lantern Fruit Cups Recipe
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Jack o Lantern Fruit Cup Recipe Fall holidays are a fun time to spice up the kids after school snacks. and... Can we talk fall parties? Often times there are only sugary sweet items available. Although I let my children indulge once in a while, a healthy option is appreciated as well. This adorable little fruit cup is a fun and tasty creation your kids will love. To prepare similar tasty fruit recipe you can visit kitchen ultimate where you … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Waffles Recipe
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Pumpkin Waffles Recipe There's something about fall weather rolling in that makes me crave all things pumpkin. About once a month I treat my family to a big Sunday breakfast that includes pancakes or waffles. This pumpkin waffle recipe was a huge hit, so I thought I'd share. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup Brown Sugar 3 tbsp Cornstarch 1 1/4 cup Flour 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1/4 tsp Salt 3 tsp Cinnamon 1/2 tsp Ginger 1/4 tsp Cloves 1/4 tsp Nutmeg 2 Eggs 1 … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe
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It's FINALLY October and I have been craving just about anything with pumpkin in it! This particular recipe is fabulous because even my kiddos, that will sometimes push pumpkin stuff away, devour it. It's quick and simple... so let's go! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup Sugar 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil 2 Eggs 2 cup Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Salt 1 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice 1/2 cup Water 1 cup Pumpkin Puree 1 cup Chocolate Chips DIRECTIONS Preheat … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Oranges
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Pumpkin Oranges We recently came across this idea for a super quick, healthy but fun snack for kids and wanted to share. They are super cute and so easy to make. You will need oranges and celery. Cut your celery sticks into 3 pieces. Peel your oranges and set them onto a plate. Take your celery stalk and gently put them into the top of the orange where you would split it at. Be careful not to press too hard or the orange may split. Keep … [Read more...]
Halloween Pretzel Pumpkins Recipe
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Halloween Pretzel Pumpkins Recipe My kids love pretzels. Pretzels by themselves, pretzels and peanut butter, pretzels and Nutella and especially chocolate/candy coated pretzels. This simple recipe brings the candy coated pretzel to the next level, and makes them even more fun for fall or Halloween. With or without the Jack o Lantern face, they are adorable! INGREDIENTS 24 Mini Pretzels 1 cup Orange Candy Melting Chips 24 Green Mini … [Read more...]
Ladybug Cupcakes | Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
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Ladybug Cupcakes These adorable ladybug cupcakes are perfect for a little girl's party or just for a fun summer treat. With the right piping tip you've got a super quick and fun cupcake the kids will love. We start these cupcakes with a homemade chocolate cupcake recipe. You can, of course, start with a box mix if you'd like. Print 5.0 from 2 reviews Homemade Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe Author: Heather Ingredients … [Read more...]
Minions Popcorn Recipe
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Minions Popcorn Recipe Minions are all the rage in our household lately. Starting with Despicable Me and working it's way to the new Minions movie. What better way to enjoy the movie, than with a big bowl of Minions Popcorn! This is a quick and simple recipe that includes a few items that we don't commonly use, but on fun occasions I let things slide a bit ;) . INGREDIENTS 2 bags of microwave butter popcorn (I used Pop Secret)..must … [Read more...]
Watermelon Agua Fresca Float Recipe
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My favorite no guilt treat in summer is watermelon. It's not only delicious, but hydrating as well. My family also craves ice cream when it's hot outside. What better way to have the best of both worlds then by combining them into a Watermelon Aqua Fresca Float? This is super quick and easy and won’t detract from your lazy summer evening. You will need: 4 cups cubed Seedless Watermelon 8 fresh Mint Leaves 2 cup Sparkling Water 2 tsp … [Read more...]
