These movie popcorn cupcakes were the centerpiece of our backyard movie night birthday party. I didn’t even make a birthday cake this year. I just didn’t want to deal with plates, forks and cake crumbs especially when we didn’t have a table for the kids to sit at. They were going to be on blankets and pillows on the ground…
A really good and easy lemon bar recipe is hard to come by. Most are cloyingly sweet and have no connection to lemon other than their color. This lemon square recipe has such a lovely balance between sweet and tart and is so different from the sugar bombs that masquerade as lemon bars that your guests may wonder if you’ve…
This white chocolate unicorn bark is very easy and fast to make even as a last minute addition to your unicorn birthday party! This post may contain affiliate links Unicorn Bark is Easy Although everyone calls it a white chocolate bark, it’s really not white chocolate. You could buy white chocolate chips and melt them, but I used white candy…
Savor a taste of the Hawaiian islands with this scrumptious butter mochi cake which just happens to be gluten free. With extra coconut milk and sesame seeds, it’s a fantastic treat for any tropical themed party! Mochi is a Japanese cake made with rice flour. Plain mochi is delicious and one of my most anticipated treats when going to Little…
With Easter around the corner, it’s time for some Easter cupcake ideas to liven up your table. These little Easter chicks are really easy to make and super adorable. So go impress your guests with your homemade cupcake decorating skills. You can even use a mix, I won’t tell. I even made a quick DIY video for you with some…
I’m really excited to show you how to make these stunning rose bouquet cupcakes. They will make a beautiful addition to any tea party, baby shower, bridal shower, mother’s day brunch or Easter celebration. Perfect for spring, these flower cupcakes will leave your guests in awe. And yes! They’re easy to make. Especially once you see my video. I went…
I came across bacon wrapped dates appetizers at the church’s tea last year. I’d never had them before and my whole table liked them so much that we begged the waiter to sneak into the kitchen and bring us more. My friend Debbie was in charge of the tea and is an excellent cook. She had used goat cheese as…
I’d never made French macarons before. Let alone pineapple macarons. But they seemed like the perfect snack for our pineapple birthday party so I had to try! I thought maybe being French would give me some kind of macaron mojo but I had to muddle through my first batch of French macarons just like anybody else. This post may contain…
This pineapple cake is fun and easy to make. Made with a coconut batter and a pineapple buttercream, it was the show stopper of our party. A must for any “Party like a pineapple” themed party. This post may contain affiliate links so you know where to get all this cool stuff. You will need: 9 inch round cake pan…
I’m so excited to share my Chinese Chicken Cabbage Salad recipe with you. It’s my kids absolute favorite and a smash hit at potlucks and holidays. Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day or the 4th of July, my friends and family make it a point to confirm that’s what I’m bringing. Last Easter, I had to make 2 batches back to back because my…
