Holiday

Halloween-Striped Cinnamon Toast

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So simple, so festive for the kiddies’ breakfast! OK, I’ve been making this cinnamon toast everyday for about a week. Imagine, mom-friendsies, waking up every day before school with all the rush and making this — but it’s really easy. Here’s how the whole shabang began: I’m gearing up for a splashy cupcake Halloween thing […]

October 1, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Jeanne’s Tailgating Segment on The TODAY Show (video)

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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy (If you are viewing this page in Mozilla Firefox and can’t see the the video check it out on Bing Video.) I had such an awesome time with Kathie Lee and Hoda on the TODAY Show sharing all these great tailgating products to […]

September 11, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Football Corset Cupcakes

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Laces out! Give a cupcake the winning edge by wrapping it in paper that looks and feels like a football. 1. Bake a batch of chocolate cupcakes and ice them with white frosting. 2. I purchased the football paper at Michaels – it actually feels like plastic, which makes it more durable. 3. Make a […]

September 10, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Trophy Cupcakes

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Win big by topping chocolate cupcakes with trophies. These are great for a Super Bowl party as well as a celebration to end a local team’s championship sport season. Steps: Bake a batch of chocolate cupcakes and ice them with chocolate frosting. Make a pattern for the cupcake wrap by wrapping white paper (or cardstock) […]

September 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Team Color Cupcakes

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Go gorgeous on the gridiron with cupcakes that have been double-dipped in white chocolate, dollopped with icing, and accented in team colors. Steps: Bake a batch of cupcakes, cool, and remove the paper cup. You’ll need about 1/2 cup of white chocolate Candy Melt chips (available at Michaels or Wilton online) for each cupcake. Melt […]

September 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cheerleader Pom Pom Cupcakes

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Go Team! Root for your favorite football team at a Super Bowl party with these cheerleader-inspired cupcakes topped with fondant pom-poms and wrapped in grass paper. Steps: Bake a batch of your favorite cupcakes and ice them with white frosting. Tint a couple of batches of white fondant in your team’s colors by kneading food […]

September 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Pizza Cupcakes

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Pizza always tops the list at most football parties and certainly for a Super Bowl celebration. Serve up a pie that’s hot, fresh, and sweet with this Pizza Cupcake that has a Raspberry and Coconut White Chocolate topping. Steps: Bake a batch of vanilla or yellow cupcakes. Stir raspberry jam until smooth and spread it […]

September 9, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Huge Halloween “Pumpkin Bun” for Burgers

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This huge “pumpkin bun” hamburger gives new meaning to “The Great Pumpkin.” While you’re hunting through pumpkin patches looking for the perfect Jack-O-Lantern palette, pick up an oblong pumpkin to make this fun “platter.” Serve it to the kids (with some brad buns on the side) as a make-your-own burger dinner on Halloween before trick-or-treating to […]

September 5, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Cranberry Orange Relish

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As an alternative to canned cranberry sauce, serve a tart, delicious relish laced with spirit.  This recipe is featured in Toasty Thanksgiving Menu and Table Decor for 6 Guests. 1 1/2 lbs. fresh cranberries, rinsed 1 cup chopped fennel or anise bulb 1 cup chopped Bartlett pears 1/2 cup minced dried peaches 1/2 cup Grand Marnier […]

September 5, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Rum & Cherry Cornbread Stuffing

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Not being huge fan of celery, I am forever on the look out for stuffing recipes that omit this staple ingredient. I also find that turkey sausage blends nicely with the sweeter flavors of cherry and creamed corn, rather than the pork sausage. This recipe is my little brother Danny’s favorite new dish year round. […]

August 21, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

4th of July Cupcake Tower and Patriotic Cupcake Wraps

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Dress up your holiday dessert table with patriotic paper for a sweet spread that’s stylish, affordable, and simple to clean up! I’ve recently partnered with Fling Bins in a series of fun videos and more about all types of parties. This DIY Cupcake Tower Centerpiece is sure to bring out the patriotism in everyone at your July 4th party. Materials […]

June 28, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

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Getting the jump on St. Patrick’s Day with these gorgeous green cupcakes for little kids with the Leprechaun Hat and big kids as well via the Beer Cupcake. Enjoy! St. Patrick’s Day Lucky Green Velvet and Gold Coin Cupcake Beer Cupcake St. Patrick’s Day Mint Chococlate Chip Cupcake St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Cupcake More St. […]

February 26, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

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I designed these chic cupcakes for those who want to whip up a little something lucious, sweet, and sparkly to give to their loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Most of the cupcake wraps are made out of scrapbook paper or plush fabric backed by cardstock with rhinestone stickers or brads decorating them. Victorian Red Velvet […]

February 10, 2010 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Snowman Mashed Potatoes

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I made this little snowman today and snapped a shot with my new camera! Here’s how to make him: Snowman Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes (stiff) Small and large olives Roasted red pepper (from jar) Chow mein noodles Carrot 1. Form mashed potatoes into the balls for the snowman’s body using your hands. Stack the snowman […]

December 9, 2009 CONTINUE READING THIS POST →

Christmas Tree Crudite’

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Ever since I created this Christmas Tree Crudite idea for a holiday appearance on Live with Regis and Kelly, I’ve been wanting to reconstruct it to take a photo and post it on my a blog. I received more questions about how to make this crudites display from the TV segment than any other food […]

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