King Cake- Enjoy the fun Mardi Gras tradition of eating King cake without spending all your time in the kitchen. Your friends and family will think that you've spent hours creating this delicious cake.
Leprechaun Hat Cake- Having a St. Patrick's Day party and need a fun and super easy cake recipe? You don't have to be a professional cake decorator to make this little gem. Watch for the leprechaun, he may come looking for his hat!
Little Food- I vowed to never "short order cook" for my kids. They ate what I cooked for the whole family. Of course I did try to please everyone, although looking back, it was my favorite foods we never had. Admittedly, I am the only brussel sprout, stuffed cabbage, chicken liver, anchovy lover in the family. No one missed those foods but me.
Lump of Coal Candy- Do you know someone who has been naughty this year? Fill their stocking with these lumps of candy coal! This also makes a great gag gift!
Mandarin Orange Muffins- To the Chinese, oranges and tangerines represent wealth, luck and abundant happiness. Start your day off right with our healthy orange muffins and a big glass of orange juice!
Maple Leaf Shortbread Cookies- These light and airy shortbread cookies are dressed in autumn's beautiful bold colors. The light maple flavoring is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving pumpkin and apple desserts.
Mexican Flag Sugar Cookies- Make these Mexican flag cookies for your Cinco de Mayo celebration this year. They will add a bright, festive look to your table and kids will absolutely love to help you make them.
Mini Dreidel Cakes- Serve these yummy cake bites to "top" off your Hanukkah dinner. These adorable mini dreidels are fun for kids to help make so get started today!
Mississippi Mud Cookies- Chocolate. Mashmallows. More chocolate. Need we say more? These chewy, chocolatey delicious cookies are best enjoyed the day you make them. However, that shouldn't be a problem. They've never lasted longer than that around here!
Moon & Star Cookies- With Space Day and Astronomy Day both falling in the beginning of May, it's a great time to make some tasty moon and star cookies. Kids love to work in the kitchen so take this opportunity for some fun family time.
Mummy Cookies- Ask your Mummy to bake some mummy cookies for you! These little guys are all wrapped up and just waiting to be eaten. Covered in frosting and white chocolate, they're just too cute to be scary.
Mummy Meatloaf- Looking for a fun and ghoulish dinner recipe to delight your kids this Halloween? Try this Mummy Meatloaf and see how fast they gobble him up!
New Year's Eve Treats for Kids- New Year's Eve doesn't have to be just for grown ups! Children can make these fun and festive recipes to celebrate the coming of the new year.
Nilly Dillyicious Pops- If you are looking for a fun and easy recipe to do with the kids, try these deliciously simple Nilly Dillyicious Pops. The kids will smile and giggle while making these treats, and will be licking their lips when all the work is done!
North Pole Igloo Cake- Brrr! Feel the chill in the air when you sit this adorable igloo cake, with its penguin friends,
onto the table in front of everyone! You’ll surprise everyone when you slice into it because it’s filled with ice cream!
Ooey Gooey Apple Crispies- Traditional rice crispy bars with a twist! Get the kids involved in making these treats. Pair them with a glass of milk for an after school snack or sneak them into their lunchboxes for a sweet surprise.
Patriotic Cake Balls- Hooray for the red, white & blue! These colorful cake balls are the perfect festive touch for your Independence Day picnic table. Getting the kids involved in making these treats will also help stave off summer boredom from settling in.
Patriotic Crispy Rice Star Sparklers- Kids will have fun waving these star sparklers to celebrate the 4th of July. Made from crispy rice cereal and gooey marshmallows, these all American treats will add a festive touch to your holiday table and provide a tasty dessert for after the picnic.
Peanut Butter & Jelly Mitten Cookies- Are you looking for an easy wintertime project or perhaps something to do with your kids on a snowy day? These mitten cookies are the perfect project for you! The best part is that the kids get to eat their creations. YUM!
Pool Party Cupcakes- Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for a crowd. No slicing, no plates, perfect portions. Mini cupcakes are ideal for small hands and little appetites. A birthday cake I made almost 21 years ago inspired these cupcakes.
Pretzel Wreaths- Add a touch of whimsy to your tree with these adorable and tasty pretzel wreaths. These also make the perfect last minute 'thank you' gift for friends, family or just about anyone.
Pumpkin Cake Balls- Dressed in bright orange and green, these little pumpkins will look charming decorating a party table. Add an icing face to them and they'll turn into jack o' lanterns, making them a irresistible favors for your Halloween party guests.
Rainbow & Shamrock Cookies- This St. Patrick's Day, decorate and dress up some plain old sugar cookies to be the life of the party... heck, why make make THEM the party? Get yuor kids together to decorate and have a good time!
Reindeer Cookies- These cute little cookies are sure to be a big hit with the kids this year. Don't forget to leave Santa some with a big glass of milk! Easy to make and super fun to eat. Give some as gifts, great for teachers!
Rice Crispy Turkeys- These cute little rice crispy turkeys will make a sweet addition to your child's Thanksgiving table. They are sure to gobble them up for dessert!
Sandwich Kabobs- Kids will love finding these kabobs in their lunchboxes. They are the perfect size for little hands, making a lot less mess to clean up afterwards. Made from all of their favorite sandwich ingredients, moms can rest assured that their kids are eating healthy and not trading with their friends for something else!
Scarecrow Cheese Ball- This guy is all dressed up and ready to appear on your
Thanksgiving table. This is one time that you won't
have to worry about a scarecrow shooing away the
birds!
Scarecrow Sugar Cookies- These scarecrows are a little nutty - they're cut from an acorn cookie cutter. Whip up a batch of these sugar cookies to keep the kids busy after Thanksgiving dinner while the adults enjoy a few minutes to relax.
Shamrock Ice Cream Sandwiches- A perfect way to end your St. Patrick's Day meal is with these scrumptuous ice cream sandwiches. These Shamrock shaped treats are sure to please all of the little Lads and Lassies at your St. Patrick's Day table!
Smart Snacks Equal Good Nutrition- In the car, after school, by the television set or at a sports event -- snacking is part of the American lifestyle. Kids of all ages love to snack, and that's good news! Because their stomachs are small and their bodies are rapidly growing, they may not be able to meet their nutrition needs with just three meals a day. Snacks can provide nutrients and food energy that are missing from their meals.
Not too far from now, Cupid will be shooting his arrow at love birds all over! Visit our Valentine's Day section for fun crafts, great recipes, or gift ideas, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...