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Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer for many. It also presents the perfect time for a last hurrah that includes a cookout. Since a big part of this holiday involves spend time with family, make sure you really get the kids involved! Teach the kids about Labor Day, grilling, and summer cookouts. Let them help with grilling or preparing other recipes for the … [Read more...]
If you've always heard about hot cross buns but have never sampled them, you owe it to yourself to whip up a batch for your Good Friday or Easter celebration. We have a hot cross bun recipe to get you started. But first, you should probably know a little about hot cross buns. These spiced buns often contain currants, raisins, or candied fruit and the cross can be made … [Read more...]
Are you celebrating Easter with the kids? You know that the Easter egg hunts and other events are a great way to spend some time together. However, you can add more fun by sharing the Easter holiday cooking with kids. They'll feel so grown and you won't have to do it all alone! Here are a few Easter cooking activities you may want to assign to the kids this … [Read more...]
Making and decorating gingerbread houses, gingerbread cookies, and sugar cookies provides a lot of holiday fun, even for the youngest family member. If you haven't done any of this since childhood (or ever), this is the year to give it a try. Here is a super easy royal icing recipe, also known as edible glue, to use on your gingerbread houses as the mortar or on holiday … [Read more...]
You probably love having family around during the holidays. Sharing memories and new events can be a lot of fun. However, cooking for a large family gathering can be overwhelming. The key is to take steps to make sure that cooking the meal doesn't steal the fun from the entire holiday. Here are some simple tips for stress free holiday cooking that will make things a lot … [Read more...]
Finally, a good doughnut holes recipe. As a child, I loved doughnut holes from the fair and couldn't wait to get them each year. Now, I don't have to wait to get them and neither do you. Try this doughnut holes recipe for everyday or holiday snacks. Don't forget that they can be decorated for super Halloween snacks and Christmas parties or any celebration. Ingredients: … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving is generally the time most people think about eating sweet potatoes. However, you can enjoy them all year round. If you only eat sweet potatoes during the holidays, you should try eating them throughout the year. Not only are they delicious but they’re full of antioxidants; so, cooking with sweet potatoes more often would be a good idea. Native to Central … [Read more...]
