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The first time I tasted peppermint bark, it was the best of the best, from Williams-Sonoma. The mix of rich chocolate and a fresh peppermint flavor was so delicious, and it was perfect for the holidays. I was determined to come up with my own recipe so I could share it with friends and family. Over [...]
I’ve been on a mission to find healthier foods for my children, and dessert can be the toughest time of all to guide them toward nutritious choices. Thankfully, my good friend Trish Parker, a Fernandina mama, grandma and Tupperware lady, always has an arsenal of recipes at the ready. She shared this refreshing Banana Mango [...]
My little guy was so proud to bring a heaping plate of Monster Cookies to his day care recently. Most of the children loved them, but one little boy refused to take a taste, insisting he did not want to eat something that had monsters hidden inside. Rest assured, there are no monsters in Monster [...]
Zebra Cake can easily be made using a regular cake mix, a few drops of food coloring and edible decorating paper called “Sugar Sheets!” When my daughter turned one year old recently, I was wracking my brain for a cake idea that really suited her personality. Then I stumbled on a zebra-print sheet of [...]
My son and I love to make these adorable “Bacon and Eggs” treats around April Fools’ Day every year. They’re simple to make, and there are lots of ways to get kids cooking with you with this recipe. I let my son line up the pretzels on the waxed paper, and it’s his job to [...]
Fun da-Middles are Betty Crocker’s latest take on the cupcake mix. They’re no more complicated than a typical mix — as usual, you just add a little water, oil and eggs. The only difference is, you partially fill each cupcake liner with batter, then squeeze out a dollop of filling. Finish it off with another layer [...]
I’ve made many complicated desserts over the years, but this simple recipe is the one I’m always asked for. There are people I don’t even know who beg my husband to bring my brownies every time they have a potluck or bake sale at his work. These are not just any brownies. They have a rich, chocolate ribbon in [...]
There are many fabulous versions of banana pudding, but when I cook with my toddler, I like to keep it simple. I prepare the pudding ahead of time — personally, I prefer the taste of Jell-O Cook & Serve pudding to the instant varieties. The assembly is a snap, and my son does most of [...]
