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8 Delicious Chocolate Cherry Dessert Recipes

Amy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:15:37 +0000

Something about cherries and chocolate together make me very happy!

I have come across some wonderful chocolate cherry recipe ideas that are perfect for Valentine’s Day treats. Whether you love to bake or not, these photos will make your mouth water!

Chocolate Cherry Coke Cupcakes via Coco Bean.

Triple Chocolate Cherry M&M Cookies via Tidymom.

Chocolate Covered Cherry Whoopie Pies via Food Family Finds

Dark Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies via Quick Dish Recipes

Chocolate Cherry Pie with a Chocolate Pie Crust via Domestic Fits

Dark Chocolate Fresh Cherry Cupcakes via Confections of a Foodie Bride

Cherry Chocolate Kiss Cookies via The Curvy Carrot

Chocolate Cherry Mice via Omnomicon (Maybe more Halloween than Valentine’s Day, but so cute!)

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Cherry Jello Jigglers – Party Recipe

Amy — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:59:35 +0000

I hope you are having a fantastic Holiday and ready to ring in the New Year! My last-minute Christmas party was a lot of fun. I made the cutest Jello Jiggler treats that would be perfect for any party or an after school treat.

If you are on Pinterest like me, then you might have seen this cool idea with the cherries in jello jigglers.

I love my Wilton Star Silicone Molds and finally got another chance to use them.

For these jello jigglers, I used Knox gelatin and juice. You could use any flavor of Jello.

To keep the treats from sticking to the mold, I lightly sprayed it with cooking spray then rubbed the corners with a paper towel. You can’t taste the spray and it made the jello pop out easy.

The bottom layer is Knox gelatin, pomegranate juice and pineapple juice. I let that layer cool in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes while I made the top layer with white peach cranberry peach juice cocktail and more Knox gelatin.

According to this recipe, I cut the bottom off of the cherries and let them drain. When the bottom layer of the jigglers was cool, I added the cherries and poured the top layer around them.

Add sprinkles before serving and listen to your guests oooh and ahhh over them!

I laughed that pretty much every parent thought they were spiked and for the adults. So if you’re having a New Year’s Eve party, you could make fancy jello shots and serve with some glitter sprinkles!

I think this is one of my new favorite easy treats to serve at parties! Get the entire recipe with detailed directions here.

What is your favorite treat to serve at parties?

Easy Holiday Party Recipes

Amy — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:25:37 +0000

I love to bake, but since I have a small family, I usually end up eating most everything myself. So that means, time to have a party so others can gain weight with me! ha! So tonight I’m having a casual, last-minute party to celebrate Christmas.

Along with cute printable decor, I’ll also be serving up some of my favorite appetizers, desserts and drinks. I thought I would share some of the easy recipes that I’ll be serving tonight to help you with your party planning.

Guests will love this Anipasto Bake recipe that I got from my sister-in-law from Boston.

Can I just say easiest and fanciest looking appetizer ever… Baked Brie.

As for the easiest dessert, I’m making Tidy Mom’s fudge wreath. I used gummy fruit as garnish. I’ve used M&M’s in the past as well.

Last night I added some Christmas colored M & M’s to my favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for a festive and easy treat that everyone will enjoy.

Pecan Chocolate Bars are another all time favorite sweet treat that I can’t stop eating!

Tidy Mom’s Beer Cheese Dip recipe looks delicious and is on my list to make today as well.

I hope you are able to spend some time with friends and family to enjoy the season!

Have a very Merry Christmas friends!

Olivia the Pig Recipe | Party Food Idea

Amy — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:30:53 +0000

My daughter and I love Olivia the Pig. When “Ma” from The PharMA Blog submitted these cute treats she made for her daughter’s art party, I was thrilled!

With some sprinkles, paper and candy melts, you can turn strawberries into hilarious little pigs!

Supplies:
-Strawberries
-Pink melting chocolate chips
-Pink Cardstock
-Toothpicks
-Brown sprinkles

Directions:
-Dip strawberries in melted candy
-Use brown sprinkles to create and “Olivia” face (before chocolate sets)
-Cut out Olivia ears from pink card stock and attach to a toothpick with glue dots or tape
-After chocolate is set, place toothpick ears into strawberry

See the entire party Olivia Birthday Party details here on the The PharMA Blog. The Olivia Cake Pops are adorable!

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7 Turkey Treats – Thanksgiving Food Ideas

Amy — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:14:01 +0000

Thanksgiving turkeys are great for grown-ups, but these fun turkey treat ideas will make your little guests gobble with glee!

Enjoy these turkey treat recipe ideas to make your holiday extra festive.

Turkey Sandwich Snack by Meet the Dubiens.

Super cute turkey cookie treat by 7th House on the Left.

Oreo Turkey treats by Our Best Bites.

Turkey Treat Pops by Rice Krispies.

Turkey Rice Krispie Treats by Kim at The Celebration Shoppe.

Easy turkey cookies via Betty Crocker.

Healthy Turkey treats by Momendeavors.