St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Ideas...

If you’ve been in Chicago around March 17, you may have seen the Chicago River dyed green. You know you’ll see people in that springtime color, as well. When it comes to St. Patrick’s Day dessert ideas, do they all have to be green, too? Actually, there is more to St. Patrick’s Day than the color green, although you may not be able to tell it from a cursory look around you. Since people expect to see...

5 Tips to Planning a Family Christmas Dinner...

It is one of the two times a year that families are guaranteed to get together for a meal. Christmas dinner with family is a big deal in most households. But, this year, plan ahead so that more time is actually spent with the family and not slaving over a hot stove. Planning saves not only time but money when it comes to having a family gathering. At Christmas, most families are filled with good cheer and a longing to...

Winter Time Luau...

As the beginning of winter nears, children are excited about the prospects of snow and getting out of school for the Christmas holidays. They can’t wait to play outside building snowmen and having snowball fights. Unfortunately, as winter wears on, they start looking forward to spring and warmer weather. Here are some ideas for having fun in the sun on the inside, even in the dead of winter. An idea that everyone in...

Easy Pumpkin Pie...

What Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete with out a slice of Pumpkin pie? Here is a yummy easy recipe for pumpkin pie to make at home. Ingredients: 2 cups pureed pumpkin 2 eggs (beaten) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups brown sugar 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg ? teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup butter (melted) 1 pie crust Directions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well....

Pumpkin Cake...

Lots of fun things you can do with Pumpkins,? Here is a yummy way to create a cake using this healthy veggie Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups self-rising flour 2 1/2 cups brown sugar 4 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon all spice 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Directions: In a large bowl combine flour, sugar and spices.? In a separate bowl combine beaten eggs, vegetable...

Graveyard Cupcakes...

Ingredients: Prepared Cupcakes Frosting of choice 1 package gummy worms 1 package chocolate cookies or graham crackers Directions: Place a few cookies in a plastic bag and using the back of your hand or a rolling pin press down until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.? Using a teaspoon make a small well in the center of each cupcake.? Frost cupcakes around well and sprinkle with cookie crumb mixture.? Stick a gummy worm...

Ice Cream Puff Mounds...

Ingredients: 1 cup water 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 5 eggs, room temperature 1 1/2 quart ice cream, any flavor Instructions: Place the water in a saucepan over high heat. Bring the water to a quick boil. Place the butter in the boiling water. When the butter has completely melted add the flour and stir. Do this quickly so the dough forms in a ball. Place the dough ball in a large mixing bowl. Add one egg...