We had so much fun playing around with different ways to decorate our “snowman.” We ended up going the tropical route and served him on a plate with brown sugar “sand,” a tropical drink umbrella, a beach ball, and a sand dollar. How will you theme your snowman?
Category: Simple for Kids
Frozen Crème Fraîche Dessert – Ice Cream Taste in Half the Time!
Elegant, simple, delicious, and quick – put this yummy dessert together in no time at all, pop it in the freezer for a few hours, and impress your family and friends at your next simple celebration!
Fresh Fruit Skewers – Fun for All Ages!
Here is a super easy, quick recipe to do with your children or grandchildren. Let them pick which fruits to use, set up their “skewer station,” and watch them delight in creating this healthy, colorful snack!
Sausage and Sun-dried Tomato Fundido
Fundido is a Spanish term for “molten.” In this recipe, it refers to the gooey melted goodness of mozzarella cheese. We originally posted this dish with mushrooms in the ingredients, however, when Vicki suggested it to her granddaughter, she nixed the idea. No problem! Nana just recreated the recipe to make it more kid-friendly. […]
Banana Splits – Lots of Fun and Tons of Yum!
Vicki’s granddaughter, Claire, enjoys helping in the kitchen. She was over for the night and it was decided that she got to help plan the menu which started with dessert (of course). Claire immediately shouted out, “banana splits!!” That was a bit of a shock because Vicki hadn’t made one since she helped her dad […]
Kids Ice-Cream Sandwiches with Sprinkles of Course!
This is the perfect recipe for the young chefs in your family! These ice-cream sandwiches need to freeze for an hour, so make sure the kiddos know they will have to wait a bit before digging in.
Gluten-Free Quick and Easy Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate Drizzle
Impress your family and friends with this yummy dessert. The BEST part – it takes under 5 minutes to assemble. This is also a great recipe to make with your kids!
Easy Cinnamon Sugar Rolls
Let’s get the kids in the kitchen to join in our simple celebrations. We have a new category on our home page called, “Simple for Kids”. We will tag some old recipes that are kid-friendly and will post new ones from time to time. This recipe is an easy start to cooking together with […]
Ice Cream Sundae Cake
This make-ahead ice cream dessert is a fabulous dish that feeds a crowd!
Simple, Easy, Tasty Two-Step Mexican Dip
Here’s a crowd pleasing dip that will have you two-stepping right out of the kitchen!
Sugar Free Berry Berry Dessert – Fresh and Healthy!
Looking for a dessert that is satisfying without the calories? This double berry recipe could not be easier or tastier! The crunch of the toasted pecans with the sweetness of the berries added to creamy mascarpone cheese is oh so yummy!
Yummy TWO Ingredient NO Cook Appetizer
This dip will be the first gone at the party! The recipe can’t be any easier – only 2 ingredients!!
Scotcharoos – No-Bake Cookie Goodness
Although Kellogg’s originated this recipe, many of us have had it in our recipe boxes for a very long time. Scotcharoos come together quickly and everybody loves them. Try making them with Cocoa Krispies for even more chocolatey goodness!
Buckeyes – So Easy, Let the Kids Make Them!
For all of you non-bakers, this is the Christmas cookie for you! If you are short on time, and who isn’t this time of year, you can get these cookies together in no time. Better yet, have your kids make them for you (maybe with a little supervision).
Party on a Stick … Greek Style
Easy, easy, easy … and tasty too! You can make these skewers early in the day of your simple celebration (keep refrigerated). Serves 10-16.
Humdinger of a Hummus Recipe
Below is a simple, yet delicious hummus recipe to add to your appetizer table for your simple celebration. Hummus is not the prettiest of food, but by adding toppings and using attractive serving pieces, it will be irresistible!