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Cooking With Kids Thursday: Non Toxic/Edible Glitter!

September 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment

With three little girls in my house, glitter is an ever present part of our lives.  According to my girls, “It isn’t pretty unless it sparkles.”  Where do they even get this stuff from?  I personally hate the mess aspect of glitter and try to avoid it all all costs, but this recipe looks kind of fun so I just might be willing to ignore the mess for just one day.  I know my girls would think I was the coolest mom ever if I let them make their own glitter.  Thanks for the recipe Planet Pals!

Here’s what you need to make your own glitter:

  • Baking Pan
  • Tin Foil
  • 1/4 cup of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of LIQUID food coloring
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees

Here’s how to make it -> Non Toxic/Edible Glitter Tutorial

 

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Tasty Treat Tuesday: Oatmeal Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Candy Bars

September 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment


With the temperatures here in Texas still hitting 100 degrees, I am all about no bake dessert recipes.  I will do just about anything to keep me from having to turn my oven on and heat my house up even more!  This recipe claims to be almost fudge-like and semi-healthy.  I am sold!  Thanks New Nostalgia.

Here’s what you need to make these:

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil (no substitutes, this is what gives its creamy texture and flavor)
  • 2 cups oats (not instant)
  • 1 1/4 cups mini chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries

Here’s how to make it-> Oatmeal Chocolate Peanut Butter No-Bake Candy Bars Tutorial

 

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Cooking With Kids Thursday: French Toast Kebabs

August 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment

I am not a morning person so during the week breakfast consists of either cereal or cereal bars.  Saturdays are our special breakfast day.  We usually have pancakes.  A couple of times we have tried french toast but it hasn’t gone over very well with the kids, but I have a feeling that will all change once we put it on a stick.  Seriously, what is it about a stick that makes food suddenly taste better and seem cooler?  I am thinking we will let the kids assemble their own just to mkae it even more fun.  Thanks Pink Parsley!

Here’s what you need to make these:

  • 1 large loaf of bakery bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pint blueberries (or any other fruit you might like to use)
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • butter or cooking spray, to cook the bread cubes

Here’s how to make it -> French Toast Kebabs Tutorial

 

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Tasty Treat Tuesday: Mississippi Mud Brownies

August 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Um… does this even need and explanation?  I think the ooey gooey chocolatey goodness speaks for itself.  The only thing I might change would be to use walnuts instead of almonds, but that is just a personal preference.  I’m pretty sure this might by the yummiest brownie ever!  Thanks for the recipe Bev Cooks!

Here’s what you need to make these:

for the brownies:

* 2 sticks butter
* 2 cups sugar
* 4 eggs
* 4 Tbs. cocoa
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 1 cup chopped almonds, plus more for garnish
* 1 cup marshmallows

for the sauce:

* 3/4 cup powdered sugar
* 1/2 stick butter, room temp
* 3 Tbs. cocoa
* 1 tsp vanilla
* 1/4 cup evaporated milk

Here’s how to make them -> Mississippi Mud Brownies Tutorial

 

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Cooking With Kids Thursday: Homemade Lollipops

August 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment

How to make homemade lollipops
The DIY lollipops are sort of a fun, quick acitvity to do in the kitchen with the kids.  They are sure to have a blast picking their own flavor combinations and then eating the results.  Thanks A Little Art Can’t Hurt!

Here is what you need to make these:

  • jolly ranchers
  • candy sticks
  • parchment paper
  • foil
  • a cookie sheet

Here’s how to make it -> Homemade Lollipops Tutorial

 

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