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Cooking With Kids Thursday: Mini Funnel Cakes

August 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Funnel cakes are always a must any time I go to an amusement park.  I remember a few years back when my husband and I went to Disney World for the first time and I mentioned getting this delicious treat.  My husband just gave me a confused look.  Apparently he had never heard of them.  Consequently, I made a beeline to the nearest funnel cake stand and my husband has been converted ever since!

I am so excited that I can now have funnel cakes any time I want, in the comfort of my own home.  I also love that I can use any cookie cutter I want to make some really fun shapes.  Just think of the fun your kids will have picking their cookie cutter, squirting the batter into the pan and then putting all the toppings on the finished product.  Although, I advise that an adult be the one to do all the frying.  Grease burns can be pretty painful.  Thanks Bird on a Cake!

Here’s what you need to make these:

Dry Ingredients:
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 egg

Toppings (optional):

  • whipped cream
  • fresh fruit
  • powdered sugar
  • jam
  • chocolate or strawberry syrup

Here’s how to make them -> Mini Funnel Cake Tutorial

 

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Tasty Treat Tuesday: Glazed Mini Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

July 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment

There have been a few times in my adult life where others have made lemon poppyseed bread/muffins for me and every time they have been delicious.  I always say I am going to ask for the recipe and attempt to make some myself, but that has yet to actually happen.  I think in my mind I had convinced myself that lemon poppyseed bread was hard to make.  I came across this recipe on Pinterest and it looks so easy and so very yummy.  I can’t wait to test it out.  Thanks Delish!

Here’s what you need to make these:

Muffins:

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp grated lemon zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp poppy seeds

Glaze:

  • 6 Tbsp confectioners sugar
  • 4 tsp lemon juice

Here’s how to make them -> Glazed Mini Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

 

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Cooking With Kids Thursday: Homemade Goldfish

July 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

I am still in a bit of shock over this recipe.  My kids love eating Goldfish but they can get kind of pricey if you have to buy them often enough.  I find that a lot of “homemade” recipes for things online end up costing at ton to make once you buy all the ingrdients and are time intensive.  This is not one of those recipes.  These homemade goldfish only require 5 ingredients and I can guarantee you have them in your home.  This tutorial also includes how to make the fish shaped cookie cutters.  Thanks Tasty Kitchen!

Here’s what you need to make these:

  • 8 ounces, weight Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter, Cut Into Cubes
  • 1 cup Flour
  • ¾ teaspoons Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Cold Water

Here’s how to make them -> Homemade Goldfish Tutorial

 

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Tasty Treat Tuesday: Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Bark

July 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Salted Caramel pretzel bark
I found this recipe on pinterest and couldn’t resist trying it out right away.  Pretzels and choclate chips are practically staple foods around our house and then you add caramel to it… all I can say is yummy!  My only advice it to be prepared to make more than one batch because this stuff will go fast.  Thanks Flower Patch Farm Girl!

Here’s all you need to make this:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • bag of mini pretzels
  • 12-oz bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • sea salt

Here’s how to make it -> Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Bark Tutorial

 

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Cooking With Kids Thursday: Campfire Cones

July 19, 2012 by 1 Comment

If you are planning a family camping trip this summer or you have a fire pit in your backyard, you definitely need to add making these campfire cones to your list of things to do.  I might even try doing it in the oven.  Kids can customize their own cones with whatever fillings they choose and everybody wins.  Thanks Chef Jessica Bright!

Here’s what you need to make these:

-Waffle cones

-Pieces of foil, big enough to wrap the cone

-An assortment of the fillings of your choice. They can include but are not limited to:

  • Chocolate chips
  • Butterscotch morsels
  • White chocolate morsels
  • Walnuts
  • Peanuts
  • Almonds
  • Toffee pieces
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Brown sugar
  • Coconut
  • Cocoa nibs (raw chocolate)
  • Banana pieces
  • Dried fruit

 

Here’s how to make them -> Campfire Cones Tutorial

 

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