Memorial Day Weekend is just 1 week away. The holiday is the official start of the summer BBQ party season, so we thought we would give you a delicious and budget-friendly dessert recipe to keep your guests coming back all season! … and so you don’t break the bank entertaining, this recipe, plus over a dozen more below can be made for under $1 per serving! Rhubarb Crisps (single servings) Recipe credit: Ryan Benyi for
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reposting for GRADUATION TIME! Add some fun sweets to your graduation celebration with these simple and special Graduation Cap inspired cupcakes. They’ll be the hit of your party and they are so easy to make. Simply turn your cupcakes on their heads and dress them up for graduation day with a mortarboard. Ingredients 1 box chocolate cake mix (+ ingredients listed on box for preparation) 1 can prepared vanilla frosting 1 bag Pull ‘n’ Peel
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image from BettyCrocker.com It’s National Apple Pie Day so we wanted to share a best of the bunch recipe from Betty! Apple pie is always a welcome addition to a dessert table, no matter what the reason or season. It’s my favorite, although blueberry is a very close second. In searching for a simple yet special recipe, I found it on another favorite of mine, the Betty Crocker website, and have posted it below for
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Here’s a berry delicious recipe by Giada De Laurentiis and A Bullseye View in honor of Mother’s Day. The gorgeous and talented, Italian chef (and mom to daughter Jade) trades in tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella for mascarpone cheese, cinnamon sugar and mixed berries. It’s a perfect way to bring Mom breakfast in bed this Sunday! Check out more ideas from Giada and A Bullseye View> Breakfast Pizza by Giada De Laurentiis Makes 4 to 6 servings
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In celebration of Diet Coke’s 30th Anniversary, the cooks at Coke crafted a decadent chocolate cake with a Diet Coke twist. We thought it was so cool, we had to share it with you. So thanks to our friends at Coke and a Bullseye View we can do so today. Be sure to check out A Bullseye View and the hot new Diet Coke commercial! Diet Coke Chocolate Cake By Coca-Cola Journey Makes 12 slices What
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Red Velvet cake is a favorite in our house – there’s something about it that just says “special”. So when I was whipping up a cake for my mom’s birthday, Red Velvet was a natural choice and she LOVES chocolate so I decided to “incorporate” oreos into my cake. It was fun and she loved it, so did the kids! Print Monagrammed Birthday Cake Author: Elizabeth Mascali Recipe type: Dessert Ingredients 2 – 8” or 9”
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali The weekend just got a whole lot sweeter – enjoy this week’s Friday Night Bites recipe! The different textures in this mile-high sweet are guaranteed to send your taste buds soaring. This dessert has a fudgy brownie-goodness with a layer of gooey marshmallow topped with a chocolaty peanut butter crunch. Print Peanut Butter Marshmallow Crunch Brownies Author: Alexandra Mascali Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: American Ingredients 1 batch of brownies 1½ cups toasted
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Here is a “BEST” from Betty Crocker for the kids table. These Easter cupcakes are simple to make yet special to serve and certainly have a WOW FACTOR! Plus make sure to check out the Betty Crocker Site for more wonderful recipes at BettyCrocker.com> Easter Basket Cupcakes Ingredients 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box 1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy
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Photo Credit: Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight is another “berry sweet” idea from Ally! Looking for a way to switch up your normal Friday night pizza? This Nutella Berry Pizza is the perfect pizza to do just that! The sweet taste from the hazelnut spread and the fruity taste from the berries, make this desert irresistible. -Ally Print Nutella Berry Pizza Author: Alexandra Mascali Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: American Serves: 6 Ingredients
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POPCORN GETS A BUM RAP as a result of the non-nutritional toppings that so often dress it, but popcorn is low in calories and touts health benefits such as fiber and zinc. Add air popping and nutritional toppings and you have a snack that you can feel good about. Best-selling author Terry Walters, was at the NY KIDS FOOD FESTIVAL this week, demonstrating and helping families lead a healthier life. She shared her recipe
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Here is a roundup of some really special and unique dessert ideas for Saint Patrick’s Day from around the web. Saint Patrick’s Day is Sunday this year so it we have special opportunity to celebrate with family and friends. Kids and adults alike will love the recipes below and it’s a festive way to mark the day. Below are the links and credits for each dessert – when you visit make sure to check out
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Here’s a Saint Patrick’s Day treat that’s Boozy Baking at its BEST! The cake in this special dessert incorporates the Irish classic Guinness, and the icing another, with a shot of Baileys Irish Cream. St. Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest drinking days of the year. If you’re looking to switch things up a bit this year, try turning your cocktails into a dessert! Here’s one I am going to try from celebrity caterer
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National Margarita Day is February 22nd (my birthday). I want this cupcake and cocktail to celebrate! Margarita Cupcake Recipe: Makes 24 Ingredients for the cupcakes: • 2 sticks butter, softened • 2 cups granulated sugar • 4 large eggs, plus 1 large egg white as room temperature • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoons salt •
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Sensational Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie recipe for you! At just six-year-olds, Jack Witherspoon began his battle with leukemia. During his first relapse in 2006, while his friends were playing outside, Jack started cooking comfort food as a way to feel better. Seven years and a published cookbook later, ‘Chef Jack’ is still inspiring us all and whipping up delicious original recipes. For Valentine’s Day, Target’s Bullseye View asked the ambitious middle schooler to share an original recipe.
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Here’s a perfect dessert idea for you and your honey this Valentine’s Day. It’s decadent and delicious! Molten Lava Cakes (Serves 2) Ingredients 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 oz. baking chocolate unsweetened squares 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 2 tbsp. granulated sugar 1 tsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. shortening 1 tsp. cocoa powder 1 tsp. confectioners’ sugar 2 fresh raspberries, washed and dried 2 fresh mint leaves ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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This Valentine’s Day I’m going to try something new: Homemade Truffles! I’ve never make this delicious candy at home and I think my husband would love them. In the spirit of love, and with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Chef Nathan Lyon was sweet enough to share his Chocolate Truffles Four Ways recipe with us. We of course couldn’t wait to share it with YOU! The recipe below seems straightforward and simple and
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I had to share this awesome Super Bowl dessert recipe from Lauryn Cohen – founder of Bella Baker. I can’t imagine a football fan that wouldn’t love them – Whoopie Pies are always a fan favorite! They’re easier than you think to make with the instructions below, and you’ll score big with your family and friends for serving a homemade treat. The kicker is you’ll save money too, by avoiding the super marked-up store
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Image credit Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and since it’s cold outside and the kids are still feeling under the weather, it’s a perfect night for a movie. And there’s no better match for a movie than popcorn, so we challenged our dessert expert, Alexandra to come up with a simple but special recipe for us! Without fail, she popped up the perfect recipe and lots of fun. Alexandra shares it below,
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I love this simple and special idea for New Year’s Eve dessert from Lauryn Cohen – The Bella Baker. All you need to make your own is a dozen delicious cupcakes, pretzel logs and a silver cake stand! “It’s the sweetest clock ever! These cupcakes, each decorated with a Roman numeral and assembled in a circular formation, are a play on the clock that we stare at all night as we count down to a
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Image credit and gluten free recipe from Gluten Free By Nature> Who doesn’t love this Holiday Classic? Here’s a wonderful recipe for you from the Almond Board of California. Enjoy and please remember to label and always let party guests know when you are serving nuts. Almond Thumbprint Cookies created by: Almond Board of California servings 36 Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 2 teaspoons grated lemon
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Whether you’re a twister or a diehard dunker, you’re going to love this OREO Cookies recipe. Made to look like Santa’s iconic red hat, they are almost too cute to eat. Almost. Made from OREO Cookies with Candy Cane-flavored Crème—available exclusively at Target stores this holiday season for $2.99—these Christmas cookies are a blissful blend of chocolate, cream cheese, strawberries and a hint of peppermint. Lay them out for Santa, bring them to a holiday
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Hold on to your holiday hats – here’s a recipe that takes dessert bars to a new level! Brownie Brittle founder Sheila G Mains was kind enough to share her Brownie Brittle Eggnog Cheesecake Bar recipe with us today. They’re a delicious way to put a holiday twist on the more traditional cheesecake bars, and will make your guests feel special when you celebrate this season. Brownie Brittle Eggnog Cheesecake Bars 1 Stick of butter
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Holiday dessert needs to be special, so I was very excited when BetterEats.com invited us to share this Caramelized-Pear Bread Pudding recipe with you. Bread Pudding is my husband’s favorite and this recipe puts a new twist on the traditional version, by adding pear! Pear is perfect for the holidays. Hope you enjoy some at your celebration – we will! Caramelized-Pear Bread Pudding - from BetterEats.com This custardy, raisin-studded bread pudding highlights the sweet, comforting
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We had to share this amazing dessert recipe with you again – it makes a perfect holiday treat. The recipe was featured at the Sandra by Sandra Lee NYC blogger event earlier this year. Serve it up to guests this holiday season, then sit back and watch the smiles. Many thanks to Sears HC and Sandra Lee for sharing it with us, so we could share it with YOU! Snickerdoodle Cheesecake with Caramel
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We have a treat today from Elizabeth Falkner and Harry & David. The two have partnered up for a Seasonal Chef Program! Falkner has created three seasonally-inspired recipes including this Upside Pear Crunch Coffee Cake, an easy-at-home recipe. It’s an ideal holiday dessert dish and we are excited to share the recipe below. As part of the Harry & David Seasonal Chef program, Chef Elizabeth Falkner creates an Upside Pear Crunch Coffee Cake using our
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Here’s a recipe for a fall treat that incorporates a trio of amazing flavors: Valrhona chocolate, pumpkin and Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s perfect for the adults on Halloween or a for a sweet on Thanksgiving! The recipe comes from Kenwood Vineyards and “Wine Country” magazine - hope you enjoy! Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles by Chef Robin Lehnhoff-McCray of Kenwood Vineyards Wine Pairing: Kenwood Vineyards Sonoma County Cabernet Ingredients: 2 ½ cup vanilla wafer, crushed 1 cup toasted
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Here is sweet treat for the adults this Halloween. These Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake shots are dessert in a glass. They’re also a perfect after-dinner drink on Thanksgiving, when you’re too stuffed for the real thing! Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert Shots Created by Celebrity Chef, Jon Ashton Ingredients 1/4 Cup Van Gogh Dutch Caramel Vodka 1 can (14 oz) Pumpkin, chilled 3 oz. Reduced-fat cream cheese 6 oz. Low fat vanilla yogurt 1 Cup low
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Indulge in Chocolate! Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes are one of my favorite desserts. Pretty much everyone I know loves them, because who can resist the rich, dense, moist, chocolatey flavor! Elizabeth has been treating guests to these babies for a quite a few years now and they never disappoint! Try serving them at your next dinner party, they are perfect all year round, and will make a holiday party extra delicious. Print
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photo credit: Alexandra Mascali In honor of Halloween, whip up a batch of these delectable chocolate whoopie pies filled with orange-colored cream. Your guests, friends and family will be whooping it up after they taste this hand-held cake that is just the right balance of sweetness, creaminess and moist cake. For More Halloween Ideas, check out our 6 Super Simple Halloween recipes>
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Banana Bread is my all-time, go-to snack idea! Last week on the Real Housewives of NJ, Jacqueline Laurita made banana bread. I admit to watching the salacious series, and I will even go so far as to say, I give them credit for actually being real housewives. They don’t have nannies, or full time help, and appear to actually cook for their families on a regular basis. Anyway, the banana bread looked so good, I
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With all the children back to school and fall start just around the corner, apples are on my mind. Here’s a great recipe from the Woman’s Day Kitchen for Candy Apple Cupcakes. Try this dessert as a tasty way to treat the kids (and you) to something special. Celebrate the start of a new school year and season! CANDY APPLE CUPCAKES – Woman’s Day Kitchen Ingredients Cupcakes 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking soda
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Summer may be sailing away, the kids are heading back to school and Labor Day is just around the corner; but you can hold on to it a bit longer with this adorable dessert idea. It’s perfect for Birthday Parties, Outdoor BBQs and really any day you feel like making a little more special. These are simple to make and inexpensive too. Elizabeth made these for her son and daughter’s birthday celebration last weekend. It
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Peaches are one of summer’s treasured gifts. Here’s a great way to feature and enjoy them as part of a dinner party for friends or family. Just follow the easy recipes below that incorporate some of Balducci’s treasures too! Then try giving your featured ingredient the starring role on your table, with this clever tablescape idea below. image from OneWed.com> GRILLED HONEY GINGER PORK CHOPS WITH PEACH SALSA Serves: 4 Ingredients Bone in pork
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Photos by Alexandra Mascali It’s time for Friday Night Bites and tonight we let the kids take over the kitchen. Here’s a fantastic recipe that is sure to make Friday Night a party in your house. Elizabeth’s daughter loves to bake. “She’s always baking cookies and brownies. Recently, she combined her love for her 3 favorites into one bite and it’s a really big bite! Serve these at your next pool party, picnic, bbq
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It’s not just pie in the sky – pie is a delicious dessert that does have health benefits! SELF Magazine has some seriously delicious pie recipes that will help you celebrate without derailing your diet. From sweet, fruity cobblers to decadent chocolate pies, SELF has it! Below are the desserts and the ways they’ll benefit your health. To get the recipes head over to SELF here> Berry, Coconut and Meringue Pie – Fork up
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