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Halloween Whoopie Pies

In honor Halloween’s traditional colors, orange and black, whip up a batch of these delectable chocolate whoopie pies filled with orange cream. Your guests, friends and family will be whooping

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6 Super Simple Halloween Treats!

Halloween is suppose to be fun, so keep it simple!  Try these easy recipes to make delicious treats for the kids and adults. Celebrate Halloween before or after the trick

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Betty Crocker is one of my favorite sites for simple but special recipes.  This month they are featuring a dozen dessert recipes with pumpkin and they all look great!  This

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The Best Tomato Salads For Summer!

It’s tomato season and time to enjoy.  Being a Jersey girl, I was raised on the juicy beefsteak, plump cherry and perfect plum varieties from my Dad’s garden.  I love

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Caprese Salad

Tomatoes and mozzarella with olive oil and basil is a simple and special summer treat, that sends me to the moon!  Caprese Salad or Insalata Caprese originates from the isle

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Summer Peach and Raspberry Cobbler – Betty Crocker

This recipe is Summerlicious and so easy!  Not much tastes better than a fresh peach, unless of course you are going to turn it into cobbler.  This is the perfect

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Farm To Table – 3 Simple Summer Recipes!

Summer is in full swing and the freshest veggies are now at the farm stand – or if you have a green thumb, beginning to burst out of your garden!

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The ‘Surprise Guests’ Summer Salad!

Try serving this gorgeous salad when guests pay a surprise visit this summer.  It’s perfect for impromptu parties because it takes just 15 minutes to make.  I love the way

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Four Fabulous Recipes for the Fourth of July

Here are four fabulous recipes from our friends at Good Housekeeping.  Each one is a keeper and they are just perfect for the 4th of July.  I will be adding

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FIRE(works) and ICE(cream) Party on the Fourth Of July!

Simple and special is what we are all about at The Partybluprints Blog.  So here’s an idea for you.  When the sun goes down and the stars light up, invite

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The Best S’mores Recipe!

Summer is over, but S’mores time is NOT!  Even without the campfire or grill you can create delicious S’mores with this awesome recipe from Betty Crocker.  It’s actually the Grand-Prize

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Grilled Summer Bruschetta

This light version of bruschetta features the flavors of fresh produce.  It’s my summer “go-to” appetizer; I never get tired of it.   Go light with the olive oil because there’s

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Betty’s Blueberry Cobbler!

Summer is Blueberry season and time to take advantage of this great tasting, good for you, super food. Blueberries are on most food guru’s top 10 list and are usually

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How To Create Fruit Party Centerpieces

Fresh fruit is a welcomed treat throughout the summer. Who doesn’t love the traditional mixed fruit in the watermelon basket – surely a summer staple. However, by using the same

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Bring a Taste of Home to our Troops and Support the USO

Here is a truly patriotic way to celebrate this summer! Taste of Home is pledging up to $100,000 for our troops, with 10¢ for every person who views their Flag

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Mojito Bars – Happy Hour Desserts From Betty Crocker

Image credit: BettyCrocker.com Betty Crocker has a slew of simple and special HAPPY HOUR DESSERTS on their site.  Mojitos are one of my favorites in the glass, so I had

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Endive Pinwheels – A Perfect Party Appetizer from the “Kids Who Cook” Series!

photo credit: Christian DeBlis We are going to start a new series here at the Partybluprints Blog.  Recently, I was speaking with my dear friend Pam about her nephew Christian. 

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Banana and Strawberry Crepes – Make A Weekend Breakfast Special!

I love the Betty Crocker site for it’s simple and special recipes.  This one is just perfect and it can turn a Saturday or Sunday morning into a party!  Strawberries

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Graduation Party Idea – Candy Caps Favors!

Bakerella should finish top of the class for this great graduation party treat! It’s simple, special and fun for the Grads! For instructions on how to create your own “Candy

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Graduation Cap Cupcake Party Dessert!

  Add some fun sweets to your graduation celebration with these Graduation Cap inspired cupcakes – they are so festive and so easy to make. Simply turn your cupcakes on

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Cinco De Mayo Margarita Cupcakes

Check out these amazing cupcakes from Sauza Tequila that are just perfect for Cinco De Mayo Celebrations!  America’s favorite cocktail conceived as a pint-sized cake? Yes, please.  The lime zest

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Cupcake Cones – Recipe By Betty Crocker!

Fun, delicious and a dynamite dessert idea for kids’ parties!  The recipe comes from Betty Crocker. Make sure to check out the site – it’s full of great ideas and

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Easy Easter Party Treats For The Kids!

    This Easter think about trying a different take on the Candy Bars that are hugely popular at kids parties.  Sweets are a must for Easter in our house. 

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Cheesy Bacon & Egg Brunch Casserole from McCormick

This casserole is just OMG Good! If your are hosting a brunch for Easter, or any other reason or season,  it will satisfy a crowd on the cheap.  Add fruit

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Knish Recipe for Passover and Parties!

Have you ever had a Knish? If you haven’t you need to and if you don’t have a Jewish Grandma like me, then you have to try your hand at

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Two Super Spring Salad Recipes!

Spring is here and so many fruits and vegetables we missed all winter are back in season.  Here are two delicious and easy recipes for putting some spring into your

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Grilled Cheese Is Cool Party Food!

An American Mom Classic and in my book one of the greatest comfort food pairings of all time, tomato soup and grilled cheese is now being featured on the menus

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8 Easy Glaze Recipes for Ham!

Glazing a ham can definitely turn it from simple to special. For starters, a glaze is any combination of ingredients that is brushed or slathered on the meat to enhance

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Betty’s Best Easter Basket Cupcakes!

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!  Enjoy.  Check

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A Mr. Bunny Cake for Easter – 5 Easy Steps!

REPOSTing: Everyone loves the Mr. Bunny Cake. We’ve been making it for the past 2 generations – Mr. Bunny Cake is a staple at our Easter Dessert Table. Growing up,

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Super Simple White Out Cake Recipe

I love this cake plain or all dressed up for a party.  It makes a delicious base for Easter, Bridal/Baby Shower, or even Birthday decorations.  Try flowers, fruit, candy, candles

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Easy Vegetable Quesadilla Recipe

Here is a Meatless Meal idea for parties or for any night.  It’s easy and delicious,  just the way I like it! VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS Ingredients olive oil 4 medium zucchini 

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wHOOPie Pies!

In honor of basketball’s classic colors, orange and black, whip up a batch these delectable chocolate whoopie pies filled with orange cream. Fans will be whooping it up after they

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Our Best Buffalo Chicken Wings

Fuel your guests’ flames and add to the fun with these easy to prepare Buffalo wings. This recipe takes the muss and fuss out of making wings. Simply bake them

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QUARTER POUNDER SLAM-DUNK SLIDERS

Feed a crowd with this easy to prepare recipe for mini burgers that pack a punch. This recipe allows you to prepare a tray of sliders ahead of time, so

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