Spider Web Cinnamon Rolls 1 can( 17.5 ounce) cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing Black icing Plastic spiders Makes 8 Preheat oven to 350 degrees Bake rolls as directed on can Remove rolls from oven and cool for 10 minutes With icing in a piping bag design a cobweb on each roll (see photo) Outline […]
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Frankenstein Avocado Toast Makes 2 pieces of toast 2 pieces of bread of your choice 1 ripe avocado 1 sheet dried seaweed, cut in strips 1 grape tomato 4 black olives, sliced 2 small pieces of carrot 4 mini pretzel sticks 4 mini marshmallows Optional Decorations Black licorice, cut to form a scar Red pepper,
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Discussing basic baking terms is easy when you have a task to do and the utensils are at hand. Here are some definitions. Batch. Amount to be made from one recipe. Batter. A mixture of dry and liquid ingredients, often including eggs, flour, and water. Batter has a much thinner consistency than dough. Beat. To
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After writing the book Hamish the Hedgehog, the Kitchen Critter, I wanted to bring Hamish to life in a puppet form. Why a Puppet? The real Hamish the hedgehog is shy and nocturnal (he sleeps during the day and parties all night!). Hamish must be kept at a temperature between 68 and 84 degrees, and
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Whoopie Pies Makes 17 Ingredients Cookies: 2 cups (283g) unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup packed (200g) light brown sugar 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil 1 large egg 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water Filling: 8 Tbsp (113g) salted butter, at room temperature 6 Tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 1/4 cups (270g) powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 10 oz. marshmallow fluff Directions: Set oven
Children should have adult supervision for this activity. It is recommended an adult cut the pineapple carefully, showing the child how it is done. Knife safety is always first. You will need a sharp knife and a large stable cutting board. On the cutting board lay the pineapple on its side and slice off the
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Ingredients; 4 cups Goldfish cheddar crackers 4 cups golden raisins 4 cups dried cherries 2 cups yogurt-covered raisins 2 cups miniature pretzels Be creative and adjust this recipe by adding dried fruit, almonds, cashews or Chex cereal. Directions: Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Store in airtight containers.
In addition to a picnic basket of delicious food. Don’t forget these items to ensure a fun day is had by all. Sunscreen – avoid a sunburn and bring an umbrella if you need shade Bug Spray – bug bites are not fun and no one wants to cut the picnic short First Aid Kit
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Makes 4 individual pizzas 4 flour tortillas 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups tomato sauce Optional toppings: pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms, olives, sausage, etc. Heat a 10-inch skillet on medium-high heat and spray with cooking oil. Place a tortilla in heated skillet for 3 minutes, until one side is crisp and lightly browned, and
