Welcome to Hungry Happenings where you'll find recipes to make creatively decorated desserts and festively fun food for holidays and special occasions.
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Christmas Recipes
Spread the joy of Christmas with our collection of festive and delicious recipes. From adorable Snowman Pretzels and playful Cheese Ball Reindeer to stunning Ornament Cakes, our treats are sure to impress your loved ones.
- Skillet Dip Snowman - Christmas Appetizer
- Fudge Christmas Trees
- Snowflake Filled Snowman Cookies
- Chocolate Pretzel Snowman Craft
- Copycat IHOP Grinch Pancakes Recipe
- How to Host a Christmas Cookie Exchange
- Creative Ways to Decorate Spritz Christmas Cookies
- The Best Step-by-Step Chocolate Bar Recipes
- Frosty Snowman Pretzels
- Candy Christmas Lights
- Buckeyes Recipe - Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Candies
- Reindeer Cheese Ball - Fun Christmas Appetizer
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New Year's Eve Recipes
Ring in the new year by serving a festive appetizer or dessert. Whether you are hosting a party or enjoying a festive evening at home, you'll find the perfect recipe to make to celebrate New Year's Eve.
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About Beth
Hi, I'm Beth. I've been a professional chocolatier & baker for over 30 years, have written 5 cookbooks, and love creating fun food for holidays and special occasions.
Super Bowl Recipes
Your friends and family will cheer when you serve them any of these festive snacks for the big game. Football fans will go nuts over these tasty appetizers and desserts no matter who you are cheering for.
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Valentine's Day Recipes
Show your loved ones just how much they mean to you by making them a special dessert, food gift, or meal. Find recipes to make my famous conversation heart cheesecakes, a teddy bear taco tart, and more.
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LEARN HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE
Making homemade chocolates doesn't have to be difficult. I've been teaching chocolate-making classes for 30+ years and I share tons of tips and tricks in my chocolate-making recipe tutorials.
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Chocolate-making courses
If you have ever dreamed of learning how to make beautiful and delicious chocolates at home, be sure to check out my online chocolate-making courses at The Sugar Academy.
chocolate-making basics • chocolate candies • chocolate truffles • chocolate-making bundle • modeling chocolate
Homemade chocolate
You can also find hundreds of handmade chocolate ideas and recipes here on Hungry Happenings.
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Fun food for kids
Make your kids' day a little brighter by crafting a fun dinner like pig-shaped pigs-in-a-blanket. Or, make a kid's party a little sweeter by serving the most adorable Sea Otter Cupcakes or Bumble Bee Cookies.
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Everyday desserts
It doesn't have to be a holiday or special occasion to make a delicious dessert. Find recipes to make tarts, cakes, cannoli, mousse, pies, and more...
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Decorated cakes
Serve a cute or awe-inspiring cake for a birthday party or special event. Here, you'll find some cake recipes that are easy to make and others that are for more advanced cake decorators. All of them will surely make people smile!
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Cheesecakes
Cheesecakes can be sweet or savory, no-bake or baked, mini or large, and served plain or with toppings. They can even be festively decorated.
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Homemade candy
Making candy at home is so much fun. Plus homemade candy tastes so much better than pre-packaged store-bought candy. I know you'll love these candy recipes.
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Birthday party food ideas
Celebrate a special birthday with a fun birthday cake, a decorated cheesecake, festive pastries, and even a birthday cheese ball.
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Fun party snacks
Whether you are hosting a big or small party, you'll find recipes to make fun snacks your party guests will enjoy. Who wouldn't love a hot pizza dip, a cheesy taco dip, or a big bowl of candy bar-filled popcorn?
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