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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Halloween Recipes
Looking for some frightfully fun food ideas for your Halloween party? My collection of festive recipes features a variety of desserts and appetizers that are both delicious and visually appealing.
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Thanksgiving Recipes
Get into the spirit of Thanksgiving with our collection of fun and festive recipes. From adorable Turkey cakes and cheesy bread leaves to playful Rice Krispie Treat Turkeys and charming pretzel scarecrows, our recipes are sure to delight both kids and adults.
- Giant Peanut Butter Cup
- Thanksgiving Hot Chocolate Bomb Turkeys
- Cheese Ball Turkey Platter
- Thanksgiving Treats - Chocolate Pretzel Scarecrows
- Rice Krispie Treat Turkeys
- Cheesy Crescent Roll Leaves
- Crescent Roll Cornucopia with Cranberry Turkey Salad
- Cheese Bread Turkey
- Peanut Butter Cookie Turkeys
- Chocolate Turkey Cups filled with Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse
- Mini Thanksgiving Apple Pies
- Cocoa Krispies Treat Turkeys
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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.
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.
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Sports-Themed Recipes
These recipes are perfect for birthday parties and sporting events. They'll be a slam dunk (or home run or touchdown) at your next sports banquet too!
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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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