Make homemade marshmallows then turn them into adorably cute Starfish S’Mores. This fun twist on a summer classic will add a touch of whimsy to any pool party or day at the beach. When I did a Google search on S’Mores, I was astonished at all of the ways you can use the basic combination of…
Summer Fun Recipes
Berry Cheesecake Galaxy Popsicles
Blend together blueberries and raspberries with lusciously creamy cheesecake to make these out of this world Berry Cheesecake Galaxy Popsicles. Have you made your own homemade popsicles yet this summer? Or ever? I had not made any since childhood and wanted to make sure that these galaxy popsicles not only looked really cool but also…
Banana Split Bars
This summer enjoy all the flavors of summer in these banana split bars. Each bar has layers of vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate ice cream, with bananas, whipped cream, and strawberry, pineapple, and hot fudge sauce along with chopped peanuts, sprinkles, and a cherry on top. How delicious do these banana split bars look? If you…
Sea Otter Cupcakes – Finding Dory Party Idea
These Reese’s Cup topped Sea Otter Cupcakes could not be cuter even if they popped right off the movie screen. Inspired by the adorable otters in the Finding Dory movie, these sweet desserts will make perfect Finding Dory party treats. If you are looking for a fun Finding Dory party idea, you’ve got to make these…
Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches
Enjoy the flavor of a root beer float in an ice cream sandwich. Two root beer cookies are sandwiched with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream to create these Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches. They are as fun to make as they are to eat. Last summer I taught several cooking camps for kids…
Mini Chocolate Ice Cream Cone Monkeys
Cool off this summer with some fun ice cream cone animals. These Mini Chocolate Ice Cream Cone Monkeys are wild. Grab the kids and head into the kitchen this summer to play with your ice cream. Who needs the ice cream man when you can create such cool treats on your own? Ice cream monkeys…
Root Beer Mug Cakes filled with Vanilla Ice Cream Ganache
Surprise friends and family when you serve them what looks like a mug of rootbeer but is actually a Root Beer Mug Cake filled with Vanilla Ice Cream Ganache and Whipped Cream. My beer mug cakes filled with Bailey’s Irish Cream filling were so popular that I thought it would be fun to make this…
Chocolate Cashew Milk Ice Cream Cone Puppies
Scoop some super creamy, decadently rich, Chocolate Cashew Milk Ice Cream onto a cake cone and use candy to create these adorable puppies. Your kids will beg for more. What’s summer without ice cream? Well, if you are lactose intolerant summer can be devoid of the cold creamy dessert unless you find dairy-free alternatives like…
Butterfly Fruit Pizza
Cover a butterfly-shaped cookie with flavored cream cheese and a colorful assortment of fresh fruit to create this fun Butterfly Fruit Pizza. This sweet summer dessert tastes as amazing as it looks. A large cookie makes a wonderful canvas for frosted art or a bright arrangement of fruit. Over the years I’ve had so much fun…
Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Pizza Watermelon
Serve a refreshing slice of this Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Pizza Watermelon at your summer party. Each wedge of sugar cookie is topped with a cheesecake filling and is decorated with kiwi and strawberries to look like a watermelon. This post originally appeared on Hungry Happenings on July 22, 2015. This fun watermelon shaped fruit pizza…
Corn Dog Centipedes and Corn Dog Caterpillars
Let your kids have some fun with their lunch today by creating these corn dog centipedes or corn dog caterpillars. These snacks are fun to serve at a Halloween or bug-themed Earth Day party too! If your kids like creepy crawlers and enjoy playing with their food, they will love crafting these corn dog centipedes…
Fruit Pizza Flowers
Summer is the perfect time to create these beautiful Fruit Pizza Flowers to serve at a party. Each flower petal, leaf and stem shaped cookie is topped with cheesecake frosting and fresh raspberries, blueberries, grapes, pineapple, and kiwi. Why make an ordinary round fruit pizza when you can make these beautiful Fruit Pizza Flowers for…
