A good salad is always a delicious dinner addition, so why not make this delicious Sunny Seared Shrimp and Spinach Salad for Mother’s Day? The savory shrimp and sweet pineapple go amazingly together; you wont be able to stop eating this delicious meal! If I were to ask my mom what she would like to eat on…
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I got my creative talent from my MOM.
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, I wanted to celebrate by mom, Louise Jackson, and show you just where I got my creative talent. My mom is an amazing artist who enjoys sharing her love of art with others. Over the course of her career she has taught classes to tens of thousands of students all…
Deviled Egg Daisies
Deviled eggs are a favorite at any party, so be festive this Easter and make these Deviled Egg Daisies! It’s a simple recipe that will have your guests thinking you spent hours in the kitchen! Scenario: You are scrambling to get your meal finished before your guests arrive for Easter Dinner. You will barely have…
March Madness Mini Cheeseburger Recipe
Celebrate March Madness with this March Madness Mini Cheeseburger Recipe! These savory snacks are a great appetizer for any party and are a great way to get the ball rolling on your celebration. (Picture larger than actual MINI Cheeseburger) Fried potato round topped with lettuce, tomato, mini hamburger, and a melting basketball made of cheddar cheese….
March Madness Basketball Bean Dip and Basketball Tortilla Chips
Looking for a slam dunk of an appetizer to make for your March Madness party? This March Madness Basketball Bean Dip and Basketball Tortilla Chips is so beautiful to look at and even more fun to eat! What would you do if you were a 5’11” eighth grader who just started at a new school and your…
Mardi Gras Muffuletta
Everyone loves a good sandwich no matter the occasion! Be festive this year and create a delicious Mardi Gras Muffuletta, but watch out… everyone will be dying to get a bite! I sat pondering the best way to approach the lofty sandwich filled with loose pieces of olive, celery, and garlic piled atop layers of…
Dazzling Diamond Beignets
These festive Dazzling Diamond Beignets will be sure to light up your Mardi Gras! Whether you’re having a party or just making them for fun, they are delicious and a great treat. Colorfully coated diamond shaped Beignets My love affair with doughnuts began at Bill’s Donuts while I was in high school. In knew I liked doughnuts…
Pastry Crowns filled with Cheesecake Mousse and Glazed Banana Bits
There’s nothing better to eat on Mardi Gras than these Pastry Crowns filled with Cheesecake Mousse and Glazed Banana Bits! Have a chance to show off your baking skills and impress everyone with the flavor of these delicious sweets! Giving up sweets during Lent was a pretty standard practice in my family when I was…
Mardi Gras Gumbo Topped with Crowns and Masks
Whenever I think about New Orleans or Cajun food I immediately think of gumbo. If you’re looking for a great gumbo recipe, look no further; try this delicious Mardi Gras Gumbo Topped with Crowns and Masks! My first experience with making and eating gumbo was uncomfortable, to say the least. My friend Judi and I…
Mardi Gras – Chocolate Truffle Beads
What is Mardi Gras more known for than the colorful beads! Get creative and make these Mardi Gras Chocolate Truffle Beads, you can’t go wrong with this delicious dessert and it’s a simple recipe if you don’t have much time on your hands! Edible chocolate truffle bead necklaces for your Mardi Gras celebration. Mardi Gras is…
Valentine’s Day Treat – Ladybug Rice Krispies Pops
Valentine’s Day isn’t always just about the adults. Make your kids these adorable Ladybug Rice Krispies Pops and enjoy the day with your whole family! Lady Bug Rice Krispies Treat Pops I am really not sure why ladybugs are associated with Valentine’s Day other than the fact that they are red and kind of cute, at least…
Valentine’s Day – “Bee Mine” Corn Dog Bumble Bees
Turn an ordinary corn dog into a work of art that will impress your lover this Valentine’s Day. These “Bee Mine” Corn Dog Bumble Bees are so simple yet so cheesy that no one will be able to resist the cuteness. My childhood memories of Valentine’s Day are quite vivid. I remember spending hours transforming a shoe box into a…
