A few years ago my husband bought me a giant Italian cookbook for Christmas. And by giant, I mean it has over 1000 pages! But the best part is that the authors went into local villages throughout the entire country and collected recipes from nonna’s (grandma’s) kitchen, which they then translated into English so we …
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This carrot soup recipe is a great choice if you are looking for a healthy holiday recipe that is both healthy and delicious. It is the perfect addition to your holiday meal that will have your company raving! Besides being healthy and tasting good, it is very easy to make and goes well as a …
This easy & delicious Bang-Bang Shrimp lettuce cups party recipe is exactly what any New Year’s Eve bash needs. It is also perfect for your inexpensive birthday ideas for adults The combination of sweet and heat is always a hit with my family and friends! Plus, it’s great for those guests who are trying to eat …
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Can you eat healthier during the holidays without giving up all your favorite treats? With our paleo gingerbread brownies, the answer is a resounding YES! Grab the recipe! Let’s be honest: eating healthy during the holidays is never an easy feat. From cookies to cakes, decadent appetizers to rich soups and pasta dishes, temptation awaits …
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From chocolate chip to macadamia nut I have gathered up 16 amazing drop cookies for you to try out this holiday season. Check them out now! I am all about easy and drop cookies make baking, especially during the busy holidays, easy and delicious! Whether you make them for neighbors, bring them to the …
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Your heart will grow two sizes for sure when you bite into these yummy Grinch cookies! Trust me, your own little Whos are going to love this fun Christmas dessert recipe! The Grinch holds a special place in my heart. It’s one of the first Christmas movies that I remember watching as a kid, along …
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Looking for a super simple Christmas dessert recipe that kids an help make? These reindeer brownies are easy to whip up yet oh-so-delightful for kids of all ages! Check them out! Guess what? Christmas is officially only two months away! I’m like Buddy in Elf, one of my favorite holiday movies. I start counting down …
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Start a new food tradition this year without sacrificing your favorites with these 32 unbelievably good Thanksgiving appetizer recipes! Check them out! There is nothing wrong with a great dish served year after year on the Thanksgiving table, it is the epitome of family holiday food traditions. Be it Auntie Grandma’s sweet potato pie or …
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Looking for a creative Thanksgiving dessert recipe that the kids will go crazy over? These Turkey Doughnuts are insanely adorable, yet crazy easy to make! My son LOVES Thanksgiving. He’s one of the pickiest eaters I’ve ever met, but he adores every single dish that my mom makes for the holiday. Stuffing, corn casserole, even …
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Looking for the perfect Halloween recipe for kids? This ultimate dirt brownie recipe is perfect for parties yet easy enough for a quick special treat! Check it out! If there’s one treat my son loves above all others, it’s brownies. It’s really the only dessert he begs us to make. Sure, he loves cupcakes loaded …
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Did someone say pumpkin caramel latte cupcake? Yep, you heard right! Celebrate all the best flavors of fall with this amazing recipe! If there’s one thing I love more than pumpkin, it’s coffee. While I love a good homemade pumpkin spice latte as much as the next person (it has to be homemade, otherwise, …
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Fall is here, you know what that means! Pumpkin time! Check out our ultimate pumpkin spice cupcake recipe. Trust me, this is the recipe you’ve been craving! I discovered my love for all things pumpkin when I was in my early 20s. We were living in Japan at the time and had a friend who …
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Want to wow your 4th of July party guests with an amazing dessert without spending hours in the kitchen? You’re going to love our patriotic Oreo cookies recipe! I’ve mentioned a few times how much I love it when food doubles as party decor, and that couldn’t be more true with these patriotic cookies! They …
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Looking for an easy Valentine’s Day dessert idea? These red velvet cookies will be a huge hit! Whether you’ve planned a romantic dinner for two or a family-style meal for the whole crew, nothing finishes off a delicious Valentine’s Day meal like a taste of something sweet. Red velvet is one of the most iconic flavors …
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Need a tasty and original non-alcoholic drink idea for your end of the year bash? Check out this easy apple & berry New Year’s Eve Mocktail recipe! The flavors are amazing together and the ginger beer gives it just enough of a kick to take it to a whole new level. Let’s face it, most …
Looking for a fun holiday after-school or party treat for the kids? Check out this easy & cute Christmas tree shape brownie recipe! Ti’s the season to be jolly and bake, right? At least, for my daughter and me! We usually tackle our baking activity on Saturday afternoon and the boys (a.k.a my husband and son) …
By now you know how much I love baking cookies with my daughter. It’s one of our favorite mother/daughter activities. Along the years, we developed a system: I prepare the dough and she creates the shapes. We have an array of cookie cutters and she loves coming up with new ways of using them. She …
This post is brought to you by Finlandia. All opinions are our own. The holidays are among us! The decorations are coming out, the festive music is already playing and we’re starting to feel the joy! Two of my favorite things about the holidays are seeing all the beautiful shiny light displays everywhere I go …
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Get ready to drool! These Apple Pie Empanadas with Caramel Dipping Sauce are the perfect “pocket food” dessert. Sweet and sticky apple pie filling meets a flaky pie crust to make a great hand-held dessert that is perfect to feed a crowd without making a huge mess. Ideal for a grand holiday party or game …
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Ready for a really fun and tasty Christmas recipe for kids? These Candy Cane Peppermint Kisses are so much fun to make together! Kids can help with the mixing and the decorating. Letting children help out with the holiday baking isn’t just a fun way to bond, it’s a great confidence booster. Serve these holiday cookies …
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This post is brought to you by Finlandia. All opinions are our own. What’s on your holiday breakfast menu this year? In my house, we’re absolutely going to include this delicious raspberry compound butter spread made with Finlandia™ imported butter! It’s easy enough to make for your everyday breakfasts yet classy enough to serve on …
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Looking for an easy vegetarian recipe to use as a holiday appetizer? These scalloped potatoes (gratin dauphinois) will make a perfect side dish for any Thanksgiving or Christmas meal! It is delicious, filling (but not too much, unless you eat more than one portion) and budget friendly too! What more can we ask for? Even little …
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Looking for a super cute Halloween sandwich recipe for kids that will fit perfect in their lunch box? These ghosts are insanely easy to make and can be customized to your child’s tastes. They’re also the perfect snack for an afternoon Halloween party! I love making my son special little treats to celebrate the holiday, …
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Looking for spooktacular Halloween drinks for your big Monster party? Guests of all ages will love our Zombie Bash non-alcoholic drinks! Aren’t they fun? They’re not only delicious, they add such a great flair to your party table! I love any recipe that can double as spooky decor. Makes my job as a host that much …
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When it comes to Thanksgiving dessert, pumpkin is pretty much a must! While most people opt for pie, we decided to go with something a little different today. Your guests will love these moist, delicious pumpkin cupcakes! I know I do! While my family does stick with many of our traditional recipes, I like to …
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Looking for a clever and fun Halloween dessert for kids? You need to try out this Purple Eyed Monster cupcake recipe! They’re not only tasty, but they’re so cool to look at! You could even design a whole spooky decor theme around them for your costume party! The best part: they’re actually pretty easy to make! …
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Looking for a quick & fun Halloween dessert for kids? You have to try this dirt pudding recipe! It’s one of my favorite treats to make because it takes just a few minutes to put together and it’s so cute. I’ve always thought that it tastes kind of like a chocolate pie. Like when it …
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Ready to some not-so-spooky fun? These pumpkin-shaped Halloween cookies are just calling for you to make them with your kids! I know, I know, you’re thinking “Halloween isn’t for a while yet!” HA! Believe me, time flies, it will be here before you can even finish blinking. Case in point, I thought to myself that …
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I can’t believe that Father’s Day is this upcoming weekend. I have yet to find a gift for my husband. I was always last minute but I already know what to prepare for father’s day brunch. As much as I love going to restaurants for lunch and dinner, I don’t like eating breakfast in restaurants. …
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Father’s Day food is something I’ve been thinking about right now to make the day special for my husband and dad. I’ve found though we like heading out to a restaurant, we always seem to enjoy our time together more for Father’s Day when we relax at home with the family. If you need some …
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Finding crowd-pleasing baby shower food ideas is not always the simplest task. When I host a baby shower, I like to keep the bites light yet still feeling fancy. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite recipes for tasty baby shower food that are going to completely wow your party guests, especially the Mom-to-be! Choose one …
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With the high prices of meat in my area, I am trying to come up with cheap vegetarian meals for my family. While vegetables are expensive too, they are less expensive than meat. Now don’t get me wrong: I did not give up on meat. I just reduced its consumption. Cutting back on the red …
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Looking for a fun Valentine’s Day drink for kids? You’re going to adore our Love Bug Punch! It’s just perfect for surprising your children after school or for all those fun Valentine’s Day parties! Valentine’s day is my daughter’s favorite celebration. She is only 8, but she is very conscientious about love and the ways to show …
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When I am throwing a party for New Year’s Eve, I skip the fancy dinner and make a bunch of appetizers instead. That way everyone can have little tastes of everything, and it encourages everyone to mingle. These appetizers on this list can start off your party right, or stand alone as snacks to last …
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I have been sharing Christmas recipes for the last three weeks. From the main dish: a delicious honey glazed ham, to the sweet potato casserole and green bean casserole recipe. To finish this Christmas dinner in style, I am suggesting a traditional pecan pie. Many people would go with a pumpkin pie. I served …
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I cannot believe it is already December! Christmas music is playing wherever I go, my Facebook feed is filled with delicious recipes and my shopping is not even started! Tell me about it. I am last minute when it comes to Christmas gifts but plan my Christmas dinner ahead of time. I have been sharing …
Last week, I shared with you a delicious honey glazed Ham recipe to serve as a main dish for your Christmas dinner or Thanksgiving. To accompany this dish, I made this candied sweet potato casserole. I usually try to reduce sugar, but I was tempted to add some mini marshmallows. Just to put a different …
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I know it is only mid November but planning Christmas dinner that early is super duper important for me. It helps me go through the holiday without too much stress. I can even save money by doing this as I will watch out for deals and coupons for the ingredients I need. It’s a win-win …
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Most of us have quite a bit of leftover turkey after Thanksgiving dinner. Sure, you could reheat it along with the sides in a sort of post-holiday mash, but after the first few times that gets old really quick! You could also throw it on a turkey wrap or turkey, tomato and cucumber sandwich. If …
A few days ago, I shared this delicious Turkey with Bacon, walnut and dried cranberries stuffing Thanksgiving recipe. To accompany this meal, I made the following side dishes: Sweet and sour pumpkin & sweet potato as a side one. I also made a spiced cranberry sauce. I love spicy dishes, so does my family. I …
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I cannot believe that Canadian Thanksgiving is only one week away. It is on Monday October 12th. For this holiday I will be making this delicious Turkey stuffed with bacon, walnut and dried cranberries. It is as delicious as it sounds. I like the combination of sweet and sour. Cranberries are the perfect sweet …
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My husband and I are fond of spaghetti squash. It is a great way to eat vegetables and cut back on carbs at the same time. Of course if you want a good spaghetti, go for it because nothing can replace it. But you cannot have spaghetti everyday, can you? On the other hand you …
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Today we’re sharing another fun Halloween drink for kids! This time, it’s a spin on the classic Poison Apple from Snow White. Except, of course, it won’t make your kids sleep until some stranger comes to kiss them! That would just be creepy! I love this particular Halloween drink for kids because it’s really like …
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The end of summer is almost here Time for one last cannonball into the pool before school starts. No need to pout that summer is over, instead let’s party! Below I have rounded up some fantastic ideas that you can serve at your Labor Day party, BBQ or pack up for one last visit to …
Looking for a sweet treat to celebrate mom on her special day? Check out this delicious raspberry maple Mother’s Day cupcake recipe to add to your Mother’s Day menu! My mom is a huge raspberry fan. When it is the raspberry season, she stocks up on them and enjoys them in a raspberry mousse, in …
Looking for a fun Earth Day recipe that the whole family will love? These Earth Day Cake Pops are super cute and pretty easy to make! They’re perfect for handing out to the kids after a day of cleaning up and helping Mother Earth! They’re a bit more indulgent than our usual recipes, but after …
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TruMoo Milk for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Valentine’s Day is inching every closer. It’s time to start planning your special menu, including, of course, an amazing Valentine’s Day snack for kids! This year, I wanted to come up with something that my …
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Aside from the game, a Super Bowl party is all about the food! If you’re looking for a few winning Super Bowl party food ideas to feed your hungry hoards of football fanatics, check these out. While we focus on healthy eating here at OurFamilyWorld, we do agree that it’s okay to splurge once in …
Are you looking for another delicious holiday appetizer? Look no more, try this delicious Brie in the oven recipe. Your guests will be impressed. The first time I had this dish, I could not stop eating it and ended up not eating the main dish. I mean after eating almost half of the brie with …
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I bet you are drooling just reading the title! You should. I tried this holiday appetizer recipe this weekend and OH MY.. I could not get enough of it. Neither could my husband, nor my teen. As a Patak’s ambassador, I get a challenge each month and this month’s challenge was to prepare a holiday …
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When I told my daughter that we will be making Honey Christmas cookies, she frowned and said: But I want to make sugar cookies for Santa, otherwise he won’t give me nice gifts. Don’t worry child, Santa will be generous with you and he will love your Honey Christmas cookies. I did not tell her that …
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This post and Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole recipe is brought to you by Dixie. All opinions are our own. This Thanksgiving, stop washing so many dirty dishes and start spending more time with your family! That’s what I’ve vowed to do! While Thanksgiving just passed here in Canada, the big turkey meal is only the start …
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This holiday recipes post is brought to you by Riddle. All opinions are our own. Ready for the holidays? I know I am! It’s my favorite time of the year! What I’m not ready for, though, is the cooking. I needed a little inspiration to step outside the usual holiday fare, so I pored over …
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Are you a hostess for Thanksgiving this year and want to impress your guest: then make this Thanksgiving appetizer recipe: Grilled Peppers Hors D’oeuvre. Your visitors will be blown away. This recipe needs some preparation. Most of it can be prepared ahead of time which is nice because you won’t have to load that special …
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Boy, 4th of July really sneaked up on us this year, didn’t it? Don’t have time to look for 4th of July recipes? We thought it would be fun to give you some tips on giving some of our tried and true dishes a patriotic recipe makeover! So many of our delicious low-calorie desserts and …
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This Spider-Man party cake recipe post contains affiliate links. We only recommend products that we love! For our Spider-Man Party Cake, we wanted to include details of other super heroes as well! This super hero cake is fairly simple to create and is the perfect addition to your Spider-Man Party! It’s also a great Father’s …
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St. Patrick’s Day is coming up. Time to break out the green and celebrate the luck of the Irish! Looking for a perfect St Patrick’s day recipe? Try this easy and healthy appetizer dish: zucchini bake! This zucchini bake St. Patrick’s Day recipe is made from fresh ingredients that will please every palate in your …
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As a mom, a working woman, I am always running around trying to achieve multiple things at the same time! But once a month, I make sure to make time from my special someone. After all, nothing would be the same without him! It can be a special dinner, a movie: a date night! When …
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Need a quick appetizer recipe for your New Year’s Eve party? Check out this delicious nachos & guacamole recipe that takes just minutes to whip up! This post contain affiliate links. As much as I love hosting holiday parties, I don’t like spending my day in the kitchen cooking and cleaning! Who does anyways? I …
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Tis the season for Christmas cookie recipes for kids! Check out these easy recipe and get baking together tonight! My daughter and I are huge cookie bakers! We love trying new recipes for kids and every occasion is a good one to bake. Since Christmas is on its way we decided to bake delicious Christmas …
This easy Halloween recipe post is sponsored by Global Influence. Products were provided by Hershey. All opinions are our own. Are you ready for a super fun and incredibly easy Halloween recipe that will have everyone at your Halloween party drooling? You have to try this Pumpkin Spice Swirl Cheesecake recipe! When I say it’s …
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Easter is around the corner and besides eating chocolate, it is also a great time for the families to enjoy delicious Easter Recipes! I have been pinning delicious Easter Recipes for kids as well as other related Easter activities to my Easter Pinterest Board. My only condition: recipes and crafts have to be easy to …
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Valentine’s Day is coming up and if you will be cooking with kids, wouldn’t you like to make something unique to celebrate the occasion? I always want to do something special to remind my husband just how much I love him… even after all these years. What is great about these Valentine’s Day recipes is …
For a healthy holiday recipe, you should make these delicious Greek Yogurt Muffins. They are the perfect addition to your dinner table and are full of health benefits. Not only are they healthy, they are sure to be a hit with family and friends. Greek yogurt has many health benefits. According to Bonnie Taub-Dix, R.D., …
The holidays are a great way to spend quality time with your children. My children love spending time with me in the kitchen, especially when we start having fun with kid-friendly recipes. These Christmas recipes are going to be devoured really quick because they are so tasty! You can also use this time of baking …
Christmas salads are a wonderful holiday side dish and are a good addition to please those that are coming to dinner who like to eat healthy. These holiday side dishes will have your guests raving and will also cater to those who follow a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, too. Salads: A Delicious Holiday Side Dishes …
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The holidays are here! It’s time for parties and fun family gatherings. You know what that means, right? Food, and lots of it! For many people that means overindulging, and regretting it the next day. One good way to avoid overeating is to skip the huge meals and serve smaller portioned appetizers at your parties. …
Now that the weather is getting cold, one of the best ways to warm up is with healthy holiday recipes like this Red Lentil Soup. It would make a great addition to your holiday meal whether your cuisine is casual or elegant. Not only will this recipe warm you up, it tastes delicious and is …
With the holidays coming up, many families are spending more time in the kitchen baking and cooking special dishes. Many people associate the holidays with weight gain and unhealthy meals, but it doesn’t have to be this way. You and your family can enjoy delicious, healthy holiday recipes without worrying about how much it will …
The holidays are coming up and along with shopping for gifts, you are probably going to be spending some time in the kitchen baking and cooking. Besides making gingerbread houses, cookies, and ham, there are a lot of other healthy holiday recipes that will please everyone in the family. Why Spinach is So Good for …
Are you tired of eating and making Turkey the same way you’ve been doing for the past many years? Do you want to do something unique that needs inspired imagination? Are you looking for bright ideas for serving turkey to your guests? If yes, then you certainly have come to the right place. Here you …
Are you looking for some easy recipes to make Halloween cookies with kids in your home? Baking and decorating homemade treats can be fun for the whole family and this recipe is quick, easy, and delicious. Baking together is also a great way to spend quality time with your children while having fun, even though your …
Are you looking for Easter activities for kids? How about cooking with them! I love cooking with my kids. I am always hunting for new and easy recipes to make together. We have so much fun and we enjoy all the treats we make. Each occasion is a great occasion to test our cooking skills. …
I love cooking with kids. I find it is a great family activity where we have lots of fun and the kids learn great skills. They learn how to measure the ingredients, how to shape the dough! Whenever I find the chance, I cook with them. Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to do so. …
The Super Bowl is not very popular in many Canadian homes but it is a much anticipated event at ours. My 2 men are football fans. They love watching the football game. I love watching the commercials and the half time show. This year’s show was simply great. Madonna was dressed as Cleopatra at first. She …
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Halloween is certainly a holiday for kids. It is also an excellent opportunity to have children cooking and trying some different recipes. Cooking with kids at Halloween or anytime is a fun experience. Mummy Dogs 1 pkg hot dogs 1 pkg of refrigerated crescent roll dough Mustard Open the crescent dough and separate into 4 …