Marshmallow Jello Pinwheels Recipe

If you want a really fun and fast treat to make, then I have the perfect suggestion for you here today on Fun Food! 

These Marshmallow Jello Pinwheels are great "pop in your mouth" appetizers, party treats, after school treats, or even lunchbox treats. 

Since jello does have to be refrigerated, you would need a Lunch Ice Pack in the lunchbox, but it would certainly be worth that little extra effort.  Your kids would love it and no doubt, their lunch pals would be requesting that you send extras tomorrow.  My children always loved being able to share treats with their friends during lunch at school.  I kept those freezer cubes in the freezer at all times just for these types of special lunch treat.   All I had to do was reach in the freezer and grab one to stick it in their lunchboxes. 

Marshmallow Jello Pinwheels Recipe

The Marshmallow Jello Recipe is super easy and takes on a few minutes to whip together.  They are made with the combination of jello and marshmallow as the recipe name indicates.  What really grabbed my attention was the way they are cut into little roll-up treats.  Heidi from Simplee Thrifty, tells us exactly how to easily cut the solidified jello treat into a delicious roll-up finger food.  Her method is "simply thrifty" and nifty! 

Check out her recipe and cutting tips to make your own Marshmallow Jello Pinwheels.  The kids will love you for it!

Recommended Lunchbox Cooler Packs

When my children were in elementary school, I used these blue ice packs often, almost daily, to keep the food in their lunchboxes cool.  They really do work!  Just remind your children to leave them in their lunchboxes and not throw them away with their trash.   Once our daughter switched over to lunch sacks instead of a lunchbox, I inserted the little ice pack in a homemade fabric sleeve so she could throw away the sack, but keep the blue ice in her backpack to bring home.  However, a baggie for the blue ice pack would work just fine too.
 

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Recipe & Image Credit: 

 Marshmallow Jello Pinwheels by Heidi at Simplee Thrifty

Strawberry Upside Down Cake

For the Love of Strawberries! 

We are all familiar with Pineapple Upside Down Cake, but I want to show you a fabulous variation of that wonderful desert that uses strawberries instead of pineapple.

This is an extremely easy recipe that you could easily throw together in a few minutes, bake it for 50 minutes and have the perfect Valentine's Day cake for your sweetheart.

Strawberry Upside Down Cake Recipe

This Strawberry Upside Down Cake Recipe calls for for only 3 simple ingredients in addition to the fresh strawberries.  When you see the recipe, you will be very surprised to discover that this Strawberry Upside Down Cake is made with a store purchased box cake mix, marshmallows, gelatin and the strawberries.

It does have to bake for 50 minutes and cool for at least 1 hr., but the prep will be fast and easy.

Let me note however, the photo of the Strawberry Upside Down Cake shows a round cake.  The recipe calls for a 9 x 13 baking pan.   In order to get the round cake as shown, I would recommend using a non-stick springform pan like the one shown below.

Using a Springform Pan with This Recipe

If you use the springform pan, do not release the side until the cake is completely cool.   This will take at least 2 hrs.  

Also, this cake mixture is very runny.   It is not like a cheesecake.  You will need to put some type of protector like a thin cookie tray under the springform pan to protect the bottom of your oven.

 Wilton 2105-6799 Perfect Results Nonstick Springform Pan, 9-InchCheck Price

For step by step instructions, visit Kitchme and start baking this delicious cake today!

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Recipe & Image Credit: 

Strawberry Upside Down Cake  on Kitchme

Chocolate Mint Shamrock Squares

With St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, I went in search of a "green" treat for my family.

I was thrilled when I discovered these Chocolate Mint Shamrock Squares by Corrinna Johnson on her site, A Sprinkle of Glitter, A Dash of Spice.

These delicious treats are pretty fast and easy to layer for a wee bit of your own magic to serve to your family and friends on St. Patrick's Day.

Since the squares are made by melting ingredients, laying them  in a baking dish and then refrigerating them until they are set, this would be a great recipe to make with kids.  After all, they will love adding the green food coloring and watching the butter and sugar turn green.

Chocolate Mint Shamrock Squares Recipe

Corrinna shares her recipe and gives us excellent instructions to create these fabulous Chocolate Mint Shamrock Squares.  She also offers several wonderful suggestions for display and presentation which would be perfect for a St. Patrick's Day party.

Not only are these Chocolate Mint Shamrock Squares pretty for St. Patrick's Day, they are fun to make and delicious to eat.

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Recipe & Image Credit:  Chocolate Mint Shamrock Squares  by Corrinna Johnson

Valentine Cookie Balls

Are you ready to give the gift of delicious homemade love!

It is hard to believe that it is almost Valentine's Day and I have not made my sweetheart a special treat yet.  

I went in search of something new to make for Valentines Day this year and look what I found!  I have to admit, I am pretty excited to get started.

Valentine Cookie Balls Recipe

These fast and easy cookies are the perfect gift and treat for Valentines Day.  I think it would be awesome to make a batch of these Valentine Cookie Balls and place them in a heart shaped box to give to our sweethearts.  

Homemade gifts are often so much better than a store bought cookies or candy, if for no other reason than that they are fresh.  Plus,  the recipient knows you cared enough to go to that little extra trouble to make something special just for them.

I know what I am making now for Valentines Day!  How about you?

Decorate this paper mache box exclusively for your sweetheart!  

It would be perfect for your Valentine Cookie Balls.



Paper Mache Box-Heart 12"

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Recipe & Image Credit:  Recipe for Valentine Cookie Balls by mbgphoto

Mixed Berries Cheesecake

The perfect alternative to the traditional birthday cake!

Why not change things up a bit by serving this fabulous Mixed Berries Cheesecake at that next birthday party.  

Doesn't it just look divinely delicious with those beautiful whole strawberries on top, and drizzled with that luscious dark chocolate?!!!

Mixed Berries Cheesecake Recipe

Not only is it visually appealing, but this cheesecake is fast and easy to make.

Lynne aka ElleDeeEsse has been kind enough to invite us into her kitchen and she has graciously shared her own recipe for the Mixed Berries Cheesecake.  

Thank you Lynne!  We will enjoy it!

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Recipe & Image Credit:  Recipe for Cheesecake | Mixed Berries Cheesecake by Lynne Schroeder

If you are searching for a truly gross cake for your Halloween party, you have come to the right place!

KimGiancaterino's Kitty Litter Cake is a perfectly disgusting cake for Halloween without being grotesque. 

It would be an excellent choice for a kids Halloween party. It is just gross enough to make you question what you are about to eat, without being gory. In fact, I happen to personally know a few college students who absolutely love this Halloween cake. 
 

Kitty Litter Cake Recipe

Kim shares the recipe so you too can make this delicious "mess" of a cake for your Halloween party or upcoming event.

Basically, you simply crumble & combine two baked cakes & vanilla cookies:  one German chocolate & one vanilla cake to make the "litter".   Stir in prepared large box of vanilla instant pudding mix.  Add shaped tootsie rolls, sprinkled with additional cookie crumbs.  (shape the tootsie rolls by softening them in the microwave.)
 
It may look unappealing, but it is actually delicious. Truly the perfect choice for any Halloween party treat.

 

Kitty Litter Cake Recipe, Instructions & Photo Credit

Kitty Litter Cake written by KimGiancaterino's

Pretty Mini Quiche

Every once in a while, I come across a Fun Food recipe and wonder, "now, why didn't I think of that?"

These Mini Quiche by Blessedmomto7 elicited that very question!

Although they would be perfect for any occasion, I think they would be purely awesome for the upcoming holidays.

Mini Quiche Recipe for Mini Quiche Flowers

Most of us entertain a lot during the holidays and we are always searching for fast and easy recipes that make a favorable impression on our guests. Not only does this Mini Quiche recipe sound delicious, but the quiches themselves are just adorable.

Blessedmomto7 gives us excellent step by step instructions as well as the quiche recipe for making these fabulous mini quiche. Why not add these pretty "little flowers" to your next luncheon, tea, reception, or party. They would make a lovely breakfast for your overnight guests too!

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Recipe & Image Credit:  Mini Quiche by Blessedmomto7

Blood Shot Deviled Eggs for Halloween

Halloween will be here before we know it!

I do love Halloween and all of the fun food created just for that holiday.  It takes a really creative mind to come up with a lot of these awesome creations.

A friend recently shared this easy fun food creation with me and now I want to share it with you. It is truly hauntingly perfect for Halloween!

Blood Shot Deviled Eggs Recipe for Halloween

 

Mandee, aka DecoratingforEvents, has written and shared step by step directions for creating your own frighteningly fantastic Blood Shot Deviled Eggs.  

This recipe immediately caught my attention because I loved deviled eggs.  They make an excellent appetizer or side for any party buffet, but decorated like blood shot eggs for Halloween is simply ingenious.

These eggs are bound to draw every eye to them when you "decorate" your Halloween party table with them!

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Recipe & Image Credit:  Blood Shot Deviled Eggs by Mandee, one of our own in-house Halloween Haven Hostesses

Peanut Butter Cheese Ball Recipe

A really cool appetizer that adds additional beauty to the party table!
 

I am always searching for unique designs for visual appeal on my serving table and this one is really neat! 

Not only is it a delicious treat, but it adds real character to the party food.

When I first discovered this article, the idea of mixing peanut butter and cheese did not appeal to my taste.   However, in looking at the recipe, I found that it calls for cream cheese.  Now, that I can handle!

Making the Peanut Butter Cheese Ball is actually  very easy and well worth the time.

Therefore, bring on the peanut butter & cream cheese and let the party begin!

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Recipe & Image Credit:  Party Food Ideas - Peanut Butter Cheese Ball by DecoratingForEvents

Maple Sugar Candy Recipe

A great recipe and a really fun food shaping suggestion! 

I have used candy molds for shaping chocolate many times, but I have never used a candy mold for shaping maple syrup :) 
 
RedHairedRockHead shared her recipe for making maple candy and her most excellent suggestion of molding the maple candy to look like leaves.  

Suggestions for Maple Sugar Candy Leaves

The recipe is easy, the candy is delicious and the leaves are beautiful.  You could use these tasty leaves to decorate cakes, cupcakes, cookies, mixed into edible arrangements or simply as a stand alone candy treat. 


Beautiful and delicious!  The perfect combination for fun food!

Maple Sugar Candy Recipe

Facts about Maple syrup, recommendations for candy molds and the recipe for Maple Sugar Candy by RedHairedRockHead, can all be found here:  Maple Candy Recipe: Delicious and Easy. 

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Image Credit:   Maple Candy Recipe: Delicious and Easy

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Visit:  Maple Candy Recipe: Delicious and Easy by RedHairedRockHead.

Banana Split Breakfast

 Imagine having dessert for breakfast! 

I love the idea of having a healthy breakfast that children are sure to love and enjoy eating.   

It seems so simple, yet I had never considered a banana split for breakfast before I saw this recipe.  


Oh, and it is easy to make too.  Now that is perfection!

Recipe, with photo:  Simple Recipes for Kids:  Easy Banana Recipes by Jercow75. 

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Image Credit: Breakfast Banana Splits
via Carrerales on Flickr.com

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Visit: Simple Recipes for Kids: Easy Banana Recipes by Jercow75.

TASTY TART RECIPES

A Treasure Trove of Tarts!

Tarts are beautiful and tasty treats for any party, shower, tea or luncheon.  The also make an excellent dessert.  

Melissa Miotke has been generous enough to give us several choices of flavor and tart fillings.  She offers a recipe for Lemon Tart, Chocolate Tart, Fruit Tart and a Butter Tart.  She also provides the basic tart shell crust recipe.


They all look and sound delicious!  I do believe there is a Tempting Tart here for everyone. 
  

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Image Credit:  Tempting Tarts photo featured above is from the article below.


Visit:  Tempting Tarts written by Melissa Miotke

DANISH WEDDING COOKIES RECIPE

Mouthwatering Delicious!

The picture of these fabulous Danish Wedding Cookies is indelibly "inked" on my brain!  At night, I have visions of Danish Wedding cookies dancing in my head.

Fortunately, 24websurf was gracious enough to share her recipe for these delicious cookies.  Now, I can have my fantasies and eat them too :)  It is really hard to believe that the combination of a few common ingredients can make such delectable treats.


The only problem I see, you may not want to share them!


The original host site for this recipe/article has shut down. Here is a screenshot of 24websurf's original recipe.

 
  

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Image Credit:  Danish Wedding Cookies photo featured above is from the article below.


Visit:  Danish Wedding Cookies Recipe written by 24websurf

DECORATING A KITTY CAT CAKE

If you love cats, you will definitely love this Kitty Cat Cake!


Making this kitty cat cake has truly been made easy by simply following the step by step instructions and using the cat cake template provided in the article.  I have also provided lots of pictures of the cutting and decorating steps to make it even easier for you.  Frankly, you could almost make the cat cake by just looking at the pictures and following along with them.

Children will love it!  You guests will love it!  And, you will love how simple it is to decorate this Kitty Cat cake. This cat would be awesome for a kid's birthday party, a school party, or even a Halloween party if you chose to make it black instead of white.  Honestly, if you love cats, it would be a perfect cake for any party or special occasion.

Instructions and cake template for creating this amazing 3-D Cat cake are provided in this article:
How to Decorate a Cat Cake 

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Image Credit:  How to Decorate a Cat Cake by Sylvestermouse

PRETZEL ROD DECORATING

If you are looking for a bit of fun on a rainy day, an easy snack for any party or a fabulous treat, you are going to love these Pretzel Rods!
  
This is the perfect way to combine sweet and salty all in one great, big "crunch".

Not only are they delicious, they are pretty little treats suitable for showers, receptions, teas, luncheons, parties or any gathering.  Oh, and wonderful appetizers! 
Instructions for making these awesome Pretzel Rods are provided in this article:
Pretzel Rod Decorating 

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Image Credit and Article: Pretzel Rod Decorating by DecoratingforEvents

DRAGON BISCUITS

Sometimes I come across such an enchanting fun food recipe, that I simply must share it with you all!   Elynmac's Dragon Biscuits are one of those fun foods that screamed to be shared :)


Aren't they adorable!  Oh, and she also includes the dragon bread dough recipe in her article.

What a fabulous way to start the day!  A fabulous treat to enjoy mid-day.  Oh, wait!  A great bedtime snack.  Ok, yes, they would be fun and tempting any time of the day.  I just keep wondering if I could actually eat them!  They are almost to cute to consume.
 

Instructions for creating these adorable Dragon Biscuits are provided in this article:
Dragon Biscuits 

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Image Credit and Article: Dragon Biscuits by Elyn Macinnis

Sweetheart Fortune Cookies Recipe for Valentine's Day

Valentine ’s Day is not far away and we are all looking for a special treat for that special someone. I recently came across this fabulous Sweetheart Fortune Cookie Recipe.
What fun!

Flycatcher has provided a delicious Fortune Cookie Recipe that makes it easy to create specialty fortune cookies for your sweetheart. Simply write your own personal fortune cookie message, or love note, to your Valentine and insert it in your homemade fortune cookie right before you shape the cookie.

Oh, and did I tell you the author also included instructions for Chocolate Dipped Fortune Cookies!

The perfect Valentine treat: Homemade Cookies, chocolate, and a special message that says it all!

Most excellent!



Step by step instructions, with photos, 
are included in the article,  
Sweetheart Fortune Cookies - Recipe for Romance  

 

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Visit: Sweetheart Fortune Cookies - Recipe for Romance by Flycatcher.

Image Credit: Amazon.com - Will You Marry Me? - Fortune Cookie W/Message Inside

Image Credit: Amazon.com - 100 Milk Chocolate Dipped Wedding Fortune Cookies Individually Wrapped

Easy Shortbread Cookie Recipe ~ Flower Cookies

Aren't these cookies just beautiful?  And, they are oh so easy to make too!

I discovered this articles several months ago and I fell in love with these pretty little cookies.  As a matter of fact, I loved them so much I simply had to purchase the featured cookie press myself.


Lady Lorelei shares a printable version of her own Shortbread cookie recipe that is not only delicious, but it is quick and easy.  In just a few minutes, you too can have your own lovely little flower cookies. 


She has also included step by step photos with her recipe, as well as videos showing us how to use a cookie press!  I can tell you from experience that you will love the article's featured cookie press, but the videos do offer some additional great tips.

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Image Credit: Quick & Easy Shortbread Cookie Recipe photo from article below.


Visit: Quick & Easy Shortbread Cookie Recipe written by Lady Lorelei