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Stuffing: How Do You Make It?
November 6, 2009 at 11:41 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (13)
I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year. It will be the first time I cook dinner with all the fixings for a big crowd. *Gulp.* I've got the turkey under control. But the one food that's stressing me out? The stuffing!
Help!
FILED UNDER: dinner, entertaining, food, holiday entertaining, holidays, recipes, thanksgiving, traditions
Halloween Games, Halloween Cocktail Recipes: Links I Love
October 20, 2009 at 3:30 PM by Daily Buzz Team - Comments (5)
I'm planning a little Halloween get-together this weekend and have already started breaking out my Martha Stewart skills.
Here are some links I love for those of you that are doing the same:
FILED UNDER: adult parties, entertaining, halloween, holiday entertaining, holidays, parties, recipes
Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies in a Jiffy
October 19, 2009 at 8:59 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (5)
Need a quick, no-bake recipe for the upcoming school Halloween party? I literally made these boo-tiful babies in under five minutes. (Oops, looks like Mr. Cafe Kim got to them before I snapped the shot.)
I got the idea for these Nutter Butter Ghost cookies from Kraft Foods. Just melt white chocolate in the microwave or double boiler, coat Nutter Butters with chocolate, and let cool for a few moments before decorating with chocolate chips or whatever strikes your fancy. As you can see, I'm borderline decorationly challenged, so I'm sure yours will look a little better.
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The Great Pumpkin Martini
October 18, 2009 at 10:42 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (11)
Doesn't it seem like everything recently is flavored with pumpkin? I've had pumpkin lattes, pumpkin crepes, even pumpkin facials—and everything in between. Let's continue the tradition of adding this seasonal squash to every imaginable edible object with these pumpkin martinis, perfect for your next Halloween party.
FILED UNDER: adult parties, drinks, entertaining, halloween, holidays, parties, recipes, trends
Quick and Easy Oreo Balls for Halloween
October 17, 2009 at 9:01 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (13)
If there were an award for "Most Awesome Recipe Ever," it might just have to go to this one for Oreo Balls—for three reasons. First, it calls for the three most delicious ingredients in the world: chocolate, cheese, and Oreos. Second, this quick, no-bake recipe is so simple to make. And, finally, it's completely kid- and adult-proof. I mean, who doesn't like Oreos? (I'm serious, is there anyone out there?)
My sister's been bringing this sweet treat to family Halloween parties for years. I always thought this was a top-secret recipe that only we knew about, but I Googled it today, and it looks like everyone has been enjoying Oreo Balls since the beginning of time. Oh, and if you want to get fancy about it, apparently, the appropriate terminology for these sweets are "Oreo Truffles." Who knew?
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Kids Jump for Spider Ice Cubes
October 16, 2009 at 9:02 AM by Cafe Kim - Comments (6)
What will really bug the kids at your next Halloween party? Creepy, crawly ice cubes, of course! The folks over at Williams-Sonoma must have used their spidey sense to come up with this cool party trick. Add toy plastic spiders to an ice cube tray, fill with water, and freeze. Serve with witches brew, blood punch, or any other spooky potion of your choosing.
Got any fun, creepy ideas for kids' Halloween parties?
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Wicked Witch Cupcakes Just in Time for Halloween
October 15, 2009 at 7:14 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (1)
Last week we ran a post about cupcake cones. This week we're turning that idea upside-down with these Wicked Witch Cupcakes from MarthaStewart.com.
According to my crystal ball (and the recipe, of course), all you need for decorating these treats are green frosting, sugar cones, black licorice, mini-M&Ms, and candy corn. Need help assembling? What a perfectly wicked project for the kids!
Oh, and I'd be careful with these babies around water. They might just melt!
FILED UNDER: baking, entertaining, food, halloween, holidays, kid parties, kid-friendly, parties, recipes
Spooky Cakes for Halloween
October 14, 2009 at 5:19 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (44)
We all know how talented all of the moms are on here, but this one, ahem, really takes the cake. DrJRByrne made this amazing cake for a Halloween charity auction. (To see more of her fabulous work, go here.)
Want to learn how to decorate like this?
FILED UNDER: adult parties, baking, entertaining, halloween, holidays, kid parties, kid-friendly, recipes
Halloween Recipes: Mummy Dogs!
October 14, 2009 at 4:28 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (5)
CafeMom's I Love Halloween Group always has great, creative party ideas. This week misspixie67 tipped us off to a great recipe for Mummy Dogs. This is an easy and clever riff on the ever-popular pigs-in-a-blanket appetizer. Even if your guests don't eat meat, it's sure to get a few laughs.
Want to make these?
FILED UNDER: entertaining, food, halloween, holidays, kid parties, kid-friendly, recipes, snacks
Tombstone Cookies for Halloween
October 13, 2009 at 4:53 PM by Cafe Kim - Comments (2)
Wouldn't it just be delightful to be buried in milk chocolate? That's the idea behind these darling Tombstone Cookies for Halloween that I found on MyRecipes.com. This particular recipe is delicious but involved: It requires you to make BOTH the pots de creme (graveyard) and cookies (tombstones) completely from scratch. Luckily, I figured out an easy shortcut.
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