It’s party time! Are you searching for a party plan that is sure to be packed with fun and laughter? Search no more–and you can thank me later. I hosted a wine tasting and gift exchange and everyone had such fun I had to share the plan with you! It is perfect for a last minute Christmas party or New Year’s party. [Read more…]
What fun we had this week when we were invited to appear on KSHB’s KCLive TV show. In case you missed it, you can watch it now and share in the fun.
It is always a treat to be on television but it is magnified when we get to talk about cake pops and our newest cookbook, The Big Book of Babycakes Cake Pop Maker recipes.
We adore Michael and Michelle and the folks at Channel 41 couldn’t have been more hospitable to us. It was a pleasure sharing cake pop tips complete with Santa directions. We made Brownie cake pops from our cookbook and those little bites of brownies are scrumptious. You can find all kinds of creative, out-of-the-box cake pop ideas in our new book. (Available from thebabycakesshop, Amazon or Barnes and Noble)
Cake pops can answer the question for gift giving this season. You can surprise a crafty friend with a Babycakes Cake Pop Maker and a copy of our cookbook or you can make cake pops and deliver them to friends, neighbors and teachers. We all have those hard to buy for folks on our lists this season. Why not think of giving cake pops to that special some one? They are such a welcome treat and there will be smiles all around! Guaranteed.
Are you tired of leftover turkey? It is time to repurpose that turkey and save precious time on a busy evening. This chunky soup is easy to prepare and has a great, spicy kick so it tastes fresh and comforting!
I love leftovers—but my family, not so much. They have eaten as many turkey sandwiches as they can stand. That means it is time to freeze the remaining roasted turkey and create a new meal another day. I cut the slices of turkey into bite-size pieces and freeze it in 2-cup portions. Be sure to pack the turkey tightly in freezer weight plastic bags, seal tightly, label, date and freeze. While I know that roasted poultry can stay frozen for up to 6 to 9 months, I plan on using it in the next few weeks for this hot soup.
This soup is one of our favorites. I use either roasted chicken or turkey in the soup—so if there isn’t a stockpile of turkey frozen, pick up a rotisserie chicken. Either way it is great. And by roasting the potatoes before adding them to the soup, it adds a chunky, stew-like texture. Best of all, it is quick and easy – so even on those busy evenings, it is simple to create a tasty, hot, home-cooked meal—and who wouldn’t like that during this busy time of year? [Read more…]
If I were to select the one cooking question that we are asked most often it would be, “how do you prepare your Thanksgiving turkey?”
While I have brined, roasted, smoked and deep fried with great results, my go-to-recipe for a fail-proof, moist turkey is to bake the turkey in a roasting bag. This is what I recommend to my friends who are more or less afraid to step in the kitchen and tackle Thanksgiving dinner. [Read more…]
“Surviving the Holidays.” Do you ever feel that is your mantra this time of year? Too many years that is my thought—and each year I try so hard to change it to “Enjoying the Holidays!” I actually cherish holidays—and really do love the baking, decorating, cooking, family time with laughter, gift giving, worshiping, and partying—it is just that some years, time slips by and it is a struggle to get it all done. I count on recipes, like this one for Praline Pumpkin Cheesecake, that you can make head, freeze, and serve as a show stopping dessert or gift. It is the perfect dessert to take to that Thanksgiving gathering and the pumpkin, brown sugar and pecan flavors make it ideal to serve anytime throughout the holidays.
Grab the slow cooker—and get ready for compliments. It is so easy. Last summer I talked about making an appetizer cheesecake in the slow cooker (Pesto and Bruschetta Cheesecake). The only challenge to baking a cheesecake in the slow cooker is to find the 7-inch springform pan. Once you get the pan, you are ready to go! Make it now—and freeze it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, the Holiday Open House or as a gift for friends and neighbors. [Read more…]
