Halloween Black Cat Cookies

Halloween Black Cats

Well, these Halloween Black Cat Cookies are FAR from perfect but they were definitely a LOT of fun to make!   They are a little time consuming but it’s something that you should plan to spend an entire morning or day doing.  And I recommend that you make a plan, read all the directions first, and… [Continue Reading]

Truett’s 5th Birthday ‘Car’ Cake, Wilton Style

Truett's 5th birthday cake, Wilton Car theme

Oh man, making a car themed cake was more of a task than I thought but I have narrowed my issues down to a couple of things that I’ll get to a little later.  Truett turned 5 years old today and all I could think about was when my two oldest were that age…and how… [Continue Reading]

The Best Homemade Fudge Recipe

Homemade Fudge

When trying to figure out what food gifts to give this year, I thought I’d make something I usually don’t, which is homemade fudge.  I’ve heard horror stories when it comes to fudge so I can see how it can be quite intimidating for some, much like pecan pies tend to do but my recipe… [Continue Reading]

The Perfect Pecan Pie Recipe

Perfect Pecan Pie

I don’t normally like Pecan Pies because they are too sweet but I find that ones not made with additional sugar, are easier for me to eat. My Grandma made fantastic pecan pies. She never burned the edges and the insides were always settled well. This pecan pie recipe makes 3 pecan pies. I don’t… [Continue Reading]

Rocky Road Brownies *drool*

Rocky Road Brownies

In my previous video, I made you Healthy Pumpkin Bread. Today, I bring you quite the opposite with Rocky Road Brownies.  When it comes to food gift giving during the holidays, so many people give breads and cookies but something we like to give, are brownies served in a dish. I like to find pretty… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Pumpkin Bread Mini Loaves for Gift Giving

Pumpkin Bread Mini Loaves for Gift Giving

November marks the part of the season where we give thanks, give gifts, and help those in need.  Giving a homemade food gift is one of the most popular ideas because it’s so friendly to your wallet and it comes from the heart. Today, I’m bringing you a healthy alternative to traditional pumpkin bread (found… [Continue Reading]

Halloween Treat – Candy Covered Mini Chocolate Apple Bites

Halloween Treat - Mini Caramel Apples

These don’t have to be only Halloween treats but they does make for a fun one and as you can see, we used Halloween colors and decorations to celebrate the holiday.  They are very fun and vibrant.   Halloween always seems to be about sweets (and no exceptions here) but at least there are fresh apple… [Continue Reading]

Hair Raising Cake Supporting the Cause

Hair Raising Cake for Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness Month

You should know that just because I am taking Wilton Decorating classes, that it doesn’t mean I’m any good at it still.  I’m definitely learning much more but I still have such a long ways to go.  With this Hair Raising Cake, I wanted to do three things; incorporate Halloween of course, try not to… [Continue Reading]

Lemony Sweet Stained Glass Cookies

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Shaina is the home cook and wannabe photographer behind Food for My Family, where she shares recipes, tips, opinions and her philosophy on food as she wades through the process of feeding her family, her friends and anyone else who will let her, all while juggling four kids and running a business. I love baking… [Continue Reading]

Halloween Appetizer-Snack: Crescent Mummy Dogs

Mummy Dog Ingredients

Welcome! If you’re new here, you might consider subscribing and get updates to your inbox and checking out the popular recipes here over in your sidebar to the right. Sign up for our monthly newsletter full of ideas, recipes, & more! The Witches Brooms were so cute that I just had to make and share… [Continue Reading]

Halloween Treat – Witches Brooms

Witches Brooms

One last Halloween treat for you guys!   These Witches Brooms are cute and tasty!  One recommendation would be to use your own peanut butter cookie dough recipe or even the store bought roll.  This one was okay but I’ve had better.  And of course you can make your own orange icing or you can buy… [Continue Reading]

Halloween Treats- Boo Babies

Boo Baby ingredients

Welcome! If you’re new here, you might consider subscribing and get updates to your inbox and checking out the popular recipes here over in your sidebar to the right. And don’t forget to try the Halloween Mummy Dogs and sign up for our monthly newsletter full of ideas, recipes, & more! More Halloween Treats!  Boo… [Continue Reading]

Carnation Famous Fudge – The Perfect Fudge

fudge

I have this little booklet full of recipes you can make using Carnation Evaporated Milk and what do you think my kids chose?  Yep, fudge.  Of course they would because even though the pear pie and quiche looked fabulous, their sweet tooth tells their brain to pick the fudge. So fudge it is. Now I… [Continue Reading]