Recipes

Welcome to our Food & Recipes page. Here you'll quick and easy recipes, simple kitchen tips, and food crafts and activities for kids. Check out a few of our most popular posts here, or scroll down for the most recent projects.

The Gathering of Friends Cookbook

by Marie December 1, 2009

If you ever wanted to host a party and pull it off flawlessly, have I got the cookbook for you! I’m happy to share one of Make and Takes newest sponsors with you, The Gathering of Friends Cookbook series by Michelle Huxxtable. After flipping page after page of these well organized books, I’m know I [...]

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Caramel Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel

by Lindsey November 25, 2009

It’s Wednesday and the day before Thanksgiving. I know. You probably already have your menus planned. Have you baked your pumpkin pie yet? I’ll let you in on a little secret–I don’t like pumpkin pie….unless it’s the one pictured below. This pie changed my mind about pumpkin pie forever. Last year as I was casually [...]

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Homemade Roasted Pumpkin Puree

by Marie November 18, 2009

Fall is the best time for pumpkin recipes, I think it’s my favorite ingredient. I’m showing how simple it is to make your own fresh pumpkin puree. It’s really easier than you think, and then you’ve got it ready to go for some fall time recipes! Recipe for Pumpkin Puree: a Pumpkin – but needs [...]

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Weekend Make and Takes: Turkeys

by Marie November 14, 2009

Little Turkey Yarn Favor by Make and Takes (pictured above) How to Make Turkey Stock by Kalyn’s Kitchen Playdough Turkey Craft by My Family My Forever Potato Print Turkey by No Time For Flash Cards Cute Turkey Hat by Parents Yummy Turkey Recipes by Simply Recipes Banana Gobble Pancakes by Little Nummies

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Food Blogs, Cookbooks & Pioneer Woman

by Marie November 11, 2009

I’ve updated my Links page, sharing just a few of my favorite blogs. Please check them out. Here’s just a little shout out to a few of my favorite Food Blogs that I’m reading these days: This Week For Dinner – Of course Jane is always sharing delicious recipes here as a Make and Takes [...]

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Oreo Cookie Turkeys for Thanksgiving

by Marie November 9, 2009

Guest Post by Amanda of Impress Your Kids. I have a vivid memory of getting off the bus in 4th grade and walking down the driveway while carefully holding a “make and take” in my hand. It was a tiny turkey made out of an Oreo and a few pieces of candy. A room-mother had [...]

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Easy Homemade Microwave Popcorn

by Marie November 4, 2009

Yes, homemade microwave popcorn, and it really works! I was skeptical. I didn’t believe it could be that easy, but IT IS! Lisa, from Snack Girl, has shared her how-to for Homemade Microwave Popcorn. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3: Put 1/4 cup popcorn in a brown paper bag. Fold top over a few [...]

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Trick-or-Treat Cookies

by Lindsey October 28, 2009

My husband does not like sugar cookies. No way. But he does like these Trick-or-Treat cookies a lot. The dough is soft and pliable and full of Fall–honey, molasses, raisins, and spices. For the cookies in the pictures, I used half whole wheat flour and omitted the raisins (didn’t have any on hand). The only [...]

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The Joys of Meal Planning with Kids

by Jane October 21, 2009

I am currently experiencing two issues with my daughter that I’m sure many parents can relate to. #1: She HATES going grocery shopping with me. This is pretty annoying seeing as how she HAS to go grocery shopping with me, unless leaving a 4-year-old home alone is kosher nowadays? I didn’t think so. #2: She [...]

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Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes

by Lindsey October 14, 2009

These are the perfect chocolate cupcakes. Perfect. They aren’t too chocolaty, but enough to tame a heavy-duty craving. And the texture is lovely too. They practically melt in your mouth. The recipe comes from baking wizard, Dorie Greenspan. If you aren’t familiar with her and you like to bake, do a quick Google search and [...]

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