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.

Holiday Goodies Filling Our Tummies

by Marie

We’ve been busy in the kitchen making some yummy Holiday treats. Here’s a few of the delicious goodies filling our tummies, making for a true Holiday season! Christmas Sweet Bread Wreath – fun for the kids to decorate ~~~~ Frozen Cookie Logs – great for neighbor gifts ~~~~ Pamela’s Toffee – THE best ever! ~~~~ [...]

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Sufganiyot: Israeli Jelly Filled Donuts

by Marie

Guest Post by Ciaran from Momfluential Latkes (aka potato pancakes) may be the first food that comes to mind when people say Hanukkah, but these are not the only Hanukkah delicacy out there. The tradition is to eat foods fried in oil and these can be savory or sweet, as long as they are fried. [...]

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Simple Holiday Potpourri

by Little Birdies

Here is a simple (and inexpensive) gift that is sure to warm the homes of anyone that is lucky enough to receive it. Just take the ingredients above and add a few more items and you have yourself sweet smelling holiday potpourri. First, gather up the following: One large apple One large orange One large [...]

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The Gathering of Friends Cookbook

by Marie

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Snoop, 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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