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Well with all the baking and cooking that is happening in my house - I might as well forget the Diet. But I think this was a nice one - I have to try it for the kids. Cold weather - time to cook!!!! I love the puppy shaped cup cake. Cup Cake Farm Decorate your cupcakes and make the sweetest little animals. You Will Need: Your cupcakes 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 stick (8 tbsp) butter, softened 1 tbsp water Chocolate buttons Colorful candies Red food coloring Cookies Marshmallows (including mini marshmallows) Tubes of writing icing 1. Make the butter frosting. Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl. In another bowl, beat the butter unitl creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter, beating to keep the mixture smooth. Finally, beat in the water. 2. Make marshmallow sheep . Spread a thick layer of butter frosting over the top of the cupcakes. 3. Stick on marshmallows, using large ones for faces, halved ones for ears, and mini ones for woolly coats. 4. Make pink piggies by mixin

Here I am trying to help my daughter reach her goal of buying a Laptop - my 12 yr old that is. It's my fault, I gave her the idea - so now I have to help. She's been working real hard and has already earned $100 dollars through her own efforts [ no money from Dad ]. But she found a new way to make some extra money and she wants, needs, is telling me I have to help. Ofcourse, she is a girl so she is selling jewelry [ a bit out of my expertise...] Help Kiki buy her laptop Necklace Sets CC Beads W Large Drop $7.00 each S&H $3.00 Can take 2-3 weeks to ship Duaghters Profit $1.50 * send check with item#3 to address below She is using a drop ship kind of program and selling other peoples jewelry. She is selling the piece at a very low price in order to get sales [ smart idea ]. Since she is only 12 her goal is not to make millions just enough for that laptop. I hope she succeeds because that's money I don't have to spend - and what dad doesn't want that. I know this m

Ok, what kid atleast wouldn't like to create this delicious fun meal. My kids love all things potato - baked,fries, this should be fun. Potato Mice These baked-potato mice are almost too gorgeous to eat! Makes 4 potato mice. You Will Need: 4 medium baking potatoes 1 tbsp oil 2 tbsp butter Half cup milk Half cup grated cheddar cheese For Decorations: Cherry tomatoes Chives Radishes Raisins Green onions 1. Wash the potatoes and pat them dry. Prick the skins with a fork and put the potatoes on a baking sheet. Brush them all over with oil. Bake the potatoes until they are soft. Medium sized potatoes take about one hour in an oven preheated to 400°F. 2. Cool enough to handle? Then cut off the tops and carefully scoop out the soft potato centers with a spoon. You can throw away the tops (or eat them). 3. Mash the soft centers with the butter, milk, three quarters of the cheese , salt and pepper. Then put the mixture back into the potato s

One thing you learn fast when you have children is that - no one really listens to you.

Now this is a fun recipe that I can enjoy. This should be fun for the kids - who doesn't like bananas and with the added sweets - this treat should be a family hit. I hope you enjoy this little fun recipe. Can you make a family night more fun and delicious than this... yum! I love Bananas! Banana Bites This light dessert is fun for children to make. It works best with slightly under ripe bananas. You Will Need: 1-2 bananas 4 oz chocolate – milk or plain Dried coconut Chocolate sprinkles Colored sprinkles Makes 6 Banana Bites 1. Peel the banana and trim off the ends. Chop the flesh into 6 bite sized pieces. 2. Break the chocolate into a heat proof bowl. Put the bowl over a pan of hot water, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn't touch the water and melt the chocolate, stirring occasionally. Leave to cool slightly. 3. Push a straw through the banana, and then drizzle melted chocolate over each piece. (Don't worry if it's not perfect, it will still taste delicious!)

Ok, I admit I am a bit of a finiky eater. I may not try this dish myself and a finiky child may not either. But it does look fun to make and you may find it is one of your favorite dishes. So I will try it if you will.... The whole point of these recipes is to have fun with e kids with food they can make [cook ]. * Use your personal judgment when it comes to children, knives and open flames. It's suppose to be fun so be safe. Apple & Chicken Curry This mildly spicy curry is made with ingredients you can buy at your local supermarket. The apple adds a subtle sweetness to the dish. You Will Need: 1 tbsp canola or sunflower oil 1 onion 1 clove garlic 3 scallions 1 medium apple 1-2 tsp mild curry paste 1 tsp soy sauce 2/3 cup boiling water 2 in piece lemongrass 2 chicken breasts, cubed 3/4 cup frozen peas Salt and pepper Cilantro Sliced lime Boiled jasmine rice to serve Makes 4 servings 1. First prepare your vegetables and fruit: Peel and chop the onion, crush the garlic. Thinly s

Another recipe for you and your kids to make. Life should be filled with spice and color. Since the spice is for the adults - the kids can have fun with colorful food that is fun to make and eat. Look out with this one, you have to have a bit of fun with this one - no down n outers on this dilicious dish. Multicolored Meringues Choose any colors you like, but use food coloring sparingly. One drop at a time. To make: 50 minutes To bake: 30-35 minutes (+ 45 minutes cooling in oven) You Will Need: 3 egg whites (medium) 3/4 cups superfine sugar 1/2 tsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp lemon juice Food coloring -- red, green, yellow. Use a toothpick to add one drop at a time. Makes 30 meringues. Bake at 250˚F 1. Separate the eggs. Crack the eggs over a large bowl and separate the whites from the yolks. You only need the whites. Separating an egg is easy once you know how. Have 2 bowls ready. Tap the egg firmly on the edge of one bowl so the shell cracks open. Let the egg white drop into one bowl and the