Come Party With Me: All Hallow’s Eve - Dessert

So you've just decided to host a Halloween party and you've got no time to plan. No matter. On Saturday afternoon, before you put on your costume, you can throw together some festive yet uncomplicated snacks and make these cupcakes. Shhh, don't tell anyone: the recipe uses a boxed yellow cake mix, meaning these mini cakes will be ready to bake in minutes. The addition of pumpkin pie spice and canned pumpkin puree, in combination with the smooth cream cheese frosting, will fool your guests in

How to make your own dried fruit and teach others to serve healthier treats

Serve dried cherries and blueberries as a snack the next time children come to your door for a treat or snack. At the next Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthday, or any other holiday season party, show children and families how to substitute healthier ingredients for snacks normally served at parties or events. Make your own sun-dried tomatoes and mix them with dehydrated berries and cherries for a unique snack instead of serving just candy treats. You can mix dried vegetables and fruit

Popcorn

by Miss Jessica C. Popcorn – who doesn’t like it? Its aroma and flavor have made it one of America’s most favorite snacks. In fact, in 1999 October was made the National Popcorn Poppin’ Month! Where did it come from? Popcorn was originally discovered by the Native Americans. It became a well known snack soon after the “talking picture” or movie theaters came out in the 1920’s and movie theater owners actually learned that if they lowered their ticket price, and installed a popcorn popper

Make your own corn dogs

Are you one of the millions of people that love the humble corn dog, but you are never able to get your hands on one when it suits you, then maybe this corn dog maker is the thing for you. It is simple to operate and provides you with a very tasty snack for the movie or game. Features: Carnival corn dog maker bakes carnival-style corn dogs in minutes Just plug in and enjoy healthier, fun snacks on sticks without the hassle of messy frying Makes a lot more than corn dogs – try cheese

Manhattan Drops

Last week I invited the work crew to come over after service for a little bonding time outside of the kitchen. I considered making some snacks for the evening, but cooking for cooks is not the most relaxing thing ever. Especially not when they’re making stuff like this and demand for there to be a winner when cook offs take place. I decided a much better option would be to stock the fridge with beer. It’s less stressful for me but still keeps everyone happy. Buying beer is borin