Recently I co-hosted a baby shower for a friend, and her sister, Amanda Easley, brought this amazing Chocolate Walnut Salted Caramel Torte. She said she was willing to share her recipe with me, so I get to pass it along to you. If you are looking for other amazing chocolatey desserts, check out my Better Than Anything Chocolate Trifle and my Chocolate Eclair Cupcakes. This dessert was beautiful and a huge… {Read More}
Pumpkin Spice Glaze Recipe
This pumpkin spice glaze recipe is perfect, whether you are making my delicious pumpkin scones, or fall flavored donuts, cookies, cakes or pumpkin bread. The autumn spices and pumpkin puree will accompany you favorite fall treats fabulously. * Affiliate links provided for your convenience. Anything you purchase through these links helps to support Meaningful Mama and the free resources I provide. Thank you for choosing to support us. The fall… {Read More}
Red Velvet & Cream Cheese Candy Cane Mousse Trifle
If you are looking for a festive dessert this Christmas season, this Red Velvet & Cream Cheese Candy Cane Mousse Trifle is easy to make, fun to present and delicious to eat. I want to show you how you could serve these in two different ways for a variety of occasions. I’ve prepared some in mason jars for a more casual or homey atmosphere, while the taller square cups might be… {Read More}
Lemons with Candy Stick Straws
Lemon and Candy Stick Straws Do you want a special treat for your kids that tastes sweet, fresh and fun? These lemons with candy stick straws will delight them. It had been years since I had this snack that takes me back to a certain fair in the town where I grew up. I wanted to re-create this memory with my own kids. When I was little, we always went… {Read More}
Key Lime Tartlets
If you are anything like me, you love the taste of key lime. These key lime tartlets are a fabulous dessert option when you are doing smaller desserts. I sometimes like to offer up a number of different small, tasty dessert bites so that people can enjoy a variety of flavors. Here are some of my favorites: Mini Raspberry Cheesecakes, Hand Dipped Peanut Butter Truffles and Raspberry Cream Dessert Shooters.… {Read More}
Fourth of July Mini Cakes
Are you looking for a Fourth of July dessert that is as yummy as it is beautiful? These Fourth of July mini cakes are both tasty and impressive in presentation. These could also be made this weekend for Memorial Day. I came up with the idea last year when I was planning my daughter’s Fourth of July birthday party. I had made her stars and stripes birthday cake and had… {Read More}
Jodi’s S’More Bar with Rolos
The S’More flavor profile is classic. That Hershey’s chocolate combined with gooey marshmallows and graham crackers will delight most people. In Jodi’s S’More Bar with Rolos, the Rolos add a touch of caramel to a classic and beloved treat. This recipe is one of my husband’s favorites…mine too. * This is a post being re-published. It originally appeared on Meaningful Mama in January of 2012, but it has been updated with… {Read More}
Best of Meaningful Mama Dessert Recipes
If I could choose between baking and cooking, I’d choose baking every time. I do like to be in the kitchen. I enjoy cooking. There’s been some frustration as a mom because I have pickier eaters. I have one child who can’t do dairy and another who only wants to each cheese. It takes away some of the enjoyment when your kids don’t want to eat much, and we are… {Read More}
Reindeer Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa is on the way. We have so many different family traditions to usher in the Christmas season. The living nativity is one of my favorites. Taking in the lights in neighborhoods or at the zoo is always fun. Each year we buy our kids a new ornament that represents a milestone or activity from the year. These hang on a tree bought from our annual trip… {Read More}
Apple Pie Cake
Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, and who doesn’t like the taste of a delicious, homemade apple pie? The children in my family – that’s who! I thought it would be really fun to do a play on apple pie this year. What the kids do loves is cake, so I decided to make a apple pie cake Thanksgiving dessert just to accommodate what they love. I have to say that I’m not… {Read More}
Rice Krispies and Marshmallow Ice Cream
Kellogg Company sponsored this blog post. The opinions and text are all mine. Who doesn’t love a yummy Rice Krispies® Treat? This Rice Krispies and Marshmallow Ice Cream recipe is both simple and marries two of our favorite desserts. If you love this flavor combination as much as we do, I think you’ll adore this inspired creation. It is that time of year where I start thinking of back-to-school, and what… {Read More}
iPhone Cake
I was going through some old photos the other day and found a cake I hadn’t shared with you yet. It was the cake I made when my husband got his first iPhone – my iPhone cake. I thought it would be fun to add it to my collection of cakes that I’ve done in the past. I actually found quite a few cakes that I’ll be adding in the… {Read More}
Simple Pink Butterfly Cake
Cakes are a hobby of mine. I love the clean and crisp look of a fondant cake, and with the quality of Duff fondant (affiliate link), I actually like the flavor too. I wanted to make a simple pink butterfly cake to go with my daughter’s sixth birthday theme. I was going for a bright pink and white look with a simple design. This was actually one of the easier cakes… {Read More}
Better Than Anything Chocolate Trifle
Are you looking for a quick and yet amazing dessert to impress your friends? I have a dessert that I think you’ll love. I made this Better Than Anything Chocolate Trifle a while back for an auction, and it was a big hit. We all had reasonable portions, may have had seconds and then one guy grabbed his spoon to finish off the rest. I’m making it again for an auction this… {Read More}
Rice Krispies Treats® in an Easter Disguise
I have always loved the look and fun nature of different Easter treats. Around Easter, I want to buy candy or snacks that are cute. The problem? I don’t love the taste of all the traditional Easter goods. What I do love, however, is the marshmallow and cereal taste of the classic Rice Krispies Treats®. Therefore, I thought that creating Rice Krispies Treats® in an Easter disguise would be a fabulous dessert… {Read More}
20 Delectable Chocolate Treats
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we all know that chocolate and Valentine’s go hand in hand! Instead of buying pre-made, pre-packaged chocolate treats this year, why not surprise those you love with one of these 20 Delectable Chocolate Treats made in your own kitchen? I scoured my favorite recipe building site, foodie.com, for these gems, and I promise you (and your loved ones!) will not be disappointed.… {Read More}
Dr. Seuss Cupcakes
Dr. Seuss and his masterful literature creations are celebrated annually on Dr. Seuss Day. Dr. Seuss Day this year is scheduled for March 2, 2015. Kids will be exploring his literature and celebrating through crafts, reading, activities and food. I wanted to create some adorable Dr. Seuss cupcakes inspired by his whacky creation of Thing 1 and Thing 2. * Affiliate links provided for your convenience. * I wanted to… {Read More}
Trophy Cupcakes Buttercream Frosting Recipe
I recently had the opportunity to go to a cupcake decorating class at Trophy Cupcakes in Seattle. Trophy Cupcakes was founded in 2007 by Jennifer Shea and her husband, Michael Williamson. She quickly became recognized as top in the industry and became known nationwide. Jennifer taught us her basic Trophy Cupcakes buttercream frosting recipe and gave us permission to share the recipe with our readers. My experience meeting Jennifer and… {Read More}
Letters from Santa and Oreo Cream Cheese Reindeer Truffles
Do you leave treats for Santa by the tree? Does he leave anything extra special for your kids. Sure, he leaves all the normal presents under the tree. However, how do you think your kids would respond to receiving a special, personalized note from Santa this year? I want to share with you our letters from Santa and Oreo cream cheese reindeer truffles we can leave by the tree for… {Read More}
Amazing Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. This amazing raspberry cheesecake recipe will make your guests ask for you to make it again and again. I use the same basic cheesecake recipe here that I used for my salted caramel cheesecake recipe. You can also check back to that post to find certain tips and tricks for making cheesecakes. Another great cheesecake recipe on my site is similar to this… {Read More}
Microwave Brown Bag Caramel Corn
It’s the first day of fall, which means we are all anticipating the flavors of autumn. What do you imagine? Pumpkin? Corn? Spice? Turkey? Apples? Butternut Squash? How about caramel corn? This 15 minute microwave brown bag caramel corn will make your fall food preparations easier than ever. If you are a looking for another great fall recipe featuring caramel, I think you might really enjoy these monster caramel apples.… {Read More}
How to Make a Perfect Pie Crust
How to make a perfect pie crust is something sought after by most but eludes many. Whether you are making a quiche, chicken pot pie or dessert pie, you want your pie crust to be flaky and have a buttery flavor. You want it to pair perfectly with whatever the filling contains. My mother-in-law is known for her pies, and I received all of my instructions for making the perfect… {Read More}
Fourth of July Cake
Fourth of July Cake My daughter’s birthday is close to the Fourth of July, and this year she wanted to have a Independence Day theme for her, so that’s exactly what we did. This Fourth of July cake tutorial can help you recreate the exact same cake. Maybe you don’t want the exact same cake. That’s OK. There are tons of cake decorating tips within this post or linked to… {Read More}
15 Fabulous Ice Cream Creations
* This is a sponsored post for www.Foodie.com. All opinions are my own. Check out 15 Fabulous Ice Cream Creations by Jodi Kern Durr at Foodie.com 15 Fabulous Ice Cream Creations Ice cream treats are great for summer, but there are options all year round. These 15 Fabulous ice cream creations should inspire you no matter what time of year. Ice cream is a favorite dessert at my house, and… {Read More}
Owl Cake Tutorial
Owl Cake Tutorial This owl cake tutorial should give you the tools to make this cake for your own owl birthday party celebration. You can visit my cakes tab to see more cakes I’ve done in the past. It’s just a hobby, but it is a fun one. I think you’ll be encouraged by this tutorial. Covering a cake with fondant can be tricky, but I hope you’ll visit my… {Read More}
Owl Cupcake Tutorial
Owl Cupcake Tutorial My daughter had her owl party at the beginning of April. With Easter and then some other scheduled posts, I haven’t been able to get you very much about the party. I’m working toward it. I promise. You know me, though. I like to have a tutorial so you don’t just see what we do. You are empowered to create things yourself. Therefore, it doesn’t make sense… {Read More}
Spring Flower Cupcake
Spring Flower Cupcake This bright, fun spring flower cupcake is another design I created for Better Homes and Gardens. It is exciting to be writing for Better Homes and Gardens. I take it as a huge compliment to be selected by them as a contributor. They asked me to create a spring inspired cupcake, and these bright fondant flowers were my design solution to the challenge. I used the headbands… {Read More}
Owl Pretzels
*This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Owl Pretzels My daughter recently turned 5, and she wanted an owl themed birthday. I loved her theme choice and immediately started to come up with ideas to make her theme a reality. These owl pretzels covered in chocolate were one of my solutions for great owl themed party food. If you are looking for more ideas, I think you will also… {Read More}
Owl Strawberries with Philadelphia Cream Cheese
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. #CollectiveBias #SpreadtheFlavor #shop #cbias My daughter’s owl birthday celebration is this weekend, and I have been working to come up with owl themed food ideas for the party. These owl strawberries with Philadelphia cream cheese are perfect for the theme. The… {Read More}
Orange Slice Spring Cupcake
I am hopeful that spring will be here soon. I have seen breaks in the clouds, rain and cold. These little hints that bring birds chirping and a return to outdoor play begin to inspire my path of activity and design. I wanted to create a simple Orange Slice Spring Cupcake to urge spring to arrive sooner. Do you think it will work? Whether it works or not, these cupcakes… {Read More}
Peacock Cupcake Tutorial
I am very excited to bring you this peacock cupcake tutorial. I have been painting a collection of murals in the children’s area of my church. I recently painted a peacock and have been been kind of hooked on the idea of peacocks ever since. They are such a gorgeous creation. The absolutely beautiful feather plume can’t help but inspire. As I was working with cupcakes the other day, the… {Read More}
Frozen Pie Recipes
This is a sponsored post by Foodie.com, but all opinions and experiences are my own. The weather is starting to change, which makes my mouth begin to crave different kinds of food. While the winter brings warm desserts, I begin to embrace the thought of beloved frozen desserts. As I am dreaming of warmer weather (and actually experiencing some of it too with the first signs of spring starting… {Read More}
Lamb Marshmallow Cupcakes
Who doesn’t love a cute cupcake? These little lamb marshmallow cupcakes were actually designed as the next “craft” in my AWANA Cubbies series. This is the activity for Bear Hug #16, which focuses on the verse, “Jesus came into the world to save sinners…” – 1 Timothy 1:15. A lot of people are intimidated by the thought of church. We have a friend who says he can’t go to church… {Read More}
Superhero Cake Tutorial
I bring you my superhero cake tutorial today. Cakes have become a really fun hobby for me. It’s one of those hobbies you know you love because you can become so focused that you forget to eat. Very little takes away my attention from remembering to eat. I have found ways to get my kids involved in helping me with a lot of my cake pursuits, but this particular cake… {Read More}
No Bake Triple Layer Ice Cream Cake
This No Bake Triple Layer Ice Cream Cake is a cake I used to do often before I really started getting into the hobby of cake decorating with, mostly, fondant. This poor idea has been neglected. It shouldn’t be! It is delicious and absolutely easy. My husband loves, loves, loves ice cream. Whenever I say I’m going to make a dessert he says, “Just bring ice cream.” Tacos and ice… {Read More}
Peppermint, White Chocolate, Salted Carmel Oreo Bars
Peppermint delights my pallet during the Christmas season. There’s something so crisp and bright about the flavors. As I was considering making a new kind of bar cookie, I decided that I wanted to try something with peppermint. I figured I couldn’t go wrong to add the peppermint flavor profile to white chocolate, salted carmel and Oreos. Yummy. Peppermint, White Chocolate, Salted Carmel Oreo Bars Crust: 30 Oreo Cookies, crushed… {Read More}
Nutter Butter Christmas Treats
I recently made these Nutter Butter Christmas treats as a thank you for our church staff. I wanted to pass along the tutorial to you because it is a really fun cookie treat to give around the Christmas season. I originally saw the reindeer cookie idea on the cover of “Family Circle.” This magazine just began arriving at my home. Who am I to complain? I’ll take it. I thought… {Read More}
Hawaiian Host Milk Chocolate AlohaMac Butter Cookies
“This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Hawaiian Host, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #HawaiianHoliday http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO.” Santa might need a new kind of cookies this year. These Hawaiian Host Milk Chocolate AlohaMac Butter Cookies bring you a little taste of Hawaii this season. They would actually be great year round. My husband and I have had the privilege of… {Read More}
Oreo Bats Tutorial
These bat Oreos are a great treat for your own Superhero party. Oh, OK, you can use them for Halloween too. We, however, were trying to represent Batman, Spiderman and Superman in food. I hope you saw the spider lollipop tutorial I gave to represent Spiderman. Now, you get to learn how to make Bat Oreos to represent Batman.
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