Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category

Cinco de Mayo Appetizers: 7 Great Recipes!

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Cinco de Mayo is nationwide celebration that occurs every year on May 5th. On this day, friends and families come together and enjoy traditional Mexican food and drinks while celebrating Mexican heritage and pride.

As with most holidays, the most important part of any party is the food. For that reason, we’ve put together a list of 8 delicious appetizers that will make this Cinco de Mayo celebration one to remember.

Here are 7 great recipes to consider serving at your Cinco de Mayo party this year:

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1. Cheese and Bacon Jalapeno Poppers

[Source: KraftRecipes.com]

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How to Make Silk Tie Easter Eggs: Complete Tutorial!

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

Silk tie Easter eggs are quickly becoming the coolest and most innovative way to decorate eggs this time of year. Forget marble eggs or traditionally dyed Easter eggs, these incredibly cool and unique designs are the way to go. The best part of all? They’re super easy to make and the designs are endless.

If you’re making silk tie Easter eggs for the first time, you can use this step-by-step tutorial below. If you make them and you want to share your photos, leave a link in the comments section at the bottom of the page.

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Easy Deviled Eggs Recipes: 6 Cute Deviled Egg Chicks and Flowers!

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

As Easter quickly approaches, the search for easy deviled egg recipes becomes more and more popular. From traditional deviled eggs to recipes made fun and entertaining for kids, there’s no shortage of great ideas online. In an effort to close off our countdown to Easter, we’ve scoured the web for the cutest and most unique deviled egg recipes for this holiday season.

So without further adieu, here are 6 fun and easy deviled egg chick and flower recipes for Easter dinner:

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1. Cute and Fancy Deviled Egg Chick

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Healthy Easter Dessert Recipes: 7 Delicious Ideas!

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

The HalfHourMeals countdown to Easter continues today with 7 healthy Easter dessert recipes that will top off your fantastic dinner with a well-balanced but delicious dish.

Healthy doesn’t always have to mean boring, and these 7 Easter treats will be sure to satisfy all your guests – kids and adults alike.

Make sure to click on the images to get the full recipes as many of these dessert ideas have healthy and non-healthy versions. Of course, we’ve only provided you with the healthy options below.

Enjoy!

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1. Mini Strawberry Shortcakes  

[Source: Health.com]

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Chocolate Recipes for Kids on Easter: 6 Fun Ideas!

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Looking to make this Easter memorable for your kids? We have all the recipes you need to make this holiday season fun and entertaining for kids (and adults) of all ages.

One of the most popular ingredients in any Easter dish (especially desserts and snacks) is chocolate. Today, the HalfHourMeals countdown to Easter continues with these cool and unique chocolate recipes for kids. From Rice Krispies bunnies to delicious chocolate Easter cupcakes, there’s no shortage of great ideas to keep your kids entertained and happy this weekend.

Here are 6 fun and cool chocolate recipes for kids on Easter:

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1. Peanut Butter Fudge Bunnies

[Source: HungryHappenings.com]

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Easter Dinner Ideas: Easy and Quick Recipes for Every Course!

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Easter is less than a week away and men and women everywhere are eagerly searching for the best Easter dinner ideas online. From the main course to appetizers and desserts, we have several quick and easy recipes for every aspect of your fabulous holiday dinner.

Here are some great ideas for Easter dinner this year:

Soup / Salad

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Spring Salad with Avocado 

[Source: TheFifthTine.com]

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Easy Easter Treats for Kids: 6 Simple Recipes!

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Looking for ways to make this Easter special for your kids but don’t have countless hours to waste baking extravagant treats and snacks? Don’t worry, HalfHourMeals has you covered.

Fun and creative snacks for kids don’t always have to be complicated and time consuming. We searched online for the best recipes this holiday season that are equal parts delicious, unique and easy.

So without further adieu, here is the latest article in the HalfHourMeals countdown to Easter: 6 Easy Easter Treats for Kids:

*Click images to view full recipes.

1. Cadbury Cream Egg Bunny

[Source: AMummyToo.co.uk]

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Easter Recipes for Kids: 8 Fun and Cool Food Ideas!

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Looking to make Easter fun and memorable for your kids? We’ve scoured the web for the best and coolest food ideas! If you’re looking to make unique Easter treats your kids will enjoy, we suggest trying the recipes below:

* For the full recipe of each, visit the sites below:

1. Baby Chick Cupcakes

2. Spring Eggs Basket

3. Rubberband Easter Eggs

4. Rice Krispies Egg Nests

5. Tea Leaf Eggs

6. Pancake Bunnies

7. Deviled Chick Eggs

8. Jelly Bean Easter Bark

 

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipes: 3 Unique and Easy Ideas!

Friday, March 30th, 2012

Pineapple upside down cake has been an Easter tradition in many households for years. If you’re looking for a way to make the holiday season extra special this year, you can try our 3 unique pineapple upside down cake below:

1. Traditional Pineapple Upside Down Cake

If you’re searching for a traditional, classic cake for Easter dinner, try this quick, easy and delicious recipe below. It won’t take you long to make and everyone attending your dinner will appreciate the tasty treat. Click on the image for the full recipe.

[Source: HalfHourMeals.com]

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Easter Cupcake Ideas Part 2: 7 Cute and Fun Recipes!

Thursday, March 29th, 2012

When we released our 10 Cute Easter Cupcake Ideas for Kids we received such an overwhelmingly positive response that we’ve decided to write a follow-up article with 7 more amazing Easter cupcake ideas for the holiday season.

These seasonal cupcakes are not only cute and fun but they’re also incredibly easy to make. Unlike some of the more sophisticated recipes, the ideas below require you to know how to make regular cupcakes – and that’s about it.

So without further adieu, here are the next 7 Easter Cupcake Ideas for Kids:

1. Birds Nest Easter Cupcakes

[Source: TasteandTellBlog.com]

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