While I was gathering ideas for my daughter’s art birthday party, I came across several parties that had used Rice Krispie Treats dipped in melted chocolate to look like paint brushes. I thought the paint brushes were a cute art birthday party idea and decided to make some “gourmet” Rice Krispie Treat paint brushes for…
Oreo Cupcakes
I like Oreos. I like cupcakes. I really, really like Oreo cupcakes. For this recipe, I used the recipe I shared for my Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes, which was adapted from Picky Palate. Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes Recipe Ingredients 1 Box Chocolate Cake Mix 4 Eggs 1/2 Cup Canola Oil 1/2 Cup Water 8 oz Sour…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
I originally found this recipe on Picky Palate (one of my favorite food blogs). The recipe is for a cake, but it worked great for cupcakes as well. I have seen similar versions and variations of this recipe quite a bit, so it must be a favorite of many. My daughter made a very similar…
Homemade Salsa
Homemade Salsa Recipe I have a special place in my heart for chips & salsa. Homemade salsa is always a favorite at summer barbeques and potlucks. It was also a craving I had during my first pregnancy. I used to make my husband go to Chili’s and get their chips and salsa to-go almost every…
Chocolate Dipped Pretzels
When I made Oreo pops the other day with my Velata warmer, I had some extra chocolate and couldn’t resist making some white chocolate dipped pretzels. I used the deli style Pretzel Crisps. These are one of my latest favorites. They are flat like crackers, but taste like pretzels. One of my favorite things to…
Double Chocolate & Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Rice Krispie Treat Recipe These Rice Krispie treats are sooooo good. I got the idea from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. They have gigantic Rice Krispie treats with caramel, white chocolate, and milk chocolate drizzled generously across the top. I’ve been wanting to make these Rice Krispie treats for several weeks…