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Cocktail Trend: Meet Suze, The Next Big Thing

Posted March 30th, 2013 by nybarfly

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Cocktail Trend: Meet Suze, The Next Big Thing
Aperitifs are the cocktail trend of the minute, one liqueur is rising in the ranks of popularity within the world of the these herbal, pre-dinner liqueurs. While Campari and Fernet Branca may be more familiar brands, another old time favorite is beginning to make a comeback. Suze has been around since the late 1800s, but the early 21st Century may prove to be the spirit's most exciting time. Here's what you need to know to impress your gue... Read More ›

Sweet! A Candy Bento Box

Posted March 29th, 2013 by YammiesNoshery

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Sweet! A Candy Bento Box
Hello Tablespooners! Yammie from Yammie’s Noshery here. I’m new around these parts so bear with me if I seem a little wet behind the ears (um… ew. Sorry for that horrifying image). Anywho, today we’re going to make a Candy Bento Box, which is pretty much a Japanese lunchbox. Only lunch is boring, so instead we’re making a sweet version out of Fruit Roll-ups and Gushers. Which, if you ask me, can still count as lunch if you want. I don'... Read More ›

Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Cake

Posted March 27th, 2013 by BakerPeabody

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Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Cake
When you live in Seattle, winter and sun don’t mix. You rarely see it and when you do people flock to the outdoors and you think it was a national holiday. So you either have to go to the sun (lots and lots of Mexico and Tropical Vacations), have an artificial sun source (like a SAD lamp), or bring the sun to you in food form. And nothing says sun like citrus…specifically lemon. And nothing says I’m ready for you summer like this Lemon-Blu... Read More ›

Pistachio Bundt Cake

Posted March 26th, 2013 by sugarandcharm

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Pistachio Bundt Cake
For many years, my husband always talked about this amazing pistachio cake his mom would always make him growing up. He said it was his most requested cake on his birthday (the Butterfinger chocolate-banana cake was second!) and that I had to get the recipe to try it. So, I did and to my surprise itʼs made from a boxed cake! I couldn't believe it and knew I had to share the recipe on Rock Ur Party. The cool thing about this Pistachio Bundt C... Read More ›

Chicken and Waffle Sushi

Posted March 25th, 2013 by Jackiefo

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Chicken and Waffle Sushi
On Saturday mornings revolves around one critical decision - waffles or pancakes?! It’s a tough call - pancakes are fluffy and delicious, while waffles have the most perfect little square crevices to store your syrup. But since it's National Waffle Day (and yes, there is totes such a thing), I decided to celebrate my love for waffles and give it a twist with a southern classic - chicken and waffles. If you’re not familiar with chicken and... Read More ›

Easy Easter Basket Cookies

Posted March 24th, 2013 by gimmesomeoven

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Easy Easter Basket Cookies
These might be the “sweetest” Easter baskets you’ve ever seen! It’s about that time again to start making your Easter baskets! Although this year, why not try the edible kind? These adorable Easter Basket Cookies the perfect sweet treat for your celebration, filled with all sorts of sweet goodies. And when made with these simple Pillsbury cookies, they also make a fun and easy cooking craft that you can invite kiddos to help make. He... Read More ›

Tropical Spring Cocktail

Posted March 20th, 2013 by sugarandcharm

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Tropical Spring Cocktail
Spring is here! The lemon and orange trees are in full bloom and gorgeous flowers are filling our yard. I love this time of year for its bright colors, cool sunny days and fresh beginnings to a new year! To start the season off right, Iʼve created a spring-themed cocktail that would be perfect for an afternoon get together. Gather the ingredients! Itʼs made using lemons, oranges, pineapple and mango!   In a cocktail shaker, mud... Read More ›

Lemon Meringue Pie Jelly Shots

Posted March 19th, 2013 by BakerPeabody

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Lemon Meringue Pie Jelly Shots
Pie has become the new “it” thing in desserts. Where there used to be cupcake shops (chill, those still exist too) there are now pie shops. And with good reason because pie is awesome! So why not make pie into a jelly shot? I needed a pie that said "spring"… enter Lemon Meringue Pie Jelly Shots. To make them even more spring-like, I made them into the shape of flowers. You might think that you want to leave out the shortbread cookie pa... Read More ›

Limoncello Frozen Yogurt Cups

Posted March 18th, 2013 by BakerPeabody

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Limoncello Frozen Yogurt Cups
When life hands you lemons… Scoop them out and fill them with Limoncello Frozen Yogurt. That way the booze will make you feel better and the Yoplait Greek Yogurt will give you protein, it's a win-win in my eyes. Fro-Yo is all the rage as of late. It’s not hard to make at home at all, yet they charge you an arm and a leg (and another arm) at the store. So why not learn to make it at home? It’s literally as easy as adding yogurt and sugar... Read More ›

Green Velvet Mini Cupcakes

Posted March 16th, 2013 by Jackiefo

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Green Velvet Mini Cupcakes
I decided to blow your mind a little... with Green Velvet. We’ve all heard of Red Velvet, right? It applies to confections of all kinds. Cakes, cupcakes, cookies, whoopie pies - you name it. And now just in time for St. Patty’s day, Green Velvet Mini Cupcakes! WHOA. Let it sink in, for reals. As much as I want to take credit for this genius color-rific idea, I simply can’t. It comes from the creative baking genius, inventor of the Cake... Read More ›