Make: Emoji Cake

Posted by magpie
On May 5, 2016

Message from Maggie: It is my niece Addy’s 13th birthday this weekend. I decided to do a play on my emoji cupcakes for her birthday cake. Materials: Cake ingredients Frosting ingredients Food coloring Spatula Squeeze bottles Directions: Make cake. (Note: I used this recipe.) Make cake frosting. (Note: I used this recipe.) Determine which emoji […]

Maggie’s Menu: Bridal Shower Menu

Posted by magpie
On April 30, 2016

Message from Maggie: Planning to cook for a big party can be daunting. Together with my co-host we created the following menu for a friend’s bridal shower. Apps Caprese Bites on skewers (cherry tomato, mozzarella balls, basil leaf, skewers) Veggies in hummus shot glasses (carrot, red pepper, hummus, plastic shot glasses) Melon wrapped prosciutto (melon, […]

Maggie’s Menu: Tuxedo Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Posted by magpie
On April 28, 2016

Message from Maggie: As another take on this recipe, I created these black tie inspired chocolate covered strawberries. Ingredients: 1 pint of strawberries Parchment paper 1 cup of white chocolate chips 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips Instructions: Wash strawberries and dry thoroughly. Melt white chocolate chips in microwavable dish in 30 second increments stirring […]

Maggie’s Menu: Alphabet Sugar Cookies

Posted by magpie
On April 26, 2016

Message from Maggie: Using this recipe I created alphabet sugar cookies featuring the bride to be’s initial for her bridal shower this weekend. Ingredients for cookies: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large […]

Maggie’s Menu: Sprinkled Sugar Cookies

Posted by magpie
On April 25, 2016

Message from Maggie: Brad is under the wether so I made his favorite cookies to cheer him up. Ingredients: 1 cup Unsalted Butter (softened to room temperature) 1 cup Sugar 1 Large Egg (room temperature) 1/2 tablespoon Pure Vanilla Extract 1/4 teaspoon Almond Extract 2 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder 1/2 […]

Make: Emoji Cupcakes

Posted by magpie
On April 13, 2016

Message from Maggie: This weekend my coworker Lindsay just got engaged! We are hosting a little surprise celebration for her this afternoon and I wanted to do something silly to celebrate. As an avid emoji user, I thought these cupcakes would be perfect for her. Materials: Cupcake ingredients Frosting ingredients Food coloring Spatula Squeeze bottles […]

Maggie’s Menu: Praline Cheesecake

Posted by magpie
On March 30, 2016

Message from Maggie: I was planning to do a simple cheesecake for our Easter dessert but my mother in law directed me to this fancier version, which was a big hit. Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups crushed graham crackers (about 22 total) 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup + 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted 1/2 cup […]

Maggie’s Menu: Strawberry Short Cake

Posted by magpie
On March 12, 2016

Message from Maggie: This weekend is my husbands 30th birthday- and because its tradition I made strawberry short cake. I had a difficult time landing on a recipe but used this one from Chocolatey Moose. Ingredients: Sponge Cake 2 cups all purpose flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup granulated sugar […]

Make: Number Cakes

Posted by magpie
On March 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: This weekend with my parents in town we celebrated my husbands 30th birthday. My sweet niece and I made these fun number cakes to celebrate. Instructions: Determine the numbers you need. Use the icon below to determine what combo and type of cakes to make. Make the cakes and let them cook. […]

Maggie’s Menu: Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted by magpie
On March 5, 2016

Message from Maggie: We have visitors this weekend so I made a treat to have around the house. I decided to make these bite size chocolate chip cookies which are sure to please! Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated […]