Snacks Archives - A Side of Sweet

Beet-Dyed Mustard Ranch Deviled Eggs

Bright pink beet-dyed mustard ranch deviled eggs are stunning and easy to make. They are the perfect way to use up hard boiled eggs and they make a great appetizer.

I’ve never needed an excuse to get friends together for a celebration. Especially with blogging, I’m always wrangling girlfriends together for some hair-brained scheme, whether I need hand models or people to pose in front of a photo booth.

A while ago I hosted a confetti party. There were two reasons for the party – one, I finished a rough stretch at work with mostly night shifts, meaning I had basically dropped off the planet. I wanted to get everyone together to reconnect over drinks and snacks. Plus, I needed a party spread to highlight the balloon party centerpiece DIY I was working on for Martha Stewart. Why go to all of the trouble of making the decorations, recipes, and libations for a photoshoot if you can’t have people around to share them?… Read More »

Valentine’s Candy Bark with White Chocolate

Gluten Free Vegetarian

Valentine’s Candy Bark with White Chocolate is equally festive and delicious. It’s easy to make and is a great Valentine’s party recipe.

I’ve had Valentine’s candy on the brain in a big way lately.

Picking out the perfect candy for this Valentine’s bark recipe, I felt like I was three years old again. Rows and rows of heart-shaped candy with more shades of pink than a crayon box. Heaven. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for my sweet tooth…. Read More »

Halloween Deviled Eggs Recipe + BEST Deviled Eggs

Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian

A Halloween deviled eggs recipe topped with spiders, and my recipe for the BEST deviled eggs you will ever eat. A great spooky treat for a Halloween party!

I love, love deviled eggs. In my humble opinion, a party really isn’t complete without them – including a Halloween party!

Easy Rhubarb Quick Bread Recipe

Nut Free Vegetarian

Delightfully tart and perfectly sweet homemade rhubarb bread recipe with a hint of orange zest. This moist quick bread features a crisp sugar top.

Homemade Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb is really a highlight of spring and summer baking. If you find yourself with excess rhubarb to use up, I have so many rhubarb recipes! My newest favorite is this amazing Rhubarb Quick Bread that is moist, flavorful, and also beautiful. I’ve even made it a bit healthier by substituting yogurt for some of the butter.

Read on for the BEST rhubarb bread recipe!

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Raspberry Macarons Decorated with Edible Gold Paint

Gluten Free Vegetarian

The prettiest pink raspberry macarons with an easy raspberry buttercream filling recipe and decorated with edible gold paint to add that special touch!

These French macarons are proof that gold makes everything better, particularly edible gold paint. Ever since my first successful batch, I’ve been making macarons like crazy! These darling pale pink ones with raspberry filling were a hit at a recent Galentine’s day fête that I hosted. Adding hearts with edible gold paint only took a few extra minutes and added a really special touch.

Read on for the raspberry macaron recipe!

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Extreme S’mores Freakshakes Homemade Milkshakes

You’ll love this decadent S’mores Freakshakes recipe with a homemade milkshake and decorated with chocolate, graham cracker, and toasted marshmallow.

The perfect way to spend a hot summer day is by drinking these indulgent S’mores freakshakes! They are an entertaining twist on the classic snack. Despite how impressive they look, they are actually super fun and easy to make. Even more fun will be the look on the face of whoever you serve them too!

Read on for this over the top milkshake recipe!

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