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How to Make a Pitaya Bowl with Dragonfruit Puree

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How to make a colorful and delicious dragonfruit pitaya bowl. This smoothie bowl recipe is easy to make! It only has three ingredients and just two steps.

Colorful Smoothie Bowl Dragonfruit Topped with Fresh Fruit Recipe

Dragonfruit smoothie bowls are the perfect summer treat. They are vegan and packed with nutrients. I added cacao nibs to this beauty of a smoothie bowl to add a chocolatey twist without the guilt. You can give in to your cravings and still make good choices.

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May 1, 2020  •  Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Snacks, Ice Cream, Recipes, Snacks, Summer Treats, Vegan Recipes 3 Comments

Marbleized White Chocolate Covered Unicorn Oreos

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Marbleized white chocolate dipped unicorn Oreos are the perfect party favor. Includes a video tutorial on how to make chocolate covered Oreos using candy molds.Pastel Unicorn Party Treats - Marbleized White Chocolate Dipped Oreos

My unicorn toast got such a great response I had to give one of my favorite guilty pleasures, white chocolate-dipped Oreos, the unicorn food treatment. I didn’t think it was possible to top the unicorn toast, but I think I might have done it! In addition to dipped Oreos, I also made white chocolate covered Oreos using a chocolate mold!

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April 30, 2020  •  Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Holiday Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Snacks 2 Comments

How to Make Edible Food Paint + Edible Paint FAQs

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Easy tutorial for how to make edible food paint and gold food paint. The paint takes seconds to make and can be used for cookies, cakes, fondant, and more!

How to Make Edible Food Paint and Ideas for How to Use It!Making edible food paint and edible gold paint is easy and there are so many fun things you can do with them! I use them on my baked goods to make them more eye-catching.

You can use edible food paint on anything, but it works best on a flat, light-colored surface that isn’t super porous. Great examples are fondant cakes and cookies with royal icing. You can also paint on chocolate with a slightly different recipe. I’ve included that in the recipe box below.

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April 29, 2020  •  Filed Under: Desserts, DIY, Party Ideas, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Round Ups 81 Comments

BEST Vegetarian Slowcooker Chili

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Is it weird to have a crush on a bowl of chili? This is the BEST vegetarian slowcooker chili recipe. Healthy, gluten-free with vegan option provided.The absolute BEST slow cooker vegetarian chili recipe. You seriously haven't lived until you've tried this!

I want to nominate this chili to be the official gameday food for tailgating. It’s definitely weird to have a crush on a bowl of chili, but a bowl of this vegetarian slowcooker chili will definitely convert you. It’s glossy, has the perfect consistency, and – most importantly – tastes incredible.

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April 28, 2020  •  Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Main Dishes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Soups 64 Comments

Quick Apple Bread Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar

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An amazing Quick Apple Bread Recipe topped with cinnamon sugar. Easy to make, sweet, delicious, and packed with real apple chunks.
Easy Apple Cinnamon Quick Bread Recipe

This bread is so easy to make and the combination of the soft, chewy apples with a bit of crunch from the cinnamon sugar is absolutely heavenly. You’ll want to make this recipe over and over, especially when apples are in season!

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April 27, 2020  •  Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Healthy Snacks, Holiday Recipes, Recipes, Snacks 131 Comments

Make an Easy Cheese & Charcuterie Grazing Table

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Everything you need to know about building a simple grazing table. All the inspiration you need with styling tips & tricks! Includes a FREE grazing table food list.

You all know I love planning a good party! I almost enjoy the planning part as much as the party itself. The more we entertain, the more I value recipes and dishes that don’t take a lot of time, or can be made in advance.

I want it all – something that is sure to wow our guests, but without a lot of effort required the day of the event. I do everything I can to keep from being totally overwhelmed and to make sure our guests aren’t arriving to a kitchen that looks like a tornado just hit.

A grazing table is the mecca of easy entertaining, whether it’s a wedding or a holiday party. It takes no skill to arrange. The key is starting with the right ingredients. My motto? “More is more”. If you’ve followed me for a while you know that phrase describes my aesthetic perfectly – colorful and busy, but still stylish.

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April 7, 2020  •  Filed Under: Appetizers, Holiday Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Snacks No Comments

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