This snowman cheeseball is almost too cute to eat. The perfect appetizer for a holiday party or your Christmas or New Year get-together, you can serve this with your favorite cracker and really go crazy on the decoration. You can use roasted red peppers for a scarf or fresh rosemary sprigs for “trees.”
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It’s time to get baking for Christmas and these are an old Italian favorite! These cookies are light and flavorful and a great addition to your cookie spread for the holidays. Feel free to play with the flavors in both the cookie and the icing with different extracts – lemon, orange, anise or whatever you like. If you’re making these ahead of the holidays, you can bake the cookies and freeze them. Thaw and then top with icing when ready to serve.
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After a heavy Thanksgiving meal, you may not want a whole slice of pie. These pumpkin truffles give you all the flavors of pumpkin pie in a bite-sized dessert. They are easy to grab and light for a sweet treat. The truffles can be made a couple of days ahead of time and covered in chocolate the day of serving.
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Who doesn’t love spinach and artichoke dip? It’s so easy to make and this recipe can be made in a slow cooker or in the oven. This keeps great in the fridge for a few days after making, so it’s a great snack for the kids after school with veggies.
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It’s tough to get back in the groove when it’s back-to-school time. Whether it’s school lunches, after-school snacks or a quick dinner, choosing something the kids will like isn’t always easy. We’re making our own version of a frozen kid favorite that can be made ahead-of-time and thrown into a lunch box or made and frozen to have ready whenever you’re short on time. Best of all, they can be customized to fit different tastes. Read more
Wings have been a lot more affordable and on sale at your local Sparkle. With football season starting soon, you’re definitely going to want to have this Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wing recipe on-hand to make while you’re watching the games. Read more
Whether you have a ton of zucchini from your own garden to use up, or are just looking for a different side, try these low-carb Zucchini Cheddar Tots! They are a great alternative to the traditional potato side. Read more
Mother’s Day is a day we all want to spoil the special moms in our lives. The way many of us want to treat mom is with food. Sometimes it’s hard to do, especially for those who are less experienced in the kitchen. We’ve got a super easy recipe for you that anyone can make and mom will love! Read more
With the start of spring comes baseball. Whether you’re watching the Guardians or Pirates, or taking your kids to and watching their games, it’s time for chili dogs! These easy-to-eat chili dog cups can be customized for different tastes and it’s a super simple recipe for those busy nights of practices. Read more
Football season is here! Whether you’re watching at the college or national level, you need great snacks! Buffalo chicken dip is always a favorite, but Megan’s in the Sparkle Eats kitchen putting a special twist on the traditional recipe and making it barbecue! Read more