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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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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When it comes to fall, one of the most traditional and favorite recipes is apple crisp. It’s just the most perfect dessert for this time of year. Crisp apples with a crumbly oat topping is just so easy to make and will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth. Read more
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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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
The start of a new year means healthy eating after all of the holiday cookies and hearty meals we had just a few weeks prior. But healthy eating doesn’t have to be bland–this recipe for Sheet Pan Roasted Veggies with Quinoa is packed full of flavor with a zesty lemon dressing to go over top. This is great to eat warm right after cooking, or even cold from the fridge the next day. Read more
With 2023 just around the corner, many are looking to switch up their diets come the New Year. According to a WebMD article, “Nearly 2 of every 3 U.S. adults (63%) plan to change up their diet in 2022, either by eating less or cutting back on specific foods, poll results reveal.” With the most popular diet trend being cited as Veganism, Sparkle Market has the answers to everything you need to know before starting the diet! Read more
Jalapeños add a great flavor and are used in many summer recipes. Or maybe you planted some in your garden and don’t know how to properly cut them. Try these couple tips to help you out while cutting and seeding jalapeños.
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Many of the recipes we make in the Sparkle Eats kitchen make quite a few servings and sometimes they are difficult to cut down for only two servings, especially macaroni and cheese. We’ve adjusted the recipe to feed two, so if you’re having a date night or even just looking for something different to make for a weeknight dinner, give this small-batch recipe a try. Read more
Megan is in the Sparkle Eats Kitchen getting you ready for Easter. Whether you have ham, lamb or beef for Easter, the perfect accompaniment is scalloped potatoes. Making a simple change, arranging the potatoes a little differently, makes this dish look totally different. If you choose to make this after Easter, feel free to add some ham to use up any leftovers. Read more