1/4 teaspoon plain gelatin 1 teaspoon cold water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon corn syrup 1/4 cup water 1 pound sifted powdered sugar 1 large egg white 2 tablespoons shortening 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Soften gelatin in 1 teaspoon water. In the top of a double boiler, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water. Place over direct heat; bring just to a [...]
1 pound confectinoers sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup water 1-1/2 teaspoon salt almond flavoring 2-3 drops red food coloring 6 large marshmallows (optional if you want a bubbly affect) Sif the confectioners sugar into the top of a double boiler. Add the corn syrup and water. Stir over boiling water until smooth. Add the vanilla, salt and almond flavoring [...]
Coconut Filling 1/4 cup butter 16 large marshmallows, quartered 1 tablespoon white wine 1 cup flaked coconut Combine the butter, marshmallows, and wine in the top of a double boiler. Stire occasionally, and set over boiling water until the marshmallows melt. Remove from heat and stir in the coconut. Cool until thick enough to spread between layers. Recipes above compliments of: Cakes, [...]
Popcorn in Rainbow Colors Recipe Ingredients 8 cups popped popcorn1 cup PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine3 Tbsp. light corn syrup1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar or granulated sugar1 pkg. (4-serving size) Jello Brand Strawberry or Lime Flavor Gelatin Preparation LINE 15x10x1-inch baking pan with foil or wax paper. Toss popcorn and peanuts in large [...]
Hedgehog(or Porcupine)Appetizer Ingredients:1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese 1 tablespoon French's® Spicy Brown Mustard 1 teaspoon French's® Worcestershire Sauce 1 can (1 1/2 ounces) French's® Potato Sticks 1 celery stick 1 small piece red bell pepper Whole cloves Directions: 1. Combine [...]
Bloody Eye BallsCompliments of http://www.fabulousfoods.com Ingredients Per Eyeball:1 radish1 pimiento stuffed green oliveTo make "eyeballs," peel radishes, leaving thin streaks of red skin on to represent blood vessels. Using the tip of the vegetable peeler or a small, knife, carefully scoop out a small hole in each radish, roughly the size of an olive. Stuff a [...]
Wizard's Crystal Cheese Ball with Celestial CrackersSee a great-tasting future when this Cheese Ball and Celestial Tortilla Chipsare served at a Harry Potter, Wizard or Magic Party. Celestial Tortilla ChipsUse 2-inch star- and moon-shaped cookie cutters and cut-out shapes usingstore-bought flour or corn tortillas (found in the refrigerated section of your grocery store).Line a cookie [...]
Fairy Toast Having a birthday slumber party? Share a story with all theguests before they go to sleep (or turn on their flashlightsafter you leave the room) about 'fairies'. In the morning,serve them special Fairy Toast(or let them do their own)... You'll need:White BreadFood ColoringSmall Paint Brushes Directions:Into individual custard cups or small plastic drinking cups,add 4 or [...]
13 Nutritional Ideas for Your Kid's Lunchbox For parents, providing your kids with healthy, nutritional lunches that they find interesting can be quite a challenge. The "if it is good for you then it must be boring" mentality makes this particularly challenging and you have such favorites as lollies, sweets and fizzy drinks to compete with. Don't [...]