I can't resist this classic spinach dip. I love it served inside a Pumpernickle loaf of bread. Yum! I always make it with "light" versions of the Mayonnaise and Sour Cream. And if you want to mix things up, you can substitute marinated artichoke hearts for the water chestnuts.
Italian 7 Layer Dip
Seven Layer Dip is always a crowd pleaser. But how about an Italian Twist? Add basil and Italian cheese and serve on Crostini for a different take on a classic. Grab the recipe at Ms. Adventures in Italy!
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Have you ever tried Costco's Artichoke and Jalapeno Dip?? It is pure deliciousness. And so easy to make. Just pop a dish of it in the oven or microwave and you are ready for a party. But if you want to make something equally as good, The Pioneer Woman has made an amazing Hot Olive and Artichoke Dip that is heavenly.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
This tangy, creamy dip tastes just like buffalo chicken wings. I love those!! It's best served hot with crackers and celery sticks. Get the recipe for Buffalo Chicken Dip at TidyMom!
Tangy Queso
Here's a quick and recipe that is just like Chili's Queso Dip from Just Simply Cook!
And you can download these free printable place cards from The Knotty Bride and use them as recipe markers!!
Do you have a special dip recipe that you love to make?
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We have a love for making cute things, especially CUPCAKES!
And today we are going to share one of our cupcake creations with you!
Now, each one of you can make a cupcake... but have you made a gourmet cupcake? You know the ones I'm talking about. The cupcakes that are $2-3 each! Well, this recipe will make your mouth water and your lips... Oh. So. Lickable! The next best part? You don't have to spend insane amounts of money to eat this delicious cupcake!
Sparkling Cider Cupcake
Yes, you read it right! Sparkling Cider is the main ingredient in this yummy cupcake.
A perfect cupcake to RING in the New Year!
The center...
Are you ready to eat this cupcake now? GOOD!
Ingredients:
CAKE
Betty Crocker Yellow Cake Mix
Bottle of Sparkling Cider
Apple Pie Filling
Cinnamon
Eggs
Oil
(Just imagine the box that says "Fudge Brownies" really says "Yellow Cake Mix." I forgot to take a picture of the box before I threw it away...oops!)
FROSTING
Confectioner's Sugar (2 lbs)
1 Stick Butter (not the fake stuff!)
Sparkling Cider
Directions:
CAKE!
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake tins with liners.
2. Make the cake mix as directed BUT replace the amount of water used with the Sparkling Cider.
3. Add 2-3 teaspoons of ground cinnamon. (or more if desired).
4. Pour cake batter into lined tins filling 3/4 full.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
6. Allow cupcakes to cool.
7. Cut out a small cone shaped hole in the center of the cupcake using a paring knife.
8. With a small teaspoon, spoon apple pie filling into the center hole.
FROSTING!
1. Beat softened butter until smooth.
2. Slowly add powder sugar, little amounts at a time alternating with sparkling cider.
I used the entire bag of powdered sugar and maybe 1/2 cup of cider. I didn't measure, I just added here and there until the frosting was the consistency I like.
Frost your gourmet cupcake with a pastry bag and large tip. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar or maybe top them with these?
FREE PRINTABLE CUPCAKE TOPPERS!
Print out toppers then cut out using scissors or use a scrapbook punch. Attach to a sucker stick and insert into each cupcake!
Your cupcakes will definitely be the talk of the party!
(Have you checked out Summertime Designs? If you haven't you should! She has amazing digital scrapbook kits.)
We like to use cupcakes as the main attraction. Put them front and center and let your cupcakes be the centerpiece.
The complexity and structure of these paper parasols disguise how simple this project actually is. Your table will look sophisticated but it won't cost you much and it won't take long to create.
Jeff Rudell
This paper topiary injects a welcome sense of fun into an otherwise formal setting and adds a nice dash of color to the setting.
Jeff Rudell
Have a basket full of $1 flip flops at the door for guests @ Wedding Bee
Print up some free Luau Cupcake Toppers @ Paper Glitter
A simple handful of rice holds my standards in place in their pots and does double duty by echoing the theme of my party.
Jeff Rudell
{Tiffany Blue}
Beautiful Blue Printables from Piggy Bank Parties @ Catch My Party
Party Game -- As your guests arrive, hand them a list of advertising slogans with a pen or pencil and have them guess what product each slogan advertises.
{Teeny Tiny}
I am throwing a "tiny" New Years Eve theme family game night, based on Lindsey @ Pleated Poppy's party she threw for her daughter this year.
Pier 1 has these cool Tasting Dishes and luckily my mom has a few sets - I think I will borrow them. Perfect for tiny tidbits! And they have some great bite-sized recipes too.
And if you are looking for more free New Years Eve printables, check these out:
