Nutmeg

Note: Consult a doctor if you are being treated for any illnesses before using any type of food for its’ health benefits. WARNING: Too much nutmeg is NOT a good thing, as it contains a poison that is dangerous if consumed in large amounts. It is considered a psychoactive food. Nutmeg is a wonderful spice […]

Crisp Rice Treats Recipe for Halloween and Autumn

Otherwise known as Rice Krispies, children and adults love this treat. It can be tailored for autumn and Halloween celebrations. Crisp Rice Treats 6 cups crisp rice cereal 4 cups marshmallows 1/4 cup butter 1 cup candy corn or 1 cup autumn flavored M&M’s Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large pot, until all is […]

Meringues

These are fun to make because you can shape them any way you like. For instance, we made ghosts one year for a Halloween party. Meringues vegetable spray 4 large egg white, be sure that NO yolk remains or this recipe will not work. 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vinegar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/8 tsp. […]

Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe Brownies

These are easy for children because the baking is already done.The recipe would make a great game at Halloween or anytime during the autumn months. Halloween Tic-Tac-Toe Brownies  1 pan brownies white frosting orange food coloring black icing and a cake decorating tip that will give thin lines candy corn pumpkins candy eyeballs Tint the […]

Popcorn Treats

These are simple for children to make, and will be great as a treat or a snack. This recipe is great for autumn days and/or Halloween. Popcorn Treats 4 cups popcorn 1 1/2 cups candy corn or candy pumpkins 1 cup autumn colored M&M’s 1 cup dried fruit Mix everything together in a large bowl. […]

Candy Corn Trail Mix

Children can make these easily. They make great lunch-box add-ins, and are also great as a Halloween or autumn treat. Candy Corn Trail Mix 1 cup candy corn 2 cups pretzel sticks 2 cups wheat Chex 2 cups Cheetos 1/2 cup nuts, any kind 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1 mix everything together in a large bowl. […]

Spider Web Cake

This is an easy recipe for children to help with, because most of the work has already been done. This cake would be great for a Halloween treat! Spider Web Cake 1 or 2 cake layers white frosting black cake decorators icing icing tip that will create thin lines Frost the cake like normal. Draw […]

Popcorn Balls

Popcorn balls are not hard to make, and they are very economical. Children love them, and have fun forming them into balls. These make great treats to place in a lunchbox sometimes, and can be geared toward holidays by adding add-ins. Popcorn Balls (12 balls) 4 qts. popped popcorn 1 cup molasses 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup […]

Slowcooker Leftover Turkey and Gravy

This is an easy one to throw into the slowcooker the morning after Thanksgiving.   Ingredients: leftover turkey in bite size pieces 1 or 2 cans of turkey gravy   Put turkey into bottom of slowcooker and cover with the gravy. Cook on low for dinner, or high for lunch. * Great served with potatoes, […]