We went with coloured tortilla chips and red peppers to compliment this hummus but you can certainly add your favourite dipping foods. This hummus would taste and look equally as good with baby carrots or naan bites!

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Sharing recipes around this time of year is one of our favourite things to do and we’re excited to share this modified Hummus Dip charcuterie board recipe because it’s easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends!

Charcuterie boards have become a popular addition to holiday entertaining recently, and for a good reason, they look amazing on the table and are generally very easy to throw together. They also work well for both large and small gatherings.

We call this a modified charcuterie board because it does not follow the 3-3-3-3 rule. Every charcuterie board should technically have three types of meat, three cheeses, three starches and three “extras” such as fruits, veggies or nuts. This quick dinner party dip is quicker and requires fewer ingredients, making it cost-effective — and just as perfect!

What do you need to make an Easy Spiced Hummus Dip?

• 2 cups mashed sweet potato
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 cups hummus
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Combine all ingredients in a food processor except sweet potato. Blend.
• Add sweet potato and blend.

• Tortilla chips
• Sweet red peppers
• Salsa of your choice
• Blender
• A serving platter

How to make an Easy Charcuterie Board Spiced Hummus Dip Recipe:

• Combine 3 cloves garlic, 1 1/2 cups of hummus, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in a food processor. Blend until well mixed.
• Cook and mash sweet potatoes. Once cooled, add in 2 cups of and blend again.
• Place in a serving dish.

• On a serving platter arrange the Hummus Dip, salsa, tortilla chips and red peppers.
• Enjoy!

Easy to Follow Photo Tutorial!

Combine 3 cloves garlic, 1 1/2 cups of hummus, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in a food processor. Blend until well mixed.

Add in 2 cups of mashed sweet potato, and blend again.

Place in a serving dish.

Sprinkle a small amount of paprika on for show and extra flavour!

On a serving platter arrange the Hummus Dip, salsa, tortilla chips and red peppers.

Place peppers and tortilla chips on both ends of the platter.

Enjoy!

We hope you loved this Easy Charcuterie Board Hummus Dip Recipe as much as we do! If you’re looking for more Thanksgiving recipes, crafts and DIY’s certainly check out our other ideas.

More Thanksgiving Recipes:

• Bubbly Maple Apple Cocktail
• Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes
• Pumpkin Nanaimo Bars
• Zucchini Tomato Bake with Parmesan

Thanksgiving crafts and DIY:

• Kids Rock Painting Fall Frame
• Thanksgiving Tissue Paper Garland
• Fun Toddler Turkey Art
• Paper Bag Fall Tree Kids Craft

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Spiced Hummus Dip

This Spiced Hummus Dip Recipe is incredibly easy to throw together, and the presentation is outstanding.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Holiday

Keyword appetizer, dip, festive, hummus

Prep Time 10 minutes

Boil sweet Potato 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 250kcal

Author Champagne & Sugarplums

Equipment

• blender

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed sweet potato
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1.5 cups hummus
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor, except sweet potato. Blend well. Add sweet potato and blend again.
• Once blended place into a serving dish. Then place onto a serving plate with coloured tortillas and red peppers. Add a small dish of salsa.
• Enjoy!

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This recipe is fairly simple, great for picky eaters. But there’s lots of room for kicking up the flavour – try adding shredded rotisserie chicken, avocado, refried beans, green onions and any other toppings you love.

What You’ll Need:

• Tortillas
• Red pepper
• Onion
• Salt and pepper
• Oil
• Cheddar and Mozzarella shredded cheese
• Salsa
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Large pan

Firstly, thinly slice the onion and red pepper.

Add the sliced onions, red peppers, salt and pepper, and oil to a pan.

And then cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes.

Place a tortilla on a cutting board.

Use a sharp knife to cut eyes into the tortilla.

And then some nostrils,

and finish the face with a scary smile.

Top another tortilla with some of the cooked onions and red peppers,

and then the two shredded cheeses,

and then some salsa.

Top the quesadilla with the scary face we cut out earlier.

Cook the tortilla in a pan on medium heat for about 10 minutes. We recommend not flipping the tortilla as the cheese will melt through the face holes and will certainly leave a bit of a mess.

These creepy quesadillas are such a fun Halloween food idea – perfect for lunch, dinner and party appetizers!

Easy Creepy Quesadillas

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Creepy Quesadillas

An easy Halloween great for lunch, dinner or appys!

Course Snack

Cuisine Holiday

Keyword appetizer, cheese, easy, halloween, kids, quick, tortilla

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

0 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 3 Quesadillas

Calories 123kcal

Cost $20

Equipment

• Pan
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp Oil
• 1 Red pepper
• 1/2 Onion
• Salt and pepper To taste
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese Shredded
• 1 cup Salsa
• 6 Small tortillas
• Cooking spray

Instructions

• Thinly slice the red pepper and onion.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add peppers and onion and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. 
• While the pepper and onion are cooking, use a sharp knife to cut creepy faces into three tortillas.
• Top three un-creepy tortillas with the cooked veggies, mozzarella and cheddar cheeses and salsa.
• Top the filled tortilla with the creepy face we cut out earlier.
• Heat a pan on medium heat and spray with cooking spray or oil. Add the creepy quesadilla and toast for 7-10 mins until the cheese has melted.

We hope you loved this creepy Halloween dinner recipe. If you need a Halloween dessert idea, certainly check out our Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes, so cute and so tasty!

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What do you need to make a Nut Free Back-to-School Snack Mix?

• Fish Crackers
• Wheat cereal
• Pretzel sticks
• Chocolate covered candy
• Yogurt covered raisins

Prepping for school can be challenging everyday. That’s why we wanted to share this easy snack idea. It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. If you are sending this snack mix to school with your little one, be sure to check the packaging on each bag and select ingredients that are nut-free and made in a nut-free facility.

This trail-mix works great as an after-school snack as well!

How to make an easy School Snack Idea

• Mix ingredients together in a large bowl!

Nut Free Snack Idea

We hope you enjoyed this Nut Free Back-to-School Snack Idea! If you’re looking for more back-to-school recipes, crafts and DIY’s, certainly check out our other ideas!

Back-to-School Recipes, Crafts and DIY’s

• A Back-to-School Cocktail – The Teacher’s Pet
• Felt Pencil Toppers for Back to School
• Easy Desk Top Organizer
• Felt Pencil Case [Made by Kids — for Kids!]

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Nut Free Back to School Snack Mix

Whether your little one likes sandwiches or soup and crackers, this school snack idea is the perfect addition to any lunch box. Even the pickiest eaters are sure to like this Nut Free Back-to-School Snack Mix!

Course Snack

Cuisine American, Canadian

Keyword back to school, easy, nut free, Snack Mix

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

0 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 2 Cups

Calories 339kcal

Cost $15

Equipment

• Bowl
• Measuring cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Fish Crackers
• 1/2 cup Wheat cereal
• 1/2 cup Pretzel sticks
• 1/2 cup Chocolate covered candy pieces
• 1/2 cup Yogurt covered raisins

Instructions

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl

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We recommend serving this vodka drink in a martini glass – or break out some mason jars for a fun poolside vibe. But don’t forget the rainbow candy garnish! Not only is this vodka drink pretty, it has a delicious flavour, with each layer of slush adding to the taste.

What do you need to make a Rainbow Vodka Slush?

• Ice
• Blender
• Blue Curacao
• Pink Whitney
• Vodka
• Lemon juice
• Lime juice
• Simple syrup (optional)
• Nerd candy
• Sponge
• Cocktail glass

How do you make a Boozy Rainbow Slush?

• Grind Nerds candy into tiny pieces using a blender or food processor.
• Rim a cocktail glass generously with the candy pieces.
• Blend the Blue Curacao with ice until it is the consistency of crushed ice.
• Repeat with the Pink Whitney. Add two parts simple syrup for a sweeter cocktail.
• Repeat one more time with vodka and ice, adding lemon and lime juices. Add another two parts of simple syrup here if desired.
• Freeze each slush mixture for 3-4 hours.
• When ready, use a spoon to layer the slush into the prepared cocktail glass.
• Begin with the vodka slush, then the Blue Curacao, followed by the Pink Whitney
• Garnish with some rainbow candy and enjoy responsibly!

Boozy Rainbow Slush easy tutorial:

Grind Nerds candy into tiny pieces using a blender or food processor. Then rim a cocktail glass generously with the candy pieces. First, use lemon juice around the rim of the glass, then dip the dampened rim into the crushed candy.

Blend the Blue Curacao with ice until it is the consistency of crushed ice. Repeat with the Pink Whitney. Add two parts of simple syrup for a sweeter cocktail. Repeat one more time with vodka and ice, adding lemon and lime juices. Add another two parts of simple syrup here if desired.

Freeze each slush mixture for 3-4 hours.

When ready, use a spoon to layer the slush into the prepared cocktail glass. Begin with the vodka slush.

Add the Blue Curacao slush.

Finally, add the Pink Whitney slush.

Top with some rainbow candy!

We hope you loved this Boozy Rainbow Slush as much as we do! For more summer drinks, recipes and crafts, certainly check out our other ideas.

More Summer Recipes:

• Easy Homemade Ice Cream Recipe
• Mango Chicken Pizza Recipe
• Amazing Campfire Cupcakes
• Peach Moscato Cocktail

Summer Craft and DIY Ideas:

• DIY Ice Cream Apron with FREE Printable
• “Good Vibes” Dollar Store Bottle Opener
• Kids Craft: Beaded Wind Chimes
• Party Decor: Easy Breezy Pineapple Garland

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Boozy Rainbow Slush

Course Cocktails

Cuisine International

Keyword candy, cocktail, pink whitney, Rainbow, slush, vodka

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes

Servings 1 Cocktail

Calories 145kcal

Cost $10

Equipment

• blender
• Cocktail glass
• Jigger
• Plate
• Sponge

Ingredients

• Nerd candy Crushed
• Ice
• 1 part Blue Curacao
• 2 parts Pink Whitney
• 1 part Vodka
• 1 part Lemon juice plus more for glass rim
• 1 part Lime juice
• Simple syrup optional

Instructions

• Crush the Nerd candy in a blender or food processor
• Rim a cocktail glass with lemon juice and then dip into the crushed candy and set aside
• In a blender, mix some ice and the Blue Curacao until the ice is crushed
• Repeat with the Pink Whitney. Add two parts simple syrup for a sweeter cocktail
• Repeat one more time with the vodka, adding the lemon and lime juices. Add another two parts simple syrup here
• Freeze the all of the slush for 3-4 hours
• When ready, use a spoon to layer the slush into the prepared cocktail glass. Beginning with the vodka slush, then the Blue Curacao, followed by the Pink Whitney
• Garnish with some nerd candy and enjoy responsibly!

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Setting the jello on an angle is key to making this dessert look stunning! We do this by placing the dessert glass into a muffin tin and leaning it against a dish towel. Be sure to clear some room in the fridge in advance so you can transfer the tray easily. Once the jello is set and the custard has been added, finish with a delightful cherry and slice of lime on top.

What ingredients do you need to make a Custard Cup Dessert?

• 85g Box of Lime Jelly
• 400g (14oz) Can of Custard
• 4 Maraschino Cherries
• 1 Lime, sliced

How to make a Custard Cup Dessert

• Make the lime jelly, following the directions on the package.
• Pour the prepared jelly into dessert glasses.
• Get an angled finish by using a muffin tin and dish towel to lean the glasses onto their sides and then place into the refrigerator to set.
• When jelly is ready, top with custard. If you prefer to use fresh custard, check out Savory Experiments Creamy Vanilla Custard recipe.
• Finally, garnish with cherries and lime slices.

Easy and Delicious Custard Cup Tutorial and Recipe

Make the lime jelly, following the directions on the package.

Pour the prepared jelly into dessert glasses.

Get an angled finish by using a muffin tin and dish towel to lean the glasses onto their sides and then place into the refrigerator to set.

When jelly is ready, top with custard. If you prefer to use fresh custard, check out Savory Experiments Creamy Vanilla Custard recipe.

And garnish with cherries and lime slices.

We hope you enjoy this refreshing layered lime custard cup recipe! For a complete summer meal, check out our Ultimate List of Summer Dinner Ideas and our Peach Moscato Cocktail, delicious ideas for an awesome summer long weekend BBQ from start to finish. We have you covered!

Need some decorating ideas? Try our Easy Breezy Pineapple Garland or our poolside Flip Flop Hangers!

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Refreshing Layered Lime Custard Cups

Jelly and custard cups – one of the easiest and most nostalgic of all 80’s desserts. This combination is still popular for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it’s insanely easy to make. It takes just 10 mins – the hardest part is waiting for the jelly to set because let’s be honest, waiting for dessert is hard! And secondly, jello and custard tastes awesome together. These flavours are sure to delight your taste buds!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword custard, dessert, lime, summer

Prep Time 10 minutes

Jelly setting time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 135kcal

Author Champagne and Sugarplums

Ingredients

• 1 box Lime Jelly 85g box
• 400 g Canned Custard
• 4 Maraschino Cherries
• 1 Lime wedged

Instructions

• Make the jelly according to the package instructions.
• Pour into dessert glasses.
• Using a muffin tin and dish towel, lean the glasses to the side and put into the refrigerator to set.
• When jelly is ready, top with custard.
• Garnish with cherries and wedged lime slices.

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This recipe blends peachy, mango flavours with Moscato wine perfectly. It’s an easy recipe that can be made by the glass, or mixed in a pitcher for a group. We love this cocktail, it’s the perfect summer drink recipe because above all, it’s sweet, refreshing and bubbly…what more could you ask for?

We recommend serving this cocktail in tall glasses – or break out some mason jars and throw in some straws and of course, don’t forget the fresh fruit garnish. If you’re serving from a pitcher, throw some of the fresh fruit slices into the mix for added flavour.

Summer Peach Moscato Cocktail Recipe for the Long Weekend

With a light tasting fruity flavour, this drink is equally loved by family and friends, the more the merrier.  Add some peach schnapps if you would like a stronger drink, this cocktail taste’s equally good with or without it.   

What do you think of our Summer Peach Moscato Cocktail Recipe for the Long Weekend? We hope you find it as refreshing as we do! Also, if you’re looking for a tasty recipe to go along with this cocktail recipe, check out our Sweet and Tangy Mango Chicken Pizza! We also have Colour Pop Coasters and Sea Glass Bottles for fun summer long weekend decor. Happy Crafting!

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Summer Peach Moscato Cocktail Recipe

A delicious Peach Moscato Cocktail Recipe for this summer. Try this refreshing drink on the patio, at the cottage or in the comfort of your living room!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Italian

Keyword cocktail, moscato, peach, summer

Prep Time 8 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

0 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 256kcal

Author Champagne and Sugarplums

Ingredients

• 1 bottle your favourite Moscato
• 6 cups peach-mango juice blend
• 1/4 cup peach schnapps optional
• 1 cup fresh peaches sliced for garnish

Instructions

• Mix the moscato, juice blend and peach schnapps (as required) into a large pitcher.
• Pour into glasses and garnish with sliced peaches.

Notes

• Mango slices are an excellent garnish
• Add slices of peach and/or mango into the pitcher for extra flavour

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Holidays and baking go hand in hand and part of the fun is sticking to the “theme” by using some of our favourite ingredients. Lucky for us, berries are in season during the Fourth of July, so they’ll be full of flavour. Freshly picked strawberries and blueberries with vanilla cream certainly make for a tasty and festive dessert!

Above all, this recipe is very easy to make, which is always important when holiday planning.  The longest part is waiting for the gelatin to set. Once the gelatin is firm all you need to do is layer the ingredients, one after the other creating those amazing red and white stripes. The tricky part…putting the cream in the glass without touching the sides! Whether or not you succeed, these parfaits will look great in a tall clear glass, or if your hosting a group, try to triple the recipe and fill a trifle bowl!

Easy and Quick Fourth of July Strawberry Cream Parfait Dessert Recipe

Did you find this Easy and Quick Fourth of July Strawberry Cream Parfait Dessert Recipe simple to make? We love how it turned out, perfectly festive, easy and delicious!! Need more for your Fourth of July celebration? Check out our Favour Boxes. Happy Fourth of July and as always, Happy Crafting!

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Easy and Quick Fourth of July Strawberry Dessert

This week we are bringing you a delicious, easy to make strawberry parfait. As a holiday blog we love everything festive and this recipe certainly checks all the boxes – the strawberries, jello, cream and blueberries give it the perfect red, white and blue look.

Course Dessert

Cuisine French

Keyword berries, dessert, Parfait, summer

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Jello Setting 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 6

Calories 145kcal

Author Champagne and Sugarplums

Ingredients

Jelly layer

• 1 pkg Hartley’s Strawberry Jelly
• 250 mls boiling water
• 250 mls cold water

Pudding layer

• 1 pkg instant vanilla pudding
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups whipped topping

Fruit layer

• fresh strawberries sliced
• fresh blueberries

Instructions

Jelly layer

• In a bowl, add boiling water to the jelly, stir until dissolved, add the cool water, stirring until well mixed.
• Place in the fridge for 45min or until set.

Pudding layer

• With the electric mixer, prepare the instant pudding by adding 2 cups of water to the powder and mix until small peaks develop (about 5min).
• Add in 2 cups of whipped topping, mix with the electric mixer until well blended, set aside.

Layering

• Begin to layer the ingredients, two-three spoonfuls at a time into a tall clear glass.
• Start with some of the firm jelly, then add the pudding layer, finally add the sliced strawberries. Continue to alternate until the glass is full.
• Top with blueberries!

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Our Blueberry Lemon Bars have the perfect crust that can actually be used to make some yummy shortbread cookies! This crust makes these bars easy to handle while complementing the lemon and blueberry flavours.

The centre of these bars is a delicious, blueberry flavoured cheesecake. Made with creamy blueberry flavoured greek yogurt, this cheesecake is delightfully fresh and light!

The topping is made with lemon pie filling and fresh blueberries. You can make your own lemon filling if you’d like, we took the easy way this time and bought pre-made canned lemon pie filling.

Easy Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

What ingredients do you need to make Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars?

Crust

• 1 cup butter melted
• 1/2 cup sugar and some to sprinkle
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Cheesecake Filling

• 225 g cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 2 eggs
• 150 g Greek blueberry yogurt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Topping

• 1 cup lemon pie filling or make your own!
• 3/4 cup fresh blueberries

How to make lemon blueberry bars:

Crust

• Line an 8×8″ pan with foil.
• In a medium bowl stir the melted butter, vanilla, sugar and salt. Add the flour and stir until well combined.
• Reserve about 3/4 cup of the crust. Place in the refrigerator until needed.
• Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan
• Bake the crust for about 15 min or until golden brown.

Cheesecake Filling

• In a medium bowl beat cream cheese on high until smooth. Beat in eggs. Add sugar, yogurt, salt and beat until well blended. Add flour and beat again.
• Pour the filling onto the prepared crust.
• Bake for 40 min.

Topping

• Prepare lemon pie filling.
• Add blueberries and gently fold in.
• Pour lemon-blueberry filling over cheesecake layer.
• Crumble reserved crust over the top layer. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
• Bake for an additional 15 min or until the crumble is golden.
• Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
• When cooled, move the bars to the refrigerator for about 1 hour

Tutorial – See how to make these yummy cheesecake bars!

In a medium bowl stir the melted butter, vanilla, sugar and salt. Add the flour and stir until well combined. Reserve about 3/4 cup of the crust. Place in the refrigerator until needed.

Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake the crust for about 15 min or until golden brown.

Next, the cheesecake filling the yummiest part.

In a medium bowl beat cream cheese on high until smooth. Beat in eggs. Add sugar, yogurt, salt and beat until well blended. Add flour and beat again.

Pour the filling onto the prepared crust. Bake for 40 min.

Prepare lemon pie filling. Add blueberries and gently fold in. Pour lemon-blueberry filling over cheesecake layer. Crumble reserved crust over the top layer. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.

Bake for an additional 15 min or until the crumble is golden. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack. When cooled, move the bars to the refrigerator for about 1 hour, this will help make cutting easier.

We hope you and your mom loved these delicious Easy Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars! With only a few ingredients, this Lemon Blueberry dessert is easy to throw together and won’t last long. If you’re serving this bar recipe for brunch, certainly check out our amazing, Mother’s Day Brunch Tea Sandwiches, they are a fan favourite. We also have a great Mother’s Day kids craft idea, our Easy Garden Markers are sure to please the gardening mom!

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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Delicious, Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars, perfect for a Mother's Day brunch or dessert!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword bars, Blueberry, Cheesecake, dessert, easy, lemon, Mother’s Day

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Cooling/Chilling Time 3 hours 25 minutes

Total Time 5 hours

Servings 12

Calories 250kcal

Author Champagne and Sugarplums

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 cup butter melted
• 1/2 cup sugar and some to sprinkle
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Cheesecake Filling

• 225 g cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 2 eggs
• 150 g Greek blueberry yogurt
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Topping

• 1 cup lemon pie filling or make your own!
• 3/4 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Crust

• Line an 8×8" pan with foil.
• In a medium bowl stir the melted butter, vanilla, sugar and salt. Add the flour and stir until well combined.
• Reserve about 3/4 cup of the crust. Place in the refrigerator until needed.
• Press the remaining mixture evenly into the prepared pan
• Bake the crust for about 15 min or until golden brown.

Cheesecake Filling

• In a medium bowl beat cream cheese on high until smooth. Beat in eggs. Add sugar, yogurt, salt and beat until well blended. Add flour and beat again.
• Pour the filling onto the prepared crust.
• Bake for 40 min.

Topping

• Prepare lemon pie filling.
• Add blueberries and gently fold in.
• Pour lemon-blueberry filling over cheesecake layer.
• Crumble reserved crust over the top layer. Sprinkle with sugar, if desired.
• Bake for an additional 15 min or until the crumble is golden.
• Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
• When cooled, move the bars to the refrigerator for about 1 hour

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These homemade meatballs are made in the crockpot, so easy, just put them in and walk away! Roll them up using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop, depending on how big you want them to be. Then place them in the crockpot.

You can certainly add other ingredients to these meatballs to make them perfect for your Dad, consider the following options:

• Grated Onion – adds a delicious sweetness to the meatballs and can soften the flavour
• Parmesan Cheese – a gently salty and nutty flavour, definitely add some if you plane to serve these meatballs with an Italian marinara sauce
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – if your dad likes his food spicy, add some red pepper flakes, the more you add the spicier they will be!
• Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs – you can always make this recipe gluten-free by substituting the breadcrumbs with a gluten-free variety
• Ground Turkey – substitute the ground beef with ground turkey for a lighter meal option. Remember to adjust the cooking time accordingly

What ingredients do you need to make The Best Homemade Meatballs?

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp seasoning salt
• 2 tbsp bbq sauce
• 1 egg

How do you make The Best Homemade Meatballs?

• Spray the bottom of the crockpot with non-stick spray
• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the breadcrumbs.  Add the garlic powder, seasoning salt, bbq sauce and egg. Mix until the mixture is well combined.
• Scoop the mixture using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop (depending on how big you want the meatballs).
• Place the round meatballs into the crockpot
• Top with your favourite sauce
• Cook for 4 hours on low, or until the meatballs are cooked through

We hope you and Dad loved the best homemade meatballs for Father’s Day!  If you’re looking for more Father’s Day treats certainly check out our Father’s Day Espresso Martini and our famous Whiskey Bacon Chocolate Cookies!

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The Best Homemade Meatballs

These are the best homemade meatballs you'll make! Perfect for any type of sauce.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Servings 24 meatballs

Calories 94kcal

Author Champagne and Sugarplums

Equipment

• Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp seasoning salt
• 2 tbsp bbq sauce
• 1 egg

Instructions

• Spray the bottom of the crockpot with non-stick spray
• In a large bowl, combine ground beef with the breadcrumbs.  Add the garlic powder, seasoning salt, bbq sauce and egg. Mix until the mixture is well combined
• Scoop the mixture using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop (depending on how big you want the meatballs)
• Place the round meatballs into the crockpot
• Top with your favourite sauce, such as marinara, sweet and sour or grape jelly sauce
• Cook for 4 hours on low, or until the meatballs are cooked through

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We love a themed snack mix (check out our Easter Bunny Trail Mix for another great snack recipe). There is something awesome about tossing a bunch of goodies together and creating a perfect seasonal treat that can go anywhere. Maybe because its so easy! Or maybe because there is so much room for creativity – you can substitute ingredients for anything you have handy. Nuts, seeds, cereals, yogurt covered raisins, popcorn, mini marshmallows and more. So raid your pantry and let’s get mixing!

What you’ll need:

• Nuts
• Pretzels
• Blue M&M’s
• Nibs or licorice
• Wheat or oat cereal
• Yogurt covered pretzels

Let’s get mixing our Fourth of July Snack Mix

There is ONE step here – gather your ingredients and toss them together!

No patriotic celebration will be complete without a big bowl of this Fourth of July Snack Mix for everyone to enjoy!

For more Fourth of July recipes check out our List of the Best Fourth of July Recipes, Red, White and Blue Tofu Cheesecake, and Layered Strawberry Parfait.

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Fourth of July Snack Mix

No patriotic celebration will be complete without a big bowl of this Fourth of July Snack Mix for everyone to enjoy!

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword candy, july, nuts, salty snack, snack, Snack Mix, Sweet and Salty

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

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Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 4 cups

Calories 270kcal

Cost $15

Ingredients

• 2 cups Wheat cereal squares
• 1½ cups Peanuts
• 1 cup Pretzels
• 1 cup Yogurt covered pretzels
• ½ cup Blue M&Ms
• ½ cup Nibs

Instructions

• Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl

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