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Category Archives: Birthdays and Receptions

Do you have a birthday to plan, or do you need to plan an event or reception?  We’ve got recipes to help!

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Star Party Sandwiches – Cream Cheese, BLT with Basil

By arbpen | July 23, 2021 - 12:00 |August 6, 2021 4th of July, Birthdays and Receptions, Cruise Night, Make Ahead, Picnic, Pork, Sandwiches
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Star Party Sandwiches

Star Party Sandwiches are submarine BLTs enhanced with basil, cream cheese, and avocado. They are great for picnics and can be made ahead. Continue reading →

May Day Million Dollar Glazed Pound Cake

By arbpen | April 24, 2020 - 12:00 |April 16, 2020 Birthdays and Receptions, Christmas, Desserts, Easter, Mardi Gras
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May Day Million Dollar Pound Cake

This rich glazed pound cake is well worth its Million Dollar name. It’s moist, buttery and you probably already have everything you need to make it. Continue reading →

German Chocolate Velvet Cake for a Celebration

By arbpen | December 20, 2019 - 12:00 |October 29, 2021 Birthdays and Receptions, Christmas, Desserts, Thanksgiving, Valentines Day
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This German Chocolate Velvet cake has the light crumb of Red Velvet but the deep chocolate of a German Chocolate cake. It is perfect for a any celebration. Continue reading →

Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake – Celebrate Summer Fruit

By arbpen | August 10, 2019 - 16:16 |January 17, 2020 Big Quantity, Birthdays and Receptions, Desserts, Fruit, Kids, Spane
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Fresh Strawberry sheet cake

A Fresh Strawberry sheet cake with whipped cream is a delight in the summer and feeds a crowd. Be fancy and dip the strawberries in chocolate. Continue reading →

Bacon Crusted Mini Quiches for Mother’s Day

By arbpen | April 6, 2014 - 00:01 |April 16, 2022 Appetizers, Birthdays and Receptions, Breakfast and Morning, Easter, Kids, Lunch, Make Ahead, Mothers' Day, Pork, Snacks
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These bacon crusted mini quiches are so quick and easy to make that now breakfast can be a gourmet experience even on busy mornings. Continue reading →

Red Velvet Cake with Mocha Cream Frosting

By arbpen | November 23, 2012 - 14:47 |October 27, 2019 Birthdays and Receptions, Desserts, Holidays, Spane
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Red Velvet Cake

A unique recipe for Southern Red Velvet Cake. This is not one of those dense, flavorless cakes with a greasy frosting having nary a bit of real cream cheese, whose only connection to real Red Velvet Cake is an over abundance of red food coloring. Continue reading →

Food Art – Teacher’s Garden No Bake Lemon Wafer Cake

By arbpen | April 30, 2012 - 17:23 |May 21, 2020 Birthdays and Receptions, Crafts, Desserts, Kids, Lunch, Make Ahead, No-Bake, Spring
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This no bake lemon wafer cake was so pretty that some guests thought it was art and would not cut it. Continue reading →

Sour Cherry Fudge Cake – Happy Birthday to Me!

By arbpen | February 17, 2012 - 23:22 |February 17, 2012 Birthdays and Receptions, Desserts, Easter, Holidays, Seder - Holy Thursday
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I love chocolate, and I love sour cherries. The combination is fabulous.This is my favorite cake in the world. It’s a very rich cake, and takes time and effort to prepare, but well worth it. Continue reading →

Lobster Rose Petal Salad with Lemon Butter Dressing – Great Grandmother’s Recipe

By arbpen | February 16, 2012 - 21:27 |September 7, 2019 Birthdays and Receptions, Easter, Friday Food - Meatless, Holidays, Lent, Pescatarian, Reconstructed, Salads, Spring, Summer, Valentines Day
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Lobster and rose petal salad

My great grandmother’s salad, a favorite of my mother’s was the star of my birthday. It was an amazing treat for my mouth! Continue reading →

Rose Fudge and Black Forest Fudge – Happy Birthday to Me!

By arbpen | February 16, 2012 - 07:27 |October 29, 2021 Birthdays and Receptions, Desserts, Gifts, Valentines Day
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Rose Fudge and Black Forest Fudge make a unique trreat. Continue reading →

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