Parker James

It’s that exciting time again, time to celebrate your child’s birthday. You love giving them a special day, but planning parties can be a challenge. You feel like the usual Chuck E Cheese or laser tag parties have been done to death. Wondering how you can come up with something fun that hasn’t been done […]

Your ‘tween has a birthday, and you have a dilemma: Your child has totally outgrown Paw Patrol and My Little Pony, yet they still want to have a party, and you still want it to be a magical, memorable celebration. So what’s a parent to do? Check out this extensive list and get some fantastic […]

Toddlers (ages 2-4) are at a great age to start enjoying birthday parties with little friends. But where do you start? It can be overwhelming trying to get just the right kind of party for your precious child. You don’t want it to go unnoticed, but can there be too much? Relax and get ready […]

Many of us know the famous Van Halen song where Sammy Hagar sings, “I just love my baby’s pound cake.” I’m not sure if he was actually talking about the dessert, but whatever the case may be, we think we are providing a recipe worthy of a song. Pound cake is so named because it […]

This is the legendary ruby-colored red velvet cake with heavenly creamy rich frosting. This recipe makes an elegant cake or chic cupcakes, moist and delicious with a wonderful chocolatey taste. A little secret about Red Velvet cake is almost as devilish as the cake itself. The vast majority of modern Red Velvet cake is simply […]

This is the county fair-type funnel cake recipe. Light and fluffy, this gets dusted with powdered sugar and is served hot for a fun and tasty treat. Funnel cake doesn’t have to be a once-a-year treat…make it a County Fair night any time by serving all the fair favorites for dinner! The funnel cake is synonymous […]

If your aspiring child chef is hard at work learning the various tools and skills in the kitchen you can feel that you might be running out of child-friendly recipes. Some kids simply have a knack for understanding and working around the kitchen at lightning speed. Well, fear not with this continuation of our friend-friendly […]

If your aspiring child chef is hard at work learning the various tools and skills in the kitchen you can feel that you might be running out of child-friendly recipes. Well, fear not with this continuation of our friend-friendly recipes starting with P. Be warned, this area is rather peanut butter heavy. Peanut Butter Turtles […]

Trying new foods can feel like a huge roll of the dice with kids. Something about unfamiliar flavors, textures, and shapes can give both kids and parents alike a touch of nerves. However, for some beautiful reason, if you dress up food in just the right way kids will come around to trying new previously […]

Recipes under our E listings come as a ‘fancier’ take on more classic recipes. The first entry would serve as a great savory option for any kid-friendly Halloween party with its spooky theming. The second choice on this list would be great for any would-be chef to test their culinary skills without the mess or […]

With the D listings comes more of the dessert types of recipes. Don’t worry they’re not all pure sugar. Decadence comes in all forms, not just refined sugar! Follow these recipes below for a great sweet treat for both you and your child! Daisy Apple Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons raisins1 Mcintosh apple2 Tablespoons crunchy or creamy […]

Continuing strong with our C listings comes a wide variety of things to choose from. Some are sweet, some are savory, some are great for breakfast, and others are great for a snack. No matter what recipe off this list you choose, you’ll have a great time making any one of these recipes with your […]

This is a tasty variation of the traditional cheesecake recipe, it adds the creamy chocolaty goodness of cookies and cream. It’s the best of both sweet worlds. A certain brand of sandwich cookie isn’t necessary to achieve the same flavor so if that specific brand isn’t to your liking you can always switch it out […]

Cheesecake is a decadent, rich, exquisite dessert. It is the Cadillac of desserts, smooth and creamy and totally unforgettable if made right. While the process to make a cheesecake is considered extremely simple by most bakers, one should take special care to get the fat and cream levels perfect. Too much and your cheesecake is […]

Many of us have heard of New York Cheesecake and may believe the dessert originated in the city. However, the truth is, it originated many years before New York was ever even a city in a faraway country called Greece. Legend has it that after being created on the island of Samos, it was served […]

These are two wonderful no-bake cheesecake recipes. One is very simple but doesn’t lack amazing flavor, the other is a bit richer and topped with fruit. No-bake cheesecakes are perfect for people with lack of access to traditional baking ovens or parents with small children. These recipes only require a mixing bowl, whisk, and a circular […]

A pumpkin cheesecake recipe that has just the right amount of cinnamon to give it a wonderful spiced taste. Pumpkin cheesecake is perfect for a different type of Thanksgiving dessert, or any time you want a smooth, creamy cheesecake with lots of flavor. This is certain to stand out at your next Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving […]

A tart and tantalizing lemon cheesecake recipe that combines the zing of lemon with the sweetness of cheesecake. This gets rave reviews from friends and family, it is a delicious dessert you’re sure to love! Just be careful who you share a slice with as they might not stop asking you for another! Lemon Cheesecake […]

These are our favorite Strawberry Cheesecake recipes to delight cheesecake lovers everywhere! It’s rich, creamy, tart, and put simply, a perfection of cream and fruit-based cakes. Normally cheesecake can seem intimidating to the new baker but we can assure you that cheesecake is far simpler than people like it to be. The first recipe is a […]

You may have heard the expression, ‘as easy as apple pie’. But is apple pie actually easy to make? It is when you follow this delicious recipe. Our recipe starts with a premade pie crust. Then, just mix all the ingredients and fill the crust for a great dessert. If you feel that you want […]

An excellent easy casserole recipe makes the perfect dinner, a one-dish supper to gather the family around the table with. Casseroles are especially great when you want a home-cooked meal that won’t take much time to prepare. Casseroles are also quite the ‘ace up their sleeves’ of any home cook. They require some of the […]

When making this banana bar cookie recipe, make sure your bananas are very ripe. A General rule of thumb when it comes to bananas and baked goods is that nearly black freezer-ripened bananas will yield the sweetest product. The flavor and the moistness depend on it. Depending on the size you cut the bars, this yields […]

This pumpkin cookie recipe is like eating a piece of decadent pumpkin roll in a cookie-sized portion. It’s best to have your self-control ready to go after these come out of the oven. This soft spiced cookie is frosted with velvety cream cheese frosting, creating the ultimate sweet and spiced delicacy in a perfectly sized […]

Everyone likes to claim that they have the best chocolate chip cookie recipe in the world. Their family recipe has been passed down throughout the years. However, this was voted the best chocolate chip cookie recipe in an old magazine recipe contest. The cookies are soft and tasty and packed with the sweet taste of […]