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Kim Kardashian's Sweet Valentine's Day Treat Was Made Just for Her

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 15, 2012 at 12:36 PM

kim kardashian valentines m&msWhat's it like to wake up as Kim Kardashian -- on Valentine's Day? Does a white, winged horse gently nuzzle your face while butterflies tickle your toes? Does the Kim Kardashian Gold atomizer start pumping Kim smell into the room while a curly-haired cherub gently strokes a harp? And does a wee, green leprechaun slide down a rainbow into a pot of gold -- oh wait, wrong holiday. And does a shirtless man with pecs of platinum show up carrying a Volkswagen-sized heart-shaped box full of personalized M&M's just for you?

"OMG, look, KAN-DEEEYYYYY! And it's in pretty Valentine's Day colors and they put my name on them and everything! Squeeeee! I'm the luckiest girl in the whole, wide world!"

Oh, okay, fine. I'm just jealous.

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Butterfinger Cupcakes Are Beyond Delicious

Posted by Julie Ryan Evans
on Feb 14, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Recipe A Day

Butterfinger CupcakesThanks to the cupcake revolution in recent years, there are plenty of tasty cupcakes out there to choose from. But these Butterfinger cupcakes deserve a category of their own. Maybe one titled -- mostly insanely delicious treats you will ever ingest. They're that good.

The recipe is from Steph at Plain Chicken. She re-created the recipe after tasting something similar at Disney World. They are simply amazing. Filled with fudge, topped with frosting, then dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with candy crumbs, they will not disappoint. Just look at that picture, and tell me you can't wait to whip up a batch yourself. They're a sweet ending to a Valentine's Day meal, or any meal, anytime.

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Vanilla Bean & Cherry Swirled Icebox Cookies for Your Valentines

Posted by Julie Ryan Evans
on Feb 11, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Recipe A Day

icebox cookiesLooking for something sweet for the sweeties in your life as Valentine's Day approaches? Look no further than these delicious and lovely vanilla bean and cherry swirled icebox cookies.

From Shugary Sweets, they combine two doughs -- one a vanilla, sugar-cookie-like dough, and the other with a subtle touch of cherry flavor. Rolled together, they're both pretty and delicious. As she noted on her blog, next time she would perhaps add a hint of red food coloring to make the colors pop just a little more, and I agree they can use just a slight boost from it. It's also a great recipe to double, as you can keep the dough in the freezer, then just slice and bake for fresh, warm cookies anytime.

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$65,000 Valentine Engagement Props Will Give You Heartburn

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 9, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Valentine's Day Guide

engagement packIf any of the cast members of Jersey Shore should ever get engaged -- and that's a big IF, I'm totally NOT endorsing any of them to take that step -- I've got the perfect plan for them. Oh yeah, it's the perfect Valentine's Day engagement party bonanza for people with too much money and no sense at all.

I give you: The $10,000 Pizza Hut engagement party package A-YAND the $55,000 engagement cupcake! Boo-yah! $65,000 worth of heartburn, bling, and regret are now at your fingertips. How can you resist?

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Surprise Your Meat-Loving Valentine With Beef Jerky Edible Underwear

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 8, 2012 at 2:02 PM

diy brief jerky edible underwearIt's just what the love in your life wants: Beef jerky underwear. SSSSSomeone say SSSSexy meat underthings? OH YEAH, come and get it! I got your sausage right here. You'll be eating it all niii--

Oh my heavens, I seem to have gotten carried away. How embarrassing. I blush! But there's just something so inspiring about this DIY tutorial on making your own "brief" jerky edible underwear. Don't you think?

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9 Secrets to Perfect Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 8, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Valentine's Day Guide

chocolate-covered strawberriesNothing says Valentine's Day like chocolate-covered strawberries! Those red, heart-shaped fruits, that melted chocolate, together in one sweet, scrumptious bite. They're undeniable. But if you've ever tried making them, you may have discovered there are a few tricks to getting them right without ending up with a weird, lumpy, melted chocolate mess.

But don't worry. You can do this! Here are 9 tips to making your chocolate-covered strawberry dreams come true.

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Jack in the Box Takes Bacon Love Way Too Far (VIDEO)

Posted by Julie Ryan Evans
on Feb 6, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Bacon Shake You know, this bacon thing just isn't funny anymore. We've now seen it put in everything from cookies to sexual lubricant and lattes. But blessedly it's been limited to a few kitschy products here and there and the domain of those at home who insist on adding it to anything and everything. Now, however, Jack in the Box has to go and take this trend of bacon in places it doesn't belong to the masses.

That's right, Jack is bringing the world the bacon milkshake. Now, at a drive-thru near you, you can slurp down the bacony, sugary concoction for a few bucks. And we wonder why people make fun of Americans.

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Wild Groundhog Day Snacks to Lure You Out of Hibernation

Posted by Adriana Velez
on Feb 1, 2012 at 4:31 PM

groundhog cupcakesYou have Thanksgiving turkey, your Christmas cookies, your Easter eggs, and your 4th of July barbecue. But what do you eat for Groundhog Day? Certainly not groundhog burgers! (Heh, sorry, hope you're not eating lunch right now.)

If you're actually in Pennsylvania, waiting for Punxsutawney Phil to make his appearance, there's hot cocoa and cookies on hand to keep you toasty. But what about the rest of us?

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Tasty, Tempting Tunnel of Fudge Cake

Posted by Julie Ryan Evans
on Jan 31, 2012 at 9:37 AM
Recipe A Day

Tunnel of Fudge CakeThere are chocolate cakes, and then there are chocolate cakes that blow the crumbs off the others. This Tunnel of Fudge Cake falls in the latter category. Actually, it may deserve its own category because it's that good.

How it works is kind of a mystery, but somehow in the middle of this otherwise ordinary cake, a fudgy, decadent tunnel forms. I found the recipe over at Texas Cottage, and she also admits to having no idea how it works, but she does note that the nuts are essential to its success. It's the perfect dessert to accompany any meal, and it's a great one to take to a potluck dinner or other occasion. A little ice cream on the side can't hurt either.

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Super Bowl Recipe Challenge: Slow-Cooker Spinach Dip Vs. Bread Bowl Spinach Dip

Posted by Julie Ryan Evans
on Jan 30, 2012 at 9:53 AM

spinach dipsWe're getting ready for the showdown between the New England Patriots and New York Giants by cooking up some pleasing football party foods in our Super Bowl Recipe Challenge. Each day we'll be pitting two delicious recipes against each other and declaring one a winner. Join us today as we make spinach dip.

Spinach dip at a Super Bowl party is pretty much mandatory. Not just because it's a delicious snacking favorite, but also because it may be the only vegetable consumed the entire evening. So it's important.

But there are so many recipes out there, how to choose? I went for simplicity and tried two of the easiest recipes I could find. The first was the traditional spinach in a bread bowl, cold dip; and the second was a hot spinach-artichoke dip made in my slow cooker -- both recipes came from FoodNetwork.com. Read on to find out which one my fans say was the winner.

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