Food & Party Snacks  &  Desserts

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    When it comes to finding the perfect dessert to complement any meal, you really can't go wrong with a simple American classic. But sometimes making an entire cake or pie seems like a bit too much, especially if you aren't catering to a huge group.

    And that's why this recipe for mini apple pies from Food.com will make you grin from ear to ear.

    Not only are these tiny versions of everyone's favorite dessert adorable -- they're also sweet to look at, and a lot of fun for the whole family to eat too!

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    Are you ready to fiesta? Tomorrow is one of the most delicious holidays of the year -- Cinco de Mayo. From breakfast (huevos rancheros) to dinner (tacos, enchiladas, and tamales, oh my), it's a day filled with fantastic food inspiration, be it traditional Mexican or more of the Tex-Mex variety.

    When it comes to dessert, these adorable margarita cupcakes can't be beat as they go with anything. The recipe from Just a Pinch calls for tequila in the cupcakes and in the rich creamy frosting, so they've definitely got a kick. Leave it out of some if you're serving kids or others who don't drink. Ole!

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    The following is a post from our sponsor, Quaker.

    Sure, made-from-scratch treats are great, but sometimes we don’t have the time to whip up a batch of wholesome banana muffins right on the spot. If you’re looking for fast, fun and delicious treats you can serve to your kids at a moment’s notice, look no further than these simple DIY recipes that use store-bought ingredients to save time.

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    Bought any orange juice lately? Did it have an off taste or smell? A woman has been accused of sneaking bottles of tainted orange juice onto a Starbucks shelf. Fortunately, no one drank the juice -- and the suspect was arrested thanks to a fast-thinking Starbucks employee.

    Coming right after the ricin envelope incidents and the Boston bombings, witnessing this act must have been terrifying. It would be easy to imagine the worst. It took a visit from the local fire department to determine that the orange juice had been tainted "only" with rubbing alcohol and nail polish remover and not anything more combustible. But why would anyone do such a thing?

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    When it comes to perfect springtime desserts, I can't think of one better than angel food cake. It's light, fluffy, and delicious topped with some fresh whipped cream and fruit. Not to mention the fact that it's fat-free so it won't blow your bikini dreams as we head into summer.

    Sure, you could make it from a box, but this recipe for a homemade version from The Idea Room is so easy and much more delicious too. It only takes a few ingredients, and when it's done, you can top it any way you like it. It's nothing short of heavenly. (Note: You don't have to have an angel food cake pan, a bread loaf pan works fine too.)

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    If you haven't yet discovered the beauty of making desserts in your crock pot, it's time to get crockin'. These rich, delicious brownies are a perfect place to start.

    The recipe is one I found at Clever Housewife, and it's as easy as it can be. You simply mix up the ingredients, pour them into your crock pot and forget them ... until it's time to eat them. They're the perfect easy dessert any night of the week, and also a great one to bring to work events or pot lucks. As the temperatures heat up, and I want to avoid turning on my oven more, I find myself turning to these a lot.

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    I don't know about you, but we love pizza at our place. We love pizza from the pizza joint around the corner, and we love making our own pizza at home. But for the ultimate pizza-inspired snack, there's pizza roll-ups made with crescent rolls. They're kind of like hot pockets without all the creepy, mysterious ingredients. Calzones without the insane calorie count. Best of all, they're fun and easy enough for kids to make with you. Here's a recipe for making your own crescent pizza roll-ups.

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    Mmm. Even though bathing suit season is right around the corner, it's still next to impossible to give up desserts in favor of looking a bit better on the beach. Especially when the treats you serve up after dinner are light, refreshing, and nothing short of delicious.

    Like this decadent Lemon Blueberry Cupcakes recipe from Betty Crocker, for example. Is there any better combination than berry and lemon? They're the perfect pair, and they create such a wonderful flavor explosion for your taste buds. You gotta love a great mix of tart and sweet. (I'm salivating. And I know I'm not the only one.)

    While cupcakes are delicious any time of year, this particular recipe seems to be the perfect blend of spring and summer, so it's one you can whip up and enjoy for months to come.

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    Burger King wants you to have it your way. And if "your way" means delivered to you while you prop your perfectly useful feet up on the sofa and watch Brandi Glanville do her crazy, your wish is their command. Burger King now delivers in Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco (and some surrounding areas). That's an expansion of the cities where they offered delivery: Washington, D.C., Houston, Miami, and New York.

    They're being very 21st-century about it, too. You can order by phone, online, or via mobile. And your orders are remembered, in case you just want to get the same thing over and over again. Not that you're in a rut or anything -- you just like what you like, right? Ahem. Of course, BK isn't the only fast food joint to offer delivery.

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    I'm typically not a huge fan of fruit-flavored desserts, but these chocolate orange pinwheel cookies are a major exception because they're out of this world. Besides being adorable and so fancy-looking, the flavor combination is amazing.

    The recipe is from Virtually Homemade, and it's so much easier than it looks. It mixes a rich, chocolate dough with a creamy vanilla one and just a hint of citrus. They're the perfect cookie with coffee, for after-school snacks, or even boxed as a sweet end-of-the-year gift for teachers.

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