246 coloring recipes

Jewel-toned apple rings preserved in a brandy-spiked sugar syrup and water bath canned for year-round enjoyment. A stunning edible gift or garnish that captures fall in a jar.

Candied grapefruit peel slow-simmered in sugar syrup and rolled in granulated sugar. A bittersweet homemade candy that stores for a month.

They make great Christmas gifts for family and all the various people you give them to. Mailman, garbage man, paperboy, school teachers, your kids' friends. etc. I figure if the kids have to help me cut, they get some to give to their friends.

Homemade tandoori masala spice blend with freshly ground cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Just 3 spices plus food coloring for that signature red tint. Stores for 2 months.

A bleeding heart cupcake sounds very interesting, and it also tastes great!

Ghoul-Ade Halloween drink with green lemonade and jiggly cherry gelatin "gopher guts" floating inside. A spooky, fun party drink for kids that's easy to make.

Edible cake-decorating roses and leaves shaped from a marshmallow-and-powdered-sugar fondant. A budget-friendly alternative to professional gum paste for birthday and wedding cakes.

Halloween spiderweb cookies decorate sugar cookies with white flooded icing and black piped concentric circles, then drag a toothpick to create perfect web patterns. Show-stopping party cookies for kids and adults.

Old-fashioned raspberry fruit jellies, homemade candy made from fresh fruit juice boiled with sugar, set with gelatine and rolled in fine sugar. Soft, jewel-bright squares with a real fruit tang.

Hawaiian pickled mango made with green mangoes, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and Chinese five spice. A sweet-tart island condiment with serious depth.

Soft almond cookies made with egg whites, almond extract, and topped with toasted almonds. Lower fat, lightly sweet, and tender with a delicate crumb.

DIY Halloween makeup uses pantry corn syrup, cornstarch, and food coloring layered with tissue strips for kid-safe, lickable face paint. Build warts, scars, and ghoul effects.

Halloween pumpkin patch cake built from two devil's food bundts stacked face-to-face, frosted orange, with a green cupcake stem and candy corn jack-o-lantern face. Easy showstopper for kids' parties.

Traditional Russian tea steeped with whole cloves and sweet apple cider. Strain, sweeten with honey or strawberry jam, and serve hot for a spiced, warming drink.

Sugar-free strawberry ice made with pureed strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar replacement. A light, diabetic-friendly frozen dessert with almost no calories.

Simple hard candy Christmas molds made with sugar, corn syrup, and your choice of flavoring and color. Just 5 ingredients and a candy thermometer for sparkling holiday treats kids love to unwrap.