These treats were super easy to make and so fun. I have heard about so many people making Happy Meal Treats for school, but have never seen one. Here is what I came up with.
The Cookies are a Sandwich Cookie recipe I use a lot from http://simplycooking-for5.blogspot.com/2007/03/sandwich-cookies.html . The burger is chocolate frosting from a can. The ketchup, mustard, and lettuce are made from marshmallow fondant. I used Shoestring Potato Sticks for the french fries. And, just put a drink box in also. I was very pleased with the outcome. I did wrap the burgers in yellow tissue paper to make them look like burgers even more.
Wouldn't these be adorable for a child's birthday party? A jungle theme is great for boys and girls. Fun school treat for birthdays too.
This has to be the perfect drink for any summer party, brunch, or fancy dinner. It provides a beautiful centerpiece, a wonderful drink, and a great conversation piece.
Go traditional and send a bouquet of flowers to your mom. She will love them. If she is the woman who already has everything she needs, a nice bouquet with her favorite flowers or colors will be a nice gift. Or, bring a simple bouquet with you when you visit her on Sunday.
My favorite site for ordering flowers is always FTD http://www.ftd.com/522/. This site contracts with local florists to send out your gifts. If you want something a little fancier go to Martha Stewart Flowers http://www.marthastewartflowers.com/.
The perfect drink for any party, Margaritas! They can be made in many flavors, with crushed ice, or on the rocks. Check out http://thebar.com/ website for recipes for Margaritas and many more drinks.
Don't forget the lime!
At any Cinco de Mayo party, you have to have Nachos. As a matter of fact, they are great at any party. To make a batch, place tortilla chips on a oven safe plate. Follow that with a layer of cheese. You can use cheddar, monterey, american, etc... Top that with Taco seasoned ground beef. Repeat the layers. Place in oven until cheese is melted.
You can top your nachos with diced tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, onions, lettuce, and hot peppers. Sometimes it is better to serve guacamole, sour cream, and peppers on the side. Let each guest top their nachos themselves.
Quessadillas are another favorite in our house. I make them for the whole family all the time. I can make them different ones for each member of the family and it's quick.
Some of my favorite variations are...
Spicy Chicken with Onions, tomatoes, and sharp cheddar cheese
Shredded beef with mozzarella, onions, and sliced mushrooms
Plain Cheddar cheese for the kids
Heat a skillet and add a tortilla shell. Top the shell with your favorite ingredients. Cover with another tortilla shell. Flip when the bottom shell starts to brown on the bottom. Let other side brown and put on a serving plate. Cut with a Pizza cutter. Serve with Salsa, and sour cream.
