I remember that, as a kid, it felt so grown-up to be able to go up to the bar at a wedding and order a cocktail. The drink of choice for all the kids was always a Shirley Temple. The cocktail is made with lemon-lime soda and grenadine, and always topped with a maraschino cherry.

These Shirley Temple cupcakes are moist and light (they use a similar base recipe to my perfect vanilla cupcakes). They are flavored with fresh lemon and lime zest. And, of course, there is grenadine in both the cupcakes and the frosting.

Are Acorns Edible

Yes! Acorns are edible. However, before eating one, you’ll need to remove, or leach out, the tannins. Not only is there is the possibility that the tannins could give you an upset stomach, they also taste like dish soap.

Once the tannins are removed, you can turn the acorns into flour or dry them and roast them to eat like other nuts.

Why You Should Make Snacks From Scratch

By making these classic snacks at home instead of buying them at a store, you can better control the quantities of salt and sugar and choose quality ingredients that you love.

My pizza muffins are made like you would make monkey bread – the muffins are made up of lots of small balls of dough, each filled with toppings, cheese, and sauce. Share one for an after-school snack or bake them as a quick and easy dinner for the whole family.

When I make Oreo cupcakes, I start by using my chocolate cupcake recipe. My chocolate cupcakes have been tested by over 50 test bakers from around the world and over 60% of people who bake them say they are not only good, but the best chocolate cupcakes they have ever had. But, I make a few changes to the cupcakes to make them totally Oreo-y.