Iced Tea with a Twist!

We’re daydreaming today of warm summer afternoons, listening to the laughter of the neighborhood children, bikers peddling past, as we sit sipping iced tea on the porch. We have about eighteen inches of snow in the front yard today, yes in April, but it’s never too early to gather some great summer recipes! Here come three sensational iced tea recipes. Stash these beauties away, or give them a taste test now, in sweet anticipation of hot summer days. You don’t even have to choose your favorite. Set a stunning iced tea bar, mix and match those ingredients, and invite some friends!

Raspberry Iced Tea

Pretty as can be, sweet raspberries transform your tea into a summertime treat. Get this gorgeous recipe from MyFoodBook.com.

Mint Iced Tea

Mint tea is a classic, cool and refreshing summer flavor. Grab this mint iced tea recipe with a hearty tea flavor from myrecipes.com.

Spiked Strawberry Iced Tea

Or, go for the gusto with this adults-only, simply lovely Strawberry Iced Tea from MintedMag.com…

For crystal clear iced tea, be sure to start with good water, and let the tea cool slowly to room temperature before chilling it.

Peaches, berries, citrus… you can’t go wrong. Pick your favorite fruits, add in some fresh herbs, and be sure you have plenty of ice!

Sprinkles!

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S-P-R-I-N-K-L-E-S spells party! They just make everything more fun. Here are some ways to use sprinkles at your next party, or just to add some fun to your everyday.

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Sprinkles in a vase? You betcha!

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Cover the edges of ice cream sandwiches with sprinkles to transform a common treat into an uncommonly sweet party display. Simply unwrap each sandwich and roll the edges in a plate filled with sprinkles.

Cover the edges of a basic layer cake in sprinkles. Fill a squirt bottle with sprinkles and cut the tip of the bottle almost completely off. Hold the squirt bottle close to the cake and squeeze to spray the sprinkles into the frosting. It’s important to do this while the frosting is wet, so the sprinkles will stick.

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Dip or paint treats in chocolate or candy coating and add some sprinkles to make them party worthy. Rice Krispie treats, cookies, and all sorts of baked treats look so pretty with a few sprinkles. They’ll even make darling party favors. Pull the treats out of a box, or make them homemade. Sprinkles will make them look special!

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Or, use sprinkles to add a festive touch to edge of a glass for a fantastically fancy and fun party drink presentation. Visit She Knows to get this Cake Batter Martini recipe!

Here’s a recipe for Funfetti Blondies by the Cookin’ Cowgirl. Happy!

Sprinkle on!

Cupcakes- Recipes and Cupcake Decorating

With some surprisingly easy tips and tricks, your homemade cupcakes can be as tasty and gorgeous as the cupcakes from your favorite bakery. Must-have frosting techniques, sweet cupcake outfits, and delectable cupcake recipes made the cut!

Cupcake Recipes

Grab this recipe for Glory’s amazing chocolate cupcakes. We love the simplicity of the decorations on her lovely chocolate cupcake.

If you’re a unique flower, waiting to express yourself in your cupcake baking, these creative cupcake recipes are for you!

Get 33 more cupcake recipes! Ming’s cupcake recipes help you make chic, gourmet cupcakes right in your own kitchen.

How to Frost Your Cupcakes

While you’re visiting Glorious Treats, there’s no better place to brush up on some decorating tips and tricks. Learn which tip to use for the cupcake look you’re going for and get frosting recipes for decorating the perfect cupcakes.

Gourmet Cupcakes and Cupcake Decorating Inspiration

Just taking a stroll down Cupcake Lane...

We featured these gourmet cupcakes, on the EASY, a while back. Make a stunning display of cupcakes, with these quick cupcake recipes, in any flavors you choose… with almost no effort.

Feeling like a budding pastry chef? Well, either way, grab your apron.

Visit our cupcake board on Pinterest for even more cupcake inspiration!

Don’t forget to dress your cupcakes for the party! No soggy, little cupcake panties hanging out, now! (Wink, wink.) Find the perfect cupcake wrappers to complement your party décor.