25 favorite decorating Recipes

butter, room temperature, crisco shortening, butter flavoring (wilton s makes the best flavored version), pure vanilla extract (i use wilton s clear vanilla), almond extract, sugar , pure cane, salt, meringue powder (optional but the texture will be smoother ), water , as necessary (i usually add about 2 tbsp but you may need more or less depending on the humidity in your ne)

granola cereal (or muesli), yogurt (plain or your favorite flavor ), sweetened whipped cream, mixed fresh fruit (or dried cranberries), fresh mint leaves, to decorate

cake mix , chocolate, eggs (or as called for by your cake mix), oil (or as called for by your cake mix), water (or as called for by your cake mix), ice cream, your favorite flavor, frosting, prepared (or equivalent of your own ), cake decorations , jimmies, sprinkles, etc.

bun-size hot dogs (8 hot dogs), each halved crosswise, cheddar , cut into 16 thin slices, kosher salt, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, sheets phyllo dough, unsalted butter, melted, ketchup , yellow mustard, barbecue sauce or your favorite dipping sauce, for serving and decorating