My son, Ethan, is turning 6 on May 1st. Wow. 6 already? So, of course, I've started planning his birthday party. Asking him what he wants to do is too overwhelming of a question, as he's quite indecisive. Gee, I wonder where he gets that from... So, I decided to make it a surprise for him, at least the theme of the party will be a surprise. Pirates. Pirates are cool, fun. The kids will do a treasure hunt during which they'll have to stop at 2 different food stations. The first was Ethan's pick... cereal necklaces. How simple! I have not met a kid who does not like to string food on a necklace. Second station... make your own pizza. This is SO easy and kills 2 birds with 1 stone. They need to eat and it provides entertainment.
English Muffin Pizzas
English muffins, split in half
olive oil or any other kind
pizza or spaghetti sauce
mozzarella cheese
pepperoni, ham, bacon, and/or sausage
pineapple
any other toppings you desire
Place English muffin halves on a baking sheet (I like to use the one that fits in the toaster oven if I don't have to make too many), drizzle with a little oil, and place in a 425 degree oven until they are slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and spread some pizza sauce on each one. Top with the cheese and toppings of choice. The kids can do this themselves! They love having the control over what goes on their pizza. Return pizzas to oven and bake an additional 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Since it'll be hot out, I thought a frozen treat would be good. Plus, they just look fun!
Frozen Yogonanas
2 ripe bananas
12 popsicle sticks
1 thick & creamy yogurt, any flavor
small cereal, any kind of Cheerios, Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles, etc.
Cut banana into 6 equal sized pieces and skewer one on each popsicle stick. Scoop yogurt into a bowl and cereal into a separate bowl. Holding the stick roll the banana into the yogurt and then into the cereal coating well with each layer. Then place them on a plate and into the freezer for about an hour or until frozen. Serve.
My kids really think this is a treat! Speaking of treats... That's leaves the matter of the cake. Ethan asked for no frosting. Hmm. No frosting? OK... Whose kid is this?! I know! How about Dirt Cake? You know, the cake that you usually find plastic flowers and gummi worms in. Only, I'll make it with golden oreos, to look like sand on the beach, and just a little blue frosting for the ocean. Put a pirate ship on it and call it a day!
Dirt Cake
1 1/4 lb Oreos
3 cups milk
2 pkgs instant vanilla or chocolate pudding
8 oz Cool Whip
8 oz cream cheese, softened
Mix pudding and milk; refrigerate until set. Crush the Oreos and spread half of the crumbs in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix pudding, cool whip, and cream cheese. Spread over crushed Oreos. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over pudding mixture. Refrigerate at least 1 hour serving. Can be frozen!
Great ideas!!! And that picture of Ethan is so cute!
ReplyDeleteWe did pizzas last year for both boys parties and they were a hit (we used pita bread). I actually think the kids enjoyed making them more than eating them. Don't forget to add some worms to your cake!
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ReplyDeleteThanks, Tracy! Lynette, I like to use pitas, too. Maybe I'll offer both!
ReplyDeleteI meant to add a recipe for a fun drink that I found. I will add that later!