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Maria’s Kitchen Tips, Tricks & Fun
Looking for a delicious and easy idea for dinner tonight? A fun kids activity? Check out my blog, and grab some great ideas.


Hearty Minestrone Soup
Soup warms the soul when made with love! Hearty Minestrone Soup is Soothing! Nutritious! And has all the elements of deliciousness! ...
Feb 61 min read


Teaching! Creating! Leading Parties!
It’s been a Fabulous Week: Teaching! Creating! Leading Parties! From Lunar New Year Themed Healthy Eating Classes! A Swiftie Cookie...
Feb 21 min read


Charcuiterie for the Big Game
Have you ordered your Charcuiterie for the Big Game? Super Bowl is right around the corner and my Charcuterie is a fan favorite for...
Jan 271 min read




Super 🏈 Bowl Charcutier?
Have you ordered your Super 🏈 Bowl Charcuterie? It’s Time!! Taking Orders! Crowd Pleasers and Fans Love Them! Text or call to order: 🏈...
Jan 121 min read


Charcuterie Grazing Table for a Wine Tasting Event
Had an awesome opportunity to create a Charcutier Grazing Table for a Wine Tasting Event with fellow WBBR Chamber friends! It was so much...
Jan 111 min read


Charcuterie Cups
Love creating Charcuiterie Cups! They not only are delicious but also elevate your event! ☃️ Shout out to Willowbrook Burr Ridge Chamber...
Jan 21 min read


Charcuterie Trees
Charcuterie Trees are #trendy this year! I love creating them! Reach out if you’d like to order one for your holiday table!❄️🌲❄️
Dec 15, 20241 min read


Breakfast Grazing Table
What a fun event I got to be a part of at my favorite salon @keemasalon ! I was able to create not one but two boards at their holiday...
Dec 6, 20241 min read


Grazing Tables Are My Vibe!
Grazing Tables Are My Vibe! I’d love to create a beautiful and delicious Grazing Table for your next event or family gathering! 🎄🥰🎄
Nov 16, 20241 min read


Grazing Tables
Had the opportunity to create a beautiful grazing table for a wonderful client! The event was amazing and folks loved the grazing table!!
Nov 4, 20241 min read


CLASSIC PUMPKIN PIE
THIS RIFF ON A CLASSIC PUMPKIN PIE HAS ALL THE THINGS YOU LOVE ABOUT FALL DESSERTS PLUS A PECAN COOKIE CRUST AND STREUSEL TOPPING....
Oct 31, 20231 min read


Cooking Up Some Fun w/ Maria V & Carnival Day at Pleasantdale Park District!
A great event is remembered long after it’s over! And that’s what happened at our Carnival themed event with Cooking Up Some Fun and...
Aug 8, 20231 min read


Watermelon Colada
Watermelon 🍉🍍🍉Colada is perfect for this holiday weekend!! Also make it non alcoholic if you like! 🍉🍉 For more Recipe...
Jul 2, 20231 min read


ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION CAKE
Celebrate Good Times With The: ALL-AMERICAN CELEBRATION CAKE INGREDIENTS 1 package (16 ounces) angel food cake mix 1 lemon 1/2 cup...
Jul 1, 20232 min read


Fabulous Bowls Recipes
Good Morning Beautifuls!! Here are some fun and delicious recipes to try out this summer. 🌟Sure to be a crowd pleaser!! AND… The...
Jun 23, 20231 min read


Cannoli Recipe
Here is another tried and true family recipe! We loved and still do love a homemade cannoli! My mom and I would make them for the many...
May 23, 20231 min read


Eclaire Cake Recipe
One of my favorite memories and recipes is of Mom and I making her no bake Eclaire Cake! We would have this for all kinds of occasions!...
May 23, 20232 min read


Welcome to my Cooking Up Some Fun blog!
I am so excited to share with you some of my favorite recipes from childhood as well as adulthood, cooking tips, tricks and entertaining...
May 23, 20231 min read
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