11 June 2010

Radish Mushrooms; Smurfday Party pt. 2

I wanted something quick and easy for the lunch menu- and nothing TOO filling as we needed to leave plenty of room for dessert. Here's what we had:
BBQ Chicken Teriyaki Burgers (chicken breasts marinated in teriyaki sauce topped with shaved ham, swiss cheese and a grilled pineapple ring on a hamburger bun)
Potatoes
Blue and White Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Green Salad with Smurfy Radish Mushrooms
The radishes were so much easier than I anticipated! I just followed THIS tutorial and it really did work! Here are the photos to prove it! First, cut partially into the radish all the way around- not all the way through though... Then, carefully, from the bottom, cut in up to the first incision, squaring off the "stem". I realize that doesn't make much sense- hopefully the photo explains it a little better! Then, shave the corners off to round out the stem... Using the tip of your knife, cut little round spots off the top in whatever pattern you want... I kept them in some water in the refrigerator until they were needed... Finally, when you're ready, toss over your salad and enjoy how happy they make a plain bagged salad look!I think this is definitely something that will be repeated. I mean, how cute would this be at a Fourth of July picnic or any outside gathering?

17 comments:

  1. These are AWESOME!!! Where were you when i had my mad hatter party!?!? Perfect Alice in wonderland mushrooms LOL TFS!

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  2. I saw your link on Tatertots and Jello. These are absolutely adorable. Thanks for posting this. So easy, but so gratifying!

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  3. These are darling! My kids would love them (even if they wouldn't eat them)!

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  4. How flipin cute is THAT!?!! Great idea! Came from Tatertots and Jello :)

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  5. Thanks everyone. Ooh! And these would totally be perfect for an Alice in Wonderland party.

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  6. so enchanting. Only Bethany could take a simple salad and turn it into smurf magic bliss!!!!!!!!!!!

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  7. Okay, those are about the cutest things I've ever seen!!

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  8. Fabulous! I hope my 2 year old gets into Smurfs so I can throw her a Smurf party. I posted a link on Edible Crafts, too (ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com). Thanks for sharing!

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  9. I LOVE these!! So cute! I will definitely need to make these for an upcoming party! Mind if I mention them in my blog if I link back to you?? Let me know, www.sew-thrifty.blogspot.com or sewthriftyblogger@gmailDOTcom

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  10. I love them and I think that little redskin potatoes would be cute too!!

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  11. So cute!!! I just shared this on Facebook:-)

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  12. Oh, wow - these are so cute! Definitely have to make some for our picnic today:)

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  13. I just found these via Red Ted Art, they are totally cool!

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  14. Oh my gosh...this is so cute! I don't even like radishes...but I would SO make this for a party!
    You are very talented...I would never think of this!
    Lisa H.
    lisastuf.blogspot.com

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