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    Create Bake Make / Thermomix / Thermomix Cakes and Muffins / Easy Party Food Recipes and Turning Two

    Easy Party Food Recipes and Turning Two

    Published: Jun 30, 2015 · Modified: Apr 26, 2021 by Lauren Matheson ·

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    A little over a month ago we celebrated our little man turning two.  It’s taken me until now to write about it as I have honestly been in denial that we now have a two and three year old – where have my babies gone?!?!

    2nd Birthday

    We had a low key celebration on his actual birthday which involved fish and chips at our local park for lunch and then cake.  We also had a little party and invited a few of the boys friends over for some morning tea, a play and more cake – of course!

    Aiden 21

    Both of the cakes were VERY basic, simple butter cakes with thick buttercream frosting  – after all who can resist that!  For our train obsessed little man I then decorated them with a few of the toys we just happen to have lying around the house.

    Easy Birthday Cake

    Number 2 birthday cake

    While I’ve only planned a grand total of five birthday parties for boys, I quickly learnt that keeping it simple and doing as much preparation in advance as possible is the best way to have a successful and stress free (well as much as any gathering of toddlers can be!) party.  To help make your next birthday party that little bit easier, I’ve put together a list of easy party food recipes that are easy to make and will be a hit with your guests.

    Sausage Rolls are always on our party menu. For something different I sometimes make a Chicken and Vegetable version. My favourite thing about both of these recipes is that they can be made in advance and frozen.

    Chicken and Vegetable Rolls

    Hawaiian Pizza Scrolls make a great savoury party food option. You can also try this Cheese and Vegemite version or  Spinach and Fetta for the grown ups.

    Pizza Scrolls Title

    I love making the party treats I grew up with for the boys and these Honey Joys and Mars Bar Slice are always popular with everyone.

    Honey Joys

    Mars Bar Slice

    If you want to sneak some good stuff into the kids, try these Corn, Spinach and Tomato Muffins or these easy Quinoa, Zucchini and Chicken Nuggets.

    savoury muffins

    Zucchini and Quinoa Chicken Nuggets

    Popcorn is always popular and for something a little different I like to make this Nutty Caramel Popcorn.

    Caramel Pop Corn

    No party is complete without cakes and these simple Vanilla Cupcakes are always a favourite.

    M&M Cupcakes pic

    Regardless of whether you call them Fairy or Butterfly Cakes, they taste yummy!

    Butterfly Cakes FeatureA yummy no bake slice is always great for a party, some of my favourites to make are Malteser Slice, Hedgehog Slice and Jelly Slice.

    No Bake Malteser Slice

    Some of my other party food favourites are:

    10 Minute Pita Chips

    Egg and Lettuce Sandwiches

    Easy Scones

    Fairy Bread

    Cheese and Bacon Cobb Loaf Dip

    Birthday Photo Collage

    Fire Fighter Party 3

    Liam Party

    What are your birthday party planning tips?
    What’s your favourite party food?

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    Filed Under: Baking, Cakes and Muffins, Desserts, Food for Kids, Party Food, Snacks & Treats, Thermomix, Thermomix Cakes and Muffins, Thermomix Lunch Box Snacks, Thermomix Slices

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    1. Karin @ Calm to Conniption

      July 07, 2015 at 10:16 pm

      I forget your boys are so young. How do you find the time?! Butter cakes with buttercream icing are my all time favourite. Nothing beats it.

      Reply
    2. Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroid

      July 05, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      This is all my favourite party food – what a spread! Oh, to be two again!

      Reply
    3. Johanna @ Green Gourmet Giraffe

      July 05, 2015 at 1:52 pm

      great cake and fantastic birthday spread – your little boy is a lucky one to have such a lovely party – I am very fond of grubs for parties (perhaps you know them as rumballs but without rum)

      Reply
    4. Dannielle@Zamamabakes

      July 02, 2015 at 3:13 pm

      Preparation in advance is definitely the key!
      Such a great collection of party inspiration. Love that pic of you and the 2 boys, very special. Before you know it you’ll have a 10 and 9 year old! xx

      Reply
      • Lauren

        July 02, 2015 at 9:23 pm

        Oh my goodness Dannielle, wash you mouth out! I can’t even IMAGINE that!

        Reply
        • Dannielle@Zamamabakes

          July 02, 2015 at 9:39 pm

          Hehehe, trust me I thought the same thing 7 years ago, just soak every moment up, you certainly look like you’re doing just that, enjoy lovely and Happy FFF! xx

    5. mummywifeme

      June 30, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      We’re going the simple route for the next b’day celebration in our house too, although Miss Four has announced she wants one of those layered rainbow cakes. I’ll need you on speed dial for that. I’m pleased to say I’ve tried many of your recipes above and they’ve all been a roaring success. Ps. Love the boys in the matching shirts 🙂 xo

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      • Lauren

        July 02, 2015 at 9:23 pm

        Ooh that sounds very pretty and you know I’d be more than happy to help 🙂 Thanks, I can’t resist dressing them in the same clothes, I figure I need to make the most of it while I can!

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