Treasure Chest Birthday Cake
Tropical Island Chicken
The marinade makes a savory statement in this all-time-favorite chicken recipe that I served at our son's pirate-theme birthday party. Tropical Island Chicken smelled so good on the grill that guests could hardly wait to try a piece!
—Sharon Hanson, Franklin, Tennessee
Colorful Veggie Coins
The "doubloons" in this bright side dish are actually garden treasures! It was a hit on the buffet at our pirate theme party. Once you try the fresh-tasting Colorful Veggie Coins medley, I predict you'll serve it time and again.
—Sharon Hanson, Franklin, Tennessee
South Seas Sugar Cookies
Also among the "treasures" at our pirate theme party were these yummy soft South Seas Sugar Cookies. They have a mellow honey-lemon flavor and a vibrant almond icing. For a fun Polynesian look, I used pineapple and palm tree cookie cutters to shape them.
—Sharon Hanson, Franklin, Tennessee
Treasure Chest Birthday Cake
Swashbucklers of all ages were eager to seize a chocolaty piece of the Treasure Chest Birthday Cake, although some guests thought it was too cute to cut! Folks were impressed with this edible pirate's treasure chest and loved the rich chocolate icing.
—Sharon Hanson, Franklin, Tennessee
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Yo-Ho-Ho Game Ideas
- Make your own "pin the eye patch on the pirate" game.
- Hold a treasure hunt, complete with treasure map, messages (clues) in bottles, and prizes like pirate story books, eye patches, bandanas, gold-covered candy coins and candy necklaces.
- Hide a ticking egg timer and let kids try to locate Captain Hook’s hidden crocodile before the bell rings.
- Have a three-legged "peg-leg pirate race."
- Divide the kids into two teams for a water balloon battle using red and black balloons (or foam balls).
- Toss bean bags into an open treasure chest.
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