November 15, 2018 6 min read

Are you looking for an EASY and BEAUTIFUL centerpiece for your next party or gathering? Here are 10 ideas to choose from...from our Rada Cuterly Kitchen to yours! Some of them take less than 10 minutes to make, and all of them are affordable and simple to make. Watch our step-by-step tutorials to make these delicious treats!

 


 

No Bake Kit Kat Cake Blog Post

Amaze your friends and family with this one-of-a-kind cake, the whole Kit and Caboodle! It all stacks up to sweet fun-Scotcheroos, Kit Kats and M & M's, a candy lover's dream!

 

What You'll Need:

9 (10″) Wooden or Bamboo Skewers
2 C. Milk Chocolate Chips
RADA Non-Scratch Spoon w/Holes
2 C. Butterscotch Chips
RADA Super Parer
9 Large Gumballs
RADA Super Spreader
9″ Round Pan
13″ Round Platter or Plate
8″ or 9″ Square Pan
Approx. 48 Snack-size Kit-Kat Bars
12 C. Special K cereal
1 (42 oz. bag) M&M’s
3 C. Peanut Butter
2 C. Light Corn Syrup
2 C. Sugar

 


Lollipop Bouquet Blog Post

This sweet lollipop candy bouquet is easy to make and is a unique and practical gift. Your friends and loved ones will think you spent hours making this candy treat when actually it takes less than 10 minutes to create.

 

What You'll Need:

1 bag Dum Dums Lollipops
1 bag Charms Blow Pops
1 bag Tootsie Pops
Malt Glass, Glass or Plastic
RADA Bagel Knife
Styrofoam Ball or piece of spare Styrofoam
Plastic Straw
Colored Tissue Paper, shredded w/paper shredder
Approx. 12" Ribbon

 


Gumball Machine Candy Bouquet Blog Post

This bubble gum bouquet is fun and easy to create and makes a beautiful birthday party or candy buffet-table centerpiece. You will love getting crafty with this one! 

 

What You'll Need:

1 6" Terracottapot
Red Spray Paint
1 Styrofoam Piece
1 (12-14") Dowel
Hot Glue Gun
RADA Bagel Knife
1 8" Styrofoam Ball
5 (13 oz.) Bags Dubble Bubble Bubblegum Balls, assorted colors
10-12 Red Gumballs

 


Sweet Swirl Bouquet Blog Post

A delicious combination of chocolate Ho-Ho swirls, fresh strawberries and tangy pineapple make a quick and yummy bouquet. This is the perfect centerpiece for your next grill out...we would even call this a HEALTHY dessert! 

 

What You'll Need:

1 Fresh Pineapple, whole
16-20 (10”) Wooden Skewers
RADA Slicer Knife
8 Ho Ho or Swiss Roll Chocolate Cake Rolls
RADA Heavy Duty Paring Knife
20 fresh Medium Strawberries
2 Bananas, ripe & firm
2 T. Lemon Juice

 


Strawberry Pineapple Bouquet Blog Post

This is the perfect way to brighten anyone's day the healthy way. Instead of unhealthy candy bouquets, you can make this stunning fruit centerpiece to delight your loved ones!

 

What You'll Need:

1 Pineapple, whole
25-30 Strawberries
RADA Slicer Knife
8-10 Caramel-filled Hershey’s Kisses
Heart-shaped metal cookie cutters
30-40 (10″) Bamboo Skewers
1 Head Iceberg Lettuce
1 Large Vase, Ceramic Planter or Urn

 


Brownie Daisy Bouquet Blog Post

Too pretty to eat? Nah, this brownie bouquet is much too delicious to leave alone! This easy-to-make edible centerpiece will impress guests and satisfy their appetites, too. This is the perfect edible table decoration.

 

What You'll Need:

10″ x 15″ Jelly Roll Pan
RADA Bagel Knife
1 (18.3 oz.) pkg. Brownie Mix
(Eggs, Vegetable Oil and Water as directed on brownie pkg.)
RADA Mini Server
Poster board, cut 15″ x 5″
Styrofoam
RADA Mixing Spatula
Pink Shredded Paper
2 Thin Rubber Bands
2 (13 oz.) pkgs. Rolled Wafer Cookies, we used Pepperidge Farms Pirouette Cookies
Wide Decorative Ribbon
Flower-shaped Cookie Cutter, 2 1/2″ - 3″
7 (8″) White Lollipop Sticks
1 16 oz. pkg. Chocolate Candy Coating or Chocolate Almond Bark
1/2 C. Pink Candy Wafers or 2 squares White Almond Bark, tinted pink with food coloring
Pastry Bag fitted with Small Round Tips

 


Sunflower Cupcake Bouquet Blog Post

Make this gorgeous Sunflower Cupcake Bouquet for that special someone! Featuring tasty cupcakes and Oreo cookies beautifully arranged for a vibrant, sunny appearance, this makes a lovely gift or just a great way to delight your friends and family!

 

What You'll Need:

Muffin Pan
Cupcake Liners
RADA Mixing Spatula
1 pkg. Yellow Cake Mix
3 Eggs
RADA Party Spreader
1/2 C. Vegetable Oil
24 Wooden or Bamboo Skewers
RADA Ice Cream Scoop
24 (2 oz.) Plastic Cups
12 Oreo cookies
2 C. prepared White Decorator Icing
Gel or Paste Food Coloring, yellow
Filler, such as shredded brown paper
1 6″ Styrofoam Ball
1 Container approx. (5 /12″ x 7″)
Pastry bag, fitted with Med. Star Tip

 


Daisy Bucket Bouquet

Candy corn topped crispy treats make pretty flowers, sweet enough to eat! Let these candied daisies become the main attraction of any table. Perfect for spring or summer, this display looks good enough to eat...literally! 

 

What You'll Need: 

1 (8x8") Pan of Rice Crispie Treats, a link to our easy recipe is here
1 (15 oz.) bag of Pastel Candy Corn
RADA Bagel Knife
18 Yellow or Brown M&M's
5 squares of White Almond Bark
RADA 6" Bread Knife or
RADA Ham Slicer 
18 Cookie Sticks
(approx. 4") Container, we used a cute bucket
Styrofoam Ball
Colored Tissue Paper

 


Lion Cupcake Cake Blog Post

Looking for an easy cake for your next birthday party? This adorable lion cake is made with 19 cupcakes that can be pulled apart into individual servings, complete with the frosting already on the top.

 

What You'll Need:

1 Fresh Pineapple, whole
16-20 (10”) Wooden Skewers
RADA Slicer Knife
8 Ho Ho or Swiss Roll Chocolate Cake Rolls
RADA Heavy Duty Paring Knife
20 fresh Medium Strawberries
2 Bananas, ripe & firm
2 T. Lemon Juice

 


RADA Cutlery Products used in these Recipes:
Click these links below for more info!

 

A RADA Super Spreader next to our Lion Cupcake Cake with a dollop of frosting next to the spreaderSuper Spreader

This stainless steel knife features a 5 3/8" blade designed for easy spreading. Its high-quality construction makes it perfect for spreading jam, mayonnaise, peanut butter, cream cheese, and more across a piece of bread with one swipe.

 


 

RADA Cutlery's Non-Scratch Spoon w/holes with different specifications being drawn by arrows and text boxesNon-Scratch Spoon w/Holes

This non-scratch spoon is ideal for both cooking and serving. It’s made from a non-scratch, heat resistant material, ensuring it won’t damage your pans. The bowl of the spoon features holes that allow liquids to drain, which makes it unbeatable at serving foods such as fruits and vegetables. 

 


 

A RADA Cutlery six inch bread knife with a black handle next to three dessert bars with white frosting on a white platter next to some orange slices6" Bread Knife

There’s no kind of bread out there that this serrated bread knife isn’t cut out for. Bread loaves, hoagie buns, pound cakes, and more can be sliced without crumbling or squishing, courtesy of the blade’s surgical-quality steel and razor-sharp serration. 

 


 

A RADA Super Parer knife next to a slice of peach pie with crisscross crust and a sliced peach to the right of the knife with a whole pie above itSuper Parer

Featuring a 4-inch blade, the Super Parer is the obvious choice when you need to cut a bigger item, such as breaking down a whole chicken or larger fruits and vegetables. This large paring knife is ideal if you're cutting up a lot of potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner.

 


 

RADA Cutlery Mixing Spatula with different specifications being drawn by arrows and text boxes

Mixing Spatula

No cook can operate without a good spatula. When you get Rada’s new Mixing Spatula, you don’t just get one utensil, but two! Featuring a resilient one-piece nylon construction, the Mixing Spatula is perfect for stirring, scraping, and mixing all sorts of ingredients and foods.

 


 

A RADA Ice Cream Scoop with a silver brushed aluminum handle next to a slice of blueberry pie with a star shaped crust and a scoop of vanilla ice creamIce Cream Scoop

Featuring a 4 1/2" handle, this stainless steel ice cream scoop will never bend. The specially designed stub nose wedge pierces the thickest ice cream. The large bowl enables a generous portion to be served with each scoop, while the rugged ridge of the design ensures no bending – ever!

 


 

A RADA Mini Server spatula with a black resin handle next to a couple fudge bars on a white plate next to some cookiesMini Server

This small spatula is composed of high-quality stainless steel and is supported with a sturdy ridge for added stability. It features an angled face that makes it perfect for serving from casserole pans or cake sheets, and it does an incomparable job serving bars, brownies, cakes, cobblers, pies, and more!

 


 

A RADA Slicer knife with a black resin handle with a black resin handle on top of a apple pie with a few apple slices beside the pie over a red checkered table clothSlicer Knife

They say a classic never dies, and the Rada Slicer knife is proof. One of the three original knives produced by Rada Mfg. Co., it has been America’s go-to blade for slicing an array of meats and desserts for over 60 years.

 


 

A RADA Party Spreader with a black resin handle propped up against a chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting and shavingsParty Spreader

This stainless steel spreader features a 3 3/8" blade designed specifically for spreading. It’s perfect for cheeseballs, cracker spreads, dips, frosting, jams, yogurt, or any food that you might want to distribute to another. Its small serrations making cutting through harder spreads and various other foods a snap.

 


 

A RADA Heavy Duty Paring Knife on a wooden cutting board next to an assortment of vegetables including broccoli, yellow peppers, red peppers, orange peppers and onionsHeavy Duty Paring

Featuring a 3 1/4" blade, the Heavy Duty Paring knife is great for cutting, slicing, and coring fruits and vegetables. Its handle is slightly longer than other paring knives, meaning that you have superior leverage when cutting an array of foods, making cutting and slicing tasks as simple as can be.

 


 

A RADA Bagel Knife with a silver brushed aluminum handle next to a bagel stuffed with raspberries, blackberries and sliced strawberries on top of a purple plate over a blue placematBagel Knife

Using the Bagel Knife puts you a cut above slicing bread with an ordinary knife. It features a stainless steel blade with a wide, double-sided serrated edge, rendering it ideal for cutting through baked goods. You'll eagerly use the Bagel Knife on bagels, muffins, and cakes.

 


 

RADA Cutlery Ham Slicer with different specifications being drawn by arrows and text boxes Ham Slicer

This versatile knife features a 9 1/2" blade, the longest we make at Rada Mfg. Co. The blade easily slices through larger meats, but the long blade, constructed of surgical-quality steel and hand-sharpened for a razor edge, has many uses. It also comes in handy with large foods such as cakes, melons, and more!


 

"Growing up I remember my great-grandmother, grandmother, and Mom all used Rada knives. They started me out with a set when I got married and I just ordered a set for my daughter as she starts out in her first apartment. I can't recommend these knives highly enough - they are amazing knives at an amazing price! Thank you from Generation Four."
-Judith, a Satisfied RADA Cutlery Customer