I’m never a fan of tricking my kids, but I don’t mind giving them something new to try and seeing what they think before I tell them what the secret ingredient is. I had a bunch of cans of black beans and was trying to think up some ways to use them, so I decided […]
Sugar cookies may seem like a holiday food, but they can actually be perfect for any time of year. You can add icing, sprinkles, or other mix-ins and suit them to any season or holiday. This recipe is super simple. I whipped up a batch of this dough in less than 10 minutes last night. […]
Have you ever seen those packs of cookie dough in the store with festive pictures in the middle of them? You can totally make these kinds of cookies at home! This task may seem a tad daunting at first, but it really is easy to do and you can switch up the images for any […]
Last week I was supposed to bring a dessert to church, and as usual remembered maybe 30 minutes before we needed to leave. This is the moment where I tend to grab the pack of Keebler cookies and a nice plate… but there wasn’t a single packaged cookie in the house. My next issue was […]
I love having something simple for an afternoon snack, and these chocolate banana muffins always hit the spot. These chocolate banana muffins are a spin-off of a classic. They’re really easy to make, they use basic ingredients, and, although they’re muffins, they taste like brownies, which no one is ever upset about. They also freeze […]
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Here is a list of recipes for sweet treats that would be perfect for your dinner date or for packaging up to give to your friends. These treats would be great for school parties, as well! Note: Some schools don’t allow foods at celebrations anymore due to allergies/sugar, so check with […]
Valentine’s Day is around the corner! If you’re choosing to stay in this year, you really can put together a delicious dinner that will still feel special (light some candles and put on some music, too). Here’s a roundup of some recipes that would make some great at-home meals. Tip: To find sales on certain […]
When I was in college, a sweet older woman from my church brought me a container of these during final exam week. I may have eaten them all in one day. Ever since, these have been a staple of my Christmas baking. They work for any time of year, but I find that I have […]
You may have seen a bagged baking mix that advertises cookie brownie bars. I’ve tried it, and they’re OK, but making your own is even easier. You can duplicate that idea on the most basic level with boxed brownie mix and bagged cookie mix. For these cookie brownie bars, I split the difference based on […]
