Posted November 15, 2022
This 3 Ingredient Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake wasn’t technically invented by “Grandma Connie” (my mother-in-law), but the entire reason I tried to make a dump cake was her influence! The last time I traveled out of town to emcee an event, I found myself in the same town as her,… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted July 14, 2020
I “invented” these triple chocolate cookies last week because of something I saw on the FOOD network. On a recent episode of her show, Giada De Laurentiis made homemade ice cream sandwiches with her family, which I thought sounded pretty tasty. But I wanted to get a little creative (not just… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted June 12, 2020
Buttercream Frosting is a tricky recipe to make. Sometimes it can be too soft, other times stiff, and the worst yet (in my opinion) lumpy. Over the last few months, The Cowkids have helped me to perfect our family’s Whipped Buttercream Frosting recipe. We love to have family Cupcake Wars… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted August 2, 2018
These are The Cowboy’s all time favorite cookies! He usually only gets them at our St. Nicholas Day cookie party. I made a batch for his birthday this year, and the response to the pics I posted was large enough that I promised I’d get the recipe up on the… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted June 17, 2016
You can all thank this week’s Prairie Wife of the week author Sarai Walker (don’t forget to stop by and enter to win a signed copy of her book) for this recipe. A few weeks ago she posted a pic of some divine S’mores Brownies she had made. I instantly… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted June 23, 2014
Today is national PINK day and to celebrate I’m sharing one of my favorite summer recipes, which happens to be pink! This can be made in 10 minutes and then put in the freezer to use either later on in the day, or even days later. If you are using… Read More »
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Posted April 14, 2014
I must confess that I have unique taste in food, especially when it comes to dessert. For example, if you give me a choice between dessert and mashed potatoes, I will pick mashed potatoes every single time. I will pick a simple slice of apple pie (never a la mode)… Read More »
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Posted February 23, 2014
I came across the original recipe for Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Caramelitas on Pinterest. As I read the super-easy recipe, it occurred to me that I could make it even simpler…and Quick Caramelitas were born. This is one of my favorite treats to make for guests. This recipe is best… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That
Posted October 21, 2013
This is one of my go-to desserts in the fall. “It only takes 2 seconds,” yet it tastes so good. My favorite part is the yummy topping, so I developed a recipe that puts that sweet crispy crust front and center. Top your warm Apple Extra Crispy Crisp (say that… Read More »
Categories: Recipes, This and That