Cranberry Orange Chex Mix Recipe
I’ve had a lot of different Chex mixes in my day. The ever popular Muddy Buddies are dangerously addictive (and bad for you) with their chocolate, peanut butter and powdered … Read more
Dessert
Lord of the Rings Gingerbread House and Marshmallow Fondant Recipe
Eric and I are shocked, thrilled and honored to have won the 2010 Johnson Family Gingerbread Competition! It was a close race and we really thought we’d be giving up … Read more
Simple Thanksgiving Dessert: Stuffed Pears
Eric and I bought a box of twenty “sugar pears” from Sam’s Club at the beginning of the month. They started out firm and crispy, perfect for salads and sandwiches. … Read more
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Spread
I’m a sucker for pumpkin cheesecake, it’s one of the few desserts that I have true difficulty resisting. I don’t have a big sweet tooth but I’m quite the cheese … Read more
Vegetarian Recipe for Stuffed Acorn Squash
We’re bringing our vegetarian recipe for stuffed acorn squash up from the archives. First published in 2010, it’s the recipe experiment that helped turn us into squash eaters! This vegetarian … Read more
Mt. Rainier Anniversary and How to Make Dessert Campfire Packets
Can you believe this GORGEOUS dessert was made at our campground out of a cooler and in a campfire? I know, sometimes I amaze even myself! Cooking the strawberries and … Read more
Strawberry Shortcake for Only 30 cents!
Another strawberry dessert! I was needing to use up my strawberries and thinking about what I’d make with them when I walked into our local grocery store and saw angel … Read more
Strawberry Salad with Mint for Dessert, Snack, or Side Dish!
This strawberry dessert is the perfect healthy sweet tooth remedy, but it’s also amazing as a side dish, snack, or even a light lunch when you’re on the go (or … Read more