Category Archives: easy recipes

~Bacon Crusted Cheese & Cracker Ball!

  This isn’t your mom’s 1970′s cheese log!!  This is a crunchy, creamy, bacon studded ball of deliciousness, that’s filled with crushed Ritz crackers!  This ball a necessity for watching the next football game..and it makes a ton!  All you’ll hear from people is “Mmm..what’s in this?”  “Mmm..where did you buy this?”  “Mmm..can you give meContinue Reading

~Itty Bitty Bloomin’ Onions!

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      Well, the holiday snack trap is in full swing, a nibble of this, a taste of that..before we know we’re disgusted with our fat selves..LOL! So just do what I do..live in denial! Create a one bite version of a 1,200 calorie appetizer and convince yourself that because they’re tiny..they are calorie free!  ThenContinue Reading

~Cream Cheese Filled Croissant Knots!

Let’s face it, it’s not as if a Croissant needs any improvement, we all know that!  However, if there’s ever an occasion that needs to feel just a little bit extra special, here’s a delicious and easy suggestion! Pop a can of Pillsbury Crescent Big & Flaky Dinner Rolls, spread out a dough triangle, and add a tbsp. ofContinue Reading

~Blueberry Muffin French Toast!

This will take your Blueberry Muffins to a whole new level! First: REMOVE the paper wrapper from the muffin..I won’t say why I feel this needs to be added as part of the instructions~Haha!  Cut a blueberry muffin into 4 equal slices (see pic below), and dip each slice into a french toast coating mixture (1 lg.Continue Reading

~Oreo Pancakes with Double Stuff “syrup”!

Perfect for a Saturday morning with the kids, okay..who am I kidding, it’s perfect for us adults too!  To start, just prepare your favorite box of pancake mix according to your serving sizes and box instructions!  In a food processor or blender, pulverize approx. 12 Oreo cookies, middle and all!!  Add the crumbs to yourContinue Reading

~Vanilla Creme Caramel in baby pumpkins!

Ok..this is so embarrassing,  but I confess that I totally cheated here, and you’re about to see why.. To make this impressive looking, and decadent dessert, here is what I did:I opened a box of  Instant Vanilla Jell-O Pudding, followed the directions, and poured it into some adorable,  hollowed out baby pumpkins..drizzled some caramel sauce (ice creamContinue Reading

~Cinnamon-Pumpkin Custard Brulee!

I couldn’t possibly continue on with this month’s Pumpkin theme, without brulee-ing something..(I have no idea how to spell brulee-ing)..but here’s the recipe~ Ingredients:1 cup canned Pumpkin2 eggs1 cup packed brown sugar (reserve 1/2 for the brulee top)3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon1/8 tsp. allspice1 12 oz. can evaporated milk Directions:1. In a medium bowl combine pumpkin, eggs, sugar,Continue Reading

~Cranberry Sauce Sheet Cake!

This moist and scrumptious cake will have you reaching for seconds..the tang from the Cranberries mixed with the sweet cake are divine! I’m almost ashamed of how easy this is..almost! 1. Prepare your favorite box of white cake mix..2. Spread it out evenly into a medium sheet pan.. 3. Swirl in 1 can of Whole CranberryContinue Reading

~Frozen Pumpkin Spice Latte..rimmed with Molasses and Ginger Snap Crumbs!

A perfect twist on a classic fall drink! Enough for 2-4 servings (depending on the size of your adorable mugs)~~In a blender combine 4 Cups Vanilla Ice cream, 1/2 cup canned pumpkin, 1/2 Cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup of cooled coffee, and 1 full graham cracker..blend until well combined. BEFORE pouring the goodness into your adorableContinue Reading

~Gooey Cinnamon Roll Pumpkin Squares~

 This has got to be one of the biggest payoffs for your delicious dessert buck EVER!  A must make for the holidays!  In a large bowl combine:1 box of white cake mix1 can of Sweetened Condensed Milk1 1/2 Cups of canned pumpkin….mix well!! Spread the thick batter onto a medium sheet pan that has been linedContinue Reading