How to Keep Berries Fresh

April 10, 2023 by Lisia Childs

It’s so frustrating to buy fresh berries only to find they’ve turned moldy after just a few days. Don’t despair. I’m going to teach you... Continue reading →

Chocolate Mousse

January 31, 2023 by Lisia Childs

Homemade chocolate mousse is so simple, yet impressive. It’s also very versatile because you can use any variety of chocolate from deep dark to white.... Continue reading →

Copycat Skinny Pop

September 15, 2022 by Lisia Childs

If you like Skinny Pop, you’re gonna LOVE copycat Skinny Pop. It tastes like it’s namesake only BETTER! Easy Step By Step Instructions for Copycat... Continue reading →

Peach Ice Cream

August 31, 2022 by Lisia Childs

I love peaches. In fact, they’re quite possibly, my favorite fruit. When I get a ripe, juicy one, I can’t imagine anything better. Unfortunately, the... Continue reading →

Chocolate Toffee Almond Ice Cream

June 29, 2022 by Lisia Childs

Whenever I go to an ice cream parlor that does mix-ins, I choose the same thing. I want chocolate ice cream with toffee bits and... Continue reading →

Salted Peanut Bars

May 13, 2022 by Lisia Childs

These delicious and satisfying Salted Peanut Bars are a great snack that can be made with or without chocolate, but come on! Without chocolate? WHY???... Continue reading →

Dill Dip

March 5, 2022 by Lisia Childs

Dill Dip is fresh and creamy, and it perfectly compliments vegetables, chips, pretzels, crackers, etc. Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Dill Dip Free Printable Recipe for... Continue reading →

Oven-Baked French Fries

February 7, 2022 by Lisia Childs

Here’s an easy and healthy way to make homemade oven-baked French fries, and the best part is that they’re delicious! Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Oven-Baked... Continue reading →

Vanilla Ice Cream

December 7, 2021 by Lisia Childs

Let’s face it. Vanilla ice cream is basic. Maybe it’s even boring, but all vanilla ice creams are not created equal. This recipe is simple.... Continue reading →

Cocktail Sauce

November 11, 2021 by Lisia Childs

My husband loves shrimp, and he regularly brings it home. However, he forgets to pick up cocktail sauce to go with it. No worries. I... Continue reading →

Caramel Sauce

October 2, 2021 by Lisia Childs

Ice Cream Topping and Dipping Sauce This caramel sauce is quick and easy to make, and it tastes so much better than what you buy... Continue reading →

Chocolate Frozen Custard

August 21, 2021 by Lisia Childs

Chocolate frozen custard is smooth, creamy, rich, and when fully frozen, a little bit chewy! In my opinion, it has the perfect texture! It’s my... Continue reading →

Apricot Lemonade Sorbet

July 26, 2021 by Lisia Childs

When I was growing up, my mother would “can” apricots every year. I never quite figured out why we called it canning because the apricots... Continue reading →

Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

September 5, 2019 by Lisia Childs

About two years ago, one of my children was diagnosed with celiac disease. This is a wheat allergy, and having a mother who loves to... Continue reading →

Fish Tacos

July 9, 2019 by Lisia Childs

True confession: I’m not a huge fan of sea food … but fish tacos are an exception! This recipe is particularly exceptional. These fish tacos... Continue reading →

Coconut Lime Ice Cream

June 6, 2019 by Lisia Childs

Coconut Lime Ice Cream is light, refreshing, and delicious! The recipe comes from my cute new friend, June Williamson’s cookbook, Thai Food Made Easy. My... Continue reading →

Lemon Curd

April 23, 2019 by Lisia Childs

This lemon curd is smooth, sweet, and tangy with little bits of lemon zest to make your mouth happy. It’s wonderful for cupcake filling, waffle... Continue reading →

Microwave Potato Chips

November 24, 2018 by Lisia Childs

How does a delicious, homemade potato chip sound? What if I say that you can easily make some WITHOUT the hassle of deep-frying? (I HATE... Continue reading →

Pecan Praline Chex Mix

November 8, 2018 by Lisia Childs

Pecan Praline Chex Mix is rich, buttery, sweet, salty, nutty, and crispy. It’s great by itself, but it’s also wonderful with some chocolate pieces thrown... Continue reading →

Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce and Roasted Broccoli

October 29, 2018 by Lisia Childs

My son-in-law, Chase, made this incredible satay chicken with peanut sauce and roasted broccoli for me a few weeks ago, and it was delicious! There... Continue reading →

Honey Butter with Cinnamon

May 30, 2018 by Lisia Childs

Honey butter is a very simple thing to make, but it’s not something that I think to do very often. However, the small amount of... Continue reading →

No Bake Cookies

December 20, 2017 by Lisia Childs

No bake cookies are quick and simple to make, delicious to eat, and somewhat nutritious. They’re a fun treat when you need one fast.If I... Continue reading →

Caramels

December 14, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Every Christmas, my mother makes AMAZING caramels. We eat them, and we give them away. She uses a recipe that her grandmother (my great-grandmother) used... Continue reading →

Hot Chocolate

December 8, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Hot chocolate is perfect on a cold day. It’s sweet and soothing, and to state the obvious, it’s hot. This recipe is particularly great because... Continue reading →

Orange Julius

November 7, 2017 by Lisia Childs

When I was a kid, in the 1970s and 80s, Orange Julius was a really popular drink. We had Orange Julius stores at the mall, and... Continue reading →

Cilantro-Lime Rice

September 22, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Cilantro-Lime rice is a great alternative to plain old white rice because it’s fresh and light with tons of flavor. It’s a side dish that... Continue reading →

Cafe Rio Style Sweet Pulled Pork

August 11, 2017 by Lisia Childs

This savory, tender Cafe Rio Style Sweet Pulled Pork is perfect for making quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, tacos, or, my favorite, … salads. It’s full of flavor and... Continue reading →

Spicy Honey Grilled Chicken

June 16, 2017 by Lisia Childs

It’s summer, and that means firing up the grill. We have some old standby favorites when we cook out, but we’ve also found some new... Continue reading →

Crispy Honey Sesame Chicken

May 26, 2017 by Lisia Childs

I didn’t even realize that I liked Chinese food until after I was married, and then, the first dish that I tried at a little... Continue reading →

Roasted Sliced Potatoes

May 12, 2017 by Lisia Childs

I’ve made these sliced, roasted potatoes dozens of times for multiple special occasions, and people always love them. They’re not fancy, but they’re simply delicious.... Continue reading →

Gyoza and Dipping Sauce

April 20, 2017 by Lisia Childs

In case you don’t know, gyoza are Japanese dumplings. They’re filled with ground pork, cabbage, garlic, and ginger, and they’re little bites of AWESOMENESS! My... Continue reading →

Lemon Horseradish Sauce

April 7, 2017 by Lisia Childs

This recipe was brought to me by Jessica. She knows that I love all things horseradish, and this delicious spread is no exception! It has... Continue reading →

Beef and Broccoli

March 25, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Here’s a quick, easy, healthy alternative to take-out. The flavors are wonderful, and the leftovers are great, too. ... Continue reading →

Ham Fried Rice

March 3, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Whenever I cook a ham, I dice up the leftover meat, and freeze it in individual bags. That way, I’m prepared for all kinds of... Continue reading →

Nutella Fruit Dip

February 25, 2017 by Lisia Childs

If you’re a fan of Nutella, I’ve got something you’re going to love! This fruit dip is out-of-this-world delicious, and simple. It’s like Nutella on... Continue reading →

Zuppa Toscana

February 16, 2017 by Lisia Childs

This creamy, hearty, delicious soup is so satisfying! It’s my copy-cat version of the one that they make at the Olive Garden, and I like... Continue reading →

Tuscan Garlic Chicken

February 10, 2017 by Lisia Childs

This version is amazing! I’m not sure if it’s exactly like the Olive Garden’s because it has been a while, but I can tell you... Continue reading →

Sparkling Berry Lime Slush

January 28, 2017 by Lisia Childs

We don’t drink alcohol, but I grew up with a Dad who loves juice and loves to experiment with flavors. Over the years, I’m fairly... Continue reading →

Prime Rib Roast

January 4, 2017 by Lisia Childs

On a cold winter day, nothing is as satisfying as a nice piece of beef, and this is a NICE piece of beef. I used... Continue reading →