Quick Penuche Fudge

May 31, 2025 by Lisia Childs

This recipe is a simplified version of an old-fashioned treat. It’s yummy, but if you want to make the original, here’s the recipe for Old-Fashioned... Continue reading →

Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn

March 28, 2025 by Lisia Childs

Marshmallow caramel popcorn is sweet, chewy, stretchy, and rich. It’s a fun variation of caramel popcorn, and … … it makes really delicious popcorn balls.... Continue reading →

Baked Beans

February 24, 2025 by Lisia Childs

Baked beans are the perfect side dish for a cookout or picnic, but because they bake for over 3 hours, they’re also a great cold-weather... Continue reading →

Penuche Fudge (Old-Fashioned Marble Slab Penuche)

January 20, 2025 by Lisia Childs

Penuche Fudge is on old-fashioned candy that’s essentially caramel which has been worked and kneaded until the sugars change into a fudge-like texture. You have... Continue reading →

Caramel Sauce Made from Caramelized Sugar

October 2, 2024 by Lisia Childs

Fresh caramel sauce made from caramelized sugar is simply divine, and it’s actually fairly quick and easy to whip up. Here are some simple instructions... Continue reading →

Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

September 2, 2024 by Lisia Childs

Vanilla Ice Cream might have a reputation for being “basic,” but Vanilla Custard Ice Cream is anything but! It’s so good, you’ll eat it alone,... Continue reading →

Patriotic Gelatin Salad

June 17, 2024 by Lisia Childs

My grand kids love gelatin, so when I saw this recipe for Patriotic Gelatin Salad by Taste of Home, I was excited to try it.... Continue reading →

Pecan Logs

April 25, 2024 by Lisia Childs

If you’ve never had a pecan log, you’ve been missing out on one of life’s greatest pleasures, and today is your lucky day! Pecan logs... Continue reading →

Cream Fondant

March 12, 2024 by Lisia Childs

Cream fondant is the deliciously decadent center found in some of my very favorite candies. It’s sweet and creamy, and it melts in your mouth... Continue reading →

Gluten-Free Ginger Snaps

February 25, 2024 by Lisia Childs

If you want a delicious gluten-free ginger snaps recipe that tastes like the original, this is the place for you. These cookies are spicy and... Continue reading →

Chocolate Covered Gluten-Free Orange Shortbread Cookie Sticks

January 8, 2024 by Lisia Childs

Chocolate Covered Gluten-Free Orange Shortbread Cookie Sticks are the best gluten-free shortbread cookies we’ve tried. The name is a perfect description of the product, but what... Continue reading →

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies

January 8, 2024 by Lisia Childs

These spicy little ginger cookies are perfectly complimented by a white chocolate ganache and drizzle. Try some gluten-free gingerbread thumbprint cookies for yourself. Easy Step-By-Step... Continue reading →

Blueberry Mousse

August 18, 2023 by Lisia Childs

Blueberry mousse is a fresh, light, sweet, tangy treat, and it’s color is gorgeous. Click here for how to keep those blueberries fresh for several... Continue reading →

Lemon Mousse

August 5, 2023 by Lisia Childs

I love lemon desserts, especially when the tart acidity is balanced by some creaminess. Lemon Mousse is the perfect combination of sweet, tart, and creamy.... Continue reading →

Raspberry Mousse

July 26, 2023 by Lisia Childs

Raspberry mousse is sweet with the subtle flavor of raspberries and a tiny bit of tartness. It’s a light, refreshing treat that’s sure to please... Continue reading →

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 →