White Chocolate Cranberry English Tea Scones

March 5, 2018 by Lisia Childs

Recently I was asked to make some English tea scones for a bridal shower. A couple of days later, I was on the phone with... Continue reading →

English Scones

February 27, 2018 by Lisia Childs

These scones are so delicious! I like them fresh from the oven, and there’s really no reason to wait … except, possibly, to avoid burns. ... Continue reading →

Blueberry Cake

January 25, 2018 by Lisia Childs

In an attempt to describe the perfection of this blueberry cake, I’m reminded of the story of the Three Bears. However, instead of focusing on... Continue reading →

Orange Pie

January 4, 2018 by Lisia Childs

If you like key lime pie, you’re going to LOVE orange pie! It’s the same concept with the wonderful flavor of oranges instead of limes. ... 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 →

Chicken Pot Pie

November 27, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Thanksgiving is over, and if you’re still up to your elbows in left-over turkey, I have a perfect solution; chicken pot pie. In this case,... Continue reading →

Banana Bread Muffins

November 20, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Banana bread muffins are super-hero among foods. Let me explain. When my children were teenagers, they left home early for school. They were out the... Continue reading →

Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips

November 14, 2017 by Lisia Childs

It’s a chilly day, today. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to get warm. So, on a day like this, I want some... 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 →

Biscuits and Gravy Roll

October 24, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Biscuits and gravy are down-home comfort food for us. This Biscuits and Gravy Roll is a little fancier, and, in my opinion, easier than the original.... Continue reading →

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

October 10, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies are a dressed-up version of my favorite Oatmeal Cookie recipe. The bling being dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. The cranberries and... Continue reading →

Coconut Caramel Cookie Bars

September 30, 2017 by Lisia Childs

These rich, buttery, sweet coconut caramel cookie bars were invented, accidentally. I was actually trying to make something else, but what a HAPPY “failure!” The soft,... 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 →

Blueberry Cobbler

September 15, 2017 by Lisia Childs

A few years ago, our family went on vacation to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. While there, we took a day to visit Savannah, Georgia,... Continue reading →

Strawberry Cake

September 8, 2017 by Lisia Childs

I recently attended a “Strawberry Days” fair with my daughters, where the featured concession was fresh strawberries and cream. They were literally selling cups of... Continue reading →

Cheesy Chicken Tamale Pie

September 1, 2017 by Lisia Childs

This delicious Cheesy Chicken Tamale Pie recipe is bursting with flavors and textures! Plus it’s quick and easy to prepare, and it’s hearty and satisfying.For... Continue reading →

Hot Fudge Sauce

August 18, 2017 by Lisia Childs

This hot fudge sauce is probably the best “food” on earth. Whenever I eat it I wonder why I even bother with other desserts. Okay, so... 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 →

Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies

August 4, 2017 by Lisia Childs

I can’t get enough chocolate chip cookies. I admit it. I LOVE them! One of the really wonderful things about this recipe is that... Continue reading →

Oatmeal Cookies

August 4, 2017 by Lisia Childs

These are my all-time favorite oatmeal cookies. They’re beautiful to look at, delicious to eat, and simple to make. Plus I love their texture! They’re crispy... Continue reading →

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

July 27, 2017 by Lisia Childs

These hearty, chewy, oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are the perfect snack! They’ll satisfy a sweet tooth, and make you happy. They’re wonderful! I used both... Continue reading →

Indoor S’more Bars

July 21, 2017 by Lisia Childs

The other day, my sister-in-law, Kami, brought a pan of Indoor S’mores to a family picinic. They were so delicious, and fun to eat that I... Continue reading →

Taco Pasta Salad

July 14, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Taco Pasta Salad is a perfect summertime meal for a crowd. It’s great for bringing to picnics or pot luck dinners, and it’s adaptable for any palate.... Continue reading →

Television-Featured: Raspberry Ice Cream Cake

July 7, 2017 by Lisia Childs

This recipe was featured on a local television station’s “Cooking Made Easy with June” where my sister Rachael was invited by the host, June Williamson,... Continue reading →

Corn Dogs or Mini-Corn Dogs

July 4, 2017 by Lisia Childs

If you’ve ever been to a carnival or fair and smelled fresh corn dogs cooking, you’ll understand the inspiration for this recipe. That’s where I... Continue reading →

Devil’s Food Cake

June 30, 2017 by Lisia Childs

This devil’s food cake is sinfully delicious and devilishly easy to make. In fact, it’s probably the easiest homemade cake you’ll ever mix up. Winner!... Continue reading →

Chocolate Frosting

June 30, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Rich chocolate frosting is actually incredibly quick and easy to make, and it tastes so much better than something from a can. It’s worth the... 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 →

Shortbread Cookie Stars with White Chocolate

June 12, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Do you know those circus cookie animal crackers with the pink and white icing and lots of colored sprinkles? Well, these are kinda like... Continue reading →

Toll House Cookies

June 9, 2017 by Lisia Childs

May 15 was National Chocolate Chip Day (Not to be confused with National Chocolate Chip COOKIE Day, which is August 4), and I was seeing... Continue reading →

Red, White, and Blueberry Cake

June 6, 2017 by Lisia Childs

It’s hot outside, and Independence Day is just around the corner. Why not start your day off with something patriotic?This moist, delicious cake works for... Continue reading →

North Carolina Thirteen Layer Cake

June 2, 2017 by Lisia Childs

We call this Thirteen Layer Cake because that’s how many layers I used to make. However, over the years, I’ve perfected it to ten layers, because, in my... 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 →

Even Better Than S’mores Cookie Squares

May 19, 2017 by Lisia Childs

Jessica LOVES s’mores. She makes them year-round, using all kinds of creative indoor methods, and I’m always on the lookout for recipes. I found something similar... 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 →

Peanut Butter Cookies

May 5, 2017 by Lisia Childs

We should just call these soft peanut butter cookies MAGICAL because they have a way of melting in your mouth and disappearing from your plate,... Continue reading →

Granola

April 27, 2017 by Lisia Childs

I grew up in the Uinta Mountains, and winters there can be cold. Frequently, my mom would make this homemade granola in the afternoons before... Continue reading →