S’mores Chex Mix
Add some graham snacks and marshmallows to chocolate Chex mix, and you’ve got s’mores Chex mix. What an addictive snack! Easy Step-By-Step Instructi...
Author: Lisia Childs
Hi! Welcome to my kitchen; it's my happy place! My name is Lisia, and I love food. I love to cook it, eat it, smell it, experiment with it, share it, and photograph it. This is a compilation of some of my family's old (and new) favorites. I hope you find something that makes your day a little better.
Quick Penuche Fudge
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...
Marshmallow Caramel Popcorn
Marshmallow caramel popcorn is sweet, chewy, stretchy, and rich. It’s a fun variation of caramel popcorn, and … … it makes really delicious po...
Baked Beans
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 food. Pair them w...
Penuche Fudge (Old-Fashioned Marble Slab Penuche)
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. Yo...
Peanut Butter Toffee Crackers
Peanut butter toffee crackers are exactly what they sound like. They’re exactly like our favorite toffee crackers taken up a notch with an added layer of ...
Ginger Snap Thumbprint Cookies
These little gingersnap thumbprint cookies are so cute and festive, and they really elevate your holiday cookie plates. With a spiced white chocolate ganache fi...
Caramel Sauce Made from Caramelized Sugar
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 to...
Vanilla Custard Ice Cream
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 ...
Chocolate Cream Cake
Chocolate cream cake is as delicious as it looks, and it looks pretty great. Also, the recipe is straight-forward and simple because it’s actually just a ...
German Chocolate Tart
German Chocolate Tart consists of a smooth and silky chocolate custard filling inside a short crust pastry base covered with the same delicious coconut topping ...
Patriotic Gelatin Salad
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. I can tell you that it tastes as go...
Key Lime Poke Cake
If you like fresh lime desserts and key lime pie, you’ll love key lime poke cake. The cake is light and soft with the fresh, tangy flavor of delicious key...
Pecan Logs
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 are a ma...
Cream Fondant
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 in the smoot...
Gluten-Free Ginger Snaps
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 crispy with a melt...
How to Caramelize Sugar
Caramelized sugar is the basis for many candies, and if you know what you’re doing, it’s pretty simple. However, you must use caution because the sugar becomes ...
Chocolate Covered Gluten-Free Orange Shortbread Cookie Sticks Â
Chocolate Covered Gluten-Free Orange Shortbread Cookie Sticks are the best gluten-free shortbread cookies we’ve tried. The name is a perfect description o...
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies
These spicy little ginger cookies are perfectly complimented by a white chocolate ganache and drizzle. Try some gluten-free gingerbread thumbprint cookies for y...
Texas Sheet Cake Cookies
Texas Sheet Cake Cookies taste just like their namesake, but they have the advantage of being way more convenient. Serve these at a party or a potluck, and you ...
Chocolate Chex Mix
Chocolate Chex mix is exactly what you think it is. It’s snack mix covered in delicious chocolate. It’s rich and satisfying with a sweet and salty c...
Shredded Apple Pie
Shredded apple pie is the best apple pie I’ve ever tasted, but I have to admit that the first time I saw it I was a little disconcerted. … Not gonna...
Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Spicy pumpkin cake is an absolute must for fall, and when covered with smooth cream cheese frosting, it’s hard to justify serving it exclusively during on...
Florentine Cookie Cups
Florentine cookie cups are the perfect vessel for delicious treats like mousse or ice cream. With a delicious nutty, caramel-y, crunch, they’ll definitely...
Boston Cream Poke Cake
Boston cream pie is not really a pie at all. It’s actually a light yellow cake with a vanilla custard filling and a chocolate ganache top. Boston Cream Po...
Chicken Cobbler
I kept reading about Matthew Bounds’ chicken cobbler recipe on social media. I was a little skeptical because I don’t like pot pie made with biscuit...
Blueberry Mousse
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 weeks. ...
Lemon Mousse
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. Easy...
Raspberry Mousse
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 any...
Chocolate Ganache Filling
This chocolate ganache filling is unhinged, and by that I mean INCREDIBLE! I really don’t have the words, and photos aren’t enough, to describe how ...
Chocolate Mini Tart Shells
After making little tartlets, I saw that Sugar Salt Magic had a recipe for chocolate miniature tart shells, as well. These are fun and tasty. Give them a try if...
Miniature Tart Shells
I saw a recipe for tartlets at Sugar Salt Magic, and wanted to try it for myself. I made a few minor tweaks to get it just the way I wanted it, and now I have a...
Neapolitan Cookies
Not only do Neapolitan Cookies taste delicious, but they also look amazing. With three distinct colors and flavors, they’re a real showstopper. These tri-...
Fudge Brownies
If you’re looking for a chewy, fudgy brownie with a flaky top layer, this is the recipe for you! These are simply the best fudge brownies! … And as ...
How to Soften Brown Sugar Quickly
Have you ever started making a treat (cookies for example), knowing full well that you have all the ingredients on hand, only to discover that your brown sugar ...
How to Keep Berries Fresh
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 ...
Cowboy Cookies
Of course, you can always make them smaller, and I’ve included baking instructions for both sizes. Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Cowboy Cookies For L...
Short Crust Pastry
This quick pastry is easy to pull together and versatile in its uses. For best results, make sure your ingredients and tools are cold, work quickly, and allow t...
Florentine Cookies
Florentine cookies are thin and crispy with a delicious nutty caramel flavor. You can drizzle chocolate over the tops or spread it between two cookies to make a...
