Valentine’s Dinner Idea #1 – Calzones

If you’re staying home for Valentine’s Day, tune in this week for some great dinner ideas! This first one is so delicious with plenty of Fancy Potential and it’s super easy. The recipe is from the America’s Test Kitchen cookbook…it’s fabulous! I used some of my canned chicken and it was delicious and just that … Read more

Easy Dessert – Buckeye Delights

Make sure you have a party to go to the night you make these…you won’t want them hanging around, promise! {photo from BettyCrocker.com} Cookie Base 1    pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix 1/3    cup unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2    cup butter or margarine, softened 1    egg Filling 1/2    cup powdered sugar 1/2   … Read more

Easy Dessert: Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars

I recently got the Betty Crocker Cookies and Bars magazine and I’ve been relying on it every time I need a sweet something. I’ve found some real winners that I’ll share this week. Here’s the first: Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars {photo from BettyCrocker.com} Ingredients 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® chocolate chip cookie … Read more

4th of July Treats

I love summer desserts, and berries are the perfect colors for patriotic treats! I found lots of fantastic 4th of July treat recipes and ideas from Better Homes & Gardens that are simple and refreshing – perfect for this 4th of July! Red, White, and Blueberry Ice Cream Dessert Out-and-About Cheesecake Berry-Lemon Napoleon Red, White, … Read more

Host a Dessert Party

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Our 25 days of family fun Christmas activities/ideas is over, and sometimes I feel a little let down between Christmas and New Years. To spice things up and keep the excitement going, host a dessert party! Invite your friends and neighbors to bring a new or tried … Read more