no-bake lemon lush cheesecake pie

I love making pies all year round. Spicy, apple and pumpkin pies in the fall, pecan and mincemeat for Christmas, pies bursting with fruit during the summer months… unless it’s too hot to bake. When it’s too hot to bake I like creamy, cool pies that don’t require any baking. Pies like my No-Bake Blueberries…

crock pot country brown sugar ribs & kraut

There’s just something about recipes with apples, brown sugar, and kraut that scream fall to me. It’s still pretty warm outside so I’m not totally into the bread and soup scene yet, but something happens after we go shopping for school supplies. Know what I mean? I crave comfort food! Here’s my favorite way to…

creamy brown sugar grape salad

If you’ve never tried grape salad, you’ve probably never been to a picnic or potluck in the Midwest. This yummy, simple, creamy salad can be spotted at gatherings all over Minnesota, any time of year. We love how the sour cream and brown sugar bring out the flavor of the juicy grapes! Use the freshest…

easy two ingredient crock pot bread

Did you know you can make freshly “baked” bread in your Crock Pot? It’s true! And if you have some frozen bread dough on hand it’s ridiculously easy! I made some last night to go with spaghetti for dinner. While the sauce simmered in one slow cooker, another was baking bread! You can season this…

coffee & donuts ice cream sandwiches

We love creating new, easy to prepare, ice cream treats during the summer months. Our latest invention celebrates the classic combination of coffee and donuts! So delicious, and so simple to make, you can ask your kids or grandkids help you make dessert! assorted cake donuts your favorite coffee ice cream (we used Blue Bunny)…