Inspiration & Resources for the modern homemaker
These easy fall pretzel kisses combine salty pretzels, chocolate Kisses, and Reese’s Pieces for a simple sweet-and-salty fall treat perfect for parties or Thanksgiving. I love sweet treats. Everything from big, complicated desserts to easier than you can believe little snacks. These fall pretzel treats fall into the easy category. I actually tried them out for the first time way… Read More
This easy fall puppy chow is an autumn twist on classic peanut butter chocolate puppy chow, loaded with Reese’s Pieces, candy corn, harvest candy corn, and candy pumpkins. If you’ve been around my site before, you may have noticed I like making puppy chow (or muddy buddies, if you prefer.) So, with fall coming around, I started researching some variations…. Read More
How to make easy Halloween pretzel rods with candy melts and festive sprinkles. These fun chocolate-covered Halloween pretzels are perfect for parties and kids. As my son gets older (he’s 4 right now), making holiday treats has gotten progressively more fun. He’s now delighted not only to eat them but to help decorate them. And has plenty of input over… Read More
Butterfinger Muddy Buddies- peanut butter, chocolate, Butterfingers, Chex, and powdered sugar make this delightful, easy sweet treat. This might be my new favorite muddy buddies treat. It and the Cookies & Cream Muddy Buddies are probably tied right now. If you didn’t know, I don’t ever just post a recipe. I test at least 3 different versions. Pick the best…. Read More
Cookies and Cream Muddy Buddies. White chocolate, semisweet chocolate, & Oreos combine to make a muddy buddies without peanut butter. I had some leftover Oreos and decided to see what types of delicious desserts I could turn them into. Cookies and cream muddy buddies were the first on my list. Muddy buddies are always a great choice simply because they’re… Read More
These red, white, & blue muddy buddies (patriotic muddy buddies) are perfect for the 4th of July. Easy- and kids can help- and they look great! Everyone loves muddy buddies. They’re easy. They taste great. And I can make endless varieties. (Trust me, you can see some on the Puppy Chow & Barks page…and there will be more in the… Read More
Patriotic No-Bake Cheesecake. Amazingly easy, fabulously delicious, and perfect for any July 4th get-together. Aka- Wave Your Flag Cheesecake This dessert wanders around under different names. Patriotic No-Bake Cheesecake is my name. The top is often decorated in a flag-shape (instead of my alternating lines) and called Wave Your Flag Cheesecake. I use alternating lines because that way everyone gets strawberries AND blueberries… Read More
Reese’s Muddy Buddies. A twist on this classic favorite combines peanut butter & chocolate with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups & Reese’s Pieces. I have a new favorite puppy chow! Or muddy buddies, if you prefer. I grew up calling it puppy chow. But then I moved to Washington State and- when I talked about eating puppy chow- people thought I… Read More
Easy spring flower pretzel bites. Sweet & salty flower shaped M&M pretzel treats with candy melts. Cute Easter pretzel treat. When I first saw these, I was thrilled. I love easy pretzel treats that are salty and sweet. Especially the easy part. I’m not kidding about easy. Put some candy melts on some pretzels. Melt in oven. Press M&Ms on… Read More
Red velvet cheesecake cake. This delectable dessert has white chocolate cheesecake, red velvet, and white chocolate cream cheese frosting. I have one of the most delicious desserts in the world. Red velvet cheesecake cake. And, yes, this is based on the delicious dessert by The Cheesecake Factory. While I haven’t gotten their recipe exactly (I can’t seem to shred white… Read More