Dilly Green Bean Salad is a refreshing alternative to the usual three bean salad that’s a favorite at our house. The deep green color of the cooked frozen bean contrasted with bits of white onion and red pepper are festive, appealing to the eye and the tastebuds! I first had Dilly Bean Salad when a […]
12 no-bake gifts from the kitchen
Christmas Wreath Potato Chip Clusters Cherry Mash Bars Pistachio Fudge Cinnamon Swirl Cream Cheese Mints Classic Oreo Truffles Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark Ritz Turtles Fabulous Fudge Gooey Golden Chex Mix No-Bake Chocolate Cookies Eggnog Fudge Grinch Kabobs Here are some other Christmas collections […]
Cranberry Pineapple Salad
Cranberry Pineapple Salad is a kid friendly addition to holiday dinners. The addition of crushed pineapple and diced apples in raspberry gelatin take away the signature tartness of the cranberry. Easier for kids and people who aren’t into tart – like me – to eat. I have a tart reflex. One bite and my face […]
Butter Icing for 24 cupcakes
Fluffy butter icing for 24 cupcakes is not something I make often — but when needed its invaluable. We love cake, whether layered, sheet, or cupcakes but they don’t fly on our radar very often. The usual cake lasts way too long when the family is eating only 3 smallish pieces once a day. So […]
Cheesy Beef Stromboli
Hearty. Cheesy delicious. Filling finger food. Meal in a crust. You’ll love Cheesy Beef Stromboli. Plus it is quick and easy! Just beef and cheese – no tomato sauce. Each sentence: one more word than the last. Now it is time to talk about the food! 🙂 Brown the beef and let it cool. Unless you […]
Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette Chicken Sandwich on Artisan Bread
Lemon Mustard Vinaigrette Marinated Chicken on a fabulous artisan bread takes the concept of chicken sandwich to new levels. Sooo good I made it twice in one week – and we aren’t big sandwich eaters!!! Use your favorite artisian bread – sourdough, multi-grain or any round bread that is crusty on the outside and soft […]






Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!