Blueberries with a touch of maple, buttery topping with sliced almonds and a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt. Great way to start the day with a breakfast bowl. Or end a delicious meal with dessert. Use ice cream for the topping if you are feeling indulgent. Blueberries are a nutritional powerhouse no matter what […]
Brie and Dark Cherry
Need a super easy appetizer for your next holiday gathering? You will definitely want to try these bite-sized crispy phyllo cups full of melty brie cheese topped with sweet dark cherries. Maple syrup gives a depth of flavor and a new twist to the flavor. No maple syrup and don’t want to buy a bottle […]
Festive Peppermint Bark
Peppermint bark is a seasonal favorite everyone loves! This super easy recipe assembles quickly and looks spectacular with little effort. The secret to outstanding peppermint bark is in the quality of chocolate. You can pick and choose – if your crowd is mainly teens who eat quickly and move on, use the easiest available chocolate […]
Creamy Classic Eggnog
Holidays are made special for several reasons. One reason is that we add a little “extra something” to our lives. Food that is prepared just for that meal as in Thanksgiving. Or food that is prepared for the entire holiday season. Eggnog is so easy to make that it could be easily available all year […]
BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled cheese sandwiches show up on the lunch menu, not frequently but regularly, at our house. Barbecue chicken grilled sandwiches – a whole new level of lunch goodness! It is also a very versatile recipe, easily customized to your family’s taste. Make your own delicious barbecue pulled chicken by following the steps above. The sauce […]
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars are perfect anytime of year, for any occasion. Like Wheel’s recent birthday. He now loves dessert — a fact that amazes me since he never did before. Take it or leave it and most times he would leave it. But a moderate sweet tooth has definitely made its appearance! I think […]






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!