Warning. You won’t be able to stop saying “MMMM OOOH MMMMM!” while eating Maple Caramel Swirl Cookies. The slightly crisp cookie wrapped around creamy caramel is definitely for sophisticated palates. Not that kids wouldn’t like them – we adults just need an excuse to keep some things for us! Seriously, I like to let kids […]
Cream Cheese
Peaches and Cream Cheesecake
Peaches and Cream Cheesecake is a light and creamy ending to a meal. Or the star of an afternoon party like a baby shower. Peaches and Cream Cheesecake is a no-bake dessert. Just peachy anytime. Sorry, couldn’t help that pun — just fell out! =) If you can find sugar free peach jello, it […]
Risky Dark Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Balls
These Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Pops are clearly a fail when you consider the appearance. I am not destined to be a chocolate dipper! See that leering face on the plate lower right? Even the chocolate is going Mwhahaha! However, the taste was great! In the interest of transparency — just so you know that all […]
Mini Fruit Pizza
Mini Fruit Pizza. Or Fruit Pizzettes. I thought I was inventing a new word to describe individual pizzas. Then I googled to be sure it wasn’t something obscene in some language I don’t speak. Guess what? The Italians, who created pizza, also created pizettes. And that is exactly what it means. Individual or small pizzas. […]
Creamy Italian Ranch Crockpot Chicken
Creamy and flavorful chicken from the slow cooker served over brown rice, this is a very satisfying meal requiring minimal preparation and easy peasy cooking in the crockpot. Great for those times when your attention is focused on other projects. Cooking during a kitchen remodel has definitely been a challenge!! The stove is out […]
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Open Danish
Officially these cinnamon cream cheese treats are called Cinnamon Cream Cheese Open Danish. Cinnamon Flats is the name Wheels gave them and how they are known around our house. Leaving off the top layer usually given a Danish and spreading the dough in a larger jelly roll pan instead of a 9×13 reduces the carb […]
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!