Cream Cheese sharpened with lemon juice, topped with cinnamony apples on a barely there crust — out of this world goodness! This is a perfect make ahead dish for a group brunch. And sooo good hot out of the oven for a spur of the moment snack or dessert. It is so quick and easy […]
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Polka Dot Macaroons
Polka Dot Macaroons are quick and easy to make, a coconut lover’s dream! The mini candies are just the perfect size. However, I think it would be fun to use the red and green regular sized M&Ms for a festive Christmas cookie. I made a couple of attempts toward that. I actually bought the Christmas […]
Twelve Days of Christmas Cookies
A dozen great cookie recipes to make your holidays merry and bright! Please pin!!! 1. Fruitcake cookies 2. Minty Christmas Cookies 3. Pineapple Walnut Cookies 4. Red Velvet Cookies with white chocolate and walnuts 5. Toffee Crisps 6. Cherry Almond Chews 7. Maple Caramel Swirl Cookies 8. Crescent Mini chip Cookies 9. Butterscotch […]
Elegant Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Elegant Crusted Pork Tenderloin is quick and easy to make and perfect to serve guests. Holiday dinners don’t HAVE to be turkey or ham – especially if you aren’t serving a crowd. This recipe serves 6 (or 4 more generous servings). Be sure to buy the precut small tenderloin. Last time I bought a four […]
New Year Goals in 15 minutes
The holiday wrappings and glitter are packed away, new calendars in place and regular activity resumed. The new year is still fresh and expectant. It’s a perfect time to think about where we were last year and where we hope to be at the end of this year. It will only take fifteen minutes to […]
Bacon Pecan Green Beans
Bacon Pecan Green Beans are sensational! Bacon! Brown Sugar! Pecans! Fresh Green Beans! Flavored with caramelized onions! Oh my great goodness! Forget the creamy bean casserole with the crushed onion topping that has graced the table since grandma started cooking. It was – and still is – good -but this . . . . This is […]
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!