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Easter egg surprise popcorn balls

Although it’s a simple recipe, there is more to these Easter egg-shaped popcorn balls than meets the eye. Kids will be thrilled with the surprise awaiting them inside this fun Easter dessert!
Although it's a simple recipe, there is more to these Easter egg-shaped popcorn balls than meets the eye. Kids will be thrilled with the surprise awaiting them inside this fun Easter dessert!

Have you ever had a kinder egg? They were clearly created by someone who understands the appeal that cheap trinkets have for children. Basically, it’s a chocolate egg with a plastic toy inside. At least it’s pretty good European chocolate rather than the super waxy cheap American stuff that shall remain nameless….

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Strawberry Nutella Heart-shaped Hand Pies

Need an easy Valentine’s dessert that is sure to wow your sweetheart (and make your kids smile)? These strawberry Nutella heart-shaped hand pies come together quickly and they’re just so cute!

Strawberry Nutella heart-shaped hand pies for Valentine's day

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It’s February, people. We survived the bitter cold of January. The boys and I even got outside for some pruning and soccer playing this afternoon! That’s HUGE for us since it’s been months since we’ve been able to play outside. There is hope for spring! In the meantime, I’m taking advantage of the still-brisk weather by baking. This week: Valentine’s treats!

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Five-minute easy fudge recipe

Need a quick treat to take to a Christmas party, or a last-minute gift for a neighbor? Make this easy fudge recipe in five minutes. You can dress it up by adding mix-ins, or keep it simple with only two ingredients. No one will know how easy it was to make!

Need a quick treat to take to a Christmas party, or a last-minute gift for a neighbor? Make this easy fudge recipe in five minutes. You can dress it up by adding mix-ins, or keep it simple with only two ingredients. No one will know how easy it was to make!

Thanksgiving is over, and the Christmas carols are on. It’s officially Christmas around here!

Okay, it actually doesn’t really feel like Christmas to me right now because I’m writing this from a condo in Hawaii listening to the waves lapping against the shore (I know, I’m super spoiled). Still, I know that when I go home to snowy Utah in 3 days, I’m going to get into full celebrate-the-season mode.

I have one main goal for Christmas this year: KEEP IT SIMPLE.

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Nectarine Blueberry Crisp

This nectarine blueberry crisp is the perfect summertime fruit dessert. Sweet with a little tart, gooey with a little crunch…it’s simply delicious!
This nectarine blueberry crisp is the perfect summertime fruit dessert. Sweet with a little tart, gooey with a little crunch...it's simply delicious!I’ve been imagining this desert for a while, but last weekend, it finally became a reality. Originally, I was planning to make a peach-blueberry crisp, but then nectarines were on sale for 3 lbs. for a dollar…and who can resist that?

Plus, I actually like nectarines better anyway (the fuzz on peaches kind of makes me shiver). We even have a nectarine tree in our back yard, and I’m thrilled that it is actually producing fruit this year (we just planted it last fall)! And now that I’ve made this dessert, I think I know what some of those nectarines will be used for once they’re ripe.

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Easy Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake

This no-fuss chocolate cake recipe isn’t overly rich, but it’s moist and flavorful. It’s a great choice for when you need to make dessert for a crowd but you don’t want to spend a lot of time cooking. 

This no-fuss chocolate chip applesauce cake recipe isn't overly rich, but it's moist and flavorful. It's a great choice for when you need to make dessert for a crowd but you don't want to spend a lot of time cooking.

Sunday night dessert is an institution around here. I’m not sure how it happened, other than that my husband’s sweet tooth requires copious amounts of sugar when we’re home on the weekends. 🙂

It’s one of the few times he steps into the kitchen and cooks, and he gets a lot of enjoyment from looking up dessert recipe ideas. In fact, several years ago I showed him how to “pin” a recipe that he thought looked yummy so we could make it later, and the next time I looked at my account I saw that he had pinned 20 or 30 recipes after that first one! Apparently, I created a monster. At least it’s a monster who creates tasty desserts.

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Mini Fruit Pizza Tarts

These mini fruit pizza tarts are a fun twist on the traditional summertime dessert. They are simple–yet impressive–and perfect for a patriotic celebration or backyard party!

These mini fruit pizza tarts are a fun twist on the traditional fruit pizza that is a summertime dessert staple. They would be a great addition to your patriotic celebrations this year!

Three days left until the Fourth of July. I’m not sure I can contain Little Man’s excitement any longer. We got an ad in the mail for one of the firework stands in the area, and he was poring over it like it was a Christmas toy catalog. In fact, I threw it away during naptime, and he was so distraught when he woke up and couldn’t find it that we had to dig it back out. Suffice it to say, we will be buying fireworks this weekend. 

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The Best Campfire Dessert EVER: Campfire Eclairs

This easy-to-make campfire dessert is one of my favorite camping recipes from my childhood. It’s fun to make and is guaranteed to be a highlight of your next camping trip.

hand holding a campfire eclair dessert over a campfire

I grew up camping every summer. With five kids, there weren’t a lot of other vacation destinations that were in the budget, but that was fine with me. I loved spending my summers hiking, learning to fish, building sandcastles on the shores of Hume Lake, and exploring the giant tree stumps at Princess Campground.

In fact, my husband laughs at me a little for how nostalgic I get every time we see a tent trailer. But, really, tent trailers are awesome! Am I right? The smell of sun-baked plastic and the scratchy seats. Ahhh…memories.

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Brownie Pudding

If you’re having a SERIOUS chocolate craving—the kind that requires intensely rich, fudgy, warm chocolate to cure—this dessert is for you. And, bonus: it’s super easy to make.When was the last time you had a SERIOUS chocolate craving? I’m not talking about the kind that can be fixed my a few Hershey’s Kisses or a scoop of rocky road ice cream. I’m talking about the kind that requires intensely rich, fudgy, warm chocolate to cure. This brownie pudding is that kind of chocolate….

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Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Pie

This amazing blueberry lemon cheesecake pie is a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Perfect for spring or summer entertaining.This amazing blueberry lemon cheesecake pie is a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Perfect for spring or summer entertaining.Every year, my sister and brother-in-law host a Pi(e) Night party in celebration of National Pi Day. His number nerdiness combined with her love of hosting a great party have made for some pretty epic evenings over the years, and it’s now something I look forward to every March. Two years ago, I even won their pie contest with this Candy Apple Pie, which I cannot take credit for at all, but it is amazing!

Last year, on the way home from their party, I got the idea for this blueberry lemon cheesecake pie. …

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