Who has been baking more now that we're spending so much time at home? My 12 year old has been baking a lot more than usual. In fact, this week she'll be making homemade yeast rolls for Easter dinner. I wanted to share a very easy Magic Bars recipe that is perfect for Easter. The thing I love about Magic Bars is they are really easy to make with minimal ingredients. Magic cookie bars are an old-fashioned favorite. Layering all the goodness of candy, chocolate chips, nuts and coconut and … [Read more...]
Perfect Camping Recipe: Trail Mix Cookies
Our family does like to go camping. We have a small travel trailer and a small tent. We enjoy both. We've talked about a small camping adventure for Spring Break now that our travel plans to Las Vegas have been cancelled (thanks COVID-19). To get into the camping spirit and to use up some healthy ingredients, how about a fun recipe: Trail Mix Cookies. Trail Mix Cookies You don't need to many ingredients for these fun cookies. In fact, most of the things will be around the house and in … [Read more...]
Best Brownie Recipes to Try in the Breville Combi Wave 3-in-1 Microwave
This is a sponsored post with Best Buy. All opinions are mine alone. October is my birthday month. Growing up, I preferred chocolate brownies to cake for my birthday dessert. I do like cake and cupcakes in particular, but my favorite dessert has always been brownies. I am so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers. L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables Growing up in the 80s, my mom made plenty of food options in the microwave, and truthfully I do like to take advantage of … [Read more...]
10 DIY Spiderman Cupcakes That You Can Make at Home!
Here at the Long House we like to make cupcakes for family birthdays and family dinners. Pinterest is my friend, people. I always go there for great ideas. Last week, we watched Spider-Man: Far From Home, and now my son is, again, in love with all things Spider-Man. DIY Spiderman Cupcakes Hear are 10 ideas that you can recreate at home: Jaime uses a blue cake mix and red frosting to create these great cupcakes. Vicki makes it easy with white frosting and red icing. I can do this … [Read more...]
Easy to Recreate Tomato Cucumber Salad Recipe
This time of year, we always have tomatoes and cucumbers in the fridge. The last few weeks at church, someone has been bringing a tomato cucumber salad for potluck. And I LOVE it. This fresh summer salad is so easy to make. Do you like salads in the summer? They are my go-to -- I eat a variety of salads in the summer. If you haven't tried this one, make it. It's so easy! I really do love fresh tomatoes as well. There's nothing like buying a fresh tomato from my local organic farm. It's … [Read more...]
Fireworks Cookies for Your 4th of July Celebration
We LOVE the 4th of July in here at the Long house. Each year we attend our local small town parade and then head to my parents house for a large potluck feast and fireworks lighting. I love to bring a fun sweet treat to potluck. My kids do love a great cookie. These cookies are a perfect fourth of July dessert idea. And it is so easy to make! Fireworks Cookies Fireworks Cookies Ingredients 1 small bag (7oz) sweetened coconut flakes2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk1/2 teaspoon … [Read more...]
Our Version of Cinnamon Apple Bread Pudding (Vegan and GF!)
Honestly, the great thing about bread pudding is you can't really "mess it up". If you just throw in great tasting, quality ingredients and bake them, it really is a sure win. My family LOVES bread pudding. Who doesn't? It's such a great comfort food, it's delicious and so sweet. So when I was sent a few loaves of amazing Little Northern Bakhouse gluten-free bread to make a great recipe for Mother's Day, I decided to make a recipe that included apples. I mean, we live in Washington state, and … [Read more...]