Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings are easy to make with tender chicken pieces and vegetables in a creamy sauce with flaky dumplings on top. Slow cooker recipes are the unsung heroes for busy families! With this chicken and biscuits recipe, you can put the chicken, veggies, and sauce ingredients into the crockpot in the morning […]
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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are a combo of sweet and tart. They’re perfect for Christmas, and you can even turn them into bars! Cranberry and white chocolate are the perfect pair! They taste great together, and the white chocolate chips offset the dark red cranberries. If you like Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars, you’ll love these […]
About The Team
Meet Tonia and Brian Tonia Larson started The Gunny Sack in 2010, and it has grown from a part-time endeavor to a family business. Brian Larson joined Tonia to work full-time at The Gunny Sack in 2020, and their three children worked as part-time employees as well. We love running the business together, from the […]
Crock Pot Spaghetti
Crock Pot Spaghetti is so easy to make and your family is going to love it! The meat sauce is slow-cooked all day before adding the spaghetti. Slow cooker recipes are a hands-off way to get dinner on the table! Serve with a simple side dish, and use a crockpot liner for easy cleanup. This […]
Crock Pot Pork Chops
These juicy Crock Pot Pork Chops are slow-cooked to tender perfection in a creamy sauce that is perfect for a side of mashed potatoes. Crock pot recipes are a great way to make dinner, side dishes, and even dessert! I love using my slow cooker because it is hands-off. Just get everything assembled in the […]
Sausage and Peppers
Sausage and Peppers is a quick, easy meal that is full of flavor! Can be served over pasta and rice or in a hoagie bun with cheese on top. A skillet dinner is perfect for busy weeknights! It is also a popular choice to serve to a crowd as a sandwich filling with cheese on […]
Sesame Chicken
Sesame Chicken is a favorite take-out choice and you can make it at home in less than 30 minutes! Serve over rice or noodles. When dining out one of our favorite meals to order is sesame chicken with fried rice and cream cheese wontons. So today I’m sharing my sesame chicken recipe that you can […]
How To Make Fried Rice
Here’s how to make fried rice with step-by-step instructions. This easy fried rice recipe can starting point of so many yummy variations. When dining out, I’ll choose fried rice over white rice every time! It’s one of my favorites. But it’s not always practical to order take out so today I’m sharing my recipe for […]
Easter Dinner Ideas
These delicious Easter Dinner Ideas are TOTALLY DO-ABLE for everyone from beginners to busy moms and includes everything from ham to cake! I wanted to share our Easter dinner ideas and recipes for stress-free Easter! The blog post is broken down into the following Easter Dinner categories: appetizers, main dishes, vegetables, casseroles, salads, breads, beverages, […]
Roasted Asparagus
The perfect Roasted Asparagus is easy to make with only four basic ingredients. Make for a weeknight dinner or serve as a holiday side dish! I never realized how much I love asparagus until I was an adult. It is super easy to prepare and goes well with so many main dishes.
Potato Bacon Soup with Beans
Hearty Potato Bacon Soup with Beans is topped with cheddar cheese and bacon bits. Homemade bacon and bean soup is so much better than canned. My husband loves bacon and bean soup combined with creamy potato soup. We usually make it with canned soups but decided to try a homemade version. This potato bacon soup […]
Southwest Breakfast Burritos
These Southwest Breakfast Burritos are the perfect way to kick off the day. On busy mornings, grab one from the freezer, heat it up, and go! Looking for a way to make your morning meals less rushed? Doing some meal prep ahead of time can make for smooth sailing. You’ll love having these southwest breakfast […]
Christmas Cake
This beautiful Christmas Cake recipe has red, white, and green cake layers topped with fluffy vanilla frosting and cake crumb sprinkles! With so many Christmas dessert recipes for cookies and candy, it’s fun to switch things up with an easy to make Christmas Cake! This recipe uses boxed cake mixes to help save time during […]
White Chicken Chili
Warm up with a bowl of hearty White Chicken Chili topped with shredded cheese and chopped cilantro and served with cornbread. Take a break from your traditional chili recipe and try out some white chicken chili for dinner this week. I was delighted that my whole family loved it. This meal comes together quickly and […]
Walking Taco Recipe
This Walking Taco recipe for a convenient meal on the go without the need for a plate! Taco In A Bag is a popular choice for camping, parties, and picnics. So what does walking taco mean? The name Walking Taco brings to mind a taco with little legs but rather it is a taco in […]
Taco Seasoning Recipe
Make homemade taco seasoning with this easy recipe using ingredients from your pantry! You can make it mild or spicy depending on your family’s tastes. Recently when I went to make dinner for my family, I couldn’t any packets of taco seasoning in my pantry. So, I made my own taco seasoning recipe and found […]
Bisquick Waffle Recipe
This Bisquick Waffle recipe is a great way to start the day! Top them with butter and syrup or fresh fruit and whipped cream. Although having waffles for breakfast may seem decadent, these waffles with bisquick are actually super easy to make. If you end up making too many waffles, you can store the leftovers […]
White Gravy Recipe
This White Gravy recipe is a basic white sauce that is easy to make and can be used in so many ways. Serve over biscuits or add cheese for a cheese sauce. I titled this recipe white gravy but it is also called white sauce, Béchamel sauce, country gravy, peppered gravy, and homestyle gravy. My […]
Mini Biscuits
Mini Biscuits are just plain fun to eat! Dip them in gravy, serve them as a side, or use them to make bacon eggs and cheese breakfast sliders. We recently tried making pretzel bites using bisquick and they turned out like mini biscuits. But we loved them and decided to make gravy to dip them […]
Weekly Menu Planner – Free Printables
This Weekly Menu Planner with free printables is helpful when trying to plan meals and purchase food in advance. Preparing can save time, money and sanity! We are living in an unusual time with many people experiencing feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. Things seem to be changing minute by minute and everyone just wants to […]
Tuna Noodle Casserole
Creamy Tuna Noodle Casserole recipe with a crunchy, buttery, Ritz cracker topping! It’s classic comfort food, perfect for a family dinner. Casseroles are a classic comfort food that families love! They include meat, pasta, and veggies baked in one dish. Add a simple salad and bread to complete the meal.
Corn and Sausage Chowder
This spicy Corn and Sausage Chowder recipe with potatoes, cheese, and tomatoes is a hearty soup that is perfect for chilly evenings. When the temperature outside starts dropping, I start craving warm homecooked meals. I’ve got to admit that soup is the ultimate comfort food. This creamy Corn and Sausage Chowder is easy to make […]
Egg Roll In A Bowl
This Egg Roll In a Bowl recipe is a deconstructed egg roll! It’s made with coleslaw mix, ground beef, and pork, and it’s cooked in a skillet. Egg roll in a bowl has become one of our favorite meals! It’s easy to make, full of flavor and can be reheated the next day if you […]
Pork Fried Rice
This easy Pork Fried Rice recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Use only peas and carrots, or add whatever veggies you have on hand! With the arrival of fall and the new school year, comes the return to a more scheduled life with regular bedtimes and regular meals. It’s always hard to say goodbye […]
Chicken Noodle Casserole
Chicken Noodle Casserole is comfort food at its best! A creamy combination of noodles, chicken, and vegetables that’s perfect for dinner. Along with the cool fall nights comes the need to gather family and friends around the table for a comforting family dinner. Growing up in Minnesota, this would be called Chicken Noodle Hotdish instead […]
Slow Cooker Ham and Cheese Soup
A hearty bowl of Slow Cooker Ham and Cheese Soup is the perfect way to warm up! Put it in the crockpot in the morning on a busy weekday for an easy dinner. There is something about the cold weather that makes me crave a bowl of warm, hearty soup! It’s probably because I’m looking […]
Easy Thanksgiving Menu
This Easy Thanksgiving Menu that is TOTALLY DO-ABLE for everyone from beginners to busy moms. The holiday menu plan includes everything from turkey to pie! This Easy Thanksgiving Menu is full of ideas and recipes for stress-free Thanksgiving! The blog post is broken down into the following Thanksgiving Menu categories: appetizers, main dishes, casseroles, salads, […]
Thanksgiving Countdown Planner and Checklist
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can seem overwhelming but I’ve put together a Thanksgiving Countdown Planner and Checklist with free printables to make Thanksgiving dinner achievable for everyone! As soon as you decide to host Thanksgiving you can start planning. Figure out about how many people will be attending. Write down your menu ideas (this can easily […]
Oven Baked Tacos
Oven Baked Tacos are the perfect family dinner for busy weeknights. All of the tacos are baked at once in a 9×13 pan! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Ortega. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer has been fabulous but it’s time for the kids to go back […]
Italian Sausage Soup Recipe
Italian Sausage Soup recipe for a creamy, comforting soup with noodles that is full of flavor and perfect for a family dinner during the cold winter months! Sponsored by Reames® Egg Noodles. The holiday season is so busy and it’s important to have a hearty dinner to keep you going. Plus, it feels good to […]
Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Recipe
Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork recipe with only 4 ingredients! Cooks in crock pot in 3-4 hours. Perfect for sandwiches, tacos, and fried rice. Slow cooker pulled pork is so easy to make on busy days when you want your meal to cook itself. Just put it in the crockpot and it will be ready […]
Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Make this Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches recipe and fill chewy French rolls with tender, juicy, shredded roast to dip in au jus. Many people think of making Crock Pot recipes in the winter, but I am more of a year-round slow cooker gal. I like that my Crock Pot doesn’t heat up my house […]