These easy pretzel treats are perfect for Christmas. Wrap them in cellophane or put them in a jar to give as a homemade gift from the kitchen. Pretzels are a delicious way to make easy holiday treats. In case you didn’t realize, Christmas is THIS WEEK! I will be spending the first part of my […]
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Holiday Veggie Tray
This Holiday Veggie Tray is a healthy appetizer with fresh, crunchy veggies and cool creamy dip that’s sure to make people happy at your next holiday party or potluck! Sponsored by Marzetti Veggie Dips. You all know how much I love sweets and I’m guessing a lot of you are just like me and love […]
Cranberry Orange Holiday Punch
Cranberry Orange Holiday Punch is so refreshing! This family-friendly, non alcoholic Christmas punch recipe is perfect for the holidays. This holiday punch recipe tastes delicious and looks so pretty, too! You can make it with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. We enjoy it at both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
Dirt Cake Cups
These Dirt Cake Cups are made with chocolate pudding and crushed Oreos! Top them with edible cookie flowers, gummy worms, and Swedish fish. Dirt cake is perfect for spring and summer celebrations! It’s an easy, no-bake dessert that you can serve at parties and backyard barbecues. If you put it in individual cups, it is […]
Simmering Pot Recipes
These simmering pot recipes will fill your house with the scents of the holidays and seasons. Put the ingredients into jars to give as gifts! A simmering potpourri pot makes your house smell so good! Assemble these simmering pot recipes in jars to give as gifts so your friends and family can enjoy them. Or […]
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 […]
Spiced Orange Tea
Make warm mugs of Spiced Orange Tea with this easy Russian Tea recipe. Put the mix in mason jars, add labels, and give it as gifts to friends! My friend Amy gave me this recipe for Spiced Orange Tea Mix over 25 years ago! It’s also known as Russian Tea and Friendship Tea. Mix up […]
Peppermint Cookies
Our Peppermint Cookies have a candy cane crunch! Top them with peppermint buttercream and crushed candy canes, or turn them into whoopie pies! If there’s one flavor that brings Christmas to mind, it is peppermint! I have friends who love candy canes so much they stock up during the holidays so that they have enough […]
Cut Out Sugar Cookies
This classic Cut Out Sugar Cookie Recipe is perfect for baking cookies with your family and friends. Make it a holiday tradition! Frosted sugar cookies in fun holiday shapes are the most popular Christmas cookies! They are easy to make, fun to decorate, and everyone loves eating them!
Christmas Oatmeal M&M Cookies
Chewy Christmas Oatmeal M&M Cookies are a family favorite! Make these oatmeal cookies with red and green M&Ms, or use plain ones year-round. These classic cookies are always a popular choice! The oats add a chewy texture, and the M&M’s add sweetness and a pop of color.
Puff Pastry Apple Tart
Puff Pastry Apple Tart has a light, flaky crust topped with tender apple slices! Drizzle with caramel syrup and serve with vanilla ice cream. This apple tart on puff pastry is so easy to make with only five ingredients, yet it looks almost too pretty to eat!
Caramel Apple Truffles
This Caramel Apple Truffles recipe has the delicious fall flavor of apples with caramel! Plus, these golden Oreo truffles are easy to make! Traditional Oreo truffles are good, but when you add apple butter and stuff the treats with caramel, they move to a whole new level of deliciousness. Everyone will love these caramel apple […]
Pumpkin Biscotti
This Pumpkin Biscotti recipe is dotted with chocolate chips! Enjoy these crisp, dunkable, twice-baked cookies with a cup of coffee or tea. Pumpkin and chocolate are the perfect flavor combination in this easy biscotti recipe! For those looking for other pumpkin biscotti recipes, we also share how to make them without chocolate chips and how […]
Puff Pastry Veggie Pizza
This puff pastry Veggie Pizza recipe is the ultimate appetizer! The flaky crust, creamy ranch dip, and crunchy veggies are the perfect combo. I’m always delighted when someone brings cold veggie pizza to a party or potluck, and I have to take a slice! I love how everyone makes it a little different, yet it […]
How To Make Iced Coffee
Here’s How To Make Iced Coffee in three different ways! Then, simply pour the hot coffee over ice and add your favorite flavorings. The difference between iced coffee and cold brew coffee is that iced coffee is brewed hot and then poured over ice, whereas cold brew coffee is made in cold water. Today I’m […]
How To Make Cold Foam
Here’s how to make cold foam for iced coffee! It’s super easy to make with only one ingredient. You can also add your favorite flavorings! Cold coffee drinks are a popular summer beverage, and they are delicious with cold foam on top! You can leave it plain, sweeten it or add a flavoring of your […]
Cold Brew Coffee
Cold Brew Coffee is SUPER easy to make with only coffee and water! Add your favorite syrup, cream, and cold foam for the perfect summer drink. We love iced coffee year-round, but it tastes extra delicious in the summer! Keep this cold brew coffee in the refrigerator so that you can make your favorite specialty […]
Spinach Pasta Salad
Here’s our favorite Spinach Pasta Salad recipe! This pesto pasta salad includes spinach, pasta, creamy pesto dressing, and parmesan. Every family has their favorite recipes, and this spinach pasta salad has been a popular choice in my family for over 20 years! Someone brings it to almost every family gathering, from summer barbecues to holiday […]
Red White and Blue Pretzel Bites
Red, White, and Blue Pretzel Bites are made with mini candy bars and pretzels! A patriotic dessert for the Fourth of July and Memorial Day! It’s time to start sharing red, white, and blue desserts so that you will be ready when the summer holidays hit. With Memorial Day at the start of summer, the […]
Orange Julius
This homemade Orange Julius recipe is refreshing on a hot summer day. Or make an orange whip drink as a breakfast or brunch beverage! Cool, creamy orange whip drink is part of the Orange Julius menu. Since it only requires a few ingredients you can make it at home whenever you are craving an icy […]
Oreo Ice Cream
Oreo Ice Cream is filled with the flavor of your favorite sandwich cookies! This no churn ice cream recipe has crumbles and chunks of Oreos. Of all the ice cream options, cookies and cream ice cream ranks near the top of the most popular flavors! Who can resist the creamy ice cream dotted with chunks […]
Strawberry Sauce
Make this strawberry sauce recipe with fresh or frozen strawberries. Pour it on waffles and ice cream, or use it as a glaze for cheesecake! This fruity dessert sauce can be the ‘strawberry on top’ for all your summer treats and breakfast items! We love plump, juicy summer strawberries at our house, and one of […]
Strawberry Pie
Our fresh Strawberry Pie recipe has a homemade strawberry pie filling in a flaky crust and is topped with swirls of whipped cream. Homemade pies are a popular dessert to serve on every occasion, from a holiday dinner to a summer celebration! Strawberry Pie was one of my dad’s favorite desserts when I was growing […]
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 […]
Chocolate Nests
Fill these Chocolate Nests with edible Easter grass and candy eggs for a festive Easter dessert that will delight your little ones! This tasty Easter treat is a wonderful dessert to make for your holiday dinner! These chocolate nests are adorable! Your kids will love making them for a fun Easter activity. They can drizzle […]
Broccoli Salad
This simple Broccoli Salad recipe with fresh broccoli, onions, bacon, and craisins has a creamy broccoli salad dressing. Enjoy it year-round! A broccoli salad is a must-have dish for every occasion, from a summer barbecue to a holiday dinner! It goes well with so many main dishes, and there are never any leftovers.
Honey Glazed Ham
Use this Honey Glazed Ham recipe to make a baked ham for your holiday gatherings. Our ham glaze recipe is irresistibly sweet and tangy! Ham is an excellent choice for your Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving dinners! A glazed ham is the star of an Easter dinner, and a ham is also a must for my […]
Coconut Cream Pie
Our Coconut Cream Pie recipe is for the coconut lovers! This cool, creamy pie is easy to make and has been a holiday favorite for decades. We recently enjoyed a slice of pie for dessert while eating at a local restaurant. There were so many cream pies on the menu, which made it hard to […]
Honey Roasted Carrots
Oven Roasted Carrots are an easy, flavorful side. These honey glazed carrots are done in under 30 minutes! Try them with whipped ricotta! This veggie side dish is special enough for the holidays but easy enough for a weeknight dinner! My friends and I had dinner at a restaurant while on vacation, and although our […]
Scalloped Potatoes
Homemade Scalloped Potatoes are classic comfort food! The tender potato slices are covered in a creamy white sauce and baked until golden. We enjoy this popular side dish with our Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas dinners. Our family loves potatoes of all kinds, and an excellent scalloped potatoes recipe is a must-have! Growing up in the […]
Mini Eggs Pretzel Bites
These three ingredient Mini Eggs Pretzel Bites are an easy Easter treat! They are like pretzel kisses with Cadbury Mini Eggs instead of M&Ms. Bring this Easter dessert to a holiday dinner, along with Easter bunny strawberries and Easter basket cookie cups! Every year during the holidays, we make pretzel Hershey Kiss M&M treats and […]
Deviled Eggs
This easy Deviled Eggs recipe has a creamy, tangy filling with paprika and chives on top. It’s a holiday staple and picnic favorite! This is the perfect appetizer for holiday dinners from Easter to Thanksgiving. Deviled eggs are a classic appetizer that everyone loves. They are a wonderful addition to parties, potlucks, picnics, and holiday […]
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