Philips Hue wireless lighting from the Apple Store is perfect for food photography. My love for pumpkin desserts continues with these Pumpkin & Nutella Swirl Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting! Last weekend, I volunteered to bring a dessert for a family dinner. I was walking around the grocery store trying to figure out what […]
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Apple Cider Donuts
Apple Cider Donuts are old-fashioned fried cake doughnuts that are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with apple flavor! These apple cider doughnuts are made like old-fashioned buttermilk donuts with the added bonus of apple cider! They are so delicious that you will understand why they are popular at state fairs, […]
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 […]
Cream Puff Recipe
Our light, airy Cream Puff recipe is made with a basic 4-ingredient choux pastry dough. Fill the cream puffs with whipped cream or pudding! There are a few recipes from my vintage orange Betty Crocker cookbook that really stand out to me as being a part of my childhood. The chocolate chips cookies, cut out […]
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 […]
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 […]
Taco Casserole
This Taco Casserole recipe is perfect for families! Make the taco bake, put the toppings in bowls, and let everyone add their favorites. We love eating tacos and this taco casserole is another great way to enjoy one of our favorites. It can be served with extra chips or even soft taco shells if you […]
Mozzarella Sticks
Cheesy, crispy Mozzarella Sticks are the ultimate appetizer with melted cheese coated with fried breadcrumbs dipped in marinara sauce. Fried mozzarella is one of the most popular appetizers, as well as other classics like tortilla chips and salsa, nachos, and chicken wings. If fried mozzarella sticks are on the menu at a restaurant, our family […]
Air Fryer Chicken Tenders
You’ll love this crispy, juicy Air Fryer Chicken Tenders recipe. Skip the drive-thru and make the best chicken tenders at home! Air fryer chicken tenders are so easy to make and are ready in 20 minutes! Serve them as an appetizer or as a family-friendly meal. They are delicious with waffle fries and chipotle ranch […]
Christmas Cones
These adorable Christmas Cones have a fun surprise inside! The Santa cones, Elf cones, and Gnome cones are filled with candy and sprinkles. The Christmas cones are a great way to let your kids help with holiday baking! They can each choose a cone to make and decorate it however they want to.
Potatoes Au Gratin
Homemade Potatoes Au Gratin are classic comfort food! The tender potato slices are covered in a creamy cheese sauce and baked until golden. While growing up, we often had potatoes au gratin as a side dish with a ham dinner or as the main dish with diced ham in the potatoes. No matter how you […]
Banana Cream Pie Recipe
This classic Banana Cream Pie recipe has sliced bananas covered in a creamy homemade pudding in a cookie crust and topped with whipped cream. People have some pretty strong feelings about their pies, and when asked about favorites, the results can vary drastically. That is why there is such a large variety of pies for […]
Pumpkin Cookie Recipe
Here’s our favorite Pumpkin Cookie recipe for soft pumpkin cookies with crunchy sugar and sweet cream cheese buttercream frosting on top! I made a batch of these pumpkin cookies to share with some friends recently, and everyone raved about them! No one could stop at just one cookie. It’s the combination of soft, spice cookies […]
Loaded Potato Poppers
These tasty Loaded Potato Poppers are deep-fried bites stuffed with mashed potatoes, corn, cheese, and bacon coated in crispy breadcrumbs! My husband is a huge fan of mashed potatoes and corn, so we decided to make an outstanding appetizer featuring those two ingredients with the addition of cheese and bacon, of course!
Corn Poppers
Corn Poppers are deep-fried, melted cheese balls stuffed with sweet corn, diced jalapeños, and diced red peppers coated in crispy breadcrumbs. Our Jalapeno Popper Bites are already delicious, but since corn on the cob is in season, we decided to try adding some sweet corn to them, and they are fantastic! They are spicy and […]
Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake
This Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake recipe has delightful layers of flaky shortcake, sweet strawberries, and fluffy whipped cream. With all of the ripe, juicy strawberries available, it’s time for some strawberry desserts! Today I’m sharing a recipe for strawberry shortcake that is perfect for summer.
Bisquick Crepes
This easy Bisquick crepes recipe makes thin, airy crepes! Add sweet fillings like strawberries and Nutella or savory like ham and cheese. One of the best things about this easy recipe is that you can serve it for breakfast, dinner, and dessert! Fill breakfast crepes with fruit; for dinner, add savory fillings, and for dessert, […]
Bacon Fried Corn
Bacon Fried Corn is an easy side dish your family will love! Fried corn with bacon can be served at summer BBQs and holiday dinners as well! Boiled corn on the cob is one of our favorite things to eat during the summer. But there are so many other ways to enjoy sweet corn, and […]
Coconut Rice
Coconut Rice has a rich texture from the coconut milk with a light coconut flavor. Serve with your favorite chicken, beef, or fish recipes. My son asked me to make coconut rice after having it at a restaurant while on vacation. Now that we’ve figured out how to make it this coconut rice recipe is […]
Cilantro Lime Chicken
Juicy Cilantro Lime Chicken is bursting with flavor! Cook it on the grill or stovetop for an easy weeknight dinner with rice and veggies. My whole family loves this cilantro lime chicken and I love how easy it is to prepare. In the winter, I like to make it on the stovetop using a cast-iron […]
Chocolate Fondue
Serve rich, creamy Chocolate Fondue with fresh fruit, bite-sized desserts, and marshmallows! It’s so easy to make yet will impress everyone. Chocolate fondue is one of our favorite “fancy” desserts! We often serve it after enjoying smoked gouda fondue with steak, meatballs, and jerk chicken as the main course. I love that it is super […]
Heart Shaped Hot Chocolate Bombs
Make Heart Shaped Hot Chocolate Bombs for Valentine’s Day! Each meltable heart is filled with hot cocoa mix, marshmallows and sprinkles. Hot chocolate bombs are so much fun to make, melt, and drink! You can make them in endless ways, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect reason for heart-shaped treats.
Mac and Cheese Spaghetti Squash
Mac and Cheese Spaghetti Squash is the healthier version of baked macaroni and cheese. It has all of the cheesy goodness with less carbs. One of my favorite ways to eat more vegetables is to use simple substitutes such as cauliflower rice and spaghetti squash. While the veggies may not be an exact replica of […]
Peanut Brittle
Homemade Peanut Brittle is sweet and salty, crispy and crunchy. This classic Christmas treat is easy to make and better than store-bought! Peanut brittle is one of my husband’s favorite holiday treats so I decided to learn how to make it. It is so delicious that from now on it will be a holiday tradition!
Toffee Recipe
This Toffee Recipe is a homemade version of Almond Roca. A buttery, crunchy treat with milk chocolate that’s perfect for the holidays! Toffee is one of my favorite kinds of candy bars, anything from Heath bars to Skor bars! My mom used to make Almond Roca every year at Christmas time. The whole family looks […]
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 […]
Snowman Meringue Cookies
Cheerful Snowman Meringue Cookies are crunchy, airy, melt in your mouth treats. Place in a mug of hot chocolate to make a melting snowman! I love food that looks good, is fun to eat, and tastes great too. Things like hot chocolate cookie cups and mini candy houses. These snowman meringue cookies are like little, […]
Peppermint Patty Bars
Homemade Peppermint Patty Bars are cool and minty, smooth and creamy. They’re BETTER than store-bought peppermint patties and EASIER to make! One of our holiday traditions is making homemade peppermint patties based on a recipe from my sister. This year I decided to make an easier version. This peppermint patty bars recipe has the best […]
Peanut Butter Blossoms
Peanut Butter Blossoms are the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Peanut butter kiss cookies are a must during the holidays! These peanut butter blossoms are the first cookies I ever made for my husband. We were dating and he had mentioned they were his favorite holiday cookie. So as part of his Christmas […]
Snickerdoodles
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles are buttery and gooey, soft and chewy with a crunchy cinnamon and sugar topping. This is the BEST snickerdoodles recipe ever! Snickerdoodles are basically chewy sugar cookies coated with cinnamon sugar but sometimes the simplest things are the best! We brought these snickerdoodles to the next level by using brown butter for […]
Egg Bake
Make this Egg Bake recipe for overnight guests or for your family! This breakfast casserole has bacon, eggs, and cheese all in one dish. We are a breakfast loving family but oftentimes no one feel like preparing a meal right after getting up. This Egg Bake is fabulous because it can be prepare the night […]
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