This Slow Cooker White Chili with Chicken with chicken and white beans is super easy to make in a crockpot and is the perfect family dinner for busy weekdays. Things have once again gotten really busy! When things get busy, family life still goes on. Everyone needs clean clothes, dishes need to be washed and everyone […]
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Low Sugar Banana Nut Scones Recipe
Scones meet banana bread in these low sugar Banana Nut Scones. This easy scone recipe is perfect for breakfast when paired with a cup of coffee! Ahhh…yes, we have come to that time of the year when we are looking for healthy recipes. The holidays and all of the treats were great fun but now everyone […]
Creamy Vegetable Casserole Recipe
Creamy Vegetable Casserole is a classic holiday dinner recipe! This cheesy side dish is easy to make and everyone loves it. The veggie casserole has mixed vegetables coated in a creamy sauce, topped with melted cheese and crunchy French fried onions! My sister-in-law, Bev, is a wonderful cook! Everything she makes is delicious and she […]
Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Bacon Chicken Bites
This is the time of the year when everyone is looking for appetizer recipes for holiday parties. These Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Bacon Chicken Bites are delicious and easy to make. This post is sponsored by Gold’n Plump. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you jumped on the Sriracha bandwagon yet? I was a little […]
Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel Sticks
Copycat Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Stix are easy to make with frozen bread dough. This recipe is for Cinnamon Sugar Soft Pretzel Sticks and maple frosting dip. My kids had a day off of school recently for the end of the quarter and they wanted some soft pretzels. They love getting pretzels from Auntie Anne’s at […]
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Maple Glazed Pumpkin Coffee Cake with a walnut streusel topping is the MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH amazing! Enjoy a warm slice of pumpkin coffee cake with a cup of coffee. When I was in elementary school, my grandma moved from northern Minnesota to only a few miles from my house. She lived in an apartment and I loved […]
Roasted Butternut Squash with Green Apples and Candied Walnuts
This roasted butternut squash recipe includes green apples and candied walnuts. Serve this vegetable side dish with your holiday dinner for a taste of fall. Even though it is quite chilly here in Minnesota, I am still hanging onto fall! Last weekend we drove along the Mississippi River Valley, to check out the fall colors. […]
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cobbler Recipe
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cobbler is an easy way to make dessert! Just put everything in the crockpot and walk away. We are already more than halfway through October! Can you believe it? The weather has gotten cold here and it is way to early for that. I was hoping for a long, beautiful fall but […]
Pumpkin Spice Scones Recipe
This Pumpkin Spice Scones recipe is the perfect treat to share with friends over a cup of pumpkin spice coffee. They are also great for breakfast! Sponsored by Coffee-Mate. If there is one constant thing throughout my life, that has been a served at large family gatherings, holidays, dinner parties and one-on-one chats, it is […]
Peanut Butter Cup Crownies
This post is sponsored by McCormick and the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. All opinions are 100% mine. Peanut Butter Crownies are brownies topped with peanut butter cookies, peanut butter buttercream frosting and peanut butter cups. With the kids back in school and the holidays just around the corner, it is time for bake sales […]
Ranch Cauliflower Bites
Ranch Cauliflower Bites are an easy appetizer or side dish the whole family loves. When dipped in ketchup, they taste like french fries! I’ve made cauliflower bites often, adding various spices and they are so good! The last time I made them I decided to add powdered ranch mix to make Ranch Cauliflower Bites in […]
Cheese Bombs
These Cheese Bombs have a delicious crunchy coating with warm, melted cheese on the inside! There are so many different kinds of pizza balls to make that I wasn’t sure which one to make next. Since we are a cheese loving family and always have multiple kinds of cheese in the fridge, I figured I […]
Free Printables
Here are OVER 100 FREE PRINTABLES we have created! We LOVE these labels and planners and made them available for you to use for free as well! These are printables that we created and shared in our blog posts. We have labels for applesauce, salad dressing, pie filling, syrups, and seasonings. There are free menu […]
Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub
This Orange Creamsicle Sugar Scrub recipe uses coconut oil, sugar, and orange oil. It makes your skin so soft and smells good enough to eat! Who doesn’t need a little pampering in their life? Mix up a big batch of this orange creamsicle sugar scrub, put it into small mason jars, and give this gift […]
Mac ‘n Cheese Balls
It’s time for another pizza ball recipe! Although Pepperoni Pizza Balls continue to be the all time favorite, I am having so much fun trying various fillings. This time I made Mac ‘n Cheese Balls and instead of using the traditional refrigerated Pillsbury biscuits like I did in the pizza rolls recipe, I used Pillsbury […]
Peanut Butter and Honey Cereal Bar
This cereal bar recipe is easy to make with cereal, peanut butter, and honey. They can be eaten as an after school snack or a quick on-the-go breakfast. I love eating cold cereal and so does my family. We eat many different kinds of cereal from the sweetened varieties to the plain Jane varieties. We […]
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars Recipe
These peanut butter and jelly bars are made with a peanut butter cake mix cookie crust. They are the perfect dessert to make for National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Ahhh…what a classic…peanut butter and jelly! Many of us could never count the number of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in their childhood. National Peanut […]
Sausage Pizza Balls Recipe
Sausage pizza balls are a fun way to stuff the goodness of a sausage pizza into a bite-size snack! These quick appetizers are similar to easy pepperoni rolls because they start with a refrigerator biscuit but they have pizza sauce and string cheese in them! How many times do you think my family ate pizza […]
About Me
Hi! I’m Tonia Larson, the owner, recipe developer, and content creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for over 12 years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home. About The Gunny Sack by […]
Spa In A Jar
A gift in a jar will not only impress the recipient but it is also fun to make! I am taking the gift jar idea a bit further by combing it with Valentine’s Day ideas. Last week, I shared the Ice Skating Date In A Jar. This week I am showing how to make a […]
Bacon Egg Grilled Cheese Sandwich
I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of the Grain Foods Foundation. I received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate. Have you heard that November is National Bread Month and this year marks the 250th anniversary of the sandwich? […]
Veggie Pizza Cups
Veggie pizzas are quick appetizers that are often served at parties. This veggie pizza recipe uses crescent roll dough rather than the biscuit dough used to make pizza balls and taco bites so the pizza cups are light and flaky! I have found that when I make veggie pizza in the flat pizza style, it […]
Classic Fajitas Recipe
This Classic Fajitas recipe with juicy grilled steak and veggies is easy enough for a weeknight dinner but perfect for a simple dinner party as well! Does your family enjoy grilling? I loved grilled food! I am the one that wanted to buy a grill and I do most of the grilling in our family. […]
Soft Pretzel Nuggets
This copycat recipe for soft pretzels is inspired by Auntie Anne’s soft pretzel nuggets. They make a great after school snack and are a fun way to start cooking with kids. One of our favorite things at the mall are the Auntie Anne’s soft pretzels. We’ve enjoyed many of the varieties, but my kids’ favorite […]
{Easy} Taco Bites
I am a member of the Collective Bias™ Social Fabric® Community. This content has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™. #CBias #SocialFabric One of my most popular posts, Easy Pepperoni Rolls, is the very first recipe I ever posted. I decided to revisit that recipe by making […]
Game Night & Tasting Party
This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias #CBias but all pictures, ideas and opinions are my own. You all know how much I love iced coffee…well, any coffee for that matter. So, last night I hosted a game night and International Delight Iced Coffee tasting […]
Peach Muffins Cream Cheese Frosting
Peach Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delicious peach dessert! They can be made with fresh or canned peaches. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias but all pictures, recipes and opinions are my own. I am in the mood for baking! I’m not sure if […]
Microwave Apple Crisp For One
Sit back and enjoy a taste of fall with this microwave apple crisp for one! This easy recipe cooks in only 2 1/2 minutes. There was an apple tree in my backyard when I was growing up. We used to help my mom collect the apples, peel and slice them and she would put them […]
Bedroom Makeover Reveal
This red and gray Kid’s Bedroom Makeover looks so fabulous! It’s amazing what a difference paint, new bedding and some little touches make to a room! I am so excited to share my daughter’s bedroom makeover with you sponsored by Walmart and Glidden. Two weeks ago, I showed you the before pictures of my daughter’s […]
Copycat Noodles & Company Parmesan Chicken and Buttered Noodles
This Copycat Noodles and Company Parmesan Chicken and Buttered Noodles recipe is a quick way to make one of your favorites at home! It has been hard to find the motivation to make meals during the summer! The kids are home from school, it’s hot outside and there is no schedule. So, I was trying […]
Chocolate Revel Bars
These Chocolate Revel Bars have a combination of gooey chocolate with chewy oatmeal. They are easy to make with ingredients you have on hand. When you need to make a dessert for a crowd, go for one that you can make in a jelly roll pan, like these chocolate revel bars, with lots of servings!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Cake is the best combination of soft chocolate chip cookies and smooth vanilla ice cream! What a fabulous combination: chocolate chip cookies and ice cream! I needed a dessert to share with friends last week and this is what I came up with. The recipe for chocolate chip cookie […]