This Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash recipe is low carb comfort food that is easy to make. Your family won’t even miss the pasta! Some days, I’m too busy or too lazy to make lunch for myself and I end up eating a protein bar. Other days, lunch is my favorite meal because I am at […]
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Gingerbread Man French Toast
Try this Gingerbread Man French Toast recipe for Christmas morning or a weekend during the holiday season. Kids will love having gingerbread men for breakfast! This gingerbread man French toast recipe is something I was planning to make last year but ran out of time during the busy holiday season. But I couldn’t get them […]
Honey Sesame Pork Tenderloin
Honey Sesame Pork Tenderloin is an easy dinner recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s fully cooked in only 8 minutes on the grill! Grilling season is well underway, and the options are endless. I love that we can cook outside without warming up the house. My neighbor is in his nineties, and he even […]
Ham and Cheese Pull Aparts With Gravy
This recipe for Ham and Cheese Pull Aparts with Gravy is a great way to start the day. Enjoy this hearty breakfast with holiday guests before your busy day. Part of a sponsored social media program by General Mills. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We celebrated at my sister’s house with 50 […]
One Pan Cheesy Chicken Noodles
This One Pan Cheesy Chicken Noodles recipe is an easy family dinner idea. It’s warm, it’s cheesy and it cooks in about 15 minutes! Sponsored by Barilla. Doesn’t it feel like it is often hard to get a warm meal on the table for your family? That’s how it feels for me. My days are […]
Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice
This Microwave Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice recipe is an easy side dish to serve for dinner. Try it with stir fry or kabobs! I’m not sure where I’ve been but I just found out about cauliflower rice or riced cauliflower. It’s all over online and even Trader Joe’s is selling it. I’ve been trying to […]
Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
This chicken stir fry recipe quick, easy family dinner recipe is great for busy nights. You can substitute beef for the chicken and rice for the noodles. On Monday, I shared a recipe for stir fry sauce and the first meal I made with the stir fry sauce is Chicken Stir Fry over noodles. When […]
Slow Cooker Pizza Casserole
Try this slow cooker pizza casserole for a family dinner. It is easy to make and full of the flavors of pizza. This crockpot recipe is ideal for busy days. My family loves pizza in all forms. We make regular homemade pizza, skillet pizza, pretzel pizza, breakfast pizza, pizza balls, pizza sandwiches, and pizza dip. […]
Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast
This Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast is the ideal family dinner for busy days. Put it in the crock pot in the morning and dinner is ready when you want to eat! I’ve made traditional pot roasts and BBQ pot roasts for dinner and decided that I should make an Italian pot roast. I read […]
Ham and Potato Breakfast Casserole
A Ham and Potato Breakfast Casserole is perfect for breakfast or brunch. This easy egg bake recipe includes ham, potatoes, cheese, and Bisquick! This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Betty Crocker via Burst Media. The opinions and text are all mine. Our plan for Easter weekend this year is to […]
Christmas Ooey Gooey Bars
Christmas Ooey Gooey Bars are the best holiday version of Rice Krispies Treats. This recipe has three delicious layers and is perfect for parties! Last night I got together with a bunch of my girlfriends for a Christmas sing-along. We shared fabulous holiday appetizers and desserts, sang Christmas carols and enjoyed visiting with each other. […]
Easy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
This easy chicken enchiladas recipe only had five ingredients and can be made in 30 minutes! It is sure to become a family favorite. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Campbell Soup Company. All opinions are 100% mine. Just because the holidays are here and things are super busy, doesn’t […]
Five Weeknight Meal Ideas
Here are five easy weeknight meal ideas that you can make in 30 minutes or less! Each one of these meals features a protein, a vegetable, and starch. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Alexia Foods. The opinions and text are all mine. Who else has a hard time getting […]
Christmas Ham Recipe
This Christmas Ham recipe has a sweet and tangy orange glaze and it is easy to make in the oven or in a slow cooker! Disclosure: I received a Farberware Cookware set to facilitate this post. All opinions are 100% my own. My family’s favorite main dish for the holidays is ham. Last year, I […]
Bacon and Cheese Quiche
Bacon and Cheese Quiche with a puff pastry crust is perfect for breakfast or even dinner and can be made in a toaster oven! Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Panasonic. All opinions are 100% my own. I remember when I was growing up, we loved having breakfast for dinner. Once when one of my […]
No Bake Energy Bites With Nutella
No Bake Energy Bites with Nutella are an easy no bake breakfast or snack. Made with peanut butter, oatmeal, ground flaxseed, honey, coconut oil and Nutella. Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Ferrero U.S.A, Inc., the makers of Nutella® hazelnut spread. I received promotional consideration to write this post to support the Nutella […]
Triple Meat Pizza Casserole
Our Triple Meat Pizza Casserole recipe is ready in under 30 minutes! This EASY one pot meal is meat lovers pizza in casserole form. This Triple Meat Pizza Casserole recipe is perfect for busy weeknights because it takes less than 30 minutes to make and only uses one pan!
Slow Cooker White Chili With Chicken
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 […]
Ice Cream Cookie Bites
This Ice Cream Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites recipe is bite sized dessert! Wrap chocolate chip cookies around a scoop of ice cream and dip it in chocolate. Some summer days just call for a special treat like these ice cream filled chocolate chip cookie bites! Even though it is called summer vacation, it isn’t […]
Flatbread Breakfast Pizza
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of the American Egg Board. Can you believe that we are talking back-to-school already? It seems like we waited so long for summer vacation to arrive and now it is almost over. My kids have been asking when they are going to find out which […]
Cherry Berry Slushie Recipe
This post brought to you by Jel Sert. All opinions are 100% mine. This simple Cherry Berry Slushie recipe is a refreshing way to stay hydrated this summer! As summer races on it feels like we are trying to pack in as much fun as week can! I’ve heard that some of you have kids […]
Pedicure In A Jar
A Pedicure In A Jar is a cute mason jar gift filled with a foot soak, sugar scrub, foot lotion, and mini pedicure supplies! Earlier this summer, I went on an annual girlfriend’s getaway weekend. I have been friends with the ladies I went with for most of our lives, and my friends are truly […]
Sugar Free Cake Mix Cookie Recipe
This Sugar Free Cake Mix Cookie recipe is easy to make with sugar free cake mix and chocolate chips! Fill with frozen yogurt for a sandwich. Disclosure: I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® and […]
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 […]
Christmas Giving: It’s For the Birds & Kids
I wanted to give an update on giving this Christmas season. Last week I showed you my iGive Tickets and explained that we were involved in the Champions For Kids Simple Service Project this Christmas. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias but all pictures, […]