If you are like me, a cookie exchange sounds like a fabulous idea, until the day before, when you have 859 important tasks to accomplish and NO COOKIES made. If you're a procrastinator like I am, this recipe using a Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix, is going to be a life-saver. Lemon Drops are super [...]
Real Food / Easy Meals

Lemon Drop Sugar Cookies for your next Cookie Exchange
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Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookies
Follow me on Twitter here. on November 22, 2014Every month I get a great selection of General Mills products to test out as part of my participation as a LifeMadeDelicious Blogger. We were all thrilled to find the Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in the kit. They're fast, easy and delicious. All you need is: The mix, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup [...]

Oh Canada Chex Mix (Gluten Free)
Follow me on Twitter here. on November 15, 2014I'm a huge 'nuts and bolts' fan, therefore, this Gluten Free Chex Mix recipe from LifeMadeDelicious really appealed to me. With several friends eating Gluten Free it makes a great gift or snack to have around. It's quite delicious. Ingredients 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) Honey Nut Chex* cereal 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) Rice [...]

Pillsbury Crescent Dogs
Follow me on Twitter here. on October 30, 2014Pillsbury Crescent Dogs - Everybody likes a hot-dog right? Right! My kids are no exception and while this recipe isn't for everyday dining. It sure is welcomed by the kids. AND I have to say ... it sure is yummy. It makes an easy meal on a busy night. Paired with a wholesome soup, it's [...]

Quick & Easy Pumpkins Spice Muffins
Follow me on Twitter here. on September 30, 2014I've become the queen of cake mix hacks. Oh the goodness I've been creating. It's so easy to turn a cake mix into tasty muffins, a loaf cake or even cookies. All with your very own twist. I've blogged the family favourite on my LifeMadeDelicious Blog and I'm going to blog my favourite here today. [...]

Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Follow me on Twitter here. on April 7, 2014Cinnamon Roll Waffles I am Pillsbury fan, not long ago I happened upon a tweet with a photo of a waffle iron cooked Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll! My kids love waffles, they love cinnamon buns, and I love EASY! This looked like it would tick all of those boxes, but I was a little bit skeptical. [...]

Tulip Cupcakes Tutorial – A great Mother’s Day Treat
Follow me on Twitter here. on May 14, 2013Spring time means tulips, and it's definitely spring, so I thought tulip cupcakes would be in order. Lucky for me, I have a wonderful friend Gloria who is also the talent behind The Art of Cake. I won't give you a tutorial on how to make and ice the perfect cupcake. This is about the [...]

Mini Heart-Shaped Cherry Pies ~ EASY! Valentine’s Day
on February 21, 2013You can't plan far enough ahead. I'm already looking forward to next Valentines Day. If you're like @MarthaStewart and Me, you'll plant your cherry trees now! Fine! You got me... I made these for this past Valentine's Day (it was only a week ago!), but I wouldn't want to post them on-time. That would just [...]

DIY: Make your own Vanilla Extract
Follow me on Twitter here. on January 30, 2013This is undoubtedly one of the easiest projects, I've attempted. It's also one of the most delicious and makes a wonderful gift to give away during the holiday season. I made the vanilla extract in October for gift-giving in December. My intention was to blog about it in early November, giving you plenty of time [...]

Double Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
on September 10, 2012I'm finding out that there are so many great treats you can bake up using just a regular 'ole cake mix. A current favorite in MommyKnows ville are these Double Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies, inspired by the wonderful Ms. Paula Deen. Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) brick cream cheese (softened) 1/2 cup of butter (softened) 1 egg [...]