WELCOME!
Enjoy the Sweet, Simple Things in Life
Discover sweet things like delicious and easy recipes. Simplify your life with home decor and garden tips, DIY ideas and crafts. And be inspired by uplifting thoughts and encouraging words that make a difference in your day!
LATEST POSTS
-
Chocolate Colossal Cookies
Quite awhile ago, I made some yummy Colossal Cookies, and thought a chocolate version of these cookies would be good too! This chocolate version is made with unsweetened cocoa powder and chocolate chips, so they’re full of chocolate flavor! These Chocolate Colossal Cookies were as good as I thought they would be! And they’re flourless,…
-
Taco Pasta Salad
If you’re a pasta-lover, taco-lover, or lover of both, here’s a great recipe for you to try! This Taco Pasta Salad is an easy and tasty dish you can make for lunch or dinner. It’s the kind of dish that just about everyone loves, and it makes a great family meal, side dish, or item…
-
Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Shake
Chocolate for breakfast? Sure—especially when it’s a healthier way to have chocolate! This may not sound very healthy, but don’t let the words “chocolate” or “shake” fool you. There’s lots of good-for-you ingredients in this—banana, peanut butter, honey, unsweetened cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, and low-fat milk (you can substitute non-dairy products in this, too). This shake has a…
-
Berry Tarts
These super-easy Berry Tarts make a wonderful dessert for summer! There’s no baking involved because you use store-bought dessert shells for these tarts. There’s a thin layer of raspberry or blueberry jam on the inside bottom of the dessert shell to add a little extra sweetness to the tart. And the creamy filling is a…
-
Black Bean Hummus Bagel
If you’re a fan of bagels, here’s a quick and easy sandwich you can make that’s perfect for lunch! I made this particular bagel sandwich with Bagel Thins® Bagels but you can use a regular bagel too—either store-bought, from a bakery, or homemade! You can also use your favorite hummus in this bagel sandwich—I used…
-
Honey-Molasses Baked Beans
There’s nothing like baked beans at a summer cookout! As much as I love baked beans, this was actually the first time I’ve ever made them—since opening a can of beans and reheating them doesn’t count! 🙂 About 5 years ago, maybe even longer, I found a recipe for baked beans at MarthaStewart.com, and finally tried…
SIGN UP FOR NancyC’s NEWSLETTER!
Sign up for free and get the latest recipes, home and DIY ideas, and inspiration to brighten your day!
NancyC 