Carrot Cupcakes

March 25, 2013 By Jerri @ Simply Sweet Home 4 Comments

Well, I don’t know what the weather’s like in your neighborhood, but we’ve been seeing some snow flurries around here today. We rarely get snow here anyway, and so any time we get it in the springtime, it’s very unusual. And to top it off, this week is spring break for most of the kids and not to mention we’ve got Easter coming up. Needless to say, it doesn’t feel like either! But today we’re going to try to get in to the spring and Easter spirit with a sweet treat! Carrot cake is a great dessert for this time of year. And what could be better than carrot cake? Carrot Cupcakes, of course!

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Filed Under: cupcakes, desserts, Recipe of the Week Tagged With: carrot

8 Easter Bunny Foods

March 18, 2013 By Jerri @ Simply Sweet Home 3 Comments

Easter is just around the corner. Can you believe it? To get everyone in the spirit, today I’ve got some fun Easter bunny themed food ideas! These appetizers and desserts would be great for Easter parties or even a bunny themed baby shower! Hope you enjoy!

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Filed Under: appetizers and snacks, cookies and candy, cupcakes, desserts, party ideas, recipes Tagged With: party foods

Celebrating Pi Day with Marie Callender’s Pies

March 13, 2013 By Jerri @ Simply Sweet Home Leave a Comment

Did you know March 14 is Pi Day? Yes, Pi, as in 3.14. This is the perfect day to celebrate your love for math! And even if you don’t love math, you can still celebrate by eating a little pie with us! I am celebrating Pi Day this year with Marie Callender’s, and I’m really excited to share there products with you today!

As I looked through the freezer section at Marie Callender’s selection of hearty pot pies and sweet dessert pies, I had such a hard time picking just one, that I ended up leaving with a pot pie, two desserts, and even a breakfast pie! [Read more...]

Filed Under: casseroles and quick meals, desserts, product review Tagged With: breakfast, chocolate, comfort food, pies, southern food

Peanut Butter Bon Bons

March 6, 2013 By Jerri @ Simply Sweet Home 6 Comments

This no-bake recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients and makes a huge batch, making it perfect for feeding a crowd. Best of all, if you have to cater to a large group with a variety of food restrictions, it’s easy to make this recipe gluten free and dairy free – but nobody will be able to tell the difference as they come back for second and third helpings. All you need is a plastic bag, a few bowls, a freezer or fridge-freezer and voila! Be careful though, or more peanut butter bon bons will end up in your stomach than on the serving platter – the completely addictive flavour, satisfying texture and small serving size is a dangerous combination.

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Filed Under: cookies and candy, desserts Tagged With: chocolate, peanut butter

Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits

March 5, 2013 By Jerri @ Simply Sweet Home Leave a Comment

Come join #DairyBreakfastClub recipe party at TidyMom along with The California Milk Advisory Board and RealCaliforniaMilk.com

Today I’m sharing my recipe for Chocolate Gravy and Biscuits. My mom used to make chocolate gravy for us when I was a kid, and it was always such a special treat! If you’ve never made it, you simply must try it out! Also, for a little something different you may try the gravy with pancakes, pound cake, or even ice cream! [Read more...]

Filed Under: breads and sides, desserts Tagged With: breakfast, chocolate

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Rice #LoveEveryMinute

February 24, 2013 By Jerri @ Simply Sweet Home 3 Comments

I love Minute Rice! When I was growing up we always ate alongside pot roast with carrots and potatoes, and it was always served with butter and sugar on top! Yum!

Now Minute Rice is making it even faster and easier for you to make a great meal at home or on the go with their Minute® Ready to Serve Rice products. Each package includes two 4.4 oz cups that are ready to serve in 60 seconds, and they come in the following varieties: [Read more...]

Filed Under: casseroles and quick meals, desserts Tagged With: breakfast, chocolate, peanut butter

One Pan Fudge Cake

February 19, 2013 By Jerri @ Simply Sweet Home 6 Comments

As you know I’m a huge chocolate fan! This week I’ve got a delicious cake that any chocolate lover will adore! This One Pan Fudge Cake is super easy to make! You conveniently place the ingredients in the pan you will make it in (no mixing bowls, no stirring; hence the name “one pan fudge cake.’) And it comes out perfectly moist! Then I like to top it with a jar of Hershey’s Hot Fudge Topping, but you also top it with your favorite frosting if you prefer that. Then I like to serve it hot with ice cream or whipped topping. But you can also let it cool, and it’s just as good!

And did I mention this is a perfect dessert for a cold winter’s day? Just try it and you’ll see!

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Filed Under: desserts, Recipe of the Week Tagged With: cake, chocolate

Friday Favorites – Week 154

February 14, 2013 By Jerri @ Simply Sweet Home 16 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day! And welcome to another edition of Friday Favorites. Since I was such a slacker last week, and since I’ll be going out for Valentine’s Day tonight and I don’t know if the WordPress coding issues are over yet, I’m starting the party a little early. I’m also doing a double feature for you this week since I didn’t get a chance to do features last week. However, I think I had more link ups than ever before, so perhaps I should be a slacker more often. haha! Hope you enjoy these fun ideas from our friends!

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Filed Under: desserts, Friday Favorites, Valentine's Day

Friday Favorites – Week 152

January 31, 2013 By Jerri @ Simply Sweet Home 19 Comments

Welcome to Friday Favorites!

This week’s party is sponsored by Julian & Co, a maker of fine, personalized, heirloom quality jewelry for moms and grandmothers. Through Friday get 20% off at their site with the coupon code: LOVE.

Now I’m excited to share more Valentine’s Day features with you this week!

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Filed Under: cookies and candy, desserts, Friday Favorites, safety tips, Valentine's Day Tagged With: candy, desserts

Friday Favorites – Week 151

January 24, 2013 By Jerri @ Simply Sweet Home 17 Comments

Hey everyone! Welcome to Friday Favorites! I hope you enjoy this week’s Valentine’s Day features.

While you’re here, also please check out my giveaway from T-shirts.com. The winner gets a shirt of her choice, and they have a lot of great items to choose from!

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