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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 […]

Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears Recipe

Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears are a combination of fruity gummy bears and creamy milk chocolate. It’s like a chewy version of chocolate covered strawberries! One of my best friend’s husbands loves gummy bears and it has become a fun joke among friends. He eats them plain, puts them on his ice cream, and shells out […]

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Kettle Corn

This homemade brown sugar cinnamon kettle corn is an easy kettle corn recipe. The sweet, salty, crunchy combination is delicious! I came across a recipe for sweet and peppery kettle corn in a magazine recently and wanted to try making it without the peppery part so I started looking for other recipes. All of the […]

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 […]

Easy Meatball Sub ~ A Subway Meatball Marinara Copycat

Need a quick, easy dinner? How about a meatball sub? Instead of buying Subway, try making this Easy Copycat Subway Meatball Marinara sub. This meatball sub recipe uses premade, frozen meatballs so all you have to do is warm them up! How is your week going? Unfortunately, the flu is making its way through […]

{Easy} Strawberry Smoothies Recipe

Strawberry smoothies are easy to make and my kids love them! This recipe includes strawberries, yogurt, juice and ice. Just blend until smooth and it is ready to drink! Yesterday I told you about our fun weekend and our delicious breakfast. I promised to share my recipe for how to make a strawberry smoothie. My […]

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 […]

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Our favorite part of carving pumpkins is being able to have roasted pumpkin seeds! There have been years where we bought the pumpkins but never carved them. Instead, we just cut them open for the seeds! We’ve tried many different spices on the seeds and this year we did three kinds: garlic, seasoned salt and […]

Pumpkin Pops

Yesterday was too warm to feel like autumn. My van showed 98°F at 5:30 yesterday evening! Today’s high is supposed to be only 66°F. What a roller coaster ride in various temperatures! With the cooler weather comes more fall projects. In past years, we’ve made lollipop ghosts but this year we put a twist […]

Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe

Easy Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks Recipe that is perfect for an after school snack, party appetizer and game day. Super simple to make with string cheese! Each and every member of my family loves cheese! No, we are not from Wisconsin, but we might as well be called cheese heads! One of our favorite ways […]

Minnesota Wild Rice Salad

There is a deli in the Twin Cities that used to make a Minnesota Wild Rice Salad but for some reason they no longer do. I loved that salad and sometimes crave it! So, I made my own version by combining what I remember being in that deli’s salad with a different wild rice salad […]

Easy Key Lime Pie Recipe

This Easy Key Lime Pie recipe is a perfect summer dessert! Not only is it cool, creamy and refreshing, it is also easy to make! Sponsored by Clever Girls Collective. With Easter just around the corner, I’ve been thinking about Easter dinner with ham and all the trimmings which is always delicious but the highlight […]

Peppermint Frappe

Cool creamy peppermint frappe is a delicious treat that you can make at home any time you are craving one with iced coffee, ice cream, and peppermint! This shop has been compensated at part of a social shoppers insight study for Collective Bias #CBias but all opinions, recipes and photos are my own. How do […]

Chocolate Pilgrim Hats For Thanksgiving

I’m getting this posted quite late in the day but I was setting up for a boutique sale at my sister’s house today! With Thanksgiving only 2 weeks away, I thought it would be fun to post a tasty project for the kids to help make.

Peppermint Latte Recipe

Every year my teen awaits the arrival of the peppermint flavored coffee drinks at the coffee shops. She LOVE the HoHo Mocha drink from Caribou Coffee which is a peppermint latte. Ingredients: 1 cup strong coffee 1/2 cup steamed milk 1 tablespoon peppermint syrup 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup whipped cream candy canes Don’t have a […]

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 […]

Mason Jar Gifts Everything In A Jar

Mason Jar Gifts are so much fun to assemble you can put Everything In A Jar! Gather together a bunch of small times with a similar theme and color. Put them all in a mason jar, add a free printable label and your handmade gift is ready to go! This project has been compensated as […]

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 […]

"Magic Potion" Rainbow Drink Tutorial

This Magic Potion Rainbow Drink is an easy way to make a delicious, colorful beverage for parties! Guests can choose whatever color combination they desire. We hosted Summer Camp this week and the theme my kids chose was Magic and this was the fun colorful drink we had.

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 […]

Oatmeal Crunch Bars

Sometimes you need a little crunch with your chocolate! I needed 6 dozen easy-to-serve treats over the weekend. Since these bars are made in a jelly roll pan you get a lot of servings..how many…well that depends on how big you make the pieces! If it’s a treat you, make the pieces big, of course. […]

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is the perfect appetizer! Everyone loves this cheesy, dippable version of buffalo chicken wings. You can make this popular party appetizer in a crockpot and keep it warm for at parties and potlucks. There are lots of options for dippables and you can also use it as a spread on […]

Slow Cooker Tacos

This easy Slow Cooker Tacos recipe is a hands-off way to make dinner for your family! It’s the perfect crockpot recipe for busy weekdays. We took the classic tacos recipe from the back of the seasoning packet and made it even better by adding tomatoes, onions, and garlic! The meat absorbs the flavors while it […]