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How To Cook Corn On The Cob

Wondering how to cook corn on the cob? We’ve got you covered with recipes from grilled to oven roasted and with or without the husks. Cooking fresh corn on the cob doesn’t have to be complicated! It’s summer, and we want to enjoy good food, family and friends, and nice weather. Check out all of […]

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Our Tomato Cucumber Salad recipe is made with fresh veggies and a vinegar dressing. This easy side dish can be prepared ahead of time! The fresh, crisp vegetables coated with a sweet and tangy dill dressing in this tomato cucumber salad make this the perfect summer side dish or could even be a light lunch […]

Corn Salad

Corn Salad with Doritos is a creamy mix of fresh sweet corn, colorful peppers, and ripe tomatoes! It’s perfect for picnics and barbecues. Corn salad is the perfect choice for a picnic, barbecue, or summer get-together. With crisp fresh sweet corn, a light creamy mayo-based dressing, and a just-right blend of spices, you’ll have your […]

Banana Syrup

Homemade Banana Syrup is delicious in coffee, on ice cream, and in Italian cream sodas! This simple syrup is made with only 3 ingredients. If you like banana desserts, you are going to love this banana syrup recipe! It tastes like banana cream pie, it’s easy to make, and it can be used in so […]

Hamburger Sauce

Slather this Hamburger Sauce on burgers, drizzle it on pizza, and dip fries in it. This sweet and spicy topping is such a good burger sauce! Burgers are a popular choice year-round, and while a classic cheeseburger is delicious, we all love adding toppings to take it to the next level! One of our favorite […]

Strawberry Sauce

Make this strawberry sauce recipe with fresh or frozen strawberries. Pour it on waffles and ice cream, or use it as a glaze for cheesecake! This fruity dessert sauce can be the ‘strawberry on top’ for all your summer treats and breakfast items! We love plump, juicy summer strawberries at our house, and one of […]

About The Team

Meet Tonia and Brian Tonia Larson started The Gunny Sack in 2010, and it has grown from a part-time endeavor to a family business. Brian Larson joined Tonia to work full-time at The Gunny Sack in 2020, and their three children worked as part-time employees as well. We love running the business together, from the […]

Chocolate Nests

Fill these Chocolate Nests with edible Easter grass and candy eggs for a festive Easter dessert that will delight your little ones! This tasty Easter treat is a wonderful dessert to make for your holiday dinner! These chocolate nests are adorable! Your kids will love making them for a fun Easter activity. They can drizzle […]

Honey Glazed Ham

Use this Honey Glazed Ham recipe to make a baked ham for your holiday gatherings. Our ham glaze recipe is irresistibly sweet and tangy! Ham is an excellent choice for your Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving dinners! A glazed ham is the star of an Easter dinner, and a ham is also a must for my […]

Honey Roasted Carrots

Oven Roasted Carrots are an easy, flavorful side. These honey glazed carrots are done in under 30 minutes! Try them with whipped ricotta! This veggie side dish is special enough for the holidays but easy enough for a weeknight dinner! My friends and I had dinner at a restaurant while on vacation, and although our […]

Scalloped Potatoes

Homemade Scalloped Potatoes are classic comfort food! The tender potato slices are covered in a creamy white sauce and baked until golden. We enjoy this popular side dish with our Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas dinners. Our family loves potatoes of all kinds, and an excellent scalloped potatoes recipe is a must-have! Growing up in the […]

Blueberry Cobbler

This Blueberry Cobbler recipe with bisquick is the perfect summer dessert, and it’s easier than pie! Serve it warm with ice cream on top. We love that this dessert recipe is easy to make with fresh blueberries and Bisquick. Bring it to a Fourth of July celebration or holiday dinner. One of my extended family’s […]

Crock Pot Pork Chops

These juicy Crock Pot Pork Chops are slow-cooked to tender perfection in a creamy sauce that is perfect for a side of mashed potatoes. Crock pot recipes are a great way to make dinner, side dishes, and even dessert! I love using my slow cooker because it is hands-off. Just get everything assembled in the […]

Taco Casserole

This Taco Casserole recipe is perfect for families! Make the taco bake, put the toppings in bowls, and let everyone add their favorites. We love eating tacos and this taco casserole is another great way to enjoy one of our favorites. It can be served with extra chips or even soft taco shells if you […]

Lava Cake

You’ll love this warm, delectable Lava Cake with a molten chocolate center that flows from the middle when you cut into the cake. Chocolate cake is the perfect dessert for a Valentine’s Day dinner! Warm cake is always a hit, but adding a melted chocolate center makes it irresistible! You can serve these cakes with […]

Nacho Cheese

This mouth-watering Nacho Cheese recipe is the ultimate appetizer! Serve this nacho cheese sauce with tortilla chips, veggies, or nacho fries. Cheesy dips are one of our favorite appetizers, along with mozzarella sticks, spinach artichoke dip, and pretzel bites. Our family loves Taco Bell nacho fries and nacho cheese sauce. So we took our homemade […]

Glazed Pecans

Glazed Pecans are a simple to prepare, sweet, and crunchy treat your whole family will love. Give them as a gift to your friends and loved ones! We like to snack on these glazed pecans and use them on our salads too, like strawberry spinach salad, apple cranberry salad, and watermelon salad. We recently shared […]

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Start the day with this easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole recipe that is perfect for holiday brunch and can be prepared ahead of time! We love eating sausage egg casserole for breakfast with crispy bacon, breakfast potatoes, and a smoothie! A breakfast casserole is a great way to make a holiday breakfast for overnight guests or […]

Breakfast Potatoes

This crispy Breakfast Potatoes recipe is a classic side dish that is easy to make. Home Fries are loved by everyone! This Home Fries recipe pairs perfectly with our breakfast favorites, such as French toast, scrambled eggs, and pancakes. We love it when breakfast potatoes are on the menu at our local cafes and diners. […]

Peanut Butter Fudge

Make this easy Peanut Butter Fudge recipe for the peanut butter lovers in your life! It’s smooth, creamy, and perfect for sharing. Peanut butter desserts are always on our holiday dessert table, as well as homemade candy, freshly baked cookies, and pies of all kinds! My mom always made chocolate fudge for Christmas and my […]

Peanut Butter Balls

This no-bake Peanut Butter Balls recipe makes the perfect little treats! You’ll love the sweet and salty, crispy and creamy combination! Peanut butter desserts are always popular and even more so during the holidays along with cookies, pies, and homemade candy. We’ve been making these peanut butter truffles for years and I even make them […]

Baked Mac and Cheese

Our creamy, cheesy, Baked Mac and Cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food with a decadent cheese sauce and crispy breadcrumbs on top. When my sister got married, my brother-in-law started bringing southern mac and cheese to our Thanksgiving dinner and now it is a must at everything holiday dinner! Baked macaroni and cheese is […]

Breakfast Tacos

The ultimate Breakfast Tacos you wish were included on the Taco Bell Breakfast menu with scrambled eggs, tater tots cheese sauce, and bacon! While the fast food breakfast menu includes burritos, quesadillas, and crunch wraps and we think it should also include tacos! These flavorful breakfast tacos start with a toasted tortilla and include layers […]

Crock Pot Applesauce

Try this Crock Pot Applesauce recipe with your kids! It’s so easy to make in a slow cooker and they will love eating the applesauce. Using a crock pot to make applesauce is the easiest, hand-off way to make it! Just put the ingredients into the slow cooker and let it do the work. Plus […]

Stuffed Pepper Casserole

This Stuffed Pepper Casserole recipe is a flavorful, cheesy dish that is full of veggies plus rice and two kinds of meat! We love making stuffed peppers, so we decided to make a casserole version of the same dish! It’s easier to eat, and we love that the peppers are mixed with the other ingredients.

Sausage and Peppers

Sausage and Peppers is a quick, easy meal that is full of flavor! Can be served over pasta and rice or in a hoagie bun with cheese on top. A skillet dinner is perfect for busy weeknights! It is also a popular choice to serve to a crowd as a sandwich filling with cheese on […]

Caprese Salad

Flavorful Caprese Salad is made with ripe tomatoes, sliced mozzarella, and fresh basil. It can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish. Caprese salad is a simple Italian recipe that is the colors of their flag. The classic salad has only olive oil on top, but adding a balsamic glaze has become […]

Stuffed Peppers

This Stuffed Peppers recipe is bursting with color and flavor! Each bell pepper is filled with beef, sausage, rice, veggies, and cheese. If you want to eat a more colorful variety of veggies, stuffed peppers are the perfect recipe to make! Plus, they’re fun to eat with each bell pepper working as individual bowls.

Corn Nuggets

Cheesy Corn Nuggets are crispy on the outside with creamy, melted cheese and corn on the inside! Serve as a tasty appetizer or side dish. Corn nuggets are similar to jalapeno popper bites with corn kernels instead of diced jalapenos. They have an irresistible combination of flavors and textures that the whole family will love.

Smoked Corn On The Cob

Make Smoked Corn on the Cob this summer for a flavorful twist. Top the hot corn with seasoned butter to bring it to the next level! One of the best things about summer is the fresh fruits and vegetables! We love sweet corn and look forward to enjoying it all summer long. There are countless […]

Hot Honey Baked Ham

This Hot Honey Baked Ham recipe has a mouthwatering combo of sweet and spicy that’s perfect for a holiday dinner or hot honey ham sandwiches! Ham is traditionally the centerpiece of our Easter dinner, and this year we decided to make a hot honey-baked ham. It has all of the things a traditional ham has, […]

Cobb Salad

The best Cobb Salad recipe topped with chicken, hard-boiled eggs, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, homemade croutons, and ranch dressing! A cobb salad looks fabulous on a serving platter and tastes as good as it looks. It can be served as a side or as the main dish. Prepare the salad ahead of time and store […]