Limeade Pie

This is SOOOO good. It's quick and easy to make. I've seen a couple of versions and combined the two to make this one.


graham cracker crust
6 oz. (1/2 of regular size) limeade concentrate, thawed
condensed milk
regular size cool whip; thawed

Mix the limeade, condensed milk and cool whip with a spoon. Be careful not to stir the cool whip too much. Put it in the crust and freeze. The longer it freezes the better it is. It sounds really simple but TRY IT! My neighbor said that it's better than most of the key lime pies he's had!

Cherry Cream Pie

We grew up eating this pie. We always called it cheesecake but I guess it's not really what you think of when you think "cheesecake". It's lighter and FABULOUS!! The vanilla didn't make the picture :).

8 oz. cream cheese; softened

can of condensed milk

1 tsp. vanilla

about 1/4 cup of lemon juice (maybe a little less)

can of cherries

graham cracker crust

FORK (you will be eating this out of the fridge when the kids are at school :P)

With a mixer combine the cream cheese, condensed milk, vanilla, and lemon juice. Pour into a graham cracker crust and put it in the fridge for several hours. I put the can of cherries in there and pour them on before serving. I don't know why I do that but I do! I guess I feel like it will set up better and the boys don't always want cherries on their piece. You can probably pour the cherries on and THEN put it in the fridge. Do it and let me know :). This takes 2 minutes to make and I think you will love it!

Orange Jello

This is a nice, light dessert for summertime. It was a favorite in our house when we were growing up. Three ingredients and easy! (Actually four- counting the water.)

2 3-ounce boxes of orange jello

1 can mandarin oranges

1 tub whipped topping

**You can use sugar free jello and whipped topping. You can also use Lite or Fat Free whipped topping to make this a "healthy" dessert.

1.Make the jello. I use less water than what it calls for. For example: two boxes would normally call for 2 cups boiling water and 2 cups cold water, and I use 1 1/2 cups of each. It just makes it a little thicker so it will hold its consistency a little better when you add the other ingredients.

This is actually just 1 1/2 packages of jello. I had a little mishap. Apparently you shouldn't shake the jello envelope AFTER you tear it open :) Who knew?!

2. Drain the can of oranges. Stir them into the jello. Refrigerate until the jello sets.

3. Stir in the whipped topping. Use as much or as little as you like. I use about 1/2 a tub.

Yummy Brownies

Monte and Carter love these brownies. (Lexie doesn't like chocolate! CRAZY!!) They are so easy, and a big hit everywhere I take them.

1 pkg brownie mix (family size)
1 jar marshmallow cream
1 tub chocolate frosting


1. Make the brownies according to the package directions.



2. After they cool, spread the marshmallow cream on top.



3. Then spread the frosting on top.

Easy and delicious!

**Note: After a few days the cream will soak in to the brownies. They still taste okay, but they look a little funky.

Chocolate Chip Cake

This is one of the easiest cakes (my "go to" dessert). It's our FAVORITE!!

yellow cake mix
small instant chocolate pudding mix (I use sugar free)
8 oz. container of sour cream (I use light)
4 eggs
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup oil (veggie)
1 cup mini chocolate chips
powder sugar (optional)

Mix the first 7 ingredients together. Stir in the chocolate chips. Pour into a greased bundt pan (I use spray) and bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes (but check at 45, it might be ready). Cool and sprinkle with powder sugar. I like Cool Whip with mine but it's great without it!! Thanks Carrie for the recipe!!!