Fake Ginger

Welcome to my blog, where I share tasty, family-friendly recipes that everyone will enjoy! I love encouraging my kids to explore new flavors, and thankfully, they are open to trying different foods. Personally, I’m not hard to please, but I do have a strong dislike for celery and anything that includes celery seeds. I focus on keeping my recipes straightforward and accessible, avoiding complicated or pricey specialty items. Living in a small town means I prefer not to travel far just to find a single ingredient from a specialty store. My recipes and ideas have been featured in various outlets, including Men’s Health, Huff Post, Buzzfeed, Country Living, Yahoo Food, InStyle, and many others.

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Rocky Road Brownies

1 month ago | fakeginger.com | Amanda Livesay

Rocky Road Brownies are rich, fudgy brownies topped with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and chopped pecans!Originally posted June 18, 2010. Updated March 11, 2025. I’m not a huge chocolate person UNLESS it’s a brownie with a bunch of stuff in it or on it. Like my peanut butter pretzel brownies or these Rocky Road Brownies. I think having some sort of crunch makes brownies so much better. These are classic rich, fudgy brownies but they’re topped with chocolate chips, marshmallows, and pecans.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

1 month ago | fakeginger.com | Amanda Livesay

If you love a classic PB&J, you are going to love Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars! It has layers of peanut butter, raspberry jam, and chopped peanuts. We also havePB&J Banana Bread and PB&J Smoothie!Originally published December 14, 2009. Updated February 26, 2025.
Chicken and Biscuits

1 month ago | fakeginger.com | Amanda Livesay

Chicken and Biscuits calls for only 5 ingredients! Chicken and gravy topped with refrigerated biscuits and baked until bubbly and golden. It is an easy dinner the whole family will love. This post was originally published September 18, 2013. Updated February 25, 2025. Chicken and biscuits is one of the first recipes I ever learned to cook. My Aunt Micki made a cookbook for me after my first kiddo was born and this was in it. It was a favorite of her boys and has become a favorite of mine too.
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

2 months ago | fakeginger.com | Amanda Livesay

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are baked chicken meatballs seasoned with ranch and buffalo wing sauce and tossed in even more spicy buffalo sauce! It’s a great weeknight dinner or party snack. Originally posted March 27, 2013. Updated February 17, 2025. If you have been on the hunt for an easy, spicy dinner (or party snack!) idea, I’ve got a really good one. I’ve been making these for over 10 years and they are always a hit.
Funeral Potatoes

2 months ago | fakeginger.com | Amanda Livesay

Classic Funeral Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal! Creamy, cheesy potatoes with a crunchy topping. It starts with frozen hashbrowns so it’s quick and easy. I also have a copycat recipe for Cracker Barrel’s Hashbrown Casserole!Originally published November 11, 2013. Updated January 28, 2025. Any kind of cheesy potato dish is my favorite food.
Stovetop Mac & Cheese

Jan 14, 2025 | fakeginger.com | Amanda Livesay

Rich and creamy Stovetop Mac & Cheese is ready in just 20 minutes and calls for only a few simple ingredients. I also have a Baked Macaroni and Cheese recipe if you prefer it baked!This post originally published November 18, 2011. Updated January 14, 2025. This has been my go to macaroni and cheese recipe since I originally posted it back in 2011. I started making it on holidays when oven space was limited and it quickly became the one I made any time we wanted mac and cheese.
Christmas Pretzel Hugs

Nov 13, 2024 | fakeginger.com | Amanda Livesay

Christmas Pretzel Hugs are the perfect sweet and salty holiday treat that takes just minutes to put together. Pretzels topped with a melted Hershey’s Hugs and an M&M!If you need more quick holiday treats, try White Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers!Quick and easy treats are a lifesaverthis time of year. I feel like I constantly have last minute events or parties and recipes that I can make in minutes are my go to for times like that.
Holiday Haystacks

Nov 7, 2024 | fakeginger.com | Amanda Livesay

Holiday Haystacks are the perfect no bake Christmas treat! Crunchy chow mein noodles and peanuts coated in white chocolate. Santa is going to love them!If you love no bake holiday treats, try White Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Crackers!No bake treats are a life savers during the holiday season. How many times have your kids (or spouse) told you that they need a batch of cookies for a party the next day?
Sweet Lit'l Smokies

Oct 22, 2024 | fakeginger.com | Amanda Livesay

Sweet Lit’l Smokies are cocktail sausages wrapped in crescent rolls and baked in a honey pecan sauce. These are always the first thing gone from my parties! My favorite kind of food is party food! Some of my other favorite recipes for football games or parties are Layered Ranch Taco Dip, Cheesy Sausage and Spinach Dip, and Pineapple Cheese Ball. Originally published August 21, 2014. Updated October 22, 2024. You have found one of my alltime favorite party snacks.
Corn Casserole

Oct 22, 2024 | fakeginger.com | Amanda Livesay

Corn Casserole is the perfect side dish for a holiday dinner or an everyday meal! It requires only 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. Corn casserole may be one of my most frequently made recipes. I make it for my own family all the time but it’s also my go to for a Friendsgiving or any holiday gathering. It only calls for 6 ingredients and you just mix those 6 ingredients together in one bowl and bake for about 45 minutes. It’s a cornbread based casserole filled with corn.