The Gunny Sack

Hello there! I'm Tonia, and I have a passion for both food and photography! Grab a bag full of ingredients, put on your apron, and let’s start cooking together!

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Ice Cream Cake Pops

2 weeks ago | thegunnysack.com | Tonia Larson

These delicious Ice Cream Cake Pops have ice cream in the center, coated with cake crumbs, and topped with a chocolate shell and sprinkles!Surprise your family with these fun treats! Ice cream cake pops are easy to make, but they are time-consuming due to the chilling time required between steps. Once you take a bite, you’ll know that they are totally worth it!My family loves ice cream cake, and we have had many DQ cakes for birthday parties.
Carnitas Bowls

2 weeks ago | thegunnysack.com | Tonia Larson

These Carnitas Bowls are perfect for dinner, lunch, and parties! Prep everything ahead of time and let everyone add their favorite toppings. You can make this easy recipe for carnitas bowls using all homemade ingredients, or buy premade toppings like salsa for a quick family dinner on a busy weeknight.
Carnitas Seasoning

2 weeks ago | thegunnysack.com | Tonia Larson

This flavorful Carnitas Seasoning recipe is perfect for pork and chicken! Make your own carnitas spice mix with ingredients from your pantry. If there is a seasoning blend that you use often, make a batch of it ahead of time to store in your spice rack. Then, it’s ready when you need it! This carnitas seasoning is easy to make and adds so much flavor to your pork and chicken.
Slow Cooker Carnitas

2 weeks ago | thegunnysack.com | Tonia Larson

Combine the chili powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Rub over the pork shoulder on both sides and place it in the slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 6-7 hours. Remove the pork and shred it with two forks. Return it to the slow cooker until close to serving time. Spread the shredded carnitas on a rimmed baking sheet and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to brown.
Ice Cream Tacos

3 weeks ago | thegunnysack.com | Tonia Larson

Homemade Ice Cream Tacos with a waffle cone shell are filled with your choice of ice cream and topped with chocolate and sprinkles!Ice cream tacos have been popular for 40 years, but Choco Tacos were discontinued in 2022. You can make your own versions at home with a variety of flavors and toppings! I made three versions: chocolate, Oreo, and churro. My family is always in the mood for ice cream, but there’s nothing like a bowl of ice cream or a milkshake on a hot summer day.
Chocolate Shell

3 weeks ago | thegunnysack.com | Tonia Larson

Drizzle this homemade chocolate shell on ice cream and watch it harden like magic! It’s easy to make with only two ingredients. You’ll want to keep this magic chocolate shell topping on hand all summer long! Let your kids or grandchildren help make it, and they will be amazed when it hardens on their ice cream. Whenever I went to Dairy Queen as a kid, I ordered one of two things: a Mr. Misty or a small chocolate-dipped cone.
Ham Biscuits

1 month ago | thegunnysack.com | Tonia Larson

Make warm, flaky ham biscuits with cheese for a weekend breakfast or holiday brunch. It’s the perfect way to use leftover ham!Ham and cheese biscuits are one of the most popular breakfast sandwiches! They are easy to make, and we love the combination of flavors and textures.
Blueberry Syrup

1 month ago | thegunnysack.com | Tonia Larson

This post may contain affiliate links. Make homemade Blueberry Syrup for your pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, and ice cream! It’s easy to make with only six ingredients. This blueberry syrup recipe is the perfect way to make a weekend breakfast or holiday brunch feel extra special! You can let it simmer while preparing other dishes or make it ahead of time. I love fruit syrup on my pancakes and waffles! Perkins used to bring a trio of syrups to the table and one of them was a berry syrup.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

1 month ago | thegunnysack.com | Tonia Larson

Put the chicken breasts in a greased or lined slow cooker. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir at a low speed to combine. Pour over the chicken in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked. Remove the chicken and cut it into bite-sized pieces before returning it to the crockpot.
Strawberry Waffles

2 months ago | thegunnysack.com | Tonia Larson

Combine the flour, cornstarch, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the whole milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Whisk until combined. Stir in the diced strawberries. Set aside to rest. Preheat the waffle maker. Once it is hot, grease it, pour 3/4 cup of batter onto it (or the appropriate amount for your waffle maker), and spread it out evenly. Cook for 4-5 minutes (depending on your waffle iron) until it stops steaming and the waffles are fully cooked.