• Home
  • Sourdough Recipes
  • Motherhood
  • Natural Wellness
  • From Scratch Recipes

Little Wife in the Woods

My Favorite Easy Summer Desserts

June 30, 2022

Dessert #1: Cherry Pie Casserole

This dessert is so easy to make! I know I recently posted a recipe and said that I try to make everything from scratch here. Well…I sort of cheated this time! You could easily turn this into a from scratch recipe but I had all the ingredients to make this in less time with less effort so I went for it.


Thrive Market helps me achieve my goals of providing my family with quality, from scratch meals! Thrive offers affordable pricing on natural ingredient pantry staples, snacks, cleaning products, and so much more. Shop thousands of products from hundreds of trusted, clean label brands that ship right to your door! Use my code to get up to $60 in FREE groceries and 25% off your first order for a limited time!

Click Here to Shop

Here’s what you need:

  • 2 cans of crescent roll dough (pie dough would work as well)
  • 21 ounce can of cherry pie filling
  • 8 ounce block of softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup of sugar

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13 casserole dish.

2. In a bowl or stand mixer, combine pie filling, cream cheese, and sugar. Mix together until creamy and well incorporated.

3. In a greased 9×13 pan press one can of crescent roll or pie dough in the bottom and sides. If you are using crescent dough you will need to pinch the creases together first.

4. Add the fruit mixture to the pan.

5. Top with the second can of dough. OPTIONAL: Sprinkle the top with extra sugar.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Best served warm with vanilla bean ice cream!

Dessert #2: Fruit Cookie Dessert

This from-scratch dessert is another easy way to enjoy the taste of summer! I love baking seasonally because I feel like it helps me slow down and fully enjoy the moments I am in. This one is a top favorite! (Confession- I literally ate half of it by myself, over a few days of course!)

Ingredients for Cookie

  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1/4 cup liquid or melted coconut oil (or any other kind of oil)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups flour

Ingredients for Frosting and Topping

  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 1/2 – 3 cups powdered sugar
  • Topping: fruit of your choice

Have you heard about Earthley Wellness? They provide 100% toxin free, quality products made completely from herbs/only natural ingredients. They have everything from cough and cold relief, all natural toiletry essentials, and hormone support. Use my link below and the code LITTLEWIFE10 to get 10% off your first order!

Click here to Shop!

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 11×16 sheet pan (aka. jelly roll baking sheet)

2. In a bowl or stand mixer combine sugar, butter, and oil. Mix together until creamy.

3. Add eggs, vanilla, salt, and baking powder mixing together one at a time.

4. Add flour 1/2 a cup at a time. Dough should not be sticky at all. If it is, you may need to add more flour.

5. Press dough into sheet pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.

6. While the cookie dough is baking, combine softened cream cheese, milk, and powdered sugar to a large bowl or stand mixer. Mix together until creamy then place in the refrigerator until needed. If frosting is too runny add more powdered sugar.

7. Wash and cut desired fruit.

8. Allow the cookie to cool to room temperature.

9. After the cookie has cooled, remove frosting from the refrigerator and spread on top. Add desired toppings.

I hope you enjoy these summer recipes! They are great for parties, church events, etc.

If you have any questions or comments please share! I love hearing from you.

  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Email this Page
7 Easy From Scratch Dinner Ideas in Under an Hour
Meal Inspiration

7 Easy From Scratch Dinner Ideas in Under an Hour

littlewifeinthewoods Feb 1, 2025
The Best Natural Vitamin Brands We Love in 2025

The Best Natural Vitamin Brands We Love in 2025

Jan 29, 2025
The Best Natural Remedies for Sick Babies and Toddlers

The Best Natural Remedies for Sick Babies and Toddlers

Jan 25, 2025
The Best Quick and Easy Sourdough Stromboli Recipe

The Best Quick and Easy Sourdough Stromboli Recipe

Jan 21, 2025
[jetpack-related-posts]

Homemade Flour Tortillas: Quick and Easy Recipe (So Soft!)

June 24, 2022

  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on Facebook

These homemade flour tortillas are so soft and easy to make! You and your family will be enjoying fresh quick tortillas in less than thirty minutes of prep and cook time. Learn all about how to make them in this post….

*This post contains affiliate links from brands we love! That means, at no cost to you, I may receive a small commission from your purchases.

easy recipe for soft homemade flour tortillas

Making Homemade Flour Tortillas From Scratch

I prefer to make all of our food from scratch that I can. I have been working on recipes we both enjoy that are much healthier than the the foods you will find in the store. This makes us much more self sufficient, not relying on certain grocery shelves to be our only source of supply. While I still have a long way to go in achieving maximum independence in all areas, I have managed to break away from all store bought bread products. This enables us to enjoy our won bread that is much healthier for us!

Thrive Market makes cooking from scratch with quality ingredients so simple and affordable! Thrive offers thousands of products from hundred of clean label brands that offer everything from pantry staples to cleaning supplies. If you want to start using better ingredients, fewer toxins, and dyes in your home Thrive is the place to start! Use my link below and get a free gift up to $60.

Click Here to Shop!

One very easy bread product to begin making on your own are these homemade flour tortillas. (Not to mention they are so fun to make!) They can be used for taco shells or you can stretch them to burrito size depending on what you are using them for.

While you’re at it, make your own taco seasoning!

Step by Step Instructions for Homemade Flour Tortillas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 cup hot water

Instructions

  1. Prepare your skillet by heating a thin coat of oil on low-medium heat.

2. Mix all the ingredients together. You may need to use your hands. Add more flour if necessary. You want a soft, pliable texture but not sticky.

3. Knead dough on a floured surface for 2-3 minutes or until dough is pliable. Mold dough into a round ball and cut into 8 equally sized triangles (or as equally as you can). If making for tacos, for a thinner tortilla cut into 10 triangles.

4. Roll each triangle into a ball.

5. On a floured surface begin shaping each ball into a tortilla with a rolling pin. I like to flatten the ball with my hand first. You can make them as thick or thin as you prefer. Stretch them extra big for burritos.

6. Gently place the tortilla in the hot skillet. Cook for about two minutes per side or until brown spots have formed.

7. Once done, place on a plate. (Optional: put paper towel underneath to absorb any excess oil.)

8. Repeat this process with the remaining tortillas.

Tips and Notes for Success

*I have only ever made these using a cast iron skillet. You may need to adjust heat to medium instead of low-medium if you are using a non-cast iron method. You could also make these on a griddle two or three at a time for quicker results!

*If you find that the dough wants to stick to your countertop or rolling pin even after the surfaces have been floured, sprinkle some extra flour directly on the tortilla until sticking stops.

*You may need to reapply another thin coating of oil halfway through. Make sure you do not over oil or your tortillas will be very greasy (learned this from experience!).

I hope you enjoy learning to make these delicious homemade flour tortillas! Please comment below if you have any questions or need additional information. Also, if you make these using a non-cast iron skillet I would love to hear how it went for you!

Want more easy from scratch recipes? Don’t forget to sign up for our email list so you never miss a post!

healthy protein bites for a easy high protein snack

Join our Mailing List

Sign up with us now and be the first one to know about our new recipes and post updates!

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨

By submitting your information, you`re giving us permission to email you. You may unsubscribe at any time.

homemade soft flour tortillas

Homemade Flour Tortillas

Quick and easy homemade flour tortilla recipe for soft and fluffy tortillas you can make in a flash!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 12 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 17 minutes mins
Course bread, dinner, Side Dish
Servings 10 tortillas

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 1 tsp butter or oil

Instructions
 

  • Mix flour, salt, and baking powder in a medium sized bowl.
  • Add warm water. You should get a thick, pliable dough that looks similar to a thick biscuit dough.
  • Roll the dough into a ball then divide into 10 equal sections (8 sections for larger tortillas). Roll the dough out thinly on a well floured surface. You may find it easier to pick up the dough with a flat metal spatula since the thin dough will break easily on transfer.
  • Preheat cast iron skillet or griddle to medium heat. Melt butter on skillet top then place tortilla dough on hot surface. Allow to cook for about 1-2 minutes. Flip the tortilla and cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Repeat the process until all the tortillas have been cooked. Wrap the tortillas in towel as you cook them to keep them warm.
Keyword easy tortilla recipe, flour tortillas, homemade flour tortillas, quick and easy tortilla recipe, soft flour tortillas, soft taco shell recipe, tortilla recipe, tortillas from scratch
7 Easy From Scratch Dinner Ideas in Under an Hour
Meal Inspiration

7 Easy From Scratch Dinner Ideas in Under an Hour

littlewifeinthewoods Feb 1, 2025
The Best Natural Vitamin Brands We Love in 2025

The Best Natural Vitamin Brands We Love in 2025

Jan 29, 2025
The Best Natural Remedies for Sick Babies and Toddlers

The Best Natural Remedies for Sick Babies and Toddlers

Jan 25, 2025
The Best Quick and Easy Sourdough Stromboli Recipe

The Best Quick and Easy Sourdough Stromboli Recipe

Jan 21, 2025
[jetpack-related-posts]

How to Clean Your Mattress and Homemade Mattress Refresher Recipe

June 16, 2022

  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Pinterest

Learn all about how to clean your mattress and make your own homemade mattress refresher! As life happens mattresses get dirty. How often do you think about this? If you are like me, probably seldom, if ever. Occasionally I would remake the bed and think, “This mattress has a lot of dust in the cracks!”. Do you know what I did about it? Absolutely nothing. I covered it back up with fresh sheets, then went about my day forgetting the dust and dirt even existed.

diy natural mattress refresher and tips for how to clean your mattress

After de-sheeting the bed a few weeks ago, I decided it was finally time to do something about all that nasty dust and grime. Maybe it is because I was second trimester pregnant and needed to freshen my nest, but I truly believe I have found a solution that not only will leave your mattress less crusty but also smelling great!

How to Make Mattress Refresher

What you need:

  1. Baking soda
  2. Your favorite essential oil.

I used orange oil because it is summer and I thought it would be a nice, seasonally appropriate scent. I also chose to store my mattress refresher in a small jelly jar because it matches the storage for all my other homemade cleaning supplies. However, you could easily store it in a plastic bag or Tupperware container.

My favorite place to buy essential oils for aromatic and medicinal use is Earthley Wellness! Earthley is dedicated to providing their customers with quality, trustworthy products for the whole family. They are my source for all things natural wellness. Get access to loads of natural remedies, skin care, natural deodorant (that WORKS!), sunscreen without the junk, and so much more!

Click here to shop!

How to Make:

Measure out 3/4 a cup of baking soda and place in desired storage.

Add 25-30 drops of desired essential oil.

Stir in and let sit about 10 minutes. This gives the soda time to soak up the scent of the oil. (Note: I stirred mine with a fork to allow powder to stay loose and easier to manage.)

How to Use Mattress Refresher

While you are waiting on the soaking refresher, strip your bed of all blankets, pillows, and sheets. I take this time to go ahead and wash those items and replace with fresh, clean ones. This will leave everything smelling wonderful!

Once the refresher has sat for about ten minutes sprinkle it liberally all over your mattress.

easy spring desserts from scratch

Join our Mailing List

Sign up with us now and be the first one to know about our new posts, recipes, and more!

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨

By submitting your information, you`re giving us permission to email you. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Allow the refresher to rest on the mattress for thirty minutes to an hour. (Leaving it longer will not do any harm.) Make sure if you have littles that they do not get on or near the bed at this time.

When you are ready, get your vacuum out and vacuum the powder up with the hose attachment. As you vacuum the powder you will also be getting rid of all that dust and grime while leaving behind a clean smelling mattress.

Want access to essential oils and other products you can trust? Thrive Market offers always, only organic products at very affordable prices! I trust them to buy all my ingredients for mattress refresher and other homemade cleaning supplies. Don’t have time to make your own cleaning products? Thrive offers hundreds of chemical free, clean label products to keep your home clean and your life simple. Plus, they have so much more- snacks, drinks, pantry staples, the list goes on! Get up to $60 in FREE groceries when you use my link below.

Click Here to Check Out Thrive!

Pro Tip: This powder also works amazing on carpets and rugs to give your house an all over good smell! Just sprinkle on carpet, allow to sit a while, then vacuum the refreshed area.

Click here for a recipe for natural laundry scent booster!

You can refresh your mattresses and carpets as often as you would like. I recommend trying to do it every three to four months.

Idea: You could do a mattress refresh seasonally with your favorite seasonal scent!

Have any ideas or input to add? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below! Join my email list so you never miss a post!

*This post contains affiliate links for brands we love!

7 Easy From Scratch Dinner Ideas in Under an Hour
Meal Inspiration

7 Easy From Scratch Dinner Ideas in Under an Hour

The Best Natural Vitamin Brands We Love in 2025

The Best Natural Vitamin Brands We Love in 2025

The Best Natural Remedies for Sick Babies and Toddlers

The Best Natural Remedies for Sick Babies and Toddlers

The Best Quick and Easy Sourdough Stromboli Recipe

The Best Quick and Easy Sourdough Stromboli Recipe

[jetpack-related-posts]
  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14

Search

Subscribe to Blog

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email!

Copyright © 2026 · Theme by Marketing Templates Co.

Copyright © 2026 · Bohemian Aesthetic Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in