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Monster Cupcakes
These not-so-spooky monster cupcakes are decked out in vibrant Halloween-colored frosting and candy eyeballs. Create these cute cupcakes in a snap with a box of cake mix, a tub of vanilla frosting, and gel food coloring! Look no further if you’re on the hunt for a super easy Halloween dessert idea. These monster cupcakes are great for spooky get-togethers or even for monster-themed birthday parties.
Brownie Trifle
This beautiful brownie trifle stands tall with layers of chewy brownie chunks, fluffy chocolate pudding, and whipped cream. 5 ingredients and a trifle bowl are all you need to make this impressively easy dessert! Using boxed brownie mixes and instant chocolate pudding makes prepping this brownie trifle a breeze. Rich fudgy brownies plus chocolate pudding and fluffy whipped cream equals a chocolate-lovers dream and everyone’s soon-to-be favorite dessert on the table.
Caramel Apple Dump Cake
Look no further for the easiest fall dessert! This caramel apple dump cake is made with a cake mix, caramel, butter, and apple pie filling for a deliciously crumbly cake with spiced soft apples tucked beneath. Caramel apple dump cake is simple to make with just a handful of ingredients. It requires no prepping of apples or spending forever measuring out each individual component. The top layer of this dump cake is a soft, golden cake and the bottom layer is sweet apple pie filling.
Banana Trifle
In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Slowly begin beating the milk into the cream cheese. Mix in a little milk at a time until mixture is smooth and creamy. As you add more milk, switch to a whisk to mix in the rest to minimize splatter. Sprinkle pudding mix over the milk mixture and whisk for several minutes until mixture thickens. Fold in 1 cup whipped cream. Slice 2 bananas and fold the pieces into the pudding mixture.
Pumpkin Dump Cake
Quick and easy pumpkin dump cake takes a yellow cake mix to an entirely new level. A dash or two of pumpkin pie spice adds plenty of warmth and the pumpkin puree adds moisture for a perfectly cozy dessert this fall! Pumpkin dump cake has arrived on scene just in time for your fall baking frenzy. Warm and cozy pumpkin flavors are layered throughout the base which is then sprinkled with dry cake mix, chopped pecans, and plenty of butter. Finally, bake it in a toasty oven until golden and that’s all.
Black Bean Soup
A hearty, healthy bowl of black bean soup is exactly what the soul calls for on a chilly fall afternoon. Rich in fiber and protein, this soup is bursting with flavorful elements and feel-good ingredients. This black bean soup recipe is made easy with the use of canned black beans which are not only affordable but are a much quicker alternative to cooking your own beans. In fact, this soup only takes 40 minutes total to come together, prep included.
Lemon Pound Cake
Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray an 8×4 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest; set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat the butter until creamy, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat for 2 minutes until creamed, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Turn the mixer down to low speed and slowly add the eggs one at a time. Turn off the mixer.
Chicken Curry
Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook 1-2 minutes longer, until fragrant. Add the spices to the onion mixture – curry powder, garam masala, cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon and cayenne pepper. Cook 1 minute, toasting the spices. Add chicken to the skillet (you do not need to remove the onion mixture) and brown over medium heat.
Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Set your Instant Pot to Sauté and add 4 tablespoons of butter. Melt, and then add the onion and sauté until fragrant (3-5 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir in the chicken stock, broccoli, carrots, sea salt, and ground pepper. Cover the Instant Pot and lock the lid in place, make sure the vent is set to seal, select High/Manual pressure to 1 minute cook time. Once the instant pot is complete, slowly release the pressure.
Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce
Homemade garlic parmesan wing sauce is jam-packed with the intense savory flavors of fresh garlic, parmesan cheese, and plenty of seasonings. It’s begging to be slathered over anything you introduce it to! Juicy chicken wings aren’t complete without a generous baste of savory garlic parmesan wing sauce. This sauce is a copycat version of Buffalo Wild Wing’s famous wing condiment. It’s creamy, garlic-packed, and full of rich flavors, and it’s as simple as a few whisks in a bowl to whip together.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes Author by Lindsay Opas on August 19, 2023 Updated on August 19, 2023 Roasted sweet potatoes add a dash of vibrancy to any meal. Their savory-sweet flesh melds into a crispy caramelized crust that forms in the oven as they bake. Simple, nutritious, and delicious. Just the way we like it! Why this recipe works Roasted sweet potatoes are a staple recipe you need in your arsenal, whether it be for the holidays or not.
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 metal baking pan with parchment paper, spray with nonstick baking spray, and set it aside. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Whisk until the mixture is smooth. Add vanilla extract, orange oil, and eggs. Whisk until fully combined. Stir together the salt, flour, and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir until combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
Peanut Butter Bread
Peanut butter bread is super easy to make with pantry staple ingredients. This savory sweet quick bread is great for snacking on or toasting and slathering with jelly! Tender, soft, and lightly sweet are a few ways to describe peanut butter bread. It’s made with very basic ingredients but what makes it so special, aside from the peanut butter, is that it doesn’t require yeast. Think banana bread but with salty-sweet peanut butter as the star of the show.
Tom Collins
This refreshing sipper is sweet, fizzy, and gin-forward. A classic Tom Collins cocktail tastes like a spiked sparkling lemonade and is super simple to mix together. Tom Collin’s cocktail consists of dry gin, a dash of lemon juice and simple syrup, and a splash of club soda to round it out creating a bubbly citrus mixer that’s easy on the tastebuds.
Jello Popsicles
Recipes | Desserts | Ice Cream & Frozen Treats | Jello Popsicles Jello popsicles are the perfect icy summertime treat that are prepped in a matter of minutes. The hardest part is letting them chill in the freezer until solid. Total Time 8 hours hrs 5 minutes mins These quick and easy Jello popsicles are made with only 3 ingredients.
Vegetable Broth
Recipes | Dinners | Meatless & Vegetarian | Vegetable Broth Homemade vegetable broth packs in flavor with plenty of herbs, salt, and whole peppercorns for a downright tasty vegetarian-friendly base. Cook Time 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins Total Time 4 hours hrs 40 minutes mins A good homemade vegetable broth uses fresh herbs, celery, carrots, onions, and garlic as a solid foundation for plenty of flavorful dishes.
Better Than Sex Cake
Recipes | Desserts | Cake & Cupcakes | Better Than Sex Cake No fancy ingredients here, just a cake mix, caramel sauce, Cool Whip, and sweetened condensed milk create this ultra decadent, full-of-moisture cake that's arguably better than sex. Cook Time 30 minutes mins Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins Better than sex cake elevates a regular chocolate cake mix into a rich caramel soaked cake of your dreams. Top with whipped topping and chopped toffee bits for an all-around irresistible dessert.
Edible Cookie Dough
This edible cookie dough recipe is quick, sweet, and easy to make with pantry staple ingredients. Cook Time 1 minute min Total Time 11 minutes mins This edible cookie dough contains no eggs and heat treats the flour so there’s no risk of food-borne illness. Today, you’re allowed to lick the bowl.
Millionaire Brownies
Recipes | Desserts | Cookies, Brownies, & Bars | Millionaire Brownies Layers of soft caramel and chocolate ganache sit atop a chocolate brownie base creating an incredibly dreamy dessert bar everyone will rave about, no doubt about it. Cook Time 1 hour hr Total Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins Millionaire brownies combine rich fudge brownies with layers of caramel and silky chocolate ganache for a truly decadent experience in each bite.
Zucchini Casserole
Recipes | Side Dish | Vegetables | Zucchini Casserole Put your abundance of garden squash to good use with this easy zucchini casserole loaded with creamy, cheesy goodness. Cook Time 25 minutes mins Total Time 35 minutes mins This creamy cheesy zucchini casserole includes tender discs of summer squash baked with cheese, onion, and garlic followed by a topping of crisp panko breadcrumbs.
Kettle Corn
Recipes | Snacks | Other Snacks | Kettle Corn Once you figure out just how easy it is to make homemade kettle corn, there's no going back. Lightly sweetened kernels with a touch of salt makes the perfect snack for any time of the day. Cook Time 5 minutes mins Total Time 10 minutes mins This freshly popped kettle corn recipe is made with only 4 ingredients and a skillet. Satisfy those sweet and salty cravings reminiscent of the county or state fair in under 10 minutes total.
Swiss Roll
Recipes | Desserts | Cake & Cupcakes | Swiss Roll This gorgeous Swiss roll cake is a real showstopper and with a little love and attention to the ingredients, you'll definitely wow the crowd! Cook Time 15 minutes mins Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins This homemade Swiss roll recipe features a tender chocolate sponge cake that’s swirled with sweet buttercream filling and topped with chocolate ganache for rich decadence in every bite.
Smash Burger
Recipes | Dinners | Ground Beef | Smash Burger A big juicy smash burger is calling your name with its jagged edges and browned crust piled high on a toasted bun! You can make these crazed burgers on a griddle or in a cast iron pan in around 20 minutes. Cook Time 10 minutes mins Total Time 20 minutes mins Juicy smash burgers begin with a hot griddle and end with a brown caramelized crust with its signature jagged edges.
Oreo Truffles
Recipes | Desserts | No Bake Desserts | Oreo Truffles Oreo sandwich cookies, cream cheese, and chocolate combine to create these Oreo truffles. It's hard to believe that something so simple can taste so magical. Cook Time 0 minutes mins Total Time 1 hour hr These 4 ingredient Oreo truffles are the ultimate no-bake dessert for any occasion. A cream cheese and cookie crumb interior is coated in either white or semi-sweet chocolate for a special treat that can be decorated however you want.
Bacon Chicken Ranch Pasta
Recipes | Dinners | Pasta | Bacon Chicken Ranch Pasta Savory bacon, creamy ranch sauce, and sliced chicken over a bed of rotini pasta create an ultra-comforting dish the entire family will love, even the picky eaters. Cook Time 40 minutes mins Total Time 50 minutes mins Creamy bacon chicken ranch pasta checks off all the boxes on your delicious-but-easy menu. This pasta dish is packed with all things rich and comforting.
Millionaire's Cake
Recipes | Desserts | Cake & Cupcakes | Millionaire’s Cake Millionaire's cake is a refreshing spring or summer dessert perfect for potlucks with a crowd to feed. Plus, it comes together easily with simple ingredients so you don't have to spend forever in the kitchen.
Cosmic Brownies
Recipes | Desserts | Cookies, Brownies, & Bars | Cosmic Brownies Warm and fuzzy feelings of nostalgia will come flooding back as you bite into an improved version of Cosmic Brownies! Homemade with no artificial or cloyingly sweet flavors, these brownies are definitely better than store-bought with rich, fudgy notes throughout.
Lemon Salad Dressing
A zesty and vibrant lemon salad dressing brings life to your leafy greens in a snap of a finger. 5 minutes and a handful of ingredients are all you need to create a refreshing citrus vinaigrette. Why this recipe works This lemon salad dressing is made from a base of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk the ingredients together in a bowl and you have yourself a 5-minute zippy and refreshing dressing to drizzle over crisp salads all year round.
Mango Trifle
Recipes | Desserts | Trifles & Parfaits | Mango Trifle This trifle is light and airy piled with angel food cake, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, mango, and macadamia nuts for texture among silky soft layers. It's suited for every kind of gathering, especially in the summertime. Cook Time 0 minutes mins Total Time 30 minutes mins Soft layers of angel food cake, diced mangoes, vanilla pudding, macadamia nuts, and whipped cream are layered together in this beautiful mango trifle recipe.
Butterbeer
This fictitious, magical butterbeer recipe from Harry Potter is brought to life with a quick mix of cream soda, butterscotch syrup, and butter extract. Why this recipe works What is butterbeer you ask? It’s an iconic butterscotch-flavored beverage from the Harry Potter book series. You can catch the students sipping on them when visiting the Hog’s Head Pub and The Three Broomsticks.
Dill Pickle Pinwheels
These dill pickle pinwheels are made with cream cheese, fresh dill, ranch seasoning, chopped pickles, and deli ham all rolled snuggly together inside a tortilla and sliced for easy grab-and-go servings. Why this recipe works In these dill pickle pinwheels lies a magical experience your tastebuds have to experience in order to understand. This is especially true if you are a big pickle person, which would make sense if you are here.
Golden Oreo Truffles
Recipes | Desserts | Candy | Golden Oreo Truffles Blitz, roll, and dip into a white chocolate coating. That's all! These golden Oreo truffles are so easy to make, great for prepping ahead of time, and don't require any baking. Cook Time 0 minutes mins Total Time 1 hour hr Oreo cookies, white chocolate wafers, and cream cheese are all you need to make these decadent little Golden Oreo truffles.
Coconut Cake
Recipes | Desserts | Cake & Cupcakes | Coconut Cake Coconut cake is soft, moist, and delicate with a chewy crumb while the cream cheese frosting adds tangy richness between each layer. Cook Time 20 minutes mins Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins This gorgeous coconut cake is soft, rich, and tender bursting with sweet coconut flavor. The fluffy cream cheese frosting and shredded coconut complete this cake for the perfect bite every time.
Red, White & Blue Caprese Salad
This red white and blue caprese salad is speckled with plump blueberries, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella pearls then tossed with balsamic glaze making a refreshing side to bring to all your patriotic potlucks! Why this recipe works Caprese salad is traditionally made with sliced fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and basil.
Salted Nut Roll Shot
Recipes | Beverages | Cocktails | Salted Nut Roll Shot A salted nut roll shot is like a mini creamy butterscotch milkshake made with only two ingredients and a salted rim! Cook Time 0 minutes mins Total Time 3 minutes mins Sweet and salty with a bite, this salted nut roll shot combines creamy Rum Chata with butterscotch Schnapps for a deliciously smooth party shot. Why this recipe works A salted nut roll shot is like a mini creamy butterscotch milkshake cocktail.
Boozy Ice Pops
These boozy ice pops are made with only 2 ingredients – your favorite juice and vodka. They’re like little frozen cocktails wrapped in a popsicle sleeve! Why this recipe works Grab your cooler and a beach towel because these boozy ice pops are the perfect addition to your summer pool parties. They couldn’t be any easier to make, and I mean that literally.
Red White and Blue Marble Cake
Recipes | Holidays & Seasons | Patriotic | Red White and Blue Marble Cake This patriotic marble cake It keeps it nice and simple with a white cake mix tinted with a few drops of red and blue gel food coloring. Swirl them together in a pan, bake, then top with berries and airy Cool Whip frosting.
Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies
Recipes | Desserts | Cookies, Brownies, & Bars | Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies Peanut butter cake mix cookies come out soft, chewy, and irresistible with just the right touch of peanut butter flavor. Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 30 mins These soft and chewy peanut butter cake mix cookies are made with 4 simple ingredients including creamy peanut butter, yellow cake mix, eggs, and vegetable oil.
Patriotic Bomb Pops
Recipes | Desserts | Ice Cream & Frozen Treats | Patriotic Bomb Pops This patriotic bomb pops recipe is made with only 4 ingredients and a popsicle mold, just in time for National Bomb Pop Day on the last Thursday of June and all your upcoming summer celebrations. Homemade patriotic bomb pops are a refreshing frozen treat for the Fourth of July.
Red White and Blue Oreo Truffles
Recipes | Holidays & Seasons | Patriotic | Red White and Blue Oreo Truffles Red white and blue Oreo truffles are an easy patriotic dessert to make for your 4th of July celebrations. Made with Oreos, cream cheese, and a white chocolate coating then decked out with sprinkles and extra chocolate drizzle, these red white and blue Oreo truffles are an easy and delicious dessert for all your patriotic celebrations.
Red White & Blue Fruit Salad
Sweet, plump berries and refreshing fruits are layered together in this red white and blue fruit salad. Perfect for all your festive patriotic celebrations! Why this recipe works A combination of blueberries, blackberries, apples, watermelon, raspberries, red grapes, and strawberries create this red white and blue fruit salad for all of your patriotic parties this summer! Go the extra mile and serve it with fluffy cream cheese fruit dip on the side.
Patriotic Chocolate Covered Strawberries
These easy patriotic chocolate covered strawberries are dazzled in an assortment of red, white, and blue sprinkles and melted chocolate for the perfect festive touch to your holiday dessert table. Why this recipe works There are so many different ways to dip, sprinkle, and drizzle chocolate covered strawberries for any celebration. Today, we’re decking them out in red, white, and blue to make patriotic chocolate covered strawberries.
Raspberry Trifle
Recipes | Desserts | Trifles & Parfaits | Raspberry Trifle Our raspberry trifle showcases both fresh raspberries and raspberry jam for a gorgeous dessert filled to the brim with refreshing sweet-tart flavors and soft pound cake. Cook Time 0 mins Total Time 25 mins This raspberry trifle creates a grand display of fresh berries, raspberry jam, pound cake, and whipped cream cheese layers snuggled together in a trifle bowl and finally garnished with chocolate curls for its debut.
Beans on Toast
Recipes | Breakfast | Pancakes, Waffles & French Toast | Beans on Toast Beans on toast is a classic British meal that's enjoyed as breakfast, lunch, and even dinner. The proper way to eat this dish is with 2 simple ingredients - Heinz beans and toast. Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 7 mins Beans on toast is a mildly sweet and savory homestyle British dish. This comfort classic takes Heinz baked beans and piles it on golden brown toast to make a super simple meal to have at any time of the day.
Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies
Recipes | Desserts | Cookies, Brownies, & Bars | Funfetti Cake Mix Cookies Cake mix cookies meet an explosion of colorful sprinkles wrapped inside a soft and chewy cookie. You only need a handful of ingredients! Cook Time 11 mins Total Time 21 mins These funfetti cake mix cookies are made with only 5 ingredients, starting with a simple cake mix! They’re chewy, soft, and dotted with a rainbow of colorful sprinkles to suit any celebration.
Skrew Loose Cocktail
Deliciously sweet with hints of citrus, coconut, and a light punch of peanut butter whiskey, this skrew loose cocktail is a fun mixer for the summer months with an explosion of fruity fresh flavors! Why this recipe works Not to be confused with a classic screwdriver, this skrew loose cocktail comes through with its own unique blend of coconut rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and Skrewball peanut butter whiskey.
Millionaire’s Bars
Recipes | Desserts | Cookies, Brownies, & Bars | Millionaire’s Bars Millionaire's bars, or millionaire's shortbread as some may know it, is much like an elevated, thick Twix candy bar. Share if you dare because these bars are always the first to go on the dessert table. Cook Time 1 hr Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins Millionaire’s bars combine a buttery shortbread crust, chewy sweet caramel, and a rich and silky chocolate ganache topping into one delectable bar.
Homemade Chicken Stock
This rich homemade chicken stock is the perfect base for soups and stews and is made with the leftovers of rotisserie chicken with a generous splash of flavorful additions. Why this recipe works There’s really no better option than to make delicious homemade chicken stock with the leftover bones from your rotisserie chicken.
Pineapple Casserole
Recipes | Side Dish | Pineapple Casserole This easy casserole has a little bit of everything. Sweetness from the pineapple, saltiness from the cracker and cheddar cheese, and it even dances on both sides of the fence when it comes to textures with a light crunch on top and a tender-soft filling.
No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Recipes | Desserts | No Bake Desserts | No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies Chewy and soft no bake peanut butter cookies invoke warm nostalgic memories of devouring them when you were a kid. Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 40 mins No bake peanut butter cookies are made with only 7 ingredients and taste just like the classic ones you grew up on with chewy oats and creamy peanut butter. Why this recipe works No bake peanut butter cookies invoke warm nostalgic memories of devouring them when you were a kid.
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