My favorite recipes
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Do you love Oreos? How about cinnamon rolls? If you answered yes to both of those, then you’re in for a real treat! These Oreo cinnamon rolls with a delicious cream cheese filling are sure to be a hit at your next breakfast or brunch.
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![Easy Old-Fashioned Date Nut Bread]()
Date nut bread is a classic treat that combines the sweetness of dates with the crunchy texture of nuts, all baked into a moist and flavorful loaf. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a thoughtful homemade gift, this easy old-fashioned recipe brings a touch of nostalgia and comfort to any kitchen.
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![Best 4th of July Menu For a Cookout]()
Having a cookout for Independence Day and need some ideas for your 4th of July menu? These tried-and-true recipes are always a big hit and can be prepared ahead of time so you have time to enjoy the party.
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![How To Make A Simple Charcuterie Board]()
A charcuterie board makes a great appetizer for any party. However, it can be hard to know what to put on the board, how much of each type of meat you need for an event and how to arrange it. We’ve compiled some helpful tips so that when the time comes, you’ll know how to…
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![Easy Cake Mix Waffles]()
This easy cake mix waffles recipe is perfect for any special occasion. But I really like to make them for birthday celebrations. If you make them with Funfetti cake mix and vanilla, they taste just like birthday cake! (And who doesn’t want cake for breakfast on their birthday?) Deliciously sweet and fluffy on the inside,…
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![Fluffy Cream Cheese Fruit Dip With Powdered Sugar]()
When I’m getting ready for a party, I don’t have time to make a lot of complicated recipes. Which is why this easy fluffy cream cheese fruit dip is one of my favorites! All you need is cream cheese, whipping cream and powdered sugar. It’s fluffy and creamy and tastes like heaven on earth! Fruit…
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![15 Halloween Cupcake Ideas]()
Whether you need a dessert for a spooky party, are starting a fun new tradition with your family, or are just looking to get into the Halloween spirit this year, there’s a perfect cupcake recipe for you. From ghosts and mummies to candy corn and silly zombies, these Halloween cupcake ideas won’t disappoint! If you’ve…
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![Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp With Oat Topping]()
Apple crisp is the perfect fall dessert if you ask me. It’s an old-fashioned recipe that everyone loves and it doesn’t take much time to put together. Since there’s no crust involved, it’s so much easier to make than apple pie, but tastes just as good. Apple pie is one of my all time favorite…
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![Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Waffles]()
Made with strawberries and cream cheese, these strawberry cheesecake stuffed waffles are to die for! They’re perfect for those special breakfast or brunch occasions and holiday meals when an ordinary waffle just won’t do.
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![Old Fashioned Homemade Lemonade (And Syrup)]()
Nothing is more refreshing on a hot day than a cool glass of lemonade…and this homemade lemonade recipe made with real lemons will have your friends and family coming back for seconds! Whether I’m hosting a 4th of July barbeque or just having a summer cookout for a few friends, this homemade lemonade recipe is…
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![No Churn Berry Ice Cream]()
This no churn berry ice cream is a tasty treat for any occasion! Made with only four ingredients, this is the easiest way to make delicious summer berry ice cream. Have you ever wanted to try your hand at making ice cream? And then stopped because you didn’t have the right equipment? Or it seemed…
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![Easy Three Cheese Ball]()
This easy three cheese ball is simply the best. Creamy, savory, and nutty flavors are all included in this delicious appetizer recipe that is so easy to make and perfect for your next party! This is one of my favorite recipes for entertaining a crowd. Who doesn’t enjoy an easy cheese ball recipe? Rich cream…
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![Easy Classic Coleslaw]()
If you are looking for a new twist on an old classic then this flavorful and easy classic coleslaw recipe is going to become your go-to dish. This sweet yet tangy cabbage slaw can be served as a side dish or appetizer salad at any gathering, BBQ or dinner party. This easy homemade slaw is…
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![Strawberry Blueberry Yogurt Parfait With Granola]()
Whether you’re serving a summer brunch for friends or having a 4th of July cookout, this strawberry blueberry yogurt parfait is a light and refreshing recipe that is perfect for a hot day. I’m never really sure if I should call this recipe a breakfast parfait or a dessert (I’ve served it as both). But…
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![Pistachio Fruit Salad (or Watergate Salad)]()
This creamy pistachio fruit salad (also known as Watergate salad, pistachio fluff salad or green fluff salad) is a delightful, old fashioned recipe. Whether you serve it as a dessert or a side dish, there’s never any left at the end of the meal. This pistachio pineapple dessert salad is the perfect combination of sweet,…
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![Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes (With a Gluten-Free Option)]()
Made from fresh raspberries and cream cheese, these raspberry cheesecake cupcakes are so easy to whip up and taste just like mini cheesecakes. And since they’re served in an individual size, they’re perfect for serving at summer parties. Adapted from Martha Stewart’s Raspberry Marble Cheesecake Cupcakes, this raspberry swirl cheesecake cupcakes recipe is a total…
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![Crock-Pot Chicken Meatballs In Tomato Sauce]()
These Crock-Pot chicken meatballs made in tomato sauce are one of my go-to appetizer recipes for parties. They taste great, you can make them ahead of time and they can stay in the slow cooker on warm for a few hours without losing their flavor.
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![Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes]()
Made with cream cheese and vanilla wafers, this cherry cheesecake cupcakes recipe is super easy to make and the perfect size to serve at a party. And it tastes just like a traditional cheesecake would without the hassle of making one! These cherry cheesecake cupcakes are a smaller version of a traditional cheesecake recipe with…
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![Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes (With A Gluten-Free Version)]()
Made with Oreo cookies and cream cheese, this Oreo cheesecake cupcakes recipe is super easy and perfect for any occasion. Even better? There’s no crust to make! These oreo cookie cheesecake cupcakes are one of my favorite desserts to make for any celebration. They check so many boxes on my party food checklist: They’re easy…
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![Two Ingredient Crock-Pot Cheese Dip]()
This super-easy Crock-Pot cheese dip (only 2 ingredients!) is one of my go-to appetizer recipes when I’m having people over. Whether it’s a Super Bowl party, a 4th of July Bar B Que or just a few friends hanging out, this dip is always a hit. I don’t think I’ve ever had a part where…
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![Blue Ribbon Split Pea Soup (Vegetarian Or With A Ham Bone)]()
This split pea soup is based on the traditional Blue Ribbon recipe. Whether you want to make the original vegetarian version or use up your leftover Easter ham bone, it tastes delicious! And can also be made in a crock pot. Blue Ribbon recipes were published in a midwest magazine called The Farmer’s Wife until…
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![How To Make Red Royal Icing (that’s not pink!)]()
When you want to decorate Valentine’s Day or holiday sugar cookies, this recipe will show you how to make red royal icing that is really red (not pink!). If you’ve ever tried to make true red royal icing with the gel food coloring that you buy at the grocery store, you know it’s hard to…
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![How To Make Light Pink, Dark Pink, Hot Pink and Mauve Pink Royal Icing]()
Whether you’re decorating sugar cookies for Valentine’s Day, a baby shower, wedding or any other event, this recipe will show you how to make pink royal icing in the exact color you want – whether that’s light pink, dark pink, hot pink or mauve pink. This year I’ve been on a bit of a mission….
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![12 Easy Valentine Cookie Decorating Ideas That Anyone Can Do]()
Cut out cookies are a great way to make holiday-specific treats. But it can be hard to come up with creative (and easy!) ways to decorate them. Whether you want to use royal icing or not, these Valentine cookie decorating ideas will give your heart-shaped sugar cookies some pizzazz. I may have mentioned this once…
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![Classic Shrimp Cocktail With Homemade Seafood Sauce]()
This classic shrimp cocktail recipe uses ketchup and horseradish to create a cocktail sauce that is similar to what you’ll find in a high-end steak restaurant. But since you’re making it at home, you won’t be paying the high-end price. Shrimp cocktail is one of those traditional appetizer dishes that is often associated with high-end…
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![Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies]()
This Christmas tree sugar cookies recipe is the best cut-out cookie recipe ever! The finished cookies look festive. The cookie dough always holds its shape. And the white or green royal icing hardens but won’t break your teeth when you eat it. Sugar cookies are a staple of Christmas baking. And now that I’ve finally…
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![Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies]()
For a soft and chewy cookie with a ton of flavor, you can’t beat this lemon cream cheese cookies recipe. It’s easy to make and looks pretty on a Christmas cookie tray, too! This lemon cream cheese cookies recipe is to die for! The cream cheese makes the cookies soft and tender while the lemon…
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![Old Fashioned Cherry Winks Cookies With Corn Flakes]()
Made with corn flakes and maraschino cherries, this old fashioned cherry winks cookies recipe tastes and looks delicious! It’s been a favorite in my family for decades. This old fashioned cherry winks cookies recipe has been around for a long time. And there’s a reason for that! They are a delicious addition to your holiday…
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![Slice & Bake Peppermint Cookies]()
This slice and bake peppermint cookies recipe is the perfect addition to your holiday baking list. They’re easy to make and they look (and taste) very festive! This is my first time making slice and bake cookies and my first time trying peppermint as a cookie flavor. And I have to say, I love them…
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![Homemade Turtles Recipe (The Healthier Version)]()
This homemade turtles recipe is made with dates instead of caramel and has no added sugar. But you would never know it…they taste just as good as the store-bought version! I confess. I have a weakness for store-bought Turtles. So when I saw this recipe for ‘Turtles’ in the January/February 2018 issue of “Canadian Living”…
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![Tamari Roasted Almonds]()
This Tamari roasted almonds recipe is a tasty twist on natural almonds that is so easy to make. They’re great in nut bowls at a party, look great on a cheese board, or can make a delicious snack. These roasted Tamari almonds are irresistible nibbles that we always have around the house as snacks over…
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![Sparkling Sugared Cranberries]()
These sparkling sugared cranberries are super easy to make, look spectacular and taste delicious. The perfect Christmas snack! When the family is getting together at my house during the holidays, I always like to have bowls of nuts (like these Tamari roasted almonds) and candies (like these homemade turtles) around for people to snack on….
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![White Almond Bark (A Super Easy Recipe With No Baking Required)]()
Made with white chocolate, almonds and butter in the microwave, this white almond bark recipe only has 3 ingredients, tastes delicious and is super easy to make. No baking required! This white almond bark recipe is a mouth-watering candy that is fast and super easy to make. And always makes an appearance at our family…
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![Crustless Quiche Lorraine (Gluten Free)]()
This crustless Quiche Lorraine recipe is a simpler version of the classic French dish. Made with eggs, cheese and bacon, it tastes delicious! But it’s also super easy and fast to make and it’s gluten free. Say the word “quiche” and most people think of a complicated French recipe that often doesn’t turn out. But…
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![Cranberry and White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies]()
This cranberry and white chocolate oatmeal cookies recipe is a holiday version of the classic oatmeal raisin cookie. They taste delicious and are so easy to make. Perfect for a Christmas cookie swap or as a holiday treat. These cranberry and white chocolate oatmeal cookies are one of the recipes that are always on my…
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![Grinch Cupcakes With A Heart Inside]()
How the Grinch stole Christmas has always been one of my favorites! I love the book, the TV special and the movies! So this year I’ve decided to try out a whole bunch of Grinch-themed Christmas ideas. Including these Grinch cupcakes with a heart inside that are so cute I couldn’t resist! So…I’m on a…
