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57 Easy Cake Recipes for Last-Minute Entertaining
Start with a mix or make the whole thing from scratch—it takes just 15 minutes (or less!) of hands-on time to whip up each one of these deliciously easy cakes. Yes, you can make cakes like coconut cake or angel food cake in just 15 minutes! The hardest part: waiting for dessert.
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Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
For my mother's birthday, I made this strawberry pie recipe instead of a cake. Since it was mid-May in Oklahoma,...
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Baked Crab Dip
We enjoyed this exquisite crab dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You...
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Cast-Iron Skillet Steak
If you’ve never cooked steak at home before, it can be a little intimidating. That’s why I came up with...
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Homemade Chocolate Pudding
This delightful pudding is always a treat and easy to whip up using common pantry ingredients. I usually top the...
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Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
You’ll love this quick, easy and economical dish. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on...
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Watermelon Martini
A bright and sweet cocktail, the simple ingredients of watermelon juice, vodka and lime juice blend to form a well-balanced...
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Vodka Cranberry
Simple and delicious, the name tells you all you need to know about this drink. With just two ingredients—vodka and...
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Grab-and-Go Freezer Cheesecakes
I love the elegant serving style of individual cheesecakes. I never have to worry if surprise guests stop by because...
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Green Chile Butternut Squash Soup
This Mexican-inspired butternut squash soup is made in a slow cooker. I like to cook it overnight, blend it in...
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Baked Chorizo Corn Dip
This spicy chorizo corn dip recipe is a family favorite! It's a fresh side for any dinner, holiday party or...
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Sunrise Pancake Casserole
This unique sausage and pancake casserole combines the sweet and savory flavors of a traditional breakfast in a convenient, make-ahead...
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Steamed Shrimp
These simple steamed shrimp cook in just 20 minutes and retain a lemon garlic flavor. If you're serving the shrimp...
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Blackened Salmon
This blackened salmon is seasoned to perfection. It's smoky, crispy and can be served with mashed potatoes or your favorite...
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30 Crockpot Dip Recipes for Your Next Party
Start the party with one of these Crockpot dips. From bean dip to bacon beer dip, there's an easy slow-cooker...
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Chocolate Liqueur
With so many types of chocolate liqueurs on store shelves, how do you choose? When you make it yourself using
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Amaretto
Amaretto is a much loved almond-flavored Italian liqueur, perfect to have on hand in your home bar. But did you
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Grand Marnier
Some of our favorite sips include a splash of Grand Marnier. You’ll find a bit of this orange spirit in
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Homemade Hazelnut Liqueur
With the cocktail community’s renewed appreciation for the espresso martini, we’ve also also seen increased interest in the tasty liqueurs
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Challah French Toast
Honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, orange zest and cardamom come together for a warm and sweet blend of flavors in this...
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Baked Brie with Jam
Baked brie with jam is the perfect easy appetizer centerpiece at any dinner party. It dresses up a table yet
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Cheese Chicken Spaghetti
While a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs is always enticing, sometimes you just want something a little different. Luckily, there
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Coconut Rice
My first experience with coconut rice was in Belize, where it was served alongside black beans and chicken. The coconut
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Million-Dollar Pies
No matter what flavors you like (or don’t like), there’s a perfect no-bake pie recipe out there for you. Coconut
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Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole
Don’t you love ordering crispy Tater Tots to go alongside a juicy burger? This recipe for cheeseburger Tater Tot casserole
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Peach & Burrata Salad
If you find yourself dreaming of fresh salads that don’t require heating up the kitchen, bookmark our peach burrata salad.
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Million-Dollar Spaghetti
How does regular pasta become worthy of a name like million-dollar spaghetti? By combining pasta with the richness of cream
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Copycat Popeye’s Mardi Gras Mustard
Whether you use this sauce for dipping crunchy chicken tenders or as a sweet-hot dipping sauce for fries (move over...
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Million Dollar Bacon
These spicy-sweet bacon strips aren't only delicious; with their maple syrup glaze, they're also pretty. Baking them in the oven...
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Resurrection Rolls
After the excitement of finding their Easter baskets and before you’ve had a chance to finish your first cup of
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Haluski
If you grew up in the Rust Belt of the United States, you might have eaten haluski regularly. The dish