Deliciously Easy Recipes
Halloween costumes are ready, but what about sweets for our little ghouls and cute witches? I know, it is hard to plan ahead everything, so I picked 25+ of my Halloween dessert recipes that are both stunning and simple (and often super quick to make, too!).
This roundup brings to you Halloween cupcakes, holiday pudding shots, Oreo pops, spooky cookies, and so much more! Most of the ideas will be perfect to make with kids.
View postDiscover the best peanut butter cookies with soft-baked options and fun twists for every occasion. Perfect for gifting and sharing.
Peanut butter cookies are the kind of treat that never gets old. This roundup features soft-baked favorites, fun twists with chocolate or jam, and a few slightly fancy cookies that stay simple to make.
View postThis Cranberry Jalapeno Dip is so simple to make and is the perfect appetizer for any season or holiday gathering, parties, and so much more.
You are going to love this creamy dip with the beautiful deep red color of cranberries, blended with spicy jalapenos and topped with fresh cilantro. Yep, we’re talking about the delightful Cranberry Jalapeno Dip!
This festive dip is not just pretty in color but is a burst of fresh flavors that’ll have your taste buds dancing. It’s the perfect blend of tart cranberries and spicy jalapenos, with the smoothness of cream cheese and a hint of honey sweetness.
View postChai Tea Cookies are the perfect fall dessert. Loaded with warm, comforting, spice flavors that pair perfectly with your coffee or tea.
Let’s talk about cookies! But not just any cookies, we’re diving into the aromatic and flavorful world of Chai Tea Cookies. Never heard of them before?
These aren’t your basic sugar cookies; they are a wonderful blend of warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, transforming every bite into a cozy holiday vibe.
View postEveryone loves Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole this time of year. So we recreated it for you, so you can enjoy it with your holiday feast.
Have you ever been to Ruth’s Chris restaurant here in the West? They have a dish there that I had to try making myself, once I tasted it.
This mouthwatering casserole dish with layers of creamy sweet potatoes, topped with a crunchy pecan crumble that’s golden brown and shimmering with melted butter. Are you drooling yet? Because I am!
View postAlright, so you’re thinking about baking some gingerbread man cookies, huh? These little guys aren’t just cute—they’re a total vibe for the holiday season or really anytime you wanna add some spice to your snack game.
There’s something about that warm ginger and molasses combo that just feels like a cozy hug from the inside. Plus, making them shaped like tiny people is just a foolproof way to add a bit of fun in the kitchen. Got the cookie cutters? Let’s go!
View postThis Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer to serve at all your fall holidays and parties. Easy to make and super cute too!
Do you know what time of year it is? It’s pumpkin season! Let me share with you one of my favorite things to whip up during this festive period.
Imagine a creamy, savory cheese ball mixture that’s molded into an adorable pumpkin shape. It’s not only the perfect appetizer for your fall party, Halloween party, or even Thanksgiving, but it’s also a showstopper and oh-so-delicious!
View postCorn Casserole with Jiffy Mix is a super easy side dish that pairs perfectly with all your other recipes for your holiday feast.
Let’s talk about a dish that’ll turn heads, tickle taste buds, and demand seconds (or thirds) at the dinner table. Corn Casserole with Jiffy Mix.
This isn’t just another side dish. Oh no! This is a golden brown, buttery casserole, both creamy and slightly crumbly, with that comforting cornbread flavor.
View postGrilled Turkey Legs are a great alternative to a traditional roasted turkey for your holiday feast. Simple to make and so delicious too.
I love a good turkey leg. It comes from all my time spent at the state fair as a kid. Every year my family would spend days there at the end of the summer.
So, of course, I had to come up with a great recipe for my own grilled turkey leg. Picture this: Golden-brown turkey legs, grilled to perfection with crispy skin on the outside and tender meat on the inside.
View postLoaded on game day appetizers and now need something quick and sweet? I have just the right collection of recipes for you to score big!
These game day desserts are great to serve at football nights, bring to tailgating, or even serve for a big Super Bowl party, and most of them don’t even take much time or effort to make.
You will find simple cupcakes, cookies, pies and sheet cakes, and easy desserts that you can even customize with the colors of your favorite team!
View postApple Butter Cruffins are a delicious fall treat. Light and fluffy and filled with sweet apple butter. A delightful way to start the day.
Imagine waking up to the aroma of warm cinnamon and baked apples wafting through your home. Imagine biting into a fluffy, flaky pastry filled with gooey apple butter, and every bite has the perfect blend of sweetness and spice.
Friends, today I’m sharing my drool-worthy Apple Butter Cruffins! Yes, that’s right, CRUFFINS—a heavenly hybrid of a muffin and a croissant, and let me tell you, they’re a match made in heaven!
View postThis Black Velvet Cake decorated as a Mummy Cake for Halloween is perfect for a spooky celebration. Rich, flavorful, and easy to make!
Do I have a treat for you today—a recipe so perfect for making any occasion extra special, that you’ll want to bookmark it right away?
Meet the Black Velvet Cake: a seductive blend of rich chocolate flavor and a velvety texture, wrapped up in a stunning dark hue.
View postMonster Eyeball Cookies are a cute and easy treat to serve for Halloween. Easily customizable, perfect for parties, potlucks, and more.
Hello, cookie monsters! (See what I did there? 😄) Let’s talk about one of my all-time favorite things to make for Halloween: Monster Eyeball Cookies!
They’re not just cute; they’re so much fun to make and eat! Imagine biting into a soft, cakey cookie with a slight tang from the cream cheese, and BAM! You hit a candy eyeball.
View postThanksgiving charcuterie board with cold cuts, cheeses, and snacks laid out like turkey is a quick and easy appetizer and a great option for a crowd this family holiday season.
This recipe is probably The Easiest Thanksgiving Turkey Snack Board. Only 10 minutes of prep work and you have a fantastic snack variety for your guests, that you didn’t even have to cook!
View postThis Cream Cheese Salsa Dip is an easy-to-make appetizer with the perfect amount of heat and flavor to keep you coming back for more. **We thank El Yucateco for their collaboration on this recipe. It is with their help (in part) that we can continue to bring you all the amazing recipes you find here for free.
As the leaves begin to change and a crispness fills the air, there’s no better time to gather your friends and family for a cozy autumn get-together.
View postRoasted Pumpkin Seeds are not only a tasty snack and easy to make, but they are a great way to use up the WHOLE pumpkin too.
Today, we’re diving into one of my all-time favorite treats—Roasted Pumpkin Seeds! Every year I look forward to pumpkin season. I always get excited when I start seeing them in the grocery store!
A good homemade pumpkin pie, with fresh pumpkin you’ve cooked yourself, is hard to beat.
View postBlack Candy Apples (or Poison Candy Apples) are the perfect treat to make for your Halloween celebrations. Spooky and fun, kids love ’em.
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to kick those treats up a notch. How about some dark, shiny, almost hypnotic apples that look as if they were handpicked by a witch from a magical orchard? I’m talking about these super fun Black Candy Apples!
They’re the perfect Halloween treat that’s as wickedly beautiful as it is delicious. You won’t find these at your average grocery store! With their stunning appearance and crackling hard candy shell, these black beauties will cast a spell on everyone who lays eyes on them!
View postThese chewy chocolate chipless cookies capture the rich, buttery essence of traditional chocolate chip cookies but without chocolate chips. Perfect for those who enjoy the simplicity of a classic, chewy cookie.
The staple American cookies are the classic chocolate chip cookies with crisp edges, chewy center, and oozing chocolate – ideal for any chocolate lover. Plus, they can be gigantic in size.
View postThis Grilled Turkey Breast is a delicious way to elevate the holiday feast. Simple to make and so much more flavorful than traditional turkey.
Hey there, grill masters! I’ve got a treat for you today. I am a super fan of turkey. Yep, whether it’s a holiday meal or not, I love turkey.
When it’s cooked right, the flavor and texture is like none other. You will love serving your family this perfectly grilled turkey breast, the skin golden brown and crispy, the meat juicy and tender, bursting with the flavors of fresh herbs and butter.
View postThis Chocolate Pudding Cake, also known as Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is a deliciously decadent treat that’s great for any occasion.
Ah, just the thought of a warm, gooey chocolate pudding cake straight out of the oven is enough to make anyone’s mouth water! Imagine diving into a moist chocolate cake with a hidden layer of chocolate fudge sauce just waiting for you to discover it.
This Hot Fudge Pudding Cake is all about rich chocolate flavor, delightful textures, and pure comfort. If you have a scoop of vanilla ice cream on standby, you’re in for an out-of-this-world treat!
View postCreamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup is a tasty meal for a chilly fall day. It’s rich and flavorful, easy to make, and a perfect use of fall squash.
The fall season is here, and you know what that means—pumpkin everything! Seriously, I love it when I start seeing those pumpkins in stores and on the side of the road.
Pumpkin is such a versatile and yummy ingredient! Today, I’m going to share my favorite pumpkin soup recipe with you. Imagine a bowl of warm, creamy soup that’s like a cozy blanket for your taste buds.
View postA rich and creamy cheesecake base on top of a graham cracker crust covered with an amazing caramel pecan pie topping that will receive raving reviews at your party.
Thanksgiving would not be complete without a pecan pie but my family also loves to have cheesecake so I combined both of those delicious desserts into one amazing Pecan Pie Cheesecake.
View postVanilla Cool Whip Cookies are a soft and chewy cookie recipe that calls for just 4 ingredients and no chill time. So easy and delicious!
Have you ever been in the mood for cookies but didn’t want to go through a long list of ingredients or steps? Oh boy, do I have a treat for you!
Imagine a cookie that’s so fluffy and soft it practically melts in your mouth, with just a hint of vanilla flavor. The outside has a delightful powdered sugar coating that’ll make you feel like you’re eating a little cloud.
View postThis year, change up your holiday feast, take the cooking outside, and serve these Smoked Turkey Legs. Easy to make and everyone loves them!
Ever been to a state fair or Disney parks and been tantalized by the aroma of giant turkey legs being smoked to perfection? I know I have!
Looking for the best turkey legs at the fair is a priority for me. I love everything about that turkey meat as it slowly roasts over the grill.
View postYou’ll love the nostalgic flavor of this easy-to-make, no-churn Butterscotch Ice Cream. Smooth and creamy, it’s the perfect fall dessert!
Hey, ice cream lovers! Ever wanted to transport your taste buds straight to cloud nine?
If you’re nodding, get ready because I’m about to introduce you to the creamiest, dreamiest, butterscotch-flavored wonderland you’ve ever tasted: Homemade Butterscotch Ice Cream!
View postThese fall salads bring seasonal flavors and texture to the table—think roasted squash, crunchy apples, toasted nuts, and bold dressings that make each bite feel like the best part of the meal. They’re colorful, filling, and anything but an afterthought. Some are hearty enough to stand alone and work as satisfying comfort food, others make a great side for cozy dinners or big holiday spreads.
All of them use seasonal ingredients and feel fresh without being too complicated to make. I use them as my go-to salad ideas for the fall holidays, from Labour Day to Thanksgiving.
View postThese amazing homemade meatballs with creamy sauce are easy to make at home and taste exactly like iconic Swedish meatballs from Ikea.
If you’re like the majority of us who come to Ikea with a solid plan not to buy anything and leave with a full cart of vitally necessary items, you know that a visit to an Ikea store is not complete without having the meatballs.
My meatballs are a foolproof 35-minute recipe that will feed a whole family. These Ikea Copycat Swedish Meatballs are quick to make and have a luscious cream sauce perfect for serving over mashed potatoes.
View postSpook up your Halloween with delicious and eerie Eyeball Truffles! They are easy to make and a frightfully tasty way to thrill your guests!
Oreo Truffle eyeballs filled with cream cheese, coated with melted almond bark, and decorated with bloodshot lines and a creepy candy eye that stares right at you!
Although the ingredients may sound complex, trust me, you will whip up these truffles right in time for the guests at your Halloween party.
View postCinnamon Sugar Muffins are easy to make and loaded with warm cinnamon flavor. They are sure to be your new favorite this fall.
There’s something about the smell of freshly baked cinnamon sugar muffins wafting through the house that just feels like comfort. Picture a moist, tender muffin bursting with the heartwarming flavors of cinnamon and sugar, crowned with a perfectly sweet, crispy topping.
Oh, it gets me excited just thinking about it! Homemade muffins are good on any day. With each bite, it feels like a warm hug on a chilly morning. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and let’s dive into this delectable cinnamon muffin recipe!
View postUpgrade the holiday with this flavorful Smoked Turkey Breast. Simple to make and all your guests will rave. Make your Thanksgiving amazing!
Nothing welcomes you to a festive meal quite like the aroma of a juicy turkey breast fresh out of the smoker. Imagine a beautifully smoked turkey breast with a crispy exterior, subtly kissed by smoke flavor, revealing tender and flavorful white meat with each slice.
Oh, my mouth waters just thinking of it! The magic of smoking brings so much flavor to every pound of turkey, making it a wonderful centerpiece for any meal. Ready to explore this delicious smoked turkey breast recipe? Let’s dive right in!
View postThis Chocolate Twist recipe is a tasty treat to serve for holidays, brunch with friends, or with some cocoa on a chilly weekend morning.
If you’ve ever strolled past a coffee shop and felt the pull of buttery pastries wafting through the air, then today’s recipe is for you!
Picture this: luscious layers of crescent dough baked to a perfect golden brown, filled with the rich goodness of Nutella, and finished with a shimmering sprinkle of raw sugar. Introducing the Chocolate Twist, a sweet treat that will transport your taste buds straight to pastry heaven.
View postApple Pie Cookies are made with pie crust and pie filling, and everything you love about a full-size apple pie, but smaller, and cuter too.
There’s a sweet spot between a crunchy cookie and a juicy slice of apple pie. Enter Apple Pie Cookies – a dessert that is as delightful as it sounds.
Imagine the warm, cinnamon-kissed flavor of a traditional apple pie, packed into a bite-sized cookie that is just oozing with caramelized apple filling. It’s the kind of treat that can make you feel nostalgic and innovative all at once.
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