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.
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,...
Baked Crab Dip
We enjoyed this exquisite crab dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You...
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...
Homemade Chocolate Pudding
This delightful pudding is always a treat and easy to whip up using common pantry ingredients. I usually top the...
Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
You’ll love this quick, easy and economical dish. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on...
Roasted Green Vegetable Medley
Roasting vegetables such as broccoli, green beans and Brussels sprouts is a fantastic way to serve them, and almost any...
Mac and Cheese with Cream Cheese
Yes, it's a recipe for mac and cheese with cream cheese. And regular cheese. And it's a dish that you're...
Porterhouse Steak
This basic but superlative porterhouse steak recipe will have you skipping the steakhouse dinner for home-cooked meals with this thick,...
Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Both adults and adventurous kids will love these spicy chicken nuggets. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.
Copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies
Our copycat Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies taste just like everyone's favorite '90s snack cake.
Slow-Cooker Chicken Potpie
Each bowl of this easy, flavorful slow-cooker chicken potpie is topped with a fluffy biscuit.
Habanero Salsa
This fresh habanero salsa recipe beats out store-bought salsas and takes less than 10 minutes to make. Yes, the habanero...
Apricot Chicken
This saucy, Chinese-inspired apricot chicken recipe tastes just like your favorite takeout order but comes together entirely in the microwave.
Lemon Icebox Cake
This bright and summery lemon icebox cake will quickly become a family favorite. The recipe is as sweet as it...
Pesto Grilled Cheese
I made up this recipe for students in the foods and nutrition class I teach. The kids like it so...
Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa
With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a spot-on copycat Chipotle corn salsa recipe. It's perfectly tangy and...
Zucchini Taco Boats
Who needs tortillas when you can have zucchini taco boats? Cheesy taco meat stuffed in zucchini is an easy Taco...
Coca-Cola Chicken
A can of Coke adds a secret something to the sweet and tangy barbecue-style sauce for these Coca-Cola chicken breasts.
Cinnamon Roll Peach Cobbler
Cinnamon roll peach cobbler combines a package of cinnamon rolls with your favorite summery dessert in the sweetest breakfast (or...
Copycat Chipotle Pico de Gallo
Made with juicy Roma tomatoes, jalapeno, fresh cilantro and lime, this copycat Chipotle pico de gallo tastes just like the...
Strawberry Crumble
This strawberry crumble recipe combines fresh strawberries with a crunchy, buttery topping. It's an easy and delicious way to enjoy...
Chickpea Tuna Salad
Although this chickpea tuna salad is entirely vegan, it tastes just like the real deal, thanks to a dairy-free mayo-mustard...
Slow-Cooker Cubed Steak
This slow-cooker cubed steak recipe requires scarcely 10 minutes of hands-on work and yields tasty, tender meat every time.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble
Sweet, tart and easy, this strawberry rhubarb crumble recipe captures the essence of springtime in a dessert you can have...
Dr Pepper Ribs
These beautifully sweet and saucy ribs are marinated in Dr Pepper overnight, tenderizing the pork and adding a subtle soda...
Strawberry Popsicles
Quick and easy homemade strawberry popsicles are the best way to beat summer heat. A splash of lemon juice helps...
Air-Fryer Steak Bites
Imagine a lovely steak main course that takes only minutes to prepare and doesn't require a grill or heating up...
Banana Popsicles
Banana bread is always a good choice, but you can also use those ripe bananas to make these rich, tangy...