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Creamy Mac and Cheese

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Get ready to indulge in a pot of Creamy Mac and Cheese that is made on the stovetop and ready to eat in less than 20 minutes. Say goodbye to the box mix and hello to the best creamy mac and cheese recipe!

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Do you love mac and cheese? It's a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations with so many different versions. Whether you have grown up on the blue boxes of Kraft, a creamy Velveeta mac and cheese, or a homemade version, this pasta dish is so easy.

Normally, I make this homemade mac and cheese recipe, but it takes a little longer because it is baked. I decided to solve that time issue by creating an easy and creamy stovetop mac and cheese from a few different ingredients we had on hand.   

Why This is the Best Mac and Cheese

Trust me when I say this will be your go-to mac and cheese recipe from now on.

  • Quick and easy - This simple pasta recipe is ready from start to finish in 20 minutes!
  • No baking required - No need to heat up the oven because this dish is made right on your stovetop.
  • Ultra creamy - It has the smoothest and richest cheese sauce you can imagine making you feel warm and cozy.

This creamy mac and cheese is the best comfort food meal on chilly nights or a delicious side dish to share at potlucks or cookouts.

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Stuffed Shells with Meat

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Looking for a delicious and satisfying weeknight dinner? Our Stuffed Shells with Meat is the ultimate comfort food. Loaded with creamy ricotta cheese and baked in a hearty meat sauce, one bite will have you hooked. Plus, this easy stuffed shells recipe is freezer-friendly, so you can enjoy them any night of the week.

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Cheesy pasta will always be my true love for dinner.  Of course, any kind of pasta dinner makes me happy, but stuffed pasta really makes me smile. And the cheesier the dish is, the better!

Why Make Meat Stuffed Shells

These stuffed pasta shells can be ready to eat in less than an hour. Add some homemade garlic bread and this easy tiramisu recipe for a comforting dinner that everyone will love.

  • Easy to Make - These stuffed shells with meat might look complicated, but the homemade dinner recipe is really simple to assemble.
  • Cheesy & Delicious - A creamy ricotta filling and ground beef sauce adds flavor and makes it such a comforting meal.
  • Convenient - You can make a pan of stuffed shells ahead of time, so dinner is ready to be put in the oven as soon as you get home.
  • Freezer Friendly - This meal also freezes well. It's the perfect meal to keep on hand for busy days or to share with friends and family.
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Three Cheese Mac and Cheese

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Three kinds of cheese make this Three Cheese Mac and Cheese a winner at the dinner table every single time. With its gooey, velvety texture and irresistible cheesiness, there's no denying that this baked macaroni and cheese is the ultimate comfort food.

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Our family loves a good pasta dish. There is something amazing about loading a simple noodle dish full of cheese and meat that makes it the ultimate comfort food.

Some of our favorite pasta dishes are skillet ravioli lasagna, chicken pasta bake, and this epic buffalo chicken pasta. If you have not tried them, you are in for a treat! Check them out and let me know if you rave about them like others do.

Why Make Three Cheese Mac and Cheese

But sometimes you just want to keep the pasta simple. Mac and cheese is one of those dishes that has a special place in many people's hearts. It's comfort food at its finest.

There's something about the combination of creamy cheese and tender pasta that just hits the spot. If you're a fan of cheesy pasta, then you're going to love this three cheese mac and cheese.

  • Comforting - Mac and cheese is a classic comfort food that is often associated with childhood memories of home-cooked meals.
  • Versatile - It can be made in many different ways, with various types of cheese and pasta shapes, and can be customized with additional ingredients like bacon, vegetables, or spices.
  • Easy to Make - This makes it a convenient meal option for busy weeknights or when you want to whip up something quick and easy.
  • Affordable - Pasta is generally an inexpensive dish that can be made with affordable ingredients like pasta, cheese, and milk.
  • Delicious - The combination of tender pasta and creamy cheese sauce creates a rich and satisfying flavor that is hard to resist.
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Easter Bark

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Get ready for a festive and tasty treat with this Easter Bark. Swirls of chocolate topped with colorful candies and sprinkles will add a pop of springtime cheer to your table. It's a stunning no bake dessert that will brighten anyone's day.

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Chocolate bark is one of the easiest treats to make. We love making different versions for different times of year. Some of our favorites are peanut butter bark, peppermint Oreo bark, and this salted caramel pretzel bark.

Since Easter is just weeks away, I have been picking up a few bags of candy here and there. Peppermint Pattie eggs were one of my latest finds.  I thought a swirled chocolate bark topped with the eggs, bright sprinkles, and M&M candies would be fun to make.

Why Make Easter Bark

  • Ready in Minutes. All you have to do is melt chocolate, spread it on a pan, and throw some sprinkles on top.
  • Easy to Customize. You can change up the candies and colors to match whatever holiday or party you are making it for.
  • Bright and Colorful. Using bright colors makes the candies stand out on the white and dark chocolate.
  • Fun Easter Treat. Kids of all ages will love finding this pretty chocolate candy in their Easter baskets.
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Strawberry Poke Cake

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This Strawberry Poke Cake with sweetened condensed milk is moist and delicious and bursting with strawberries and cream flavor. The bright pink color and shredded coconut make it the perfect spring dessert.

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Strawberry cake is a classic dessert that many people love. It's a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth, and there are many different ways to make it.

One delicious way to enjoy a strawberry cake is to bake a strawberry cake mix. Then add sweetened condensed milk, and top it with whipped cream and coconut. This process makes it very similar to a strawberry tres leches cake.

This recipe is actually just a slight variation of this chocolate coconut cake. That one is loaded with chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and coconut and cream.

Why You Will Love this Strawberry Cake

  • Easy to make. Using a strawberry cake mix and a few extra store bought ingredients keeps the prep time to a minimum.
  • Delicious to Eat - This cake takes on a strawberries and cream flavor with the flavored cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, and whipped cream.
  • Crowd Favorite - Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a party, or just want a sweet treat, this strawberry poke cake is a crowd-pleaser.

Strawberry poke cake with sweetened condensed milk is the perfect spring or summer dessert. Serve it for Easter dinner or family potlucks and barbecues and watch it disappear.

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Birds Nest Cookies

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Birds Nest Cookies are an easy, no bake dessert that can be made in 5 minutes, with only 4 ingredients. They are kid-friendly and perfect for Easter.

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This is pretty much one of the easiest Easter desserts that you can make. These no bake cookies can be made in minutes, and they look absolutely adorable.

I'm all for making desserts that take time and look impressive like this strawberry mousse cake, but most of the time I prefer treats that are simple to make like these Easter rice krispies treats or these Oreo bunnies.

One treat that our kids always enjoyed were these cute little birds nest cookies. It's an easy no bake cookie that they loved helping me make, or maybe they were just there for the extra candy eggs...

Why Make Nest Cookies for Easter

  • Quick and Easy - The no bake cookies can literally be made in just a few minutes.
  • Sweet and Salty - Perfect balance of sweet and salty from the chocolate and noodles.
  • Fun Easter treat - They look just like a little bird nest filled with colorful eggs. Plus, they taste just as good as they look!

Chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies are are a fun treat to make for Easter.  But don't limit them to the spring holiday. They are so delicious that you will want to make them for every event.

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Key Lime Pound Cake

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This Key Lime Pound Cake is easy to make and bursting with fresh citrus flavor from the key lime juice and key lime zest. Top it off with a sweet key lime glaze to make it extra irresistible this spring and summer. It is an easy way to enjoy a taste of the Keys without leaving your home.

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I love how certain smells and flavors can trigger memories. Key lime is one of those flavors. It all started years ago with a trip to Key West for our honeymoon.

Now any time I have key lime cheesecake or key lime coconut patties, it instantly transports me to the beach. Since I was craving that citrus taste again, I decided to turn our vanilla pound cake into a key lime version for spring.

Prefer lemon? Try out this Starbucks copycat lemon loaf!

Why You Will Love This Key Lime Cake

This key lime pound cake is easy to make from scratch with just a few different ingredients than a normal pound cake.

  • Bright Citrus Flavor. Using fresh key lime juice and key lime zest adds a tangy flavor the loaf cake.
  • Moist and Delicious. This cake bakes up dense and moist with a tight and tender crumb texture that will melt in your mouth.
  • Easy to Make. You can make the batter in one bowl, and the cake can be made ahead of time.
  • Perfect for Spring and Summer. This is a delicious pound cake recipe to share for Easter, spring parties, or summer potlucks.

If you love the flavor of key lime, make sure you check out our key lime donuts and our key lime pies.

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Orange Donuts

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Brighten your day with Orange Donuts topped with a sweet orange glaze! Freshly squeezed orange juice and zest give the light and fluffy donuts a moist citrus flavor that you won't be able to resist.

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Do you have a favorite donut? Is it a classic glazed or the ever popular chocolate frosted?

Did you know donuts are really pretty simple to make? Whether it is a classic sour cream donut, apple cider donut, or even an old fashioned donut stick, you can bring that great donut store taste right out of your oven or air-fryer.

We all enjoy the traditional donuts, but what about fruit donuts? These orange donuts were inspired from the Orange Julius drink we used to get at the mall!

Why Make Donuts with Orange Juice

  • Amazing flavor - Orange juice, zest, and orange pieces adds a tangy citrus flavor to the sweet fluffy donuts..
  • Looks delicious - The light orange color topped with a white vanilla frosting and sprinkles is a thing of beauty.
  • Easy to make - These donuts can be made in 30 minutes and are perfect for a morning snack.
  • Orange overload - These orange donuts are made with fresh orange juice, orange pieces, and then topped with an orange glaze!

Whether you want a delicious snack for yourself or some special treats to share with friends for a weekend breakfast, our sweet and citrusy orange donuts are sure to be a hit.

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Popcorn Cookies

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These Popcorn Cookies are loaded with chocolate chips, M&M's, pretzels, and caramel popcorn. Each cookie is soft and chewy and so delicious. It's everything you want in a cookie, plus so much more.

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I don't know about you, but I love a good cookie! It is estimated that Americans eat over 2 billion cookies a year. I won't tell you how many I consume each year, but let's just say I contribute to that number.

What I love most about cookies is that you can make them so many ways. You can use different baking chips to make salted caramel chocolate chip cookies.

You can also stuff them with candy like these cinnamon Rolo cookies, or you can use a cake mix and Oreos to make our popular cookies and cream cookies.

Why Make These

Sometimes you just have to clean out the pantry and use everything you find to make cookies. Popcorn and M&M's are the perfect movie night snack, so why not add them to cookies.

You're in for a treat with these soft and chewy popcorn cookies. Packed with pretzels, M&Ms, and caramel popcorn, these cookies take a classic recipe to a whole new level of deliciousness.

  • Great texture! Each peanut butter cookie is soft and chewy, while the popcorn, pretzels, and candy add a sweet, crunchy texture.
  • Easy to customize! This recipe is so easy to change up with whatever mix-ins you have on hand.
  • No chilling needed. You can bake this cookie dough as soon as you make it!
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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Our Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Made with oatmeal, chocolate chips, salted caramel chips, and a sprinkling of sea salt, these cookies will satisfy any craving.

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I love making (and eating) sweet and salty desserts. Coarse sea salt adds such a great flavor and crunch to any treat.

Over the years these salted caramel brownie bites have been one of our all time favorite sweet and salty treat. I decided it was time to add some sea salt to something else, so I decided to make oatmeal cookies topped with sea salt.

Why You Will Love These

If you're a fan of sweet and salty flavors, these salted caramel chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for you. They are made with chocolate chips, salted caramel chips, and a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra special touch.

Plus, they are so easy to make with simple ingredients and do not require any chilling, so you can make a batch in no time at all.

  • Sweet and salty flavor combination. The sweetness of the caramel and chocolate chips goes great with the savory flavor of the sea salt creating a sweet and salty flavor combination.
  • Soft and chewy texture. These cookies are soft, chewy, and gooey, making them a delight to bite into.
  • Easy to customize. You can change up these cookies by adjusting the amount of sea salt or chocolate chips. You could even add in other ingredients like chopped nuts or toffee bits.

These salted caramel cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you're enjoying them with a coffee float or bringing them to a party or potluck.

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