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Beef Tenderloin

This Beef Tenderloin Roast recipe is the ultimate show-stopping centerpiece. It’s perfectly seasoned and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Learn how to cook a beef tenderloin to juicy, flavorful perfection with this foolproof method ideal for holidays or special occasions. How to make Beef Tenderloin: Chill the Meat (Optional, Recommended): Pat the beef dry, season generously with kosher…

Gingerbread House (recipe and template)

Learn how to make a homemade Gingerbread House from scratch with this complete step-by-step recipe, including gingerbread dough, royal icing, a free printable gingerbread house pattern. How to make a Gingerbread House: Make Gingerbread: The homemade gingerbread only takes about 5 minutes to mix together with a stand mixer then can be stored in a…

Radicchio Salad

This easy Radicchio Salad recipe combines crisp, slightly bitter radicchio with sweet grapefruit, crunchy pistachios, and tangy balsamic vinaigrette for an elegant side dish that’s ready in just 20 minutes. How to make Radicchio Salad: Prep Ingredients and Dressing: Chop the radicchio head into quarters then separate the leaves. Let them soak in ice water…

Chocolate Fudge

Our easy Chocolate Fudge recipe transforms 7 simple ingredients into rich, creamy homemade fudge that melts in your mouth. It’s foolproof and make a great holiday gift or treat any time of year. How to make Fudge: Heat Ingredients: Dump evaporated milk, sugar, and marshmallows in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for…

Shrimp Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Our classic Shrimp Cocktail recipe is the easiest fun and festive appetizer. Juicy, tender shrimp paired with a zesty homemade cocktail sauce that’s so much better than store-bought. How to make Shrimp Cocktail: Mix Ingredients: It’s as easy as mixing together ketchup, lemon juice, and prepared horseradish. Stir well, then be sure to taste it…

Meet the No‑Bake Pretzel Bark That Everyone Requests

This easy Pretzel Bark recipe takes minutes to make and is the perfect sweet and salty treat, made with layers of melted chocolate, caramel and crunchy pretzels. How to make Pretzel Bark: Melt and Spread Chocolate: Melt high-quality chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until completely smooth.…

Baked Ham

The best Baked Ham recipe is warm, moist, and covered in a delicious pineapple brown sugar glaze. It's perfect for holidays or any special occasion and the leftovers are so versatile!This traditional Baked Ham recipe with a pineapple brown sugar glaze is so flavorful, delicious, and perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any special occasion! How to make Baked Ham: Make the Glaze: Combine all glaze ingredients in a saucepan and stir until smooth. Simmer on low heat until thickened to a syrup-like consistency. Bake and…

Orange Pomegranate Salad

This arugula Pomegranate Salad recipe is colorful, bright, and so flavorful! It's perfect for a holiday meal or anytime!This orange Pomegranate Salad is the perfect easy holiday side dish, layered with sweet pomegranate arils, avocados, fresh oranges, thinly sliced onions, toasted walnuts and feta cheese. It has the perfect crunch and sweetness to accompany any dinner! How to make Pomegranate Salad: Make Salad Dressing: Add all of the salad dressing ingredients to a…

Chocolate Mousse Cake

This easy Chocolate Mousse cake has layers of moist chocolate cake and a creamy homemade chocolate mousse, topped with a smooth chocolate frosting. It's elegant, delicious, and perfect for any occasion!This amazing Chocolate Mousse Cake recipe combines moist chocolate cake layers with a rich chocolate mousse filling and a warm chocolate frosting poured on top. It’s the ultimate chocolate lover’s cake! How to make Chocolate Mousse Cake: Bake Chocolate Cake: Mix sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.…

Loaded Potato Skins

Crispy potato skins loaded with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives are everyone's favorite appetizer or side dish! Learn how to make potato skins at home!This crispy Potato Skins recipe is easy to make at home and loaded with melted cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives. Perfect as a game day snack or crowd-pleasing appetizer, these baked potato skins come out golden and delicious every time. How to make Potato Skins: Bake and Scoop: Bake potatoes on a baking sheet…

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

The best Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake recipe tastes professional but couldn't be easier to make with moist cake layers, fluffy peanut butter filling, and smooth chocolate frosting.Our easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is a dream come true for peanut butter cup lovers. It’s a moist, rich chocolate cake stacked with fluffy peanut butter frosting and smothered in silky chocolate. How to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake: Make Cake Batter: Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking…

Fresh Peach Pie

This Fresh Peach Pie recipe is loaded with fresh, juicy peaches and a simple glaze to hold it together in a flaky pie crust. It's the perfect way to take advantage of peach season and always a crowd pleaser!Fresh peaches are the star of our Fresh Peach Pie recipe and the filling is no-bake and so quick and easy to make. How to make Fresh Peach Pie: Make Peach Pie Filling: Peel and chop the peaches, add them to a bowl, then add sugar and lemon juice. Stir then let sit for at…

Coconut Tres Leches Cake

The best Coconut Tres Leches Cake has a fluffy sponge cake with a coconut milk twist and topped with whipped cream and coconut flakes. It's the perfect light dessert!This Coconut Tres Leches Cake is a tropical twist on the classic, made with a light coconut sponge cake soaked in a rich blend of milks, topped with fluffy whipped cream and toasted coconut. How to make Coconut Tres Leches Cake: Make Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F. In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and…

California Roll Sushi

A homemade California Roll served in a group of 8 on a rectangle blue serving plate.Let me show you how to make California Roll sushi recipe from home, with simple ingredients, the most authentic way! This is the easiest sushi recipe, made with sushi rice, crab, avocado, and cucumber. How to make a California Roll: Make Sushi Rice and prep sushi Mat: Follow my recipe for the best sushi rice,…

Fideuà

A pan of authentic Fideuà with clams, mussels, and shrimp nestled in the noodles, ready to serve.This authentic Fideuà recipe is similar to paella, but with golden noodles instead of rice. It’s a flavorful, one-pan meal that we all quickly fell in love with. How to make Fideuà: Cook Noodles and Veggies: Cut stem off the tomato then use a box grater to grate the tomato flesh into a bowl (stop…

Chocolate Babka

A slice of an easy Chocolate Babka recipe with chocolate swirls throughout on a cutting board.This Chocolate Babka recipe is so soft and moist with beautiful swirls of chocolate in every bite. It’s easier than you think and you’ll feel like a professional baker. How to make Chocolate Babka: Dough: Add flour, sugar, and yeast to the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook or in a large mixing…

Seafood Pasta

A pan filled with a creamy Seafood Pasta recipe loaded with shrimp, clams, mussels, and scallops.This easy Seafood Pasta recipe is perfect when you want a quick and easy gourmet meal; it can be ready to eat in under 30-minutes. How to make Seafood Pasta: Cook Pasta: Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water, until al dente. Drain noodles but reserve 1 cup…

Coconut Cake with Pineapple Filling

A slice of an easy coconut cake recipe with a pineapple filling on a plate with a fork cutting into it.This simple Coconut Cake recipe has a fresh and delicious pineapple filling inside layers of coconut cake and frosted with a creamy coconut cream cheese frosting. It’s one of my absolute favorite cakes! How to make Coconut Cake: Make Cake Batter: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In a separate bowl, beat…

Meringue Roulade

A meringue roulade dessert with a berry filling, topped with whipped mascarpone cream and fresh berries.This Meringue Roulade dessert has a light crispy exterior with a soft, marshmallow-like center. It’s a sophisticated dessert everyone loves, yet it’s very easy to make! How to make Meringue Roulade: Make Meringue: Use cold eggs to separate the yolks from the whites, being careful to not get any yolk into the whites. Let it…

French Toast Casserole

A piece of easy Baked French Toast Casserole on a small white plate.This overnight French Toast Casserole recipe only takes 15 minutes to prep then it’s baked in the morning. It has all the flavor we love from french toast with an incredible crunchy cinnamon sugar streusel topping! How to make Overnight French Toast Casserole: Combine and Refrigerate: Butter the bottom and sides of a 9×13” pan.…

Key Lime Pie

An easy Key Lime Pie recipe with one slice being raised from the pie to serve.The best Key Lime Pie recipe has a creamy, fresh, and flavorful 4-ingredient filling on top of a homemade graham cracker crust. It’s so easy to make and great to make in advance! How to make Key Lime Pie: Make Crust and Filling: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl…

Sugar Cookie Bars

A frosted Sugar Cookie Bar on a square of parchment paper, topped with rainbow sprinkles.Our easy Sugar Cookie Bars recipe has a soft and chewy cookie bar topped with cream cheese frosting. It’s all the flavor you love, without the chilling, rolling, or cutting, so they’re perfect for potlucks, parties, and holidays. How to make Sugar Cookie Bars: Make Cookie Dough: Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl…

Lemon Tiramisu

A piece of an easy lemon tiramisu dessert on a white plate, showing the delicious layers.The best Lemon Tiramisu recipe has ladyfingers dipped in a lemon syrup and layered with a whipped mascarpone and homemade lemon curd. It’s fresh, beautiful, and the perfect make ahead, no-bake dessert! I’m Officially Declaring My Love for This Lemon Tiramisu. Lemon Tiramisu That’ll Steal the Show No-Bake, All-Wow: My Lemon Tiramisu Is the Ultimate…

Yellow Cake

A slice of a moist yellow cake with chocolate frosting on a plate with a fork.Our soft and moist Yellow Cake recipe is topped with a simple homemade chocolate frosting. There is a reason why this is a classic, and I promise it tastes better than anything you can get from a box! Yellow Cake vs White Cake vs Vanilla Cake: Yellow Cake can often get confused for white cake…

Rack of Lamb

A roasted Rack of Lamb recipe served on a plate with smashed garlic potatoes.Any one can make this frenched Rack of Lamb recipe, served on a bed of roasted garlic smashed potatoes. It’s a sophisticated dish that couldn’t be easier to make. How to make Roasted Lamb: Prep Potatoes: Add potatoes to a large pot of cold salted water over medium heat. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.…

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