Author name: Dorothy Kern

Lime Curd

A glass jar filled with creamy yellow lime curd, with a metal spoon inside. In the background, there are whole and halved limes on a light gray surface.If you love lemon curd then lime curd is going to be your new favorite – it’s creamy, sweet, and tart and perfect for topping cheesecakes, toast, or eating with a spoon. Instead of paying $4 a jar and breaking the bank, I decided to make my own and now you can too! Have you…

Cool Whip Cookies

A stack of three crinkle cookies dusted with powdered sugar, labeled Cool Whip Cookies.4 ingredient Cool Whip Cookies are soft easy fluffy cookies made with cake mix! You can make this cookie recipe with any flavor of cake mix – they’re so simple to make and so delicious to eat. You’re going to never want to stop making them! I love cool whip and I love cake mix,…

Black Bean Burgers

Veggie burger with a black bean patty, layered with fresh tomato slices, shredded lettuce, and guacamole, served in a soft bun on a wooden board. Blurred background shows additional ingredients and another burger.I started making Black Bean Burgers about 10 years ago and we’ve been enjoying them ever since. I absolutely LOVE beans, so making them into a burger was not a stretch. These are an easy 30-minute meal that’s vegan with a gluten-free option. They’re a meatless burger you WILL want to eat! Believe me, I…

Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks

A rectangular cheese bread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cut into strips. The bread is topped with melted cheese and garnished with parsley. A small cup of marinara sauce is on the side.Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks are the best gooey homemade breadsticks recipe! These are better than anything you’ll get at the local pizzeria – they’re soft and cheesy and full of garlic flavor. This homemade cheesy garlic breadsticks recipe is a keeper. Guys, here’s something (not so) shocking: I love bread. All kinds of bread. Cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls,…

Slutty Brownies Recipe

Three stacked dessert bars with layers of chocolate chip cookie dough, Oreos, and brownie, showing gooey chocolate and cookie texture, with more dessert bars and Oreos in the background.Slutty Brownies are the most decadent gooey brownie and outrageous bar cookie you’ll ever try: chocolate chip cookies on the bottom, fudgy chocolate brownies on the top, and Oreos in the center. Normally this recipe is made with pre-packaged dough and box mixes but my recipe is completely from scratch. I don’t know who came up with…

3 ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

A stack of three peanut butter cookies with a crisscross fork pattern on top, surrounded by more cookies on a light surface.3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are so easy to make and are super peanut buttery – they are the best cookies you’ll ever make. You are going to LOVE these cookies! As you know, classic peanut butter cookies are one of our favorite cookies around here: my husband is a major peanut butter lover. He only eats…

Easy Pasta Sauce Recipe

red pasta sauce on top of pasta on a white plate.This Easy Pasta Sauce Recipe can be made in just 30 minutes! It is so much better than store-bought and will taste great on any type of pasta – it’s great for a quick dinner when jarred sauce just won’t do. This homemade easy pasta sauce is a classic recipe and it is almost as…

Mickey Mouse Cake

Mickey Mouse cake on white cake plateLearn how to decorate a Mickey Mouse Cake even if you aren’t a cake decorator! This easy cake decoration is something ANYONE can do easily without any special tools – you just need a few easy ingredients and a love for Mickey Mouse! I have so many feels about this cake, even more this morning…

Mini BBQ Meatloaf

Mini BBQ meatloaves topped with cheese on a plate with recipe title on bottom of photoA family favorite gets a mini makeover! These Mini BBQ Meatloaf are easy MINI meatloaves! These are full of flavor and the best comfort food when you’re craving a hearty dinner. Mini meatloaf takes less time to bake than a traditional meatloaf making this the best meatloaf recipe for weeknights. Traditional meatloaf has a long…

Easy Spicy Cornbread Recipe

Three pieces of jalapeño cheddar cornbread stacked vertically. The bread appears moist with visible chunks of cheddar and bits of jalapeño, set on a rustic wooden surface with scattered shredded cheese and a blurred background.An EASY Mexican Cornbread recipe is inspired by one of the best cornbreads I’ve ever had! The cornbread mix is filled with jalapeños and cheese making this the perfect side dish. It’s a Spicy Cornbread that’s inspired by Mexican flavors. I am SUPER picky when it comes to cornbread, so when I say this is…

Best Gifts for the Baker In Your Life

A collage of baking gifts, including a mixer, apron, silicone mat, baking sheet, mixing tools, oven mitt, baking book, vanilla extracts, food colors, spatulas, and measuring spoons, with the text Best Gifts for the Baker in Your Life.If you’re on the hunt for the best gifts for bakers, you’re definitely in the right place. This fun gift guide is packed with baking essentials, kitchen must-haves, and a few fun personalized gifts they’ll actually use. These really are the perfect gift ideas for bakers that will have them whipping up treats (and maybe…

Funfetti Cupcakes Recipe

A close-up of colorful cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and rainbow sprinkles. Sprinkles are scattered around on a light surface, enhancing the festive appearance.This is the BEST recipe for Funfetti Cupcakes! This easy cupcake recipe is homemade – never use a box mix again!  These are soft and moist cupcakes full of colorful sprinkles topped with the best vanilla buttercream – you never knew homemade cupcakes could be so good. Pillsbury may have made these popular with their…

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe

A stack of oatmeal cookies with chocolate chips is surrounded by more cookies on a white surface. The cookies have a golden-brown color and a textured surface.This is the BEST Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe – a soft and chewy oatmeal cookie recipe full of juicy raisins, chewy oats and cinnamon. This recipe is no fuss with normal ingredients – easy to make and fast! You’re going to love this cookie recipe! My soft and chewy Oatmeal Cookie Recipe is a beloved favorite cookie recipe so…

Easy Cheesy Chili Biscuit Bake

Easy Cheesy Chili Biscuit Bakein a white bowl - this easy weeknight dinner recipe has just 5 ingredients! Chili is topped with vegetables, biscuits, and cheese then baked up for a delicious comfort food meal.This Easy Biscuit Casserole with Chilli has only 5 ingredients yet bursts with flavors your family won’t resist. With just everyday pantry items, you can easily put together a comfort meal to satisfy even your laziest weeknights.   You need an easy dinner recipe to help stop the urge of ordering out. A busy weeknight and…

Crescent Roll Churros

3 Churro Crescent Rolls on a blue plateCrescent Roll Churros – this EASY baked churro recipe is crunchy and sweet and full of cinnamon flavor. Only 3 ingredients and are the perfect breakfast, brunch, or dessert recipe! So…Crescent Roll Churros. This is such a brainless recipe that I’m not even sure it’s a recipe. But I made them last week for breakfast…

Basic Yellow Cake Recipe (Cakes and Cupcakes)

A slice of three-layer yellow cake with chocolate frosting sits on a white plate. The frosting is topped with colorful sprinkles. A fork is placed beside the slice. Another piece of cake is blurred in the background.This is the BEST Yellow Cake Recipe! With moist and buttery layers, it’s perfect for a layer cake, a sheet cake or cupcakes! This easy cake recipe is homemade – you’ll never need to buy a box cake mix again, plus you can choose your favorite frosting – chocolate or vanilla! Have you ever wanted…

Best Chocolate Cream Pie

A chocolate cream pie with a slice removed, revealing layers of creamy chocolate filling topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Two plates in the background hold slices of the pie with forks beside them.This is the BEST Chocolate Cream Pie recipe with an Oreo crust and a creamy, rich chocolate pie filling then topped with whipped cream. It’s an easy decadent chocolate cream pie recipe made without eggs! This pie is a hit every time I make it – and it’s really the perfect no bake chocolate pie! I gotta say, I think no-bake pies are my…

Coconut Cream Pies in Jars

Glass jars filled with layers of creamy pudding, topped with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkled with toasted coconut flakes. The dessert sits on a light surface, with a spoon nearby.From scratch Coconut Cream Pies in jars or single servings – the perfect easy way to serve pie! These have a graham cracker crust and delicious creamy pudding with tons of coconut and whipped cream. I first made this recipe too many years ago to count – but it desperately needed a facelift (and recipe…

Corn Pasta Salad

corn and zucchini and peppers and pasta and tomatoes all mixed together in a clear bowlEasy salad recipes are the best in summer and this Corn Pasta Salad is one of my favorites. Made with tortellini, corn and lots of grilled veggies, this simple pasta salad has a homemade Italian vinaigrette. Similar to my Pesto Pasta Salad and my Pizza Pasta Salad, I used cheese tortellini in this recipe –…

Key Lime Cake

Three-layer cake with white frosting and lime slices on top, displayed on a white cake stand. A slice is cut out, revealing the moist, golden layers inside. Light background enhances the cakes vibrant colors.Citrusy Key Lime Cake is moist and tender and full of key lime flavor! It’s a light and fluffy cake with a sweet and tart key lime cream cheese frosting – the perfect cake recipe for citrus lovers! Recently I remade my Key Lime Pie and then I had a bottle of key lime juice…

Puppy Chow (Muddy Buddies)

A bowl filled with Puppy Chow, a snack made from cereal coated in chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Nearby are bowls containing peanut butter and chocolate chips. The surface is white, contrasting with the snacks texture.Puppy Chow (AKA Muddy Buddies) is a sweet Chex mix with chocolate and peanut butter – this easy homemade recipe is easy to make with only 5 simple ingredients! It’s that classic treat you love – but made with extra peanut butter (no butter!) It’s the very best sweet and salty snack – the easiest…

Orange Bars

Three lemon bars stacked on a light blue plate, dusted with powdered sugar. In the background, there are sliced oranges, striped straws, and a small bowl of sugar on a white surface.If you love the flavor of oranges and the texture and crust of lemon bars then you’re in luck: Orange Bars are the perfect combination of both! Orange Squares have a shortbread crust with an orange curd filling – with a bright citrus flavor and crumbly crust, creamy orange bars are the most delicious recipe.…

Lofthouse Cookies Copycat

Close-up of sugar cookies topped with pink frosting and colorful sprinkles, arranged on a light-colored surface. The cookies are soft and round, with a smooth layer of icing decorated with red, yellow, blue, and purple sprinkles.Make Copycat Lofthouse Cookies at home! Skip the store bought cookies and make soft sugar cookies that are cakey with creamy frosting – they’re better than the original Lofthouse cookie recipe and your’e going to love them. Every single time we go to the grocery store Jordan begs for those soft frosted sugar cookies you…

Quiche Lorraine Recipe

A slice of quiche on a white plate. The quiche has a golden crust and is filled with a creamy mixture containing small bits of bacon and herbs. Fresh parsley is scattered on top and around the plate.​Quiche Lorraine is a classic French quiche recipe that seems difficult but is really easy to make. It’s cheesy and savory with a flaky crust and is perfect for lunch, dinner, or brunch! I never had quiche until Easter my senior year of high school. I’d gone to church with a boy I liked and…

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

Four chocolate chip cookies are placed on parchment paper inside an air fryer basket. The cookies are golden brown and evenly spaced. The air fryer is positioned on a white surface.Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are gooey on the inside and crispy on the outside – they’re the best chocolate chip cookies ever! Baking in the air fryer has never been easier – once you make cookies this way you’ll never want to bake cookies in the oven again. I’ve been making my best chocolate…

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