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Cinnamon Apple French Toast Casserole

slice of cream cheese blueberry pie with blueberries on top and bite taken out of pie on gray plate with fork and bite

Cream Cheese Blueberry Pie (No Bake)

Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe from Scratch

How to Make Jello Jigglers With Just 2 Ingredients

FAMILY-FRIENDLY BAKING AND DESSERT RECIPES

Re-discover family favorite desserts from days gone by, and learn how to make them in your kitchen today.

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homemade chocolate milkshake with whipped cream, a chocolate syrup drizzle, and cherries on top with a red and white candy cane-striped straw

Thick and Creamy Homemade Chocolate Milkshake Recipe

classic glazed donuts stacked up on a decorative wooden cutting board with a bite taken out

Easy Homemade Glazed Donuts (Soft, Bakery Style Recipe)

closeup on a chocolate covered strawberry with a white chocolate drizzle

Easy Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

Italian sugar cookies laid out with a bite taken out

Soft Italian Sugar Cookies With Simple Powdered Sugar Glaze

desserts

Satisfy your sweet tooth with loads of scrumptious dessert recipes, including cakes, cookies, pies, and more!

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sliced wedge of Instant Pot raspberry cheesecake with an Oreo cookie crust on a small white saucer and a dollop of whipped cream with fresh raspberries on top

Easy Instant Pot Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe From Scratch

Bisquick Peach Cobbler in Cast Iron Skillet

chocolate delight served up with a small silver spoon on a small white saucer

Easy No Bake Chocolate Delight Dessert with Pecan Crust

blueberry Jello salad recipe in a small glass jar with chopped pecans, fresh blueberries and mint leaves on top

Classic Layered Blueberry Jello Salad Dessert Recipe

Ice Cream

Grab a bowl of homemade ice cream, or make a milkshake. Delicious recipes for both!

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old-fashioned ice cream maker with churn paddle covered in homemade banana ice cream

Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Maker Guide

Homemade Vanilla Milkshake with Just 3 Ingredients

homemade strawberry ice cream in canister with churn paddle

Old-Fashioned Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

apple milkshake in a large milkshake glass with a candy cane striped straw, a big dollop of whipped cream and a drizzling of caramel sauce on top

Creamy Caramel Apple Milkshake Recipe From Scratch

Cakes

Make your cake and eat it too! Choose from delicious dump cakes, Jello cakes, pound cakes, and more.

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slice of homemade yellow cake with chocolate buttercream frosting and sprinkles on top on a small white decorative saucer

Classic Homemade Yellow Cake Recipe From Scratch

sliced square of raspberry poke cake on a small white saucer with Cool Whip frosting and fresh red raspberries on top

Best Ever Raspberry Poke Cake Recipe with Jello Mix

Easy CrockPot Apple Dump Cake

slice of blueberry coffee cake topped with blueberries on white plate and bite of cake on fork

Easy Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe with Streusel Topping

Breakfast & brunch

Bake a batch of muffins or throw together a French toast casserole in no time at all!

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Cinnamon Apple French Toast Casserole

homemade biscuits from biscuit mix cut in half and lathered in butter on a small white plate next to a spoonful of jelly

Easy Homemade Biscuit Mix Recipe From Scratch

classic glazed donuts stacked up on a decorative wooden cutting board with a bite taken out

Easy Homemade Glazed Donuts (Soft, Bakery Style Recipe)

slice of blueberry coffee cake topped with blueberries on white plate and bite of cake on fork

Easy Blueberry Coffee Cake Recipe with Streusel Topping

no bake desserts

No need to turn the oven on for these yummy, mouthwatering desserts!

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Strawberry Cool Whip Pie No Bake Dessert

Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

strawberry delight with no bake cream cheese filling in blue and white baking dish

Strawberry Delight with No Bake Cream Cheese Filling

sliced wedge of no bake chocolate cream cheese pie with an Oreo cookie crust on a small decorative plate

Rich and Creamy Chocolate Cream Cheese Pie No Bake Dessert

COOKIES & BARS

Family favorite cookies and cookie bar recipes you can bake in a jiffy.

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Microwave Rice Krispie Treats in 5 Minutes

Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Italian sugar cookies laid out with a bite taken out

Soft Italian Sugar Cookies With Simple Powdered Sugar Glaze

lemon meringue bars with a bite taken out on a small white plate with lemon slices on the side

Easy Lemon Meringue Pie Bars Recipe to Feed a Crowd

Pies & Tarts

Pie recipes galore, including cobblers, fruit crisps, cream pies, no bake desserts, and crust.

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Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe from Scratch

Strawberry Cool Whip Pie No Bake Dessert

Easy No Fail Pecan Nut Pie Crust Recipe

serving of easy gluten-free apple crisp with scoop of vanilla ice cream in white ramekin with spoon and glass of milk

Easy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

SIDE DISH RECIPES

Find delicious sides to add to your holiday table or family dinner.

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strawberry fluff in a small glass serving jar with fresh strawberry garnish on top

Easy Strawberry Fluff Salad Recipe with Jello Mix

Easy Homemade Tropical Fruit Cups Recipe

ivory ramekin full of microwave apples with a spoon

Easy 5-Minute Microwave Apples Baked in Cinnamon

Easy Mixed Berry Fruit Cups

SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

Holiday favorites and seasonal recipes, including beverages, side dishes, and sweets!

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serving of easy gluten-free apple crisp with scoop of vanilla ice cream in white ramekin with spoon and glass of milk

Easy Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

Easy Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

Easy Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween

buckeye balls on white plate with blue holiday towel on white countertop

Easy 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Buckeye Balls Recipe

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My name is Mel and I have loved baking since I was a little girl. Now that I’m grown with a family of my own,
I love to make desserts in my kitchen on our Missouri Ozarks farm. I also love sharing those recipes with you.
Join me for simple, old-fashioned dessert recipes the whole family will love! Read more about me ->

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Cupcakes

Treat yourself to a batch of your favorite cupcakes, including vanilla, red velvet, and more!

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homemade red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting on a wire cooling rack

Homemade Red Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

homemade yellow cake made from homemade cake mix with chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles on a small white saucer

How to Make Easy Homemade Cake Mix From Scratch

Strawberry Filled Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Frosting

Milk Chocolate Buttercream Frosting One Bowl Recipe

Beverages

Cozy up with a warm drink, or cool down with a refreshing beverage!

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pineapple milkshake in a milkshake glass with a dollop of whipped cream, a small blue umbrella and a pin-striped blue and white straw

Thick and Creamy Pineapple Milkshake in Just 5 Minutes

Homemade Vanilla Milkshake with Just 3 Ingredients

homemade hot chocolate with chocolate chips and marshmallows on a small gray saucer

Easy Hot Chocolate with Chocolate Chips

Quick and Easy Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Fruit desserts

Berries, cherries, apples, and oranges… Yummy fruit-filled recipes everyone will love!

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Jello with fresh sliced strawberries in a small glass ramekin on a marbled white countertop

Easy Jello With Strawberries Inside From Mom’s Kitchen

blueberry Jello salad recipe in a small glass jar with chopped pecans, fresh blueberries and mint leaves on top

Classic Layered Blueberry Jello Salad Dessert Recipe

Easy Gluten-Free Peach Crisp Recipe

The Best Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Rice Krispie treats

Get your kids in the kitchen, and mix up a pan of ooey gooey treats!

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Easy Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

How to Make the Best Rice Krispie Treats

Easy Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween

chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treat squares stacked up on top of each other

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Chocolate Desserts

Chocolate treats and sweets to satisfy any sweet tooth.

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chocolate delight served up with a small silver spoon on a small white saucer

Easy No Bake Chocolate Delight Dessert with Pecan Crust

closeup on a chocolate covered strawberry with a white chocolate drizzle

Easy Homemade Chocolate Covered Strawberries Recipe

closeup photo showing Nutella banana muffin turned sideways for display

Homemade Banana Nutella Muffins in 30 Minutes or Less

Milk Chocolate Buttercream Frosting One Bowl Recipe

Bread recipes

When the soul wants bread, make biscuits, rolls, and quick breads galore.

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classic glazed donuts stacked up on a decorative wooden cutting board with a bite taken out

Easy Homemade Glazed Donuts (Soft, Bakery Style Recipe)

homemade biscuits from biscuit mix cut in half and lathered in butter on a small white plate next to a spoonful of jelly

Easy Homemade Biscuit Mix Recipe From Scratch

How to Make Homemade Butterhorn Rolls

homemade everything bagels lined out on a large wooden cutting board with a small white bowl full of cream cheese spread

Easy Homemade Everything Bagel Recipe From Scratch

reader favorites

I love my readers! Here’s a handful of their most loved recipes.

mini trifle dish of orange Jello with spoon and boxes of instant Jello mix behind it

How to Make Jello from the Box, Step by Step Recipe

How to Make Jello Jigglers With Just 2 Ingredients

tall stack of homemade pancakes lathered in maple syrup on a small gray plate with fresh strawberries

Easy 5-Minute Homemade Pancake Mix Recipe From Scratch

strawberry fluff in a small glass serving jar with fresh strawberry garnish on top

Easy Strawberry Fluff Salad Recipe with Jello Mix

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