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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.

    Ice Cream

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

    no bake desserts

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

    quick breads & muffins

    Nothing spells comfort quite like a warm loaf of banana bread or a tin full of fresh baked muffins.

    Pies & Tarts

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

    THANKSGIVING

    Make your Thanksgiving spread memorable with delicious desserts and sides.

    desserts

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

    COOKIES & BARS

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

    Gluten-free Desserts

    Make your favorite desserts gluten-free with down-to-earth ingredients.

    SIDE DISH RECIPES

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

    Beverages

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

    Cakes

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

    SEASONAL & HOLIDAY

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

    Welcome to my kitchen!

    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 ->

    Breakfast & brunch

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

    Fall Favorites

    From apple crisp to pumpkin spice, satisfy your cravings for all things fall and autumn!

    Rice Krispie treats

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

    Bread recipes

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

    Cupcakes

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

    Chocolate Desserts

    Chocolate treats and sweets to satisfy any sweet tooth.

    Fruit desserts

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

    reader favorites

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

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