
57 Easy Cake Recipes for Last-Minute Entertaining
Start with a mix or make the whole thing from scratch—it takes just 15 minutes (or less!) of hands-on time to whip up each one of these deliciously easy cakes. Yes, you can make cakes like coconut cake or angel food cake in just 15 minutes! The hardest part: waiting for dessert.

Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
For my mother's birthday, I made this strawberry pie recipe instead of a cake. Since it was mid-May in Oklahoma,...

Baked Crab Dip
We enjoyed this exquisite crab dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You...

Cast-Iron Skillet Steak
If you’ve never cooked steak at home before, it can be a little intimidating. That’s why I came up with...

Homemade Chocolate Pudding
This delightful pudding is always a treat and easy to whip up using common pantry ingredients. I usually top the...

Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
You’ll love this quick, easy and economical dish. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on...

Lucy Wang’s Elevated Avocado Toast
A sunny-side up egg and a little zing on top are all you need to make restaurant-grade avocado toast right...

Elise Jesse’s BLT with Homemade Mayo
When tomato season hits, we make BLTs at a high clip. My homemade mayonnaise is the delicious sauce that holds...


French Hot Chocolate
Throw that powdered drink mix to the side! It's time to make French hot chocolate with thick, rich cream and...

Lemon Pudding
Summer desserts abound, but homemade lemon pudding tastes as if it were made specifically to be enjoyed on those hot...

Best-Ever Mini Blueberry Muffins
Mini blueberry muffins are tender, sweet, packed with juicy berries and perfectly portioned for mindful munching, lunchboxes and on-the-go snacks.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
You need only six ingredients and 10 minutes to make this luscious strawberry cream cheese frosting.

Dundee Cake
Dundee cake has an appealing pale orange color and a pleasant citrus flavor, thanks to orange marmalade as a "secret"...

Porch Swing Margarita
With strong black tea, zesty lime, sweet peach schnapps and a shot of tequila, this porch swing margarita is practically...

Pink Pina Colada
Break out your blender and find some tiny umbrellas! This pink pina colada recipe provides a taste of the tropics...


Whole Wheat Pancakes
Fluffy whole wheat pancakes are made with rich buttermilk, cinnamon and vanilla. They're wholesome and high in fiber for a...

Pickle-Brined Chicken
Use up that leftover juice from the jar and make pickle-brined chicken. It's tender, juicy and lightly flavored with the...

Chocolate Creme Brulee
Before you dismiss this sophisticated dessert as too complicated for a home cook, stay with us. We’ve demystified the techniques...


Smash Burger Tacos
Smash burger tacos combine the best of two favorite foods into one viral recipe. Featuring crispy-edged beef patties, a creamy...


Lucy Wang’s Mini Pizza Pigs in a Blanket
To pineapple or not to pineapple? That’s the question. For as long as I can remember, people have argued about...

Lemon Blueberry Cookies
Soft and citrusy lemon blueberry cookies are easy to prepare and bake quickly, yet still feel out-of-the-ordinary enough to make...


Lucy Wang’s Tuna Poke with Rice Paper Chips
Is it science? Is it wizardry? I don't know, but it’s so satisfying and delicious with everything. I always thought...

Catfish and Hush Puppies
Catfish and hush puppies are often served together in Mississippi, but you don't have to live in the South to...


Grinder Sandwich
This grinder sandwich is a masterpiece of thinly sliced meats and cheeses. It's warmed and topped with a crisp, tangy...

Kenai Dip
Cheesy, spicy and a little smoky, Kenai dip is Alaska’s best-kept culinary secret.

Feta Bruschetta
Fun to say and tasty to eat, feta bruschetta is an easy, flavor-packed appetizer with herbs, spices and tangy cheese...

Kansas City Barbecue Sauce
Kick off grilling season with Kansas City barbecue sauce. It satiates everything you’re looking for in a typical barbecue sauce...

Turkey Club Sandwich
Learn how to make a turkey club sandwich at home. With six everyday ingredients, it’s perfect as lunch or dinner.


Tyler Smith’s Taco Marinade
This versatile taco marinade works wonders on any protein! Why choose just one type of meat? Marinate a few. This...


Elise Jesse’s Citrus Margarita Popsicles
If you want to create a buzz at your next party, save this recipe because it's easy, refreshing, and doubles...

Einspanner Coffee
Einspanner coffee is a decadent and indulgent way to get your morning caffeine fix.