
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...

BLTs
It sneaks up every year, but when the farmers market undeniably glows with bright red tomatoes or sunny orange and...


Chopped Cheese
Bring a taste of New York City to your kitchen with this chopped cheese recipe that packs crispy ground beef...

Graham Cracker Cake
This easy graham cracker cake recipe captures the mildly spiced sweetness of graham crackers and is topped with a crown...

Sourdough Pancakes
Sourdough pancakes consistently turn out tangy and fluffy, regardless of the state of your starter.


Sheet Pan Pancakes
Sheet pan pancakes make it a whole lot easier to get everyone's favorite breakfast food on the table. It's simple...

Over-Easy Eggs
With fully set egg whites and creamy, runny egg yolks, over-easy eggs are, in my opinion, the best way to...

Yogurt Cake
Creamy Greek yogurt makes this simple yogurt cake moist and tender. Serve it with fresh berries and whipped cream for...

Cottontail Margaritas
Celebrate springtime with hippity-hoppity cottontail margaritas made with sweet cream of coconut, lime and a really adorable garnish!

Pancake in a Mug
Who needs a pan? This single-serve pancake in a mug is ready in just minutes—all you need is a microwave...

Steel-Cut Oats
Steel-cut oats make a filling and nutritious breakfast, and this stovetop recipe is easy to make with just water, milk,...

Guacamole Shrimp Bites
These guacamole shrimp bites are the perfect appetizer for your next party. They're colorful, bright and crisp with California flavors....

Blueberry Gin and Tonic
This blueberry gin and tonic recipe is a fruit-forward twist on a perennial summertime favorite cocktail.

New Jersey Pork Roll Sliders
Pork roll, or Taylor ham, is New Jersey’s most iconic food. Here, the processed meat is topped with eggs and...

Huckleberry Jam Thumbprints
Described as a cross between a blueberry and a raspberry, huckleberries are a sweet and tart fruit that grows in...

Cacao Powder Hot Chocolate
Cacao powder hot chocolate is warm, comforting and intensely chocolatey. With antioxidant-rich cacao powder and your choice of honey or...

Coal Miners Chocolate Cake
This old-fashioned recipe for coal miners chocolate cake is Appalachia's fuss-free version of Black Forest cake.

Denver Omelet
With fluffy eggs, smoky ham, cheese and a sprinkle of peppers and onions, the classic Denver omelet ticks all the...

Sweet Potato Curry
This easy vegan sweet potato curry is a soul-filling meal that won't break the bank. To make it even heartier...

English Muffin Pizza
This English muffin pizza recipe is a fun and easy way to make personal pizzas using store-bought English muffins. With...

Gluten-Free Brownies
Rich, tender and deeply chocolaty, these gluten-free brownies taste just as good as brownies made with wheat flour.

Leprechaun Bait
If you're hoping to catch some leprechauns this St. Patrick's Day, our no-bake, sweet and salty leprechaun bait is sure...

Bunny Bark
This festive and colorful bunny bark is a hopping good treat to serve on Easter—or to stuff into baskets from...

Rotisserie Chicken Soup
In the mood for a warm bowl? Rotisserie chicken soup is a quick and easy weeknight meal that combines veggies,...


Strawberry Jell-O Mold
Time to bring back a classic treat! We'll show you how to make a timeless strawberry Jell-O mold, provide tips...

Huevos Rancheros
Start the day with boldly flavored huevos rancheros, the classic Mexican breakfast of pan-fried tortillas, refried beans, sunny-side up eggs,...