
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...

Elise Jesse’s Strawberry Mousse
Light, luscious and layered with love, these individual strawberry mousse parfaits are what summer dreams are made of. Each jar...

Elise Jesse’s Cajun Shrimp Tartlets
This Cajun shrimp avocado tartlet is a bold bite-sized appetizer that combines heat with a creamy twist. A smooth blend...

Cherry Pie Cocktail
Sipping on this cherry pie cocktail might just fool you into thinking you're indulging in a real slice of sweet...

Cowboy Colada
Things are about to get real Western and also ... tropical? This cowboy colada recipe uses jalapeno-infused whiskey in a...

Hetal Vasavada’s Matchai Tiramisu
This matcha and chai (matchai!) tiramisu blends the earthy bitterness of matcha with the warm, spiced comfort of chai. The...

Lucy Wang’s Rainbow Mochi Rice Krispies
Rainbow mochi Rice Krispies is an Asian-inspired twist on a classic treat. Mochi is made of rice flour, so this...

Fried Cheese Curds
Calling all Wisconsin residents (past and present)! These fried cheese curds may just be the best we've ever had.

Golden Cadillac
The Golden Cadillac is a classic cocktail commonly served as an after-dinner drink. It combines sweet and herbaceous Galliano liqueur...


Blondies
Whether you like them plain, packed with white chips or studded with walnuts, this buttery blondie recipe hits the sweet...

Savannah Sunrise
Our Savannah sunrise cocktail recipe will make your brunch sparkle with beautiful layers of peach, tequila, bubbles and black currant...

Rhubarb Margarita
Our rhubarb margarita is perfect for patio season brunches or any day that needs a little sparkle. It's equal parts...

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...

Lemon Brownies
Technically blondies since they don't contain chocolate, these lemon brownies are rich bar cookies with a burst of bold citrus...

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...