Pumpkin baked oatmeal is a filling and delicious fall breakfast that tastes like pumpkin pie. Make it for a hearty weekend breakfast or prep it ahead of time to eat throughout the week. I know that we usually think of desserts and other treats when we think of pumpkin season: pumpkin muffins, pumpkin scones, and …
Holidays
Broccoli casserole is a great way to entice anyone to eat their veggies! This cheesy side dish is a great addition to any holiday menu. It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays, right? Right?? Well, I don’t think it is. Maybe it’s just because I cook and bake for a living, but …
These caramel apple blondies are topped with an easy caramel frosting and toasted pecans for a delicious autumnal treat. Recipe includes a gluten-free option. It’s caramel apple season! From caramel apple crisp to snickers caramel apple salad to traditional caramel apples, I love it all. So of course I also love these caramel apple blondies. …
Butterfinger poke cake combines a moist chocolate cake, peanut butter filling, and chopped Butterfinger candy bars for a truly decadent treat. With Halloween coming up, I know I can’t be the only one thinking about candy and chocolate. Don’t worry, I’m still totally into fall flavors like pumpkin, apple, and maple. But it’s good to …
These soft and chewy white chocolate pistachio pudding cookies are packed full of chocolate chips and roasted pistachios that can be enjoyed any time of year. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, I’m probably thinking about cookies. Even in the middle of pumpkin and apple season. I mean, I always love my …
A moist lemon cake is topped with tart lemon curd and whipped topping for an easy and delicious lemon poke cake that is fit for any season. I know, I know. It’s September and I’m giving you a lemon recipe. In my defense, I have tons of fall recipes coming for you really soon. In …
Pineapple fluff comes together in a matter of minutes to create a dreamy pineapple dessert or sweet side dish that is perfect for any occasion. Long-time MBA readers might know that we’re kind of obsessed with fluff “salads” around here. From ambrosia salad and watergate salad to cranberry fluff, these creamy, dreamy dishes are where …
Tender white cake is paired with strawberry goodness in this fun, crowd-pleasing strawberry poke cake. Well, we survived back-to-school week. I think that deserves some celebratory cake, right? But since I’m still a little exhausted from getting back into the school routine, let’s keep it easy. You all know how much I love a doctored …
Bursting with black beans, peppers, tomatoes and fire-roasted corn and topped with a zesty dressing, this southwest pasta salad makes for a flavorful side dish or a filling lunch. It’s back to school week. Anyone who has school-age kids knows that means this week is going to be nuts. Getting back into the school routine …
Grilled pound cake is a simple, surprisingly elegant summer dessert that can be made with store-bought or homemade pound cake. Serve it with fruit, ice cream, whipped cream, or even yogurt for a phenomenal end to any meal. The end of summer is exhausting. I love having Elle home during the summer, and this one …
Cherry pie is a classic for a reason! With a crisp, flaky crust and juicy, sweet cherries, this pie is one you will crave all year round. I know we only have a few more weeks of summer. Depending on where you live, some kids already headed back to school this week. So let’s soak …
With a cookie-like crust, tangy cream cheese, and sweet cherry pie filling, this layered cherry cheesecake dessert is a simple way to enjoy cheesecake any day of the week. If you’ve been around here for a while, you know how much I love cheesecake. Cheesecake recipes are some of my very favorite things to make. …
S’mores cupcakes are a must-make before summer’s end. With a graham cracker base, an easy, tender chocolate cake, and perfect marshmallow frosting, they are everything you love about s’mores in cupcake form! It’s been years now, friends. Between you and me, if you’ve been hanging out here, you are well aware of the fact that …
Chewy chocolate chip cookie dough covers an entire graham cracker square and a marshmallow to create these giant s’mores cookies. These are the ultimate s’mores treat! By now, anyone who has been reading MBA for a while knows that TikTok has become one of my favorite places for recipe inspiration. The algorithm really knows me, …
Moist chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, and Oreo cookies come together for a rich, satisfying dessert in this Oreo poke cake. I am really into poke cakes right now. What can I say, my midwest roots run deep! I love cake, pudding, and whipped topping. I went through a poke cake phase a few years ago, …
Made with fresh or frozen peaches, this peach cobbler is buttery and perfectly sweet. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I spent a lot of my life thinking I didn’t like warm, baked fruit desserts. But then one day several years ago I had some peaches from the farmer’s market and …
This ice cream sandwich cake is a kid’s dream come true! Made with ice cream sandwiches, fudge sauce, Oreo cookies and Cool Whip, this easy dessert is one of the best summer treats you can make. We put in a pool a couple of summers ago and that means that Elle’s friends are over all …
The best balance of tart and sweet, this refreshing lemon sorbet tastes like a frozen lemonade – perfect for any hot summer day. Anyone who has made homemade ice cream can tell you that it is one of the best things about summer. Whether it’s rocky road ice cream, peach ice cream, or key lime pie …
Calling all lemon lovers! This layered lemon dessert is the perfect combination of sweet and tart, with a cookie-like crust, tangy cream cheese, lemon pudding, lemon curd, and whipped topping. It’s no secret that I love lemon desserts. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I love chocolate, but most days I’ll choose a lemon dessert …
Strawberry shortcake cupcakes turn a summertime favorite into a portable dessert! Lightly sweet yellow cupcakes are filled with strawberries, topped with whipped cream frosting, and finished with more diced strawberries. They’re almost too pretty to eat! This summer has been pool time, pool time, and more pool time. We even turned our shed into a …
Tart lemon and sweet blueberries combine in this lemon-blueberry bundt cake for a summery dessert that can’t be beat. Dust it with powdered sugar or top it with a lemony cream cheese glaze for the perfect finish. I know it’s controversial, but I would choose a lemony dessert over a chocolatey dessert nearly any day. …
Made with two layers of rich chocolate cake, frosted with strawberry frosting and filled with fresh strawberries, this chocolate strawberry cake is as delicious as it is beautiful. There are people who love chocolate desserts and there are people who prefer fruit desserts. Today’s cake is one that you’re going to want to make when …
With a sweet and salty pretzel crust, fluffy peanut butter layer, and silky chocolate pudding, this peanut butter pretzel dessert is a decadent twist on peanut butter pie. One of my favorite things to make right now are big, layered desserts. My brownie trifle is super popular any time I make it for a party …
This easy blackberry cobbler is made with Bisquick for a simple yet delicious dessert. Serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for the perfect ending to a summer meal. Now that we’re into summer, it’s all about berries for me. Strawberry shortcake, lemon raspberry scones, and berry crisp are just a few of …