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Have a classic Southern dinner item on your table in about 35 minutes with this Country Fried Steak With Milk Gravy recipe–without straining yourself or breaking the bank! The milk gravy goes nicely over mashed potatoes (or whatever side you choose that normally comes with gravy).

This recipe is rather close to the way that Mother often cooked what she called “minute steaks.” It’s a great option for midweek dinners, especially when you’re on a budget, as you can have the dish ready in a little over half an hour, and cube steaks aren’t all that expensive, either. And the sides most commonly paired with it are rather easy and inexpensive to put together, as well. It’s good flavor for the time and the money.

Recipe courtesy of AllRecipes

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Quick tip: Serve with mashed potatoes – delicious!

If you love Nutella and chocolate, you have found the right recipe for dessert!  This Nutella Chocolate Cheesecake brings the rich flavor with an Oreo crust, Nutella and Ferrero Rocher ganache, and an easy cocoa- and Nutella-based filling that doesn’t even require any baking.

When the Nutella craze first hit the scene, I was slow to accept it. I usually want to make sure that it’s more than just a fad before I dive in. Though I probably couldn’t eat a whole jar in one sitting more or less by itself, the way that some Nutella die-hards can, I do have to admit that it is a tasty treat. That hazelnut flavor goes nicely in many desserts. It combines beautifully with chocolate here to make a no-bake cheesecake that is over-the-top delicious.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Life, Love & Sugar

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Quick tip: Instead of Cool Whip, you can use homemade whipped cream.

This Butternut Squash & Creamed Spinach Casserole has the rich and filling flavor that make it perfectly suited for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners, but give it a try, and you may find yourself making it for regular meals.  This recipe makes 8-10 servings, meaning you’ll have plenty of yummy leftovers if you cook it for a family meal.

Casseroles are usually not too difficult to put together, and they can be very satisfying and filling. The trick is having a variety of recipes at your disposal, so you don’t wind up making the same one or two all the time.  If you don’t really care for cheese, this recipe probably isn’t for you, but if you do, this butternut squash and creamed spinach casserole is a good option for breaking out of that food rut–and makes a great part of any Thanksgiving or Christmas meal.

Recipe courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick tip: Use a 9×13-inch pan for this recipe.

Be Sure to Have Your Sweet Tooth Ready For This – WOW!

These Cheesecake Rolo Bars are loaded with chocolate and caramel flavor and make for a delicious, decadent, multi-textured dessert that doesn’t require professional-level baking skills. I know that cheesecakes can be really rich, but they’re surprisingly simple to put together, and they offer a really versatile platform for whatever dessert flavor that you have in mind. If you ever enjoyed munching on Rolos or just happen to be a lover of chocolate and caramel like myself, you will gobble up these cheesecake Rolo bars!

Actual baking time is only about 45 minutes, and with no intense mixing involved (or even any baking equipment beyond the pan and some spoons and measuring cups), the most difficult part will be waiting for the dessert to chill overnight.

I enjoyed eating Rolos when I was young but thought that they might be even better with a little crunch. This super delicious recipe from Hugs and Cookies XOXO gives them that crunch and some yummy creaminess to boot. I’m so glad I came across this one!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Hugs and Cookies xoxo

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Quick tip: Drizzle some melted chocolate on top.

Lovers of more traditional Italian spaghetti and meat sauce may cringe a bit when they see this at first, but don’t worry: you can love your original spaghetti recipe and still find plenty to enjoy about this Wild West Spaghetti.  This dish can be ready in about half an hour, meaning you can find time for it on even your more hectic days.

I do love the version of traditional spaghetti meat sauce that Mother used to make, and I still do make it frequently.  It’s good for when you have a fair bit of free time to make something that will provide a meal or two a day for several days.  You do have to be patient with it, though.  This Wild West spaghetti works much better if you are in a particular rush or if you just want to mix things up a bit from the traditional.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Taste and Tell

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Quick tip: Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your liking.

Meet the beautiful and so lovely Pineapple Upside Down Cupcake!  It has all of the sweet, fruity deliciousness of that classic, full-sized Southern cake, only in more convenient, individual servings. And though it is easy enough to bake for an everyday family treat, it will also be well received at most any gathering.

I remember eating plenty of pineapple upside down cake as a child when I would visit Grandmother in Hazlehurst, Mississippi.  It’s so easy to make, even though you’re technically baking a cake from scratch, and it has a flavor loved by people young and old (and in between) alike.  She never made it into cupcakes, though.  It is such a clever idea and it brings a touch of fresh air to this classic, yet delicious recipe.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Big Mama’s Home Kitchen

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Quick tip: Make a double batch and freeze the rest of them for a quick treat later!