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Sure you can serve a regular loaf of bread before, or during dinner, but why do that, when you can stuff it chock full of chewy cheese and crispy bacon? I know, I know, it’s not fair that you’re probably reading this from a place you cannot have this touch your tongue this instant. I felt the same way… but breathe! Because it’s so easy to make, don’t worry, you won’t have to wait very long! So saddle up and get ready to roar with this cheesy pull apart bread and bacon galore!

This is one of the fastest bread recipes in town, and is ready within 15 minutes. It will probably only last about 15 seconds, though! This is the kind of bread that should be eaten on the spot, because it doesn’t always keep for too long. I hardly think anyone will have to worry about this one going stale, though. As our friends at Yummy.ph put it:

“Bring this to your next party! Guests will love pulling out the bread cubes—and all the cheesy goodness with them.”

Recipe and photo courtesy of Yummy.

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Quick tip: Add some minced garlic if you’d like!

This Praline Pecan Cheesecake really is worthy of being on most any Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner table, or another special occasion. The cheesecake would be plenty good enough by itself, but that praline topping really puts it over the top. I had had pralines plenty of times, and they make for a nice little Southern treat by themselves. But it turns out that that nutty, sweet flavor complements the taste and texture of pumpkin rather nicely.

This may not be the quickest and easiest cheesecake recipe ever, but the instructions are pretty straightforward. And the end result is most definitely worth the effort! I can’t even tell you how many “ooh’s” and “aah’s” I got when I brought this to the dinner table – and every single one of my guests were begging for the recipe.

Recipe and image courtesy of Dixie Crystals.

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Quick tip: Remove excess moisture from pumpkin by draining it on paper towels.

Do you feel like you’ve tried every possible side dish recipe on the Earth? Or maybe you just don’t like to spend hours preparing for a side, when the main course itself is taking time. Whatever the case, we have found the perfect solution for you!

Sweet potatoes are great with most any meal, though they are a particularly common side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. This recipe for Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes With Bacon is an easy but flavorful one, and that’s why I can’t wait for a special occasion to make it! This should go nicely with turkey, ham, chicken, or even other types of pork. That blend of sweet, savory, and salty is just irresistible to me. Just throw this in the Crock-Pot in the morning, and you can have it ready in time for dinner with no trouble at all.

Recipe and photo courtesy of MyRecipes.com

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Quick tip: Want to make this vegan? Omit the bacon and use vegetable margarine instead of butter.

They’re like chewy cookies and a butter cake rolled into one. And these White Chocolate Snickerdoodle Blondies are chock full of all of the great flavors of the fall and holiday baking season. I loved how moist and flavorful these were. And with only 15 minutes to prep (a total of two hours time to make, including cooling time), a recipe that freezes well (and keeps well in the refrigerator), and a yield of 20-24 bars per batch, it’s the perfect sort of dessert for a party or large family gathering.

You actually can use a 9 x 9, 11 x 7, or 9 x 13 pan to make these, though 11″ x 7″ seems to be the best fit for a “happy medium” thickness. But, you know, I’m a sucker for thick bars so I always choose my baking pan accordingly!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Sally’s Baking Addiction

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Quick tip: Cut into bite-sized pieces and freeze for a quick and delicious treat with your coffee, whenever you want one!

Chicken Chasseur is a savory, rustic French recipe that makes for great comfort food during the colder times of year. The sauce (which itself has plenty of mushrooms and tomatoes) goes nicely over rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, and even a variety of different veggies.

“Chasseur” is actually the French word for “hunter,” though I’m not sure why that word would be associated with chicken. Perhaps it is meant to refer to chicken cooked well enough that even a life-long hunter would enjoy, or perhaps this is the sort of meal that would be prepared for a hunter while he was away and served at the end of a very long hunt. More traditional versions of this recipe leave the skin on the kitchen and even include a bit of cognac. Minus the cognac and with skinless boneless chicken, this version of the recipe is a bit lighter and lower on the calories, but I assure you that it still has a hearty, multi-dimensional, country-style flavor.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick tip: Discard the bay leaf after cooking.

Have you been searching for a recipe for a special cake to serve your guests in your next get-together? What would be a better way to make an impression than a gorgeous, delicious dessert on top of a great dinner! This Bourbon Pecan Cake really is a special taste of the South – rich in flavor, yet well balanced and with a light, fluffy texture.

Yes, we Southerners do like our bourbon whiskey, and you don’t have to get the least bit tipsy to enjoy the great flavor it provides (unless you want to, of course). This is a surprisingly easy cake recipe that complements the naturally rich flavor of bourbon with cinnamon and pecans (with just a bit of salt to balance all of the flavors) while making use of a couple of simple ingredients and easy tricks to keep the cake really light and fluffy. And you don’t have to bend over backwards to make it!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Food Network

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Quick tip: Use a single bundt pan for this recipe.

This Chocolate Truffle Cake is deliciously rich from ganache to core, yet it is well balanced in every category. Hey, I love a really over-the-top sweet dessert, now and then, but for many occasions, it’s better to have something that is, well, on more of an even keel. Don’t get me wrong; there is sweetness here! But it is amply complemented by other flavors to yield a cake that, while rather rich, doesn’t overwhelm you in any given direction.

I actually prefer chocolate recipes in which the natural flavor of the chocolate is allowed to come out and play some, rather than being entirely masked by the sugar. This cake certainly fits the bill. It is also rather moist, and the creamy filling and ganache balance the flavor nicely without over-complicating things. And remember – you can make the cake ahead and freeze it until you’re ready to frost and serve it!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Food Network

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Quick tip: Use three 9-inch round baking pans for this recipe.