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These sugar cookies with pink buttercream frosting look beautiful and taste as great as they look. This family-friendly recipe is very simple to put together (and once you have the dough made and chilled a bit, rather quick to bake, too).

If you want a yummy baked dessert treat that is easy enough for the little ones to “help” you make, this is perfect for that. Of course, if they are anything like how I was as a child, you may have to make a bit of extra batter to allow for generous licking of spoons and bowls (or make the cookies just a bit smaller), but hey, no harm in that, right?

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If you want some fairly quick and easy Southern comfort food for your dinner, this Salisbury steak recipe is a good choice. It comes with a delicious gravy and yummy caramelized onions, and you can have all of it ready in an hour or less.

Think of salisbury steak as a really fancied up version of hamburger steak. (Something very similar to this was one of Mother’s midweek go-to main courses, when I was growing up, and I have continued the tradition.) You’ll often see some version of this in frozen TV dinners and the like, but don’t be fooled: None of that mass-produced, store-bought stuff can hold a candle to this.

And with such a straightforward recipe that you can complete in an hour, why settle for less than homemade?

Recipe and photo courtesy of Taste of Southern

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Quick Tip: You can add any of your favorite seasonings!

This Sock It To Me Cake is basically a bundt cake with a nice twist. The bulk of the cake is light and buttery, but it has a lovely, rich filling on the inside and is topped with a delicious but easy-to-make vanilla lemon glaze.

I loved the depth of flavor of this cake. It’s not that difficult to put together, and though I think that the mix of tastes here make it good for any time of year, the pecans, cinnamon, and ginger in here make it a particularly good cake for autumn and the holidays. 

Recipe and photo courtesy of Kelli’s Kitchen

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If you are looking for something festive to serve at a party or just want an extra-special treat for the little ones, this Candy Corn Layer Cake is an excellent choice. It’s filled with that sweet and buttery flavor of the original candy and topped off with a creamy chocolate frosting.

I don’t know about you, but Halloween is something of a big production at my home. Basically, we go all out on the orange and purple lighting, ghosts, skeletons, and cobwebs and have a haunted house for the month of October. I think that it’s a fun, safe way to let the inner child express itself–and something nice for the neighborhood kids to look at. With all of the spooky scenery, I enjoy having a festive sweet treat or two. This candy corn cake was the perfect thing for our Halloween party – but the kids immediately told me they are going to want this for every party now on…

Recipe and photo courtesy of Serious Eats

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Bring a creative, savory pasta dish to your dinner table in only 35 minutes with this Chipotle Bacon Mac & Cheese recipe. Bacon just makes everything taste better, and sharp cheddar and a panko bread crumb topping bring everything together rather nicely.

No, there’s nothing ordinary about this mac & cheese recipe. Not that there is anything wrong with ordinary or basic mac & cheese; the homemade version is truly delicious. But particularly when I am looking for something quick to make for a full dinner, I enjoy combining a few basic things to make a filling and satisfying main dish. This recipe does just that. Call it macaroni and cheese that has been upgraded from side dish to delicious and savory main course.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Cooking With Curls

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Have this fancy, great-tasting cake ready in an hour and a half. This Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Cake is great for gatherings or a home treat. Everyone will love all of the fall flavors and varied textures of this cake, especially if you serve it with a bit of ice cream on the side.

I do love a fancy cake now and then, but I am not always keen on the fancy hassle. Well, I found this recipe rather straightforward, and there isn’t any fancy equipment required for this. A 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, standard mixer, measuring cups, and an oven in which to bake the cake are about all that you’ll need to get started on this one. And trust me, it is yummy.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Flavor Mosaic

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If you want a dessert for fall (or the holidays), you should try these Apple Cider Doughnuts. They have a nice fruity flavor and a rich blend of sweet cold-weather spices.

Hey, normal glazed doughnuts are delicious, but sometimes, you want something a little different. If you want something with a bit of holiday flavor but don’t really feel up to making a cake or pie, these apple cider doughnuts are a good go-to option.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Fake Ginger

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