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If you want an easy, no-bake dessert and like the flavor of cherry and chocolate, this Chocolate Cherry Dream may well be just what you’re dreaming of!  Just about 20 minutes of prep, two hours to chill, and you’re done. I recently shared a rather elaborate cake recipe with that winning cherry and chocolate combination.  Though I assure you that it is heavenly, if you need something more low-hassle, this “chocolate cherry dream” is a great go-to option.  Creamy, chocolate-filled goodness, with cherries on top–how about that!

Yes, there are a few steps involved, but they can generally be summarized as follows: Crumble, pour, stir, mix, top, refrigerate. Just give the freezer or refrigerator a little time to make everything set, and then you will have a simple, rich, and creamy dessert with a nice blend of textures.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Center Cut Cook

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Quick tip: Use your favorite pie filling for this recipe!

If you’re like me and you couldn’t imagine your life without shrimp and cheese, you will LOVE this New England Shrimp Chowder!  And with the Cheddar Bay Biscuits and a simple salad, if you like, you have an easy full meal.  This would be a big hit at parties, but you could make it for dinner at home most any night of the week without too much trouble.

When I first came across this recipe, I thought, “What a great idea for Halloween, without the pumpkin overload!”  But there was no way that I could wait for something that looked so good.  I love my seafood dishes, and how could I pass up trying something so easy to put together? It turned out so delicious that it deserves a place in our dinner rotation!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Musing Maine-iac.

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Quick Tip: You don’t have to serve this meal with Cheddar Bay Biscuits. In fact, you can use a regular slice of bread for dipping if you want.

If you like the texture and compactness of egg rolls but want something other than the usual Asian-style options, consider giving these Baked Mexican Chicken Egg Rolls a try.  They are loaded with that great savory Tex-Mex flavor and can be cooked and prepped in about 45 minutes–fancy enough for a nice party but easy enough for everyday snacking.

I love my Asian dishes and enjoy egg rolls, but sometimes, you just want something a little different.  I loved the idea of a baked egg roll made with the flavors of the Southwest, and I certainly wasn’t disappointed with the results.  It wasn’t like any egg roll I had had previously, and I definitely will make them again in the near future.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Jo Cooks

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Quick tip: Make a double batch – you won’t regret it!

This Rice Krispies Ice Cream Sandwich is a nice combination of two sweet snacks loved by children (and children at heart) of all ages.  Who doesn’t love that nice blend of sweet, creamy, and crunchy? This is the perfect treat for all the people who like a bit of sweetness in their lives every now and then, but don’t always have the time to fix something up. Just make this ahead and leave it in the freezer!

I had plenty of Rice Krispies treats growing up, and more than my fair share of ice cream sandwiches, but I never had the two put together. I don’t know why, since the combination seems like an obvious winner! That is a great part of working with food, though:  I get to sample things that I otherwise might not have the excuse to make.  I think that you and your children will love these – I certainly did!

Recipe and photo courtesy of MyRecipes.com

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Quick tip: Make these ahead and store in the freezer.

No need to settle for Taco Bell if you want a quick Tex-Mex meal for breakfast!  These Austin-Inspired Breakfast Tacos give you all that great flavor and can be prepped and cooked in just over half an hour. That’s faster than driving to Taco Bell and back!

I do love my taco nights, but it turns out, tacos don’t just have to be for lunch or dinner; they’re good for breakfast, too.  These breakfast tacos are a tasty way to start your day right that won’t require a whole lot of time or effort to put together. And you can whip up a double batch to make sure there will be enough leftovers for lunch! That’s what I always do – and I never regret it!

At first my husband thought it was a strange idea to have tacos for breakfast… After all, we’re pretty used to the oatmeal and fruits, or maybe toast and honey. But once he tasted these, he said we’ll never go back to oatmeal again!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Love & Olive Oil

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Quick tip: Instead of bacon you could use ground beef or even leftover chicken.

The Italians know how to cook far more than just beef. There are plenty of good ways that they cook chicken, too. This One-Pan Chicken Risotto is creamy and savory, gives you about all the veggies that you could possibly want in one meal, and can be prepped and cooked in about 45 minutes.

Getting through the middle of the week can be a real challenge, particularly if you have a couple of school-aged mouths to feed and don’t want to scrimp on dinner but don’t have the time (or energy) to be in the kitchen all day, either.  I bring you a one-pot meal chock full of tasty and healthy vegetables that makes about eight servings super-quick, meaning that the usual family of four will have plenty of leftovers (and you will have far less to clean up).

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick tip: You can substitute any meat if chicken isn’t your favorite.

I Love All of the Textures and Flavors in This Dessert! MMM!

Well, this certainly takes brownies to a whole new level! These Candied Pecan Blondies make generous use of nuts, chocolate, and honey to create a delightful blend of textures and a heavenly rich dessert.

No mixer required, and just about an hour to prep and bake! Though I am willing to put forth the effort if it’s worth it, it’s nice to be able to throw together a yummy dessert in an hour with no mixing or complicated steps.  And as I love chocolate with nuts mixed in, these treats were just perfect for me to try. I’ve made these a couple of times already, and my family is so fond of them I think I’ll have to make them again soon!

These blondies also make the perfect dessert for those times when you’re cooking for a large crowd. We have a big family and I always bring this to our reunions (people would go crazy if I didn’t!), so I am very used to doubling and even tripling the ingredients. I never bring home any – these simply disappear right in front of my eyes!

Recipe courtesy of The Cafe Sucre Farine. Image credit Dana Moos.

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Quick Tip: If you don’t care for pecans, you can leave them out.