I Want To Skip Lunch And Just Eat This For The Next Three Days

Chocolate cake has always been my go-to dessert. When I’m craving chocolate, nothing hits the spot quite like a rich chocolate cake does. Usually, I’ll pour myself a tall glass of ice cold milk, place my slice of dessert on a pretty plate, and prepare to indulge. Mmmm, so good! Rich, decadent chocolate cake tastes amazing no matter the time of day, week, or year.

It doesn’t have to be your birthday in order to bake up a chocolate cake. Feel free to reward yourself for all the hard work you do on a daily basis. You’re worth a little slice of heaven from time to time! If you make this cake to share, you’ll be known as the “Baking Queen” of the neighborhood. Now, who doesn’t want a title like that?

This chocolate cherry cake from My Yellow Farmhouse, has quickly become one of my favorites. It is super easy to make, and it turns out so amazing you always wish you had made a double batch!

Recipe and image courtesy of My Yellow Farmhouse.

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Quick Tip: Not a fan of cherry? Use another kind of pie filling.

Baked To Perfection, This Dip Will Be The Talk Of Your Next Game Night

I am a huge dip person. Of all types of appetizers, dips are my favorite. Sure, little bacon wrapped potatoes dipped in sour cream are delicious, as well as chopped up brie cheese and apricot jam are delicious wrapped in a puff pastry, but those require so much to enjoy it. You need a plate and napkin and sometimes even a fork to eat those.

A dip is different and much more convenient. With a swoop of your hand, you can have a chip full of dip in your mouth in no time. I just stand by the dip bowl to make it extra easy and more efficient, haha!

I will admit, I am a dip hog. I stand by the dip bowl and almost protect it from other people. If you have made a dip I have never tried, chances are, I want to eat it and eat the whole thing. Let’s just say I was taste testing it to approve it for others. Well, after much contemplation, I found the perfect dip recipe for my next party (and it will definitely be a staple at our game nights).  This one is easy and delicious!

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Quick Tip: Serve this with fresh vegetables or tortilla chips.

Sorry, Grandma – This Is My New Favorite Now

When it comes to summer picnic salads I would have to say that potato is my favorite. Now, my husband, on the other hand, is quite smitten by macaroni salad. When we host a picnic I try to make both. Typically, my potato salad is made using a traditional or classic recipe. You know the one! It usually contains hard-boiled eggs, celery, mustard, and mayo. Am I forgetting something? Oh, yes! And potatoes! LOL Anyway, this recipe is for Creole potato salad and it sure is good!

If you take a look at the ingredient list, there really aren’t too many differences between this potato salad recipe and a classic recipe. However, the flavor is completely different and so much better than any I’ve ever tried! This is a salad that is not just good for picnics – I intend to serve this for Thanksgiving and pretty much any family gathering we end up going to.

If you like your tater salad with a bit of a kick then consider making this recipe. You can also use your favorite, regular mustard for this, and then just add some Creole seasoning (instead of using Creole mustard). Enjoy!

Recipe and image courtesy of Food Network.

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Quick Tip: This salad is a great way to use up those leftover potatoes!

Crunchy And Delicious – This Copycat Coleslaw Will Become Your Favorite Side Dish

If you’ve ever been to Kentucky Fried Chicken, I bet you’ve also had their famous coleslaw. I know I certainly couldn’t leave that place without ordering it! Unfortunately, there isn’t a KFC nearby and I just don’t have the time to drive to the nearest one whenever I feel like it. No worries – when there’s a problem, you find a solution and move on. Right? That’s exactly what I did; I asked around and found this amazing copycat recipe that is even better than the real thing!

Coleslaw is such a perfect side dish for pretty much any meal. Sure, most of us are used to serving it with our BBQ, but I tend to put it in just about everything. Chicken and mashed potatoes? Coleslaw it is. Bacon and cheeseburger? Stuff it with coleslaw! Surely it’s not for pita wraps? Well of course it is! You name it – I’ve tried it!

Another note about coleslaw…did you realize how versatile it is? It isn’t only for putting into a bowl or on a plate and eating with a fork. No, sir! You put coleslaw on pulled pork sandwich, burgers, or even use it as a relish for hot dogs. How awesome is that?

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Quick Tip: Mix red and green cabbage for a colorful coleslaw!

I’m not a fan of baseball, but I always watch it with my boyfriend and his brothers. I know a few basic terms, but if you ask me what is the most familiar term to me, it’s probably “homerun” and I intend no pun. I have gone to a few baseball games with them, and while I don’t understand all of the rules, I know how it works. Tyler, one of his brothers, has a dream of becoming a pro so he is working hard to make that dream come true. And his family supports him all the way.

During baseball nights, it’s Tyler who’s assigned to cook the chicken nuggets. He makes the best dressing and his brothers just gang up on him all the time. A few months ago, Tyler made his very first home run and it’s because of his chicken nuggets prowess—he batted his way straight into the heart of one of my girl friends who just happened to visit me that night. She also happened to fall in love with Tyler’s chicken nuggets. My goodness, they’re now the cutest couple ever! And it happened all because of Tyler’s “batter”, this time pun is intended.

Photo and recipe courtesy of The Southern Lady Cooks.

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Quick Tip: The dressing keeps well for several days. Store in a container and place in the refrigerator.

This Dish Makes Me Want To Move To Ireland

When the winter brings on the colder temperatures, I always notice a change in my favorite recipes.

Of course there are some dishes I love year round, but there are seasonal favorites, too – in the summer I love to use fresh berries and fruits to make special desserts, and the fall is the perfect pie making season. Winter always makes me crave those spicy, steaming hot soups and stews, as well as slow cooked meat.

There’s nothing better than this lovely corned beef that has been cooking to perfection in the crock pot for several hours! Served with cabbage and pearl barley, as well as the most delicious sauce ever, you’ll get a meal that will keep you warm through the cold winter night. This dish is all about the pure flavors and it doesn’t need much seasoning, but you can always spice it up if you’d like.

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Quick Tip: Don’t forget to discard the bay leaf before serving.

My husband and I love going to a local hibachi restaurant.  He took me there for the first time right after we were married and I absolutely loved it.  I had never been to a place like that.  They had the most delicious fried rice, but even better- the shrimp sauce that goes with it. Oh my goodness, I just wanted to take a bottle home and top it over everything.

The sauce is a mix of mayo, paprika and sugar along with some secret ingredients that make it the best sauce ever for any type of rice.  Drizzle this deliciousness over the veggie tossed rice which has been perfectly fried in a nice slab of butter and you’ll never want a different meal. You’ll find the secret ingredients below!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Sophia Inza.

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Quick Tip: Do not use margarine for this recipe.  It doesn’t fry the rice as nicely as butter does.  And feel free to add more butter to the recipe.  The listed amounts are minimum, but adding more makes it so much better.