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One of my grandma’s favorite recipes, glazed with confectionery sugar and sprinkles, has now transformed itself into an even more heavenly dessert. Now instead of small cookies, you’ll have to worry about small slices! This dessert reinvents what a true Italian dish is, celebrating with not only sweet goodness, but ricotta cheese and olive oil as well.  Sprinkle on some Nonpareil cookies, and you got yourself a deal!

I’ve made this cake for so many occasions already; for a dinner party with friends, for my Mom on Mother’s Day, and for a baby shower. (It was a boy, so I covered the cake with light blue icing – everyone loved it!) I’ve been asked for the recipe so many times, I’ve been thinking about making copies and sending them out to all my friends and family members, haha! But I guess this post will do the same thing. Don’t forget to bookmark this, if you’re not going to make this right away!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Tablespoon

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Quick tip: Use a little bit of food coloring of your choice for the icing!

What’s not to love about an easy bake casserole that bubbles inside with a prime selection of meats? Not for the faint of heart, this recipe has everything that pleases, in one cheesy dish!

This recipe shows you the best way to bake your steak. It serves 6, so I doubt you’ll have much left of this dish… Unless you decide to make two, which is a good idea, anyway! Dig in and enjoy the hearty elements of a casserole masterpiece.

It’s easy to slip in some of your favorite vegetables to make this dish a bit lighter. My favorite additions are broccoli and cauliflower, my husband loved this with tomato slices! This makes such a nice meal you may not even need a side dish – but if you do want one, try pairing it with a fresh and light salad. Or perhaps some steamed veggies, if you decide not to add them to the bake itself.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick tip: Use low-fat cheese and omit the bacon to make this bake leaner.

One of the essential tools for a busy mom is a crock pot. Especially when all you want to do is make a bunch of chocolate chip cookies, sit back and eat them all, instead of spending hours to make dinner for your family… You can bake a million cookies while this chunky, beefy concoction cooks to perfection! So yeah, I’d say that’s a very good reason to get yourself a slow cooker, if you don’t already have one! I actually have two, and sometimes I make dinner in the large one while I have dessert cooking in the other one!

This recipe makes 6-8 servings, but if you have a big pot, you can easily double it.  Set-it and forget-it, and let it cook all day while you can have your hands available for work, exercise (or really, just baking those cookies). You can also add any additional vegetables of your choice, as long as you add a little extra beef stock. Oh, how I love simple and easy dinners!

This meal has been one of my family’s favorites for years, and I’m sure it will stay that way forever. With a few little tweaks (add different veggies and spices) you can make it taste fresh and new each time.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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Quick tip: Did you know tomato paste also comes in tubes, like toothpaste? They are great for recipes like this that only need a small amount.

My friend had a birthday party last week. She is a great cook and she loves to try all kinds of new dishes, so all she wanted for her birthday were different kinds of homemade treats.

A group of us friends got together with a bunch of special recipes, and we made lots of delicious things to give her as presents. This is the recipe I chose and it turned out a great hit! We all loved it – especially the birthday girl. A true classic, these little morsels of paradise practically melt in your mouth. It’s an easy recipe, with few ingredients, and makes for the perfect gift, tied in a festive bow.

One thing many people don’t know, is that these macaroons are gluten free. They can also be dressed up in melted chocolate or even with a cherry on top. Although this recipe says to bake for 30 minutes, you may want to keep an eye on them since the baking times may vary depending on your oven.

Put these in a pretty glass jar, tie a ribbon on top and you’ll have the most wonderful homemade present for any occasion!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Jumble Joy.

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Quick tip: Drizzle some melted white chocolate on top.

Have you noticed that these kind of appetizers can add up on the grocery bill? I sure have, and I was thinking maybe it’s time to start creating my own!

I love cheese balls, all kinds of flavors, but I don’t enjoy spending all that money when picking them up from the deli. I decided to take a moment and do an online search for the best recipes. I tried three of them, and this cheddar bacon ranch cheese ball was absolutely the best one!

With only a handful of ingredients, this recipe is quick and easy to make, and sure to please the masses. Serve with any sort of chips to dip into indulgent decadence. Ready in just a half an hour, this dish is so cheap, you may just need to make two to make up for it! Actually, you’ll want to double the batch, anyway, because this will be gone in the blink of an eye…

You could also use the same recipe with different seasonings, to adjust the flavors exactly as you like them.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Chef in Training. Image courtesy of Food.com.

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Quick tip: Use your favorite seasoning mix to change up the flavors.

I can still remember the first time I made soup in a bowl. I had seen someone do it and I thought; why not?

I made some delicious, creamy spinach soup and baked my own bread bowls. The meal turned out so lovely and so filling that I immediately decided I need to make smaller bowls the next time… Or maybe just starve myself the whole day before dinner, so that I’m extra hungry when the time comes!

This dish is so delicious, you’ll be licking the bowl clean… or eating it too! This recipe has it all. Creamy, salty, with a dash of healthy veggies. If you have a dutch oven, it works best for this recipe, but any pot will do. There’s no better way to warm your insides, and save time on the cleanup, than with this hearty soup. And I have to admit, it really makes a beautiful-looking dish!

Surprise your dinner guests by serving this meal and I guarantee you’ll hear “oohh’s” and “ahh’s” all over the dinner table. Just make sure you have the recipe at hand because you’re going to have to share it with everyone!

Recipe courtesy of The Little Epicurean. Image courtesy of Dishmaps.

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Quick tip: Use your favorite recipe to bake your own bread bowls, or use store-bought.

This recipe dates all the way back to WWII, but is still loved as much today, as it was back then.  It’s also twice as tasty!

I remember when my parents would serve me this dish, and whether some think this is a plate on the “cheaper” side, I absolutely adored it. The salty tang of the beef, and the delectable creamy sauce mixed in, makes my mouth water even thinking about it. I still miss my parents and everything they did for me, but every time I taste this dish, it brings me right back!

The creamy sauce is similar in taste to a béchamel, and this recipe keeps quite well, as it calls for dried beef (also known as chipped beef). When it’s covered in the heavenly sauce, it makes for an irresistible dish, that even your great grandma can enjoy! Obviously, this recipe can be ready in a matter of minutes, and serves up as much beef as you can eat! I guarantee once you try this dish, you’ll be making it ever weeknight you need to prepare something quickly!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  12 Tomatoes

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Quick tip: Serve with some hot sauce, if you like your food spicy.