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Every now and then it seems we live in the land of chocolate, but sometimes you need a little zest to clean the palate.

Toss in the popular fizzy flavor of 7-up, and you have yourself a refreshing ripe dessert. The pudding in this citrus dish makes for a creamy delicate combination. With a punchy lemon flavor, this cake is sure to please the crowds. I never would have thought of using 7-up – or any soda, for that matter, to make a cake. I had my doubts about this one but I’m so glad I decided to give it a try, anyway.

It turned out so beautiful and moist, the recipe went straight to my box of favorites. And believe me, it’s not easy to get into that box! The best part about this recipe, though, is how easy this cake is to prepare.

The next time I’m going to try baking this in a muffin tin! Topped with a cream cheese frosting, I bet they would make amazing treats to go with your morning coffee or a yummy snack in the afternoon.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes

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Quick tip: You could change the flavor by using ginger ale instead of 7-up!

This recipe is usually made with peanut butter, but what if we married it with a chocolate chip cookie instead? Pure confection perfection!

Everyone loves cookie dough, but fears the raw egg aspect. Not here, however! These are perfectly safe! The recipe yields 2 dozen, but when you taste these, you may want to double it. Here’s how our friends over at Something Swanky described this cookie dough buckeye recipe:

I am CRAZY stupid in obsessed with these. I’ve never even made traditional buckeyes, but I can’t say that I’m ever going to get around to it. One bite of these chocolate chip cookie dough buckeyes has convinced me that this is the only buckeyes recipe I’m ever going to need.

Well, all I can say is that I almost ate the whole batch by myself, so you’d better be careful if you decide to make these! You could, of course, make half the batch – but what’s the point in that, right? Why not make double, instead, and invite all your friends over for a treat!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Something Swanky.

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Quick tip: You could also use white chocolate for these!

Here is a full-bodied and rich dessert that is desired all over the world. You can’t go wrong with this smooth and creamy cake!

Have you ever met anyone who doesn’t delight in this divine dessert? Don’t go red over this red velvet if you need a second helping. And don’t worry, this recipe makes a 2 layer cake, so there are plenty of pieces to go around. This classic red velvet cake is the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day, or any romantic dinner. However, I would gladly make this cake even if it was just for myself!

And if you think a cake would be too fancy for a weeknight get-together with friends, you could use this same recipe and turn it into cupcakes, instead. Just make sure you have the recipe at hand when you’re serving this – people are going to be begging for it!

You know what I have yet to try? Different food colorings! I’m dying to make a purple velvet cake, or a blue one! Imagine the surprise when your guests cut a slice of this cake and it turns out something completely unexpected!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Yummy.

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Quick tip: Decorate with sprinkles or shaved chocolate.

Why not make your next dinner party or family gathering a little easier for you? We all want to make an impression when it comes to serving a beautiful dinner, and side dishes are no exception. A filling flurry of creamy crispy potatoes swimming in a velvety cream sauce – now, that’s what I call a crowd-pleaser! This dish is easy to prep, and bakes to perfection.

This recipe serves 6-8, depending on how hungry your guests are! Although, they’ll probably go for seconds even if they already feel stuffed – just because these delicious potatoes are so hard to resist. My Mom used to make these for our family reunions and they were always such a hit! There was no way we would ever have leftovers, which was a shame. I would have loved having these for lunch the next day (I highly recommend making double batch!)

This might seem like a lot of work, but if you’re using a mandolin slicer, it will be a breeze. I bet, though, that your family is willing to help you with the prep work as soon as you mention you are making this dish.

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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Quick tip: If you want to save even more time, use frozen, sliced potatoes.

Everyone knows chicken noodle soup warms the soul, but it really ignites a fire when you bake it in a cheesy casserole, with a butter crunch topping.

One of the best things about this recipe, is that it can be prepared ahead of time, so if you’re a busy bee, fear not – just pop it in the oven when you’re ready! This dish serves 8 and is so easy to make, you’ll find yourself wanting to rinse and repeat again and again. Here’s what our friends over at 12 Tomatoes had to say about this dish:

Chicken noodle soup is the quintessential American comfort food and somehow always manages to make us feel better, whether we’re under the weather or just had a rough day. While we love the traditional soup, we’re more a fan of hearty casseroles, so turning this dish into a smooth and cheesy baked meal was a no-brainer!

I have to agree… I’ve always liked chicken noodle soup and I think it’s one of the most comforting meals on the planet. However, there’s just that extra something about casseroles and baked meals! Even when you think it’s impossible to improve a recipe – just turn it into a casserole and it’ll taste twice as good!

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12 Tomatoes.

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Quick tip: Use your favorite noodles for this casserole.

Here’s a new way to eat nachos without the guilt! Rachel Ray does it again, with spicy pulled chicken, zesty Spanish flavors, and a crispy tortilla crunch.

A flavor packed recipe, with tender shreds of chicken, earthy black beans, and full of cheesy tortilla temptation. Although this dish has a lot of ingredients, it’s packed with so much flavor, you’ll want to make it over and over. This casserole is perfect for those days when you need to cook for a large crowd. The recipe serves 6-8, so with a nice green salad and some crusty bread on the side, everyone will be satisfied – and begging for the recipe!

If you’d like to make this dish leaner, you can switch the chicken thighs to chicken breasts and use low-fat cheese. And if you’re short on time, use store-bought salsa instead of making your own Pico de Gallo.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Rachael Ray Show

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Quick tip: Serve with hot sauce if you like your food extra spicy!

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!