Where on earth did summer come from so fast?! One day I’m still in a sweater, and the next it’s sweltering here in Rhode Island the LAST thing I want to do is turn on my oven.
Keeping the kitchen cool is a huge win in my book, and that’s exactly why I lean hard on salads this time of year. These aren’t sad, boring side salads either — we’re talking hearty pasta salads loaded with fresh produce, creamy potluck classics that disappear in minutes, and a few sweet “salads” that are really just dessert in disguise (and I am not mad about it). Whether you’re heading to a backyard BBQ, hosting the neighborhood cookout, or just need something refreshing for a busy weeknight, there is truly something here for every craving.
I love making a big batch of one of these on Sunday so we can scoop and serve all week long. Stock up on your favorite summer produce, grab your biggest mixing bowl, and let’s get tossing. You are going to want to save every single one of these!

1. Strawberry Spinach Salad

Hold onto your hat, because this is a salad you’ll actually be EXCITED to eat! Fresh strawberries and blueberries give it a gorgeous pop of color, and the homemade sweet and tangy poppyseed dressing ties it all together beautifully. Toss on some grilled chicken and you’ve got a light, complete meal that’s perfect for those hot summer nights.

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2. Chick Fil A Macaroni Salad

If you’re a Chick-fil-A sauce fanatic like me, this Chick-Fil-A Macaroni Salad is about to become your new obsession! Elbow macaroni, hard-boiled eggs, fresh chopped veggies, and that iconic tangy sauce all come together in one seriously craveable pasta salad. It’s the kind of recipe you’ll find yourself making on repeat all summer long — and honestly, buying that sauce by the bottle at the grocery store is looking like a very smart move right about now.

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3. Greek Tortellini Pasta Salad

We are ALL about chilled pasta salads during the hot months, and cheese tortellini takes this one completely over the top. You get crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and briny Kalamata olives all tossed in a homemade Greek dressing — it’s refreshing and hearty all at once. It’s also mayo-free, which makes it absolutely ideal for picnics and outdoor potlucks!

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4. Italian Pasta Salad

This is my go-to when I need something quick that captures the vibrant flavors of the season without any fuss. Tri-colored rotini, mozzarella pearls, pepperoni, and a zesty herb dressing make every bite feel like a little bit of summer. Make it ahead of time — the flavors only get better as it sits in the fridge!

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5. Loaded Red Bliss Potato Salad

Loaded Red Bliss Potato Salad is basically a baked potato with ALL the fixings — and I mean that in the best possible way. We’re talking creamy Dijon dressing, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and fresh green onions piled onto tender Red Bliss potatoes for a side dish that is anything but boring. This one is guaranteed to be the first bowl scraped clean at your next potluck or backyard BBQ!

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6. Ambrosia Salad

Sure, we call it a “salad,” but this fluffy Southern classic is really the sweet, nostalgic treat that every potluck table needs. Mini marshmallows, mandarin oranges, and creamy Cool Whip come together in the most delightful way. It’s named for the Greek “food of the gods” — and honestly, one bite and you’ll understand why!

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7. Chicken Salad without Mayo

Creamy chicken salad without the mayo?! Yes, please — this Chicken Salad swaps out the heavy stuff for Greek yogurt and buttermilk, plus a little kick of hot sauce that takes it completely over the top. It’s perfect for scooping onto sandwiches, serving at a picnic, or just eating straight from the bowl on a hot summer afternoon (no judgment here).

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8. Chinese Chicken Salad

Enjoy this Chinese Chicken Salad for a crunchy and cool, refreshing lunch or light dinner. Topped with a Sesame Ginger Dressing, this easy salad combines Asian-inspired flavors with shredded chicken and coleslaw mix. It’s always a hit at parties and potlucks, so add it to your menu today!

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9. Watergate Salad

Watergate Salad is one of those retro classics that never gets old — and for good reason! Creamy pistachio pudding, tangy fruit, and crunchy nuts come together in a fluffy, chilled salad that takes just minutes to throw together and tastes even better after it hangs out in the fridge for a bit. This is the one to bring to your next potluck if you want an empty bowl and a stack of recipe requests!

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10. Classic Chicken Caesar Salad

The perfect classic Chicken Caesar Salad recipe! Crisp romaine leaves are tossed with tangy Caesar dressing, fresh Parmesan and crunchy croutons for a delicious, refreshing meal idea with slices of boneless skinless chicken breast added.

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Skip the crowded restaurant and the hour-long wait (or more) because everything you need is right here! I’ve rounded up my absolute favorite recipes that are equal parts beautiful, delicious, and totally doable, even on a busy morning. We’re talking decadent Oreo Pancakes piled high with whipped cream, zesty Lemon Poppy Seed Scones that scream Springtime, a Mexican Breakfast Casserole you can prep the night before so you can actually enjoy the morning with Mom instead of stressing in the kitchen, and more!

Whether your mom is a sweets lover, a savory breakfast gal, or somewhere wonderfully in between, there is something on this list made just for her. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s make this Mother’s Day one she’ll never forget!

1. Blueberry Waffles

These Blueberry Waffles are thick, fluffy, and absolutely bursting with fresh blueberry flavor — basically everything you want on a special morning! They come together easily, which means less time stressing over the stove and more time soaking up every moment with Mom. Trust me, one bite of these beauties and she is going to feel like the queen she truly is!

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2. French Toast Fondue

French Toast Fondue is honestly such a fun and unexpected way to make Mother’s Day brunch feel like a full-on experience rather than just a meal! Cubes of bread get dipped in a milk and egg mixture and fried right in a fondue pot, and then — the best part — you dunk each bite into a dreamy Maple Butter before it hits your mouth. It’s interactive, it’s indulgent, and it’s the kind of thing that turns a regular morning into a memory Mom will be talking about for years!

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3. Oreo Pancakes

If you thought it couldn’t get more decadent than chocolate chip pancakes, buckle up for these Oreo Pancakes! I fold crushed Oreos right into the fluffiest pancake batter and crown the whole stack with fresh homemade whipped cream. This is pure, unapologetic breakfast joy, and Mom deserves every single bite, especially if she’s an Oreo lover.

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4. Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Cinnamon + Sugar + Muffin — honestly, what more does Mom need? These pillowy soft Cinnamon Streusel Muffins are swirled with sweet cinnamon and topped with a buttery streusel that gives you the most satisfying crunch. Set a basket of these out alongside her morning coffee and watch her face light up.

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5. Cranberry Macadamia Scones

These scones are bakery-quality and so elegant — exactly what Mom deserves on her special day. A buttermilk base delicately spiced with nutmeg and cardamom gets studded with tart cranberries and rich macadamia nuts for the most perfect balance of flavors in these Cranberry Macadamia Scones. She will absolutely adore these.

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6. Mexican Breakfast Casserole

For the mom who loves a bold, savory breakfast, this is the one you need. Packed with cheesy eggs, spicy chorizo, and peppers, it’s everything you love about breakfast tacos baked into one glorious make-ahead dish. This Mexican Breakfast Casserole is a brunch recipe that feeds a crowd effortlessly, so you can spend more time celebrating and less time cooking.

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7. Baked Apple Oatmeal

Sometimes the most special thing you can give Mom is something warm, wholesome, and made with love. This Baked Apple Oatmeal is loaded with fruit, nuts, and cozy cinnamon-spice flavor that fills the whole house with the most amazing aroma. It tastes like a big hug in a bowl — and isn’t that what Mother’s Day is all about?

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8. Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

These Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are soft, moist, and packed with fresh lemon zest and poppy seeds, then finished with a bright lemon glaze that makes them almost too pretty to eat — almost! They have that perfect bakery-style feel without requiring any fancy skills, which means you can pull off something seriously impressive without stressing. If you’re looking for something a little more elegant to round out your brunch spread, this is absolutely it!

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9. Easy Apple Crumb Cake

This easy Apple Crumb Cake is the kind of recipe that makes brunch feel like a full-blown celebration — we’re talking a buttery, moist cake loaded with tender apple chunks and warm cinnamon, all topped with the most irresistible crunchy streusel. It comes together without a fuss, which means you can slide it out of the oven and onto the table without breaking a sweat. Mom is going to love every single crumb-topped, cinnamon-spiced bite!

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10. Strawberry Danish Hearts

These Strawberry Danish Hearts are basically edible love letters, and I cannot think of a more perfect thing to set in front of Mom on her special morning! Flaky pastry dough wrapped around a dreamy cream cheese and fresh strawberry filling — honestly, what could be better? They look like something straight out of a fancy bakery, but you can absolutely pull these off right in your own kitchen!

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You’ll love this assortment of finger foods and easy appetizer recipes when planning your next game day menu. These Game Day Food ideas are perfect for tailgating, sharing, bringing to a potluck, and even serving as main courses or sides any night of the week.
One thing’s for certain though, you’ll be eating lots of delicious food even if the outcome of the game isn’t as you’d hoped!

1. Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip is everyone’s favorite snack for game day and parties! Made with creamy blended cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, and shredded chicken, this dip will be the first to disappear at the tailgate!

2. Avocado Salsa

If you’re looking to take your guacamole game to the next level, look no further than this recipe for the perfect Avocado Salsa! Guacamole is already a fan-favorite dip, but by adding a few extra ingredients and a dash of creativity, you can transform it into a flavorful and refreshing salsa that will have your taste buds dancing.

3. Crockpot Sweet & Sour Cocktail Meatballs

Make these easy Sweet and Sour Meatballs for your next get-together! Made with only a handful of simple ingredients and barely any prep, these meatballs are the perfect appetizer for your next game day party or holiday get-together! You can even make your own homemade meatballs if you’d like, too.

4. Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Creamy, cheesy Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip is the perfect appetizer for tailgates during football season or for any gathering! Dip your favorite veggies, crackers, and tortilla chips into this warm, creamy dip that has just a hint of spice to heat things up. You’re going to love this spinach party dip!

5. Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

These Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms make the perfect simple appetizer! Made with herb-seasoned cream cheese, button mushrooms and parmesan, this easy recipe delivers BIG flavor in every bite. 

6. Quick & Easy Salsa

You’ll enjoy Restaurant salsa, made fresh at home with this quick and Easy Salsa Recipe. This chunky red salsa with green jalapeños is perfect for scooping with your favorite tortilla chips. This recipe can be made using fresh tomatoes, too!

7. Parmesan Bread Bites

Parmesan Bread Bites are a great appetizer dipped in your favorite marinara. They’re easy to make from my pizza dough recipe, are basted with a healthy dose of garlic butter, and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. I promise you they won’t last long!

8. Texas Caviar

A fresh bean and corn dip appetizer with a cowboy flair! Texas Caviar {or Cowboy Caviar} is packed with colorful southwestern ingredients in a zesty marinade. Scoop it up with tortilla chips or grab a fork and dig in.

9. Big Mac Sliders

If you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect as a meal or for a game day snack, these homemade Big Mac Sliders are just the ticket! They’re packed with all the iconic flavors of the classic burger but in a fun, shareable slider. Featuring juicy ground beef patties and classic Big Mac toppings like melted American cheese, tangy pickles, crisp lettuce, and a homemade special sauce, these sliders deliver on taste!

10. Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels

These Pepperoni Pizza Pinwheels are a quick and easy, family-friendly recipe that can be modified to suit any taste buds! Mix up the toppings or follow along exactly, for a classic pizza appetizer that also serves like a meal! 

11. Chex Mix

This classic Chex Mix recipe is crunchy, buttery, and has a hint of sweetness mixed in! It’s super quick and easy to make, as well! This snack mix is great for parties, as an after school snack, and more, so mix up a batch today!

12. Homemade Guacamole Recipe

This homemade Guacamole Recipe made with avocados, tomato, lime, cumin, and onion will have you coming back for more. It’s a delicious and easy appetizer, a fun party food or just a simple afternoon snack. Bring on the chips and make sure you have plenty of them because this dip, like this one, will be gone in a flash!

13. Easy Spanakopita Bites

Spanakopita Bites are flaky and flavorful, and make a perfect appetizer to bring to your next party! With only six simple ingredients, these spinach bites are not only easy to make, but taste great! They’ll be gone in a flash!

14. Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

These Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms made with cheddar cheese, Italian sausage, cream cheese and a touch of Cajun spice are the must-have finger food for your next gathering. With Kerrygold cheeses, this stuffed mushroom recipe has a flavor combination unlike any other and one you’ll want to eat and serve more often than when you entertain.

15. Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers are the perfect spicy, cheesy appetizer for your next party. With rich cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, and savory spices, these stuffed peppers are the perfect appetizer for game day or any occasion.

16. Smoked Salmon Dip

Enjoy this creamy Smoked Salmon Dip at your next party! Chunky smoked salmon is combined with cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream and flavored with lemon and fresh herbs. Toast up your own bagel chips for dippers or enjoy this dip with fresh veggies and more!

17. Curry Dip

This flavorful Curry Dip is perfect for dipping raw vegetables, but also makes a lovely sandwich spread or even a dip for potato wedges or French fries! Made with just six simple ingredients, this dip is the perfect choice for your next party or game day tailgate!

18. How to Make a Meat & Cheese Board

A meat and cheese board, also known as charcuterie (pronounced “shahr-KOO-tuh-ree”), is a board, platter or tray filled with a combination of finger foods. They include a variety of meats, cheeses, crackers, nuts, veggies, fruit, and more. You can make them as big or as little as you’d like which is why they are perfect for entertaining, snacking and even dinner. The best part is that they are only limited by your imagination!

19. 7-Layer Dip

7-Layer Dip is the ultimate party and game day appetizer!
With layers of refried beans, spicy Mexican sour cream, shredded cheese, tomatoes, olives, and green onions, you’ll want plenty of thick tortilla chips on hand to scoop it all up in one delicious bite.

20. Sausage Balls

Sausage Balls made with Bisquick are one of the easiest appetizers ever! These cheesy, meaty morsels take just a few minutes to assemble and make the perfect party food or game day snack.

21. Pepperoni Bread

This Pepperoni Bread with easy homemade pizza dough, pepperoni, and provolone cheese makes one heck of an easy and delicious appetizer. Remember the marinara or Good Season’s Italian dressing for dunking!

22. Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect party food for all your game day gatherings this football season! Shredded chicken is smothered in a creamy buffalo ranch sauce, topped with melty cheese, and sandwiched between two halves of a sweet Hawaiian roll. Make a batch of these mini sandwiches for a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love!

23. Jalapeno Popper Dip

If you’re a fan of Jalapeño Poppers, you need to make this Jalapeño Popper Dip recipe right now! It combines fresh jalapenos with a savory cream cheese filling and is topped with buttery Ritz crackers and crispy bacon bits. This easy appetizer is perfect for game day, baby showers, and backyard barbecues!

24. Chicken Sliders

Chicken Sliders are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make, making them the perfect party food for potlucks, game days, or weeknight meals. Whether you cook the chicken in a skillet, Instant Pot, or slow cooker, this recipe delivers tender, saucy, and delicious pulled chicken served on soft slider buns with your favorite toppings.

25. Shrimp Dip

This creamy Shrimp Dip recipe is a popular party dip or appetizer you’ll want to make on repeat! With cream cheese and Greek yogurt, spicy seasonings like chili sauce and sriracha, and plenty of shrimp, this dip will satisfy the whole crowd! Make a batch to bring to your next tailgate or holiday party!

25. Grape Jelly Meatballs

Make these sweet and savory Grape Jelly Meatballs for your next get-together! With only a few simple ingredients and hardly any prep, these meatballs are the perfect appetizer for a holiday party, tailgates, and game day gatherings!

27. 3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip

When you need an easy party dip, look no further than this 3-Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip! It’s creamy, it’s beefy, and it’s so easy to throw together for your next game day celebration, family party, or any get-together!

28. Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms

If you love snacking on cheese-filled spicy Jalapeno Poppers, you have to try these Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Mushrooms! This easy appetizer has all the flavors of a jalapeno popper stuffed in tender mushroom caps. Make this delicious appetizer next time you host a crowd!

29. BBQ Chicken Nachos

This easy Chicken Nachos Recipe makes the perfect quick dinner or game-day appetizer that you’ll want to make again and again. You can never go wrong with crisp tortilla chips, shredded BBQ chicken, cheese, and all the delicious toppings! It might just become your favorite easy dinner!

30. Sausage Rolls

These savory Sausage Rolls make the perfect party food or appetizer! Lightly seasoned ground sausage is rolled up into a flaky puff pastry, sliced, and baked until golden brown. Serve it for a light meal or set out a tray on a party table for everyone to enjoy!

31. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

This Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip is a great appetizer for your next game day tailgate party! Everyone will love this super easy, cheesy no-bake Buffalo chicken recipe! 

32. Taco Pockets

Combine premade crescent rolls and a filling made from scratch to get deliciously savory Taco Pockets! They make the perfect appetizer for Game Day, a potluck, or when you’re feeding a large crowd! Serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt for the perfect bite!

33. Bacon Ranch Crackers

Bacon Ranch Crackers are an easy snack packed with zesty cheesy flavor! Cheese Ritz Bits are oven baked with ranch seasoning and bacon bits in this 30 minute recipe. This is a great recipe for movie nights, and the perfect appetizer for your upcoming game days!

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Here’s your recap of your favorite Top 10 recipes of 2025! From Baked Stuffed Shells to Homemade Pizza Dough, easy crockpot recipes and more, here are the top ten recipes you loved in 2025.

You’re probably going to like this Top Ten Recipes of 2025 selection because we sure did! It’s been so much fun making these recipes and sharing them with you, but what has been even more exciting has been seeing which recipes YOU absolutely loved this year! Quite a few were my favorites, too.
I can’t thank you enough for all the love and support you’ve given me by visiting us here, sharing my recipes with others, by your messages and emails. I am so honored that you have enjoyed the recipes I’ve posted, but more importantly, that they have fed family and friends all while I hope creating some wonderful memories in the process. I do not take that for granted.

I wish you a very healthy, happy, and abundantly blessed 2026, and so look forward to sharing lots more delicious food with you in the next 12 months.
❤️ Lynne

#10 – Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

When making homemade pizza, go the extra mile and make your own Homemade Pizza Dough! This pizza dough recipe from Rebecca Lindamood’s cookbook, Ready, Set, Dough!, is without a doubt the best homemade pizza dough I have ever made. Just 5 ingredients and simple instructions make enough dough for THREE medium pizzas, and it is now the ONLY dough I will use to make my Pepperoni Bread.

#9 – 3 Ingredient Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies

The classic peanut butter cookies you crave are now sugar free! Sweet and satisfying, these are a perfect dessert option for anyone cutting back on their sugar intake. With just 3 ingredients, you can make these easy Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies recipe in minutes.

#8 – 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are not your typical peanut butter cookie because they’re made with only three ingredients and are ready in just thirteen minutes! They’re the perfect thing to make when you need something sweet to eat or have little ones wanting a quick snack.

#7 – Cranberry Meatballs

If you’re looking for the perfect appetizer or party snack, these Cranberry Meatballs are a must-try! These delicious, beefy cocktail meatballs are smothered in a tangy sauce, making the perfect bite! Make this easy recipe and serve them at your New Year’s Eve party, for game day, or at your next potluck! These crockpot meatballs are a real crowd-pleaser!

#6 – Smashed Roasted Cheesy Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes are small red potatoes boiled until slightly soft, smashed, and basted with a seasoned garlic butter. Then before being roasted for the second time in the oven, they’re topped generously with cheese and chives. It’s a delicious and super easy potato side dish for any night of the week and one you’ll add to your regular menu rotation.

#5 – Bisquick Shortcake Recipe

Indulging in a delicious dessert doesn’t have to be a time-consuming endeavor. With a bit of help from Bisquick™, you can whip up this mouthwatering Bisquick™ Shortcake recipe in no time. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply craving a sweet treat, this quick and easy dessert recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds and make your
Strawberry Shortcakes extra special!

#4 – 7Up Cake

With a tender crumb and a crunchy glazed crust on the outside, this incredible lemon-lime 7Up Pound Cake is sure to impress your guests! Whip up this easy dessert to enjoy tonight, or serve it at your next party. I promise everyone’s going to want this sweet and simple cake recipe!

#3 – Easy Guacamole Recipe

This homemade Guacamole Recipe made with avocados, tomato, lime, cumin, and onion will have you coming back for more. It’s a delicious and easy appetizer, a fun party food or just a simple afternoon snack. Bring on the chips and make sure you have plenty of them because this dip, like this one, will be gone in a flash!

#2 – 3 Ingredient Grape Jelly Meatballs

Make these sweet and savory Grape Jelly Meatballs for your next get-together! With only a few simple ingredients and hardly any prep, these meatballs are the perfect appetizer for a holiday party, tailgates, and game day gatherings! They also make a delicious and easy dinner recipe when served over rice.

#1 – Baked Stuffed Shells

These deliciously cheesy Baked Stuffed Shells are filled to the brim with three types of cheese, then topped with a meat sauce and more mozzarella. Baked to golden brown perfection, these stuffed shells never get old! You’ll want to add these stuffed pasta shells to your regular meal rotation!

Thank you again for such a great year!
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I think you’re going to like this 12 Days of Cookies 2025 selection of cookies because we sure did! It was just as much fun making them as it was presenting them to you. Have fun sharing them with family and friends, and I’d love to hear which one(s) is your favorite, so please leave me a comment below!

Day 1 – Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are delightfully chunky cookies loaded with two different kinds of peppermint candy and chocolate chips! The soft cookie base is the perfect vehicle for the festive add-ins, providing a festive twist to a classic cookie recipe. Make a batch for your cookie tray or Christmas party today!

Day 2 – Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a cookie tray staple and are the perfect choice for the holiday season or any occasion! You will love the rich chocolate flavor and the satisfying, chewy texture of these tasty treats. Whip up a batch for your next holiday party, cookie exchange, or just to enjoy after dinner!

Day 3 – Chai Biscotti

Fill up your cookie jar with these spiced Chai Biscotti! These classic Italian biscotti are chock full of warm, fragrant spices that are perfect for the holidays. Enjoy these crunchy cookies with warm beverages, like a mug of tea, coffee, or hot cocoa!

Day 4 – Haystacks

 Haystacks are no-bake cookies made from crunchy chow mein noodles covered in a coating with a peanut butter base and your favorite chocolate chips. They’re easy to make, with only five simple ingredients, and take hardly any time at all! Make a batch of Haystack Cookies for your next cookie exchange or party this holiday season!

Day 5 – Cherry Pie Bars

Embrace that sweet cherry flavor by making a batch of these easy Cherry Pie Bars! Enjoy all the luscious flavors of cherry pie without all the work. Make it with store-bought sweet cherry pie filling or, for an extra special touch, make your own!

Day 6 – Cookies and Cream Cookies

These chunky Cookies and Cream Cookies will be your new favorite treat! With chunks of Oreo cookies and plenty of white chocolate chips, these rich, buttery cookies are a hit with fans of all ages!

Day 7 – Cranberry Orange Cookies

Light and delicious, these Cranberry Orange Cookies have delightfully crispy edges and a soft-centered and slightly chewy inside. The bright orange flavors in the dough and the sugared orange zest sprinkled on top pair well with the tart cranberry. These cookies are simple to make but full of holiday flavor!

Day 8 – Brown Butter Shortbread

This Brown Butter Shortbread is melt-in-your-mouth delicious and only uses three simple ingredients. These indulgent cookies are so rich and buttery, you’ll never go back to store-bought shortbread again!

Day 9 – Buckeye Cookies

Buckeye Cookies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a cookie that’s reminiscent of the classic buckeye candy! These chewy cookies are made with a brownie base and a satisfying peanut butter middle, topped with a rich chocolate ganache. You’ll need a glass of cold milk to wash these ones down!

Day 10 – Ricotta Cookies

Ricotta Cookies are tender Italian Christmas cookies with a sweet, simple glaze. These classic soft cookies are so easy to make, look great on a cookie tray, and are absolutely delightful to eat!

Day 11 – Chocolate Pizzelle Recipe

Make this Chocolate Pizzelle Recipe for a tasty twist on the classic Italian cookies! This delicate cookie is easy to make with a pizzelle iron and is a beautiful addition to any cookie tray or special occasion. Enjoy this chocolate version during the holiday season or for a brunch or bridal shower!

Day 12 – Christmas Cookie Cups

These Christmas Cookie Cups are festive, sweet treats that are perfect for a cookie exchange or holiday parties! With a delightful sugar cookie crust, creamy frosting, and merry Christmas sprinkles, this holiday cookie will be a hit at your next gathering!

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I think you’re going to like this 12 Days of Cookies 2024 selection of cookies because we sure did! It was just as much fun making them as it was presenting them to you. Have fun sharing them with family and friends, and I’d love to hear which one(s) is your favorite, so please leave me a comment below!

Day 1 – Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies are the perfect treat for those times you want something sweet without heating up the oven! Made with rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and chewy oats, these classic cookies are a real crowd-pleaser!

Day 2 – Cherry Thumprint Cookies

These easy Cherry Thumbprint Cookies are a beautiful addition to your cookie trays! The soft, buttery cookie base is topped with cherry pie filling and a sweet vanilla glaze. They’re easy to make and taste delicious, and the bright red cherries bring a festive touch to your table for the holiday season!

Day 3 – Buttery Pecan Cookies

These warm Pecan Cookies are a comforting hug in cookie form! Tender, buttery cookies are laced with golden pecans and rich, buttery flavor for the ultimate decadent dessert. The whole family will be drooling over these chewy cookies, so whip up a batch today!

Day 4 – Grinch Cookies

These adorable Grinch Cookies are such a fun way to celebrate the holiday season with an homage to one of our favorite classic Christmas movies! These chewy green cookies are rolled in green sugar and embellished with a tiny red heart, just like the Grinch himself! Make a batch for your holiday baking tray today!

Day 5 – Chai Pizzelles

Chai Pizzelles add a twist to the classic Italian cookie by using the warm spices you’d find in a steaming mug of chai. This fragrant cookie is easy to make with a pizzelle iron and makes a statement at any event! Whip up a batch today!

Day 6 – Chocolate Mint Cake Mix Cookies

Chocolate Mint Cake Mix Cookies are delightfully chewy chocolate cookies full of fresh, minty flavor. You won’t believe how easy it is to make cookies from a cake mix!

Day 7 – Cranberry Orange Blondies

Cranberry Orange Blondies combine two classic holiday flavors into one sweet dessert bar! Zesty orange citrus pairs well with tart cranberries in a chewy blondie base. You’ll go back for “just a little more” again and again!

Day 8 – Peppermint Meltaways

These Peppermint Meltaways are rich, buttery cookies that literally melt in your mouth, topped with a sweet peppermint cream cheese frosting and crushed candy canes. These festive cookies are perfect to share for any holiday gift or gathering!

Day 9 – Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies

Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies are a festive treat that’s perfect for any occasion! These rich, buttery cookies combine the classic flavors of red velvet cake with the chewy texture of a crinkle cookie. You’ll love the hint of cocoa, and the deep red color that’s signature to red velvet making these cookies look great on your holiday cookie tray!

Day 10 – Gingerbread Truffles

Gingerbread Truffles are so easy to make with just a boxed cake mix, some ready-made frosting, and a handful of other ingredients. You’ll love how the holiday flavors and presentation embody the holiday season and make these the perfect treats for your Christmas cookie tray!

Day 11 – Peppermint Bark Cookies

If you love peppermint, then these Peppermint Bark cookies are the one dessert you must make this holiday season! This recipe makes a soft and chewy cookie with just the right amount of crunch from the peppermint bark. Make these for your next holiday cookie tray or just for snacking on at home!

Day 12 – Thumbprint Cookies

These traditional Thumbprint Cookies are the perfect addition to your cookie tray! With a soft, buttery base and apricot and raspberry preserves for the filling, these cookies are great for holiday gifting or to enjoy any time of the year.

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No Bake Treats

From easy 3 ingredient barks to no-bake snack mixes, these treats make great DIY gifts for loved ones.

Christmas Cookies

Thumbprint cookies, multiple variations of spritz cookies, and beloved classics make this short list wonderful cookies to serve throughout the holiday season. Here’s a list of over 65!

Christmas Desserts

Looking for something different to serve after Christmas dinner? We have desserts that anyone will come back to again and again!

Cakes, Breakfasts, Breads, and More

Don’t worry about breakfast or brunch on Christmas morning! We’ve got you covered with pastries, coffee cakes, breads, and more!

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Chocolate Mint Dream Bars

Chocolate Mint Dream Bars are a no-bake dessert with layers upon layers of decadence. A mint Oreo crust is topped with sweet peppermint cheesecake filling, chocolate fudge pudding and chopped Andes mints in this easy chocolate mint dessert recipe! 

Red, White, and Blue

These no bake Red, White, and Blue Dream Bars are not only patriotic but also incredibly creamy, cold, and refreshing! With an easy cookie crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and blue raspberry and cherry cream gelatin layers, they’re a crowd-pleaser that will have your guests begging for the recipe!

Blue Raspberry

Blue Raspberry Dream Bars make a perfect sweet treat for summer or a gender reveal party! Classic raspberry cheesecake bars are tinted blue with a creamy whipped topping and blue sprinkles in this easy, fun, and no bake dessert recipe. 

Pina Colada

These easy Pina Colada Dream Bars will give you a taste of the tropics! With juicy crushed pineapple, sweetened coconut, and fluffy whipped cream, these delightful bars are the perfect summer treat! Serve up a batch of these piña colada bars at your next get-together!

Chocolate

If you’re in the mood for chocolate, but don’t want to heat up the oven, Chocolate Dream Bars are the perfect no-bake dessert for you! Silky chocolate pudding and whipped cream are layered in a crunchy Oreo cookie crust. You’ll want to make this easy dessert for all your backyard gatherings this summer!

Raspberry Cream

Raspberry Cream Dream Bars – Cool off in the heat of summer with this easy no bake dessert recipe. A Nilla Wafer Cookie crust, sweet vanilla cheesecake layer topped with a creamy raspberry jello layer, it will remind you of eating your favorite treat off the ice cream truck. Or if orange creamsicles are your preference, make their sister Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars. They’re desserts you’ll probably want to eat all year long.
Planning a gender reveal party, then pair these pink ones with the Blue Raspberry Dream Bars!

Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars

These Orange Creamsicle Dream Bars are the perfect no-bake dessert for summer! Your whole family will love the crunchy crust, sweet cheesecake layer, and refreshing orange cream topping. One taste of this sweet summer dessert, and you’ll go right back to the days of buying an Orange Creamsicle off the ice cream truck.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars

These NO BAKE Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars are made with crushed peanut butter sandwich cookies, topped with silky chocolate pudding and a fluffy peanut butter cream cheese layer, and finished off with Cool Whip or my extremely popular Stabilized Whipped Cream recipe! Pop the cookie crust into the freezer for easy and super delicious NO-BAKE Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. These are the original Dream Bars!

Banana Pudding Dream Bars

These Banana Pudding Dream Bars take your favorite banana pudding to the next level with an Oreo layer, fresh bananas, and a sweet cream cheese layer. For the whipped topping, you can use my recipe for Stabilized Whipped Cream or buy whipped topping at the store.

Turtle

These No-Bake Turtle Dream Bars will excite your taste buds with an Oreo cookie crust, cheesecake layer, chocolate pudding, caramel, pecans, and Cool Whip! It’s one of the easiest and most delicious no-bake desserts, much like my original Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars.

Blueberry Almond

Blueberry Almond Dream Bars are an easy no bake dessert with layers of deliciousness in every bite. Made with a shortbread cookie crust, cheesecake layer, Lucky Leaf Premium Blueberry Fruit Filling or Topping, whipped topping, and sprinkled with white chocolate curls, this is one recipe that everyone will enjoy.

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dream Bars – a graham cracker crust, chocolate fudge pudding, a peanut butter chocolate chip cookie dough layer made with Davidson’s Safest Choice™ Eggs and topped with a stabilized whipped cream. 

Lemon

These Lemon Dream Bars are the perfect dessert when you’re dreaming of warm, sunny days! Lemon desserts are plentiful, but this homemade cheesecake bar is sure to be a popular choice! With a lemon cookie crust, luscious lemon curd, cheesecake filling, and Cool Whip, you’ll enjoy the delicious citrus flavor in every bite of this no bake dessert.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry

Like all of my popular Dream Bar recipes, these NO BAKE Chocolate Covered Strawberry Dream Bars are sure to be a crowd favorite as well. In every bite you’ll taste the chocolate Oreo crust, creamy vanilla cheesecake, Lucky Leaf Premium Strawberry Fruit Filling or Topping, chocolate fudge pudding, and whipped topping. I dare you not to fall in love with this incredibly easy no bake dessert.

Peppermint Dream Dessert

Peppermint extract, baking chips, cheesecake pudding, and an Oreo crust make this Peppermint Dream Dessert a delectable treat family and friends will love. It’s perfect for the holidays!

Irish Cream

These No Bake Irish Cream Dream Bars are an easy dessert with a shortbread cookie crust, an Irish cream cheesecake layer, Irish cream chocolate pudding and my stabilized whipped cream. They’re perfect for any St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Circus Animal Cookie

These Circus Animal Cookie Dream Bars with a cookie crust, vanilla pudding, sweetened cream cheese, and whipped topping will bring out the kid in anyone. Eyes will light up when you place this fun and colorful no-bake dessert on the table!

Red Velvet Cherry

These luscious Red Velvet Cherry Dream Bars are made with a red velvet cookie crust, a sweet cheesecake layer, cherry pie filling, vanilla pudding, and whipped topping, making these bars the perfect treat for the holidays! Or better yet, red velvet lovers can enjoy them all year round! Know that the crust for this recipe is baked, so be sure to allow a bit more time for that.

Peaches and Cream

Peaches and Cream Dream Bars is a beautiful layered dessert filled with peaches and a creamy cheesecake layer, piled on a Nilla Wafer crust. This fun treat is any peach lover’s dream! Make this no-bake peach dessert for your next get-together, or just save it for your own family!

Strawberry Lemonade

It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy a cool, no-bake dessert with these fruity Strawberry Lemonade Dream Bars! With sweet strawberries and fresh lemon juice, all the flavors of your favorite beverage can be found in these creamy dessert bars! A smooth strawberry cream is layered over no-bake lemon cheesecake filling, all on a crunchy Nilla wafer crust. One bite and your taste buds will be singing!

Eggnog

These No Bake Eggnog Dream Bars will be your new Christmas and New Year’s Eve dessert. Eggnog desserts are extremely popular, but this easy homemade eggnog bar is sure to go to the top of the list! With a gingersnap cookie crust, cinnamon cheesecake, vanilla eggnog pudding, and Cool Whip, you’ll enjoy the delicious spice flavor and layer combination in every bite.

Strawberry Cheesecake

Strawberry Cheesecake Dream Bars are a no-bake dessert made of a graham cracker crust, fresh strawberries, and creamy cheesecake. With a layer of white chocolate pudding and a whipped cream topping, these are the BEST strawberry cheesecake bars you’ll ever taste.

Black Forest

Black Forest Dream Bars are pure cherry-chocolate bliss! You’ll love the rich combination of a chocolate cheesecake layer, cherries, pudding, and whipped topping in this easy black forest dessert recipe. It’s a great dessert for a weeknight or impressive enough for special occasions.

Cranberry Orange

These Cranberry Orange Dream Bars are a dessert inspired by the 9 Ladies Dancing verse in the popular “Twelve Days of Christmas” song. Layers of goodness including a crust made of crushed ladyfingers, a Sweet’N Low® cranberry orange layer, white chocolate pudding and stabilized whipped cream make this a fun holiday dessert.

Oreo Pudding

These Oreo Pudding Dream Bars are a cookies and cream dessert. They have an Oreo cookie crust covered with layers of cream cheese, Oreo pudding, Cool Whip, and are topped with the crushed Oreos. You’ll love this NO BAKE dessert because these cookies and cream bars are ones you’ll be dreaming about for nights to come!

No Bake Pumpkin Lush

This No Bake Pumpkin Lush recipe will be your new go-to Fall and Thanksgiving dessert. Pumpkin desserts are extremely popular, but this easy homemade pumpkin dream bar is sure to go to the top of the list! With a gingersnap cookie crust, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin spice pudding, and Cool Whip, you’ll enjoy the delicious pumpkin flavor and layer combination in every bite.

Biscoff White Chocolate

Biscoff White Chocolate Dream Bars – crushed Biscoff cookies, Biscoff Cookie Spread, and White Chocolate Pudding make these NO-BAKE bars an unbelievable dessert, perfect to serve anytime!

Stabilized Whipped Cream

This Stabilized Whipped Cream is a creamy, versatile topping that is gelatin-free, and can be used in a variety of desserts and drinks. However, making whipped cream can be a tricky task, especially if you want it to hold its shape for more than a few minutes. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice cook, I’ll show you how you can easily create whipped cream that will impress even the most discerning palates!

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We have some appetizers, sweet treats (you all really love peanut butter 😉 ), and one of my favorite recipes ever rounding out this list. Scroll through to have a look!

Without further adieu, let’s get started!

10. Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies

These chewy NO BAKE Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies are an easy dessert with few ingredients. Plus, they’re better than what Grandma used to make because there’s NO corn syrup to boil while standing over the stove. Shhh…we won’t tell!

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9. Smashed Roasted Cheesy Potatoes

These Smashed Potatoes are small red potatoes boiled until slightly soft, smashed, and basted with a seasoned garlic butter. Then before being roasted for the second time in the oven, they’re topped generously with cheese and chives. It’s a delicious and super easy potato side dish for any night of the week and one you’ll add to your regular menu rotation.

8. Frozen Bahama Mama

Make this Frozen Bahama Mama and you’ll feel like you’re in the tropics. With a combination of grenadine, orange juice, pineapple juice, dark rum, coconut-flavored rum, lime juice, and ice, it’s the perfect way to cool off. Plus, it’s the next best thing to being there!

7. Strawberry Spinach Salad

Strawberry Spinach Salad brings fresh ingredients and pop of color to your table! Tossed with poppy seed dressing, this easy salad recipe can be served as a side dish or topped with chicken for a light meal. 

6. Pina Colada Milkshakes

Pina Colada Milkshakes with vanilla ice cream and crushed pineapple are a cold, refreshing taste of the tropics! Blend up a batch of these to beat the summer heat. Delicious with or without the rum! 

5. Pineapple Bread

This Pineapple Bread will be a great treat in the morning alongside your cup of coffee. The toasted coconut on the top helps you feel like you’re in the tropics, too! Pineapple and Coconut together are a match made in quick bread heaven.

4. Stabilized Whipped Cream

This Stabilized Whipped Cream is a whipped cream made thicker by adding cream cheese and powdered sugar. Use it as a Cool Whip substitute or anywhere you’d use whipped topping. 

3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars

These NO BAKE Chocolate Peanut Butter Dream Bars are crushed peanut butter sandwich cookies, topped with chocolate pudding, a fluffy layer of cream cheese, and peanut butter, and finished off with Cool Whip or my extremely popular Stabilized Whipped Cream recipe!

2. 13 Minute, 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are not your typical peanut butter cookie because they’re made with only three ingredients and are ready in just thirteen minutes! They’re the perfect thing to make when you need something sweet to eat or have little ones wanting a quick snack.

Drumroll, please!!!
Here is THE #1 post of the Top Posts of 2021!

1. Homemade Pizza Dough

Without a doubt, it is the BEST and EASIEST, and MOST DELICIOUS I have ever made. Just 5 ingredients and simple instructions make enough dough for THREE pizzas, and it is now the ONLY dough I will use to make my Pepperoni Bread.

Take a look at some more of our popular recipes that just missed making the list.

• Homemade French Vanilla Coffee Creamer
• Taco Braid
• Homemade Dog Pill Pockets
• A Copycat Recipe – Texas Roadhouse Rolls
• Strawberry Cheesecake Dream Bars
• Grandma’s Easy Homemade Italian Bread Recipe
• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
• Sausage Cranberry Brie Bites

Looking for more delicious recipes that people loved in 2021, here they are!

• Chicken Tortilla Soup Crock Pot from Dash of Sanity
• Old Fashioned Goulash from Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
• Homemade Ice Cream from Barefeet in the Kitchen
• Peanut Butter Pretzel Buckeyes from Chocolate with Grace
• Garlic Ginger Glazed Sticky Pork from Foodie with Family
• Coquito (Puerto Rican Egg Nog) from The Noshery

Thanks for reading our Top Recipes of 2021.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy 2022!

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Need some Game Day snack and appetizer inspiration?

I am usually scrambling around a couple of days before trying to find snacks that will please everyone.

I’ve compiled 22 of favorite game day snacks just for you!
They’re easy and are sure to please everyone. 

You can make all of them, just a few, or only one!
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I can’t wait to see!

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Pepperoni Bread

Cranberry Sausage Brie Bites

Roasted Garlic Hummus

Cheesy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Cream Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms

Sweet and Spicy Coca-Cola Shredded Pork Bites

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks

Edamame Guacamole

Easy Homemade Guacamole

Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Bites

Beer Cheese Dip and Homemade Pretzels

Ranch Fried Green Tomatoes with a Chili Ranch Dipping Sauce

Spinach Pepperoni Bread

Jalapeno Ranch Dip

Lime Cheesecake Dip

Chocolate Cheesecake Dip

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Bites

Buffalo Chicken Cheeseball

Baked Spices Almonds

Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

Chicken Taco Dip

Layered Taco Dip

Easy Pepperoni Pizza Dip

How To Make a Meat and Cheese Board

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