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This moist pineapple cake comes together in one bowl, bakes in the same glass pan you serve it from, and gets topped with tangy cream cheese frosting while it’s still warm. You’re going to love how easy it is—no layers, no sifting, and no fussy garnish. Cold from the refrigerator, it’s dense, tender, and perfect for “just a sliver” that somehow turns into a corner piece. Why You’ll Love It One-bowl batter — stir everything together by hand with no mixer required. Extra-moist pineapple cake — the crushed pineapple and all its juice go straight into the batter. Feeds a …

This creamy, tangy potato salad has a little brown sugar for a subtle sweetness that balances the mayonnaise, mustard, and relish. Green pepper and celery add fresh crunch, and the whole salad gets even better after chilling. It makes a big bowl that’s perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and leftovers. Why You’ll Love It Feeds a crowd — five pounds of potatoes make a generous bowl for gatherings and leftovers. Creamy and tangy — mayonnaise, mustard, sweet pickle relish, and dark brown sugar create a balanced dressing. Fresh crunch — red onion, celery, and green pepper keep every bite from feeling …

This soft, citrusy cake is easy to make with a yellow cake mix, mandarin oranges, pineapple juice, and a cool coconut frosting. The mandarin oranges go right into the batter for tiny sweet bursts, while pineapple juice soaks into the warm layers. You’re going to love how sunny and special it tastes with minimal fuss. Why You’ll Love It Easy starting point — a yellow cake mix keeps prep simple, but the finished cake tastes much more special. Extra-moist layers — reserved pineapple juice soaks into the warm cake for incredible flavor and texture. Cool, fluffy frosting — whipped topping, …

These Cracker Barrel dumplings are soft, tender, and swimming in a buttery chicken gravy that tastes just like the restaurant side dish. The dough comes together with simple pantry ingredients, and there’s no fancy technique required. You’re going to love how cozy and comforting they are. Why You’ll Love It Soft, tender dumplings — simple dough cooks into the signature slippery, comforting texture. Easy pantry ingredients — flour, milk, oil, butter, and chicken soup base are all you need. Comforting side dish — a cozy alternative to potatoes or a full casserole. Freezer-friendly — freeze the uncooked dumplings for an …

This fruit and cream cheese coffee cake is tender, buttery, and packed with jammy fruit and tangy cream cheese pockets. The thick batter comes together quickly, and the crumb topping adds just enough sweetness without any fussy pastry work. Blueberries are a favorite, but this flexible cake works beautifully with other fruit, too. Why You’ll Love It Quick to make — about ten minutes of active prep and no stand mixer required. Tender and buttery — thick batter bakes into a soft cake with juicy fruit and creamy pockets of cream cheese. Not overly sweet — equally good for breakfast …

These big peanut butter cookies are crisp around the edges, tender in the middle, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor. The shortening gives them that delicate, almost sandy crispness that butter-only peanut butter cookies just don’t have. You’re going to love how easy they are to make—and how quickly they disappear. Why You’ll Love It Big bakery-style cookies — you get about 16 large, satisfying cookies instead of a mountain of little ones. Crisp, melt-away texture — butter-flavored shortening gives these cookies their delicate, sandy crispness. Deep peanut butter flavor — a full cup of Jif peanut butter keeps …

Nut Goodie Bars have a rich, candy-bar flavor with milk chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter, salted peanuts, and a soft maple center. They’re easy to make in a 9-by-13-inch pan and perfect for keeping chilled until dessert. You’re going to love that sweet-and-salty crunch in every bite. Why You’ll Love It Candy-bar flavor — milk chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter, salted peanuts, and maple all work together. Easy 9-by-13-inch pan — makes 16 good-sized servings without individual candy-making. No special equipment — no candy thermometer or complicated techniques needed. Great chilled — the layers firm up beautifully in the refrigerator. Travels well …

You’re going to love these old-fashioned chicken and dumplings, with tender rolled dumplings simmered in buttery chicken broth. This is the flat, noodle-style kind—not fluffy drop dumplings—and every bite is cozy and comforting. Nothing fancy, just a big warm pot of homemade comfort food. Why You’ll Love It Feeds a crowd — makes enough for 8 to 10 servings. Made-from-scratch dumplings — sticky dough rolls thin and cuts easily with a pizza cutter. Forgiving technique — uneven strips and rustic shapes cook up beautifully. Tender chicken — adding it back at the end keeps it from getting stringy. Ingredient Notes …

These Give Me Some Sugga! Fudge Cookies are rich, fudgy, and finished with a sparkly sugar coating that gives them a lightly crisp shell. They’re simple to make with everyday ingredients, and you’re going to love that soft chocolate center and crackled edges. No fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients needed. Why You’ll Love It Quick to make — about 15 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of baking for small cookies. No chilling required — mix, roll in sugar, and bake. Deep chocolate flavor — cocoa powder creates a rich, fudgy cookie center. Sparkly sugar coating — adds a lightly …

This sautéed zucchini and yellow squash is a fast, flavorful way to use summer produce. The onion gets soft and sweet, the garlic perfumes the olive oil, and Parmesan clings to the warm squash at the very end. Nothing fancy, no seventeen-step sauce, and no food processor to wash afterward. Why You’ll Love It Fast stovetop side dish — ready in about 5 minutes. One-pan recipe — minimal prep and cleanup. Savory Parmesan finish — adds salty, cheesy flavor to mild squash. Great use for summer squash — zucchini and yellow squash cook beautifully together. Ingredient Notes Extra-virgin olive oil …