The Best Dessert Recipes and Dinner Ideas | Cookies & Cups https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/ Chronicling My Life in Sugar Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:36:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://cookiesandcups.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cropped-hearticon2-32x32.png The Best Dessert Recipes and Dinner Ideas | Cookies & Cups https://cookiesandcups.com/recipes/ 32 32 Cream of Mushroom Chicken https://cookiesandcups.com/cream-of-mushroom-chicken/ #respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:25:59 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=93263 Cream of Mushroom Chicken

This satisfying cream of mushroom chicken dinner is ready in one skillet in 30 minutes! It’s easy to make with tender and juicy chicken pieces cooked in a creamy mushroom gravy, perfect for serving over rice or noodles.

Why You’ll Love This Cream of Mushroom Chicken Recipe

This comforting cream of mushroom chicken recipe is a quick and easy skillet dinner that the whole family begs for at least once a week.

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How To Make Brown Sugar https://cookiesandcups.com/how-to-make-brown-sugar/ #respond Mon, 11 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=94932 How To Make Brown Sugar

Don’t rush to the store the next time you run out of brown sugar. Make this homemade substitute instead! Learn how to make brown sugar with 2 ingredients in 5 minutes!

For more easy baking tips and substitutions, check out my tutorials on homemade buttermilk and how to make cake flour, too!

Why You Should Make This Brown Sugar Substitute

Can you make brown sugar at home? Yes! And it’s SO easy to do.

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Kentucky Butter Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/kentucky-butter-cake/ #comments Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:22:43 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=15909 Kentucky Butter Cake

This Kentucky Butter Cake recipe is CRAZY moist, buttery and coated with a sweet buttery sauce that crusts the outside and soaks into the cake making it amazing for days. What you get is a stunning, sweet, buttery, soft cake that is as perfect on its own as it is topped with strawberries and whipped cream!

Kentucky Butter Cake: What To Expect

  • Simple Ingredients. Chances are you have everything in your kitchen right now to make this incredibly delicious cake. 
  • Great to make ahead! I am going to tell you this Kentucky Butter Cake is even better the second day!

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Lemon Pistachio Bundt Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/pistachio-bundt-cake/ #comments Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:33:10 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=37535 Lemon Pistachio Bundt Cake

Pistachio Lemon Bundt Cake is an amazingly tender bundt cake made extra moist with Pistachio Pudding Mix, and topped with a lemon frosting and chopped pistachios!

Why You’ll Love This Pistachio Cake

  • Texture! This cake is ULTRA moist due to the packet of dry pudding mix you add right to the batter! Along with flavor, the pudding makes this cake so soft and tender.
  • Flavor! Pistachio and lemon pair beautifully.

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Chicken Hashbrown Casserole https://cookiesandcups.com/cheesy-ranch-chicken-hash-brown-casserole/ #comments Sun, 03 Mar 2024 17:50:49 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=14641 Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

This chicken hashbrown casserole is an easy dinner recipe made with tender potatoes, juicy shredded chicken, and veggies baked in a creamy, cheesy ranch sauce. It’s sure to be a family favorite!

Are you looking to cozy up with more chicken casserole ideas? Try my Chicken Cordon Bleu casserole, too!

Why You’ll Love This Chicken Hashbrown Casserole

I’m not one to pass up a chicken casserole recipe, and this cheesy chicken hashbrown casserole is one of our family favorites.

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Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage https://cookiesandcups.com/instant-pot-corned-beef-and-cabbage/ #respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:11:26 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=95158 Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage

You can make traditional corned beef and cabbage in the Instant Pot, right in time for St. Patrick’s Day! This easy beef recipe is flavorful and juicy, and it cooks in a fraction of the time.  

Why You’ll Love This Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

Succulent and packed with flavor, this Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage recipe comes together easily with only minutes of prep! Here’s why the pressure cooker is about to become your new favorite method for this hearty dish:

  • Extra juicy.

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Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake https://cookiesandcups.com/sour-cream-apple-cake/ #comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:58:59 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=36163 Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake

This Sour Cream Apple Coffee Cake is soft, tender, and loaded with apples and cinnamon. The crumb topping gives the cake a buttery crunch along with a creamy, sweet glaze to top it off!

Make sure to try my classic Coffee Cake recipe too!

Well, it’s that time of year again to make sure your kitchen is fully stocked with apples and cinnamon. Of course baking with this winning combo makes your house smell delicious, but you also end up with a cake that you will absolutely LOVE!

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Root Beer Pulled Pork with Root Beer BBQ Sauce https://cookiesandcups.com/root-beer-pulled-pork-with-root-beer-bbq-sauce/ #comments Tue, 20 Feb 2024 22:50:56 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=16694 Root Beer Pulled Pork with Root Beer BBQ Sauce

This Root Beer Pulled Pork with Root Beer BBQ Sauce is amazingly simple to throw together and feeds a crowd!

Why You’ll Love Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork

  1. Tender and Flavorful Meat: The slow cooking process allows the pork to become incredibly tender, practically melting in your mouth. Additionally, the combination of the pork’s natural juices, root beer, and dry rub spices with the sweetness of the root beer barbecue sauce creates a perfectly balanced flavor. 
  2. Unique Twist: Root beer adds a distinctive flavor to the BBQ sauce, without being in-your-face.

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How To Make Self Rising Flour https://cookiesandcups.com/how-to-make-self-rising-flour/ #respond Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=94962 How To Make Self Rising Flour

Self-rising flour is a staple in loads of baking recipes. Learn how to make self-rising flour from all-purpose flour with this easy, 3-ingredient substitute!

Looking for more baking tips and easy substitutions? Check out how to make a buttermilk substitute and how to make cake flour, too!

Why You’ll Love This Self Rising Flour Recipe

Wondering what self-rising flour is? Or maybe you have a recipe that calls for it, but you don’t have any on hand.

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Super Easy Beef and Broccoli https://cookiesandcups.com/beef-and-broccoli/ #comments Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:31:59 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=57367 Super Easy Beef and Broccoli

If you’re a big fan of classic Chinese takeout food, you’ll love this homemade Beef and Broccoli recipe! Juicy beef slices are mixed in with sautéed broccoli and stir fry sauce for a delicious dinner idea.

Make sure to try my (Not So Boozy) Bourbon Chicken Recipe too! It’s a family favorite!

Better Than Takeout Beef and Broccoli!

Takeout is super convenient, I totally get that, but you can easily recreate thisfavorite restaurant dish at home with very little effort!

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The Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread https://cookiesandcups.com/best-chocolate-chip-banana-bread/ #comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:59:37 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=24254 The Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe is ultra moist because I use a secret trick! This banana bread can be made with or without the chocolate chips and is guaranteed to be your new go-to recipe!

Make sure to try my Chocolate Banana Bread too! It’s DOUBLE the chocolate!

Why Is This The Best Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe?

  • Super Moist. The reason this is the BEST Banana Bread is how soft and moist it is, without being mushy or spongey!

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White Bean Soup https://cookiesandcups.com/white-bean-soup/ #respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=94569 White Bean Soup

Get transported to the Tuscan countryside with this rustic white bean soup. Creamy cannellini beans and aromatic veggies are simmered in a fresh, lemony broth with rosemary, baby spinach, and tender ditalini pasta. 

If you love this easy white bean soup recipe, try my cozy lentil soup next!

Why You’ll Love This White Bean Soup Recipe

Craving something soulful and comforting, but also bright, fresh, and a bit like a vacation?

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Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes https://cookiesandcups.com/easy-chocolate-lava-cakes/ #comments Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:37:26 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=29281 Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes

Chocolate cake on the outside, decadent molten chocolate on the inside, these Easy Chocolate Lava Cakes are deceptively simple to make! Enjoy topped with vanilla ice cream for a no-fuss dessert that’s sure to impress.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Lava Cakes Recipe

  • Impress Your Guests! Elegant and decadent, Chocolate Lava Cake is usually reserved for ordering at restaurants. Your guests will love enjoying these one at your next party!

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Taco Monkey Bread https://cookiesandcups.com/taco-monkey-bread/ #respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:04:39 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=94133 Taco Monkey Bread

Cheesy taco monkey bread is quick and easy to make with canned biscuit dough and savory taco beef filling. Serve this pull-apart bread with your favorite toppings and dipping sauces as a fun appetizer or game day snack!

Looking for more easy taco-inspired recipes? Give my taco pizza and taco burgers a try, too!

Why You’ll Love This Taco Monkey Bread Recipe

Addictively cheesy taco monkey bread is a delicious appetizer with a Tex-Mex spin!

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Banana Bread Brownies https://cookiesandcups.com/banana-bread-brownies/ #comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:00 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=7426 Banana Bread Brownies

Banana Bread Brownies. A fun spin on banana bread and a perfect way to use up some old bananas :)

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Brownie Cheesecake https://cookiesandcups.com/peanut-butter-cup-brownie-cheesecake/ #comments Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:00:45 +0000 http://dev.cookiesandcups.com/?p=11369 Brownie Cheesecake

This irresistible brownie cheesecake is made from creamy no-bake peanut butter cheesecake layers filled with crumbled fudgy brownies and hot fudge, topped with a pile of peanut butter cups.

If this decadent combination sounds right up your alley, try my cheesecake brownies, next!

Why You’ll Love This Brownie Cheesecake Recipe

If you’re as obsessed with cheesecake recipes as we are, wait until you try this crazy-indulgent brownie cheesecake! This (almost) no-bake dessert layers peanut butter cheesecake with crumbly brownie chunks, hot fudge sauce, and plenty of peanut butter cups.

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Angel Biscuits https://cookiesandcups.com/angel-biscuits/ #comments Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:23:02 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=25773 Angel Biscuits

Angel Biscuits are lightest, fluffiest biscuits you’ve ever had. They’re the perfect hybrid between a biscuit and a dinner roll made from start to finish in under an hour!

What Are Angel Biscuits?

Angel Biscuits, aka Bride’s Biscuits, are a light, fluffy biscuit made with yeast. They are the perfect cross between a flaky biscuit and a soft dinner roll. If you’re looking for a more traditional biscuit recipe, try my Skillet Biscuits!

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Churro Bars https://cookiesandcups.com/churro-bars/ #comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:24:45 +0000 http://cookiesandcups.com/?p=25066 Churro Bars

Churro Bars are chewy, buttery cookie bars loaded with cinnamon sugar! All the flavors of your favorite churro, but easy to make and perfect to share!

Why You’ll Love These Churro Bars

  • Easy to make! No deep frying like traditional churros with this recipe. You don’t even need to use a mixer!
  • Simple Ingredients. You probably have everything in your kitchen right now to make a batch of these.

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Taco Pasta https://cookiesandcups.com/taco-pasta/ #respond Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:10:00 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=94425 Taco Pasta

Cheesy taco pasta is such an easy family dinner! Filled with juicy ground beef, salsa, and plenty of Tex-Mex seasoning, it’s a 30-minute recipe perfect for weeknights.

This dinner idea combines two of our household favorites: tacos and creamy pasta! For another fun Italian-Mexican spin, try this cheesy burrito lasagna.

Why You’ll Love This Taco Pasta Recipe

We love dinnertime mash-ups like taco pizza and taco burgers. This time, get ready for creamy, cheesy, satisfying taco pasta!

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Easy Classic Biscotti https://cookiesandcups.com/biscotti/ #comments Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:55:12 +0000 https://cookiesandcups.com/?p=60195 Easy Classic Biscotti

If you’re looking for something sweet to enjoy with your coffee, Biscotti is the cookie for the job! This Italian cookie recipe is delightfully crunchy, and can be customized with your favorite add-ins.

I also have a fun Cake Mix Biscotti Recipe on my site too if you love a short cut!

Why You’ll Love This Biscotti Recipe

  • Classic and Easy! Biscotti is a cookie that is a favorite for the ages.

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