Soft, moist Chocolate Banana Bread studded with chocolate chips both inside and on top for double the chocolate flavor. This version uses no butter or oil and requires no mixer—simple, healthier, and delicious. Love banana bread? Try other variations like a cinnamon swirl, blueberry, classic chocolate chip, or a coffee-cake crumb streusel topping. Why You’ll … Read more
*This post is brought to you by Rhodes Bake-N-Serv. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Dessert Now Dinner Later possible. It’s that time again—I’m sharing an easy, delicious recipe using Rhodes® Rolls. For a healthier twist this month, I made simple Pita Pockets that are unbelievably easy: just roll out a Rhodes® roll and … Read more
Peanut Butter Chocolate Nests are fast to make and deliver a chewy, chocolatey Easter treat!
I finally tried the popular “bird’s nests” I keep seeing on Pinterest — and I wish I’d made them sooner. These Peanut Butter Chocolate Nests are incredibly easy and quick to prepare, and they’re perfect for Easter or any spring gathering.
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip baked inside bread cups shaped like blooming flowers — a festive and tasty Easter appetizer. With spring on the way and gardens starting to wake up, these blooming spinach artichoke cups feel perfectly seasonal. They’re adorable, handheld bites that combine warm, chewy bread with creamy, savory dip — essentially everything you … Read more
This post brought to you by Alphabits & Mom It Forward Blogger Network. I love the colors of fall. Though my favorite season is late spring into early summer, autumn’s palette always sparks joy. The cooler weather does have one downside: I tend to bundle up, stay inside and snack more. So when those cravings … Read more
Strawberry Cream Pie is light, fruity, and delicious, featuring a flaky pie crust, a no-bake cheesecake filling, and fresh strawberries finished with a sweet strawberry glaze. I first shared this strawberry cream pie recipe in 2012 and recently refreshed the photos and instructions. Back then I used Cool Whip more often; now I prefer real … Read more
Cherry Pie Bars feature a sweet, buttery shortbread crust and crumb topping—think sugar-cookie flavor—with a layer of cherry pie filling in the center and a delicate almond glaze drizzled on top. These bars are easier than making a pie and ideal for feeding a crowd during Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any gathering. Cherry Pie Bars are … Read more
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and here’s a simple, festive treat the whole family will enjoy: Pot of Gold Popcorn. It’s playful, crunchy, and perfect for kids — and adults may find it hard to resist.
Instead of plain buttered popcorn or traditional caramel corn, this version is candied with mango Jello for a sunny, golden glaze. The coating combines dry Jello with sweetened condensed milk, producing a shiny, sweet shell that crisps up in the oven. It’s easy to make and delightfully addictive.
This noodle recipe has been passed down from my grandmother to my mother and now to me. As a child I loved these fresh, tender noodles in a warm bowl of chicken soup. They’re simple to make, but nothing compares to homemade noodles floating in a savory broth — plump, satisfying and full of comfort. … Read more
Inspired by a chocolate cherry pie once made in a bakery I worked at, these Cherry Chocolate Chip Crumb Bars capture the same sweet combination of tart cherries and semi-sweet chocolate with a crunchy, buttery crumb. The pie we made had cherry pieces and chocolate chips peeking through a sugar-crusted lattice; this recipe translates that flavor into easy-to-serve bars that are perfect for gatherings and holidays.
