New Recipes For You To Try!

If you’re looking for something sweet to bake, you’re in the right place.

This dessert recipe index makes it easy to find pies, cakes, cookies, and simple desserts for any occasion.

Whether you’re planning a holiday, baking for a crowd, or just want something simple for the weekend, you’ll find plenty of ideas here.

Most of these are the kinds of recipes I grew up with — made from scratch, nothing fancy, and always worth sharing.

Not sure where to start? Try one of the categories below.

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Easy Desserts

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Holiday FAVOURITES

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Pies & Tarts

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Easy Family meals

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Cake Recipes

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Cookies and bars

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Muffins & Quick Breads

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Fall Favorites

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Find the Perfect Dessert

Looking for something specific? Browse by fruit, flavor, or occasion below.

Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Chocolate banana bread on a cutting board.

Triple Chocolate Banana Bread

Easy Desserts

Easy Desserts is a collection of simple, reliable recipes you can make any day of the week. You’ll find family favorites like Cousin Marie’s Coffee Cake, Apple Pandowdy, Cinnamon Pastry Apple Cobbler, and Harvey Wallbanger Cake — the kinds of desserts that always feel a little special without being complicated.

These are the recipes I come back to again and again, and the ones I love to share.

Learn More

Fresh from my kitchen — these are the newest recipes I’ve been baking and sharing. If you like to try something new, this is a good place to start.

By Method
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Oven

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Quick to make

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Slow Cooker

Creamy No Bake Pineapple Pie

No Bake

By flavor
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Chocolate

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Cherry

Lemon

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Apple

Cake Recipes

Holiday Favourites

Easy bakes for mornings, afternoons, or whenever you want something warm from the oven.

Easy Family Meals

Start with These Favourites

If you’re not sure where to begin, these are the recipes and guides I recommend most.

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Easy Desserts

Simple, reliable desserts you can make any day of the week.

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Pie Crust

Everything you need to make better pie crust, step-by-step.

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Best Pie Recipes

All my favorite pies — classic, cozy, and easy to make.

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Seasonal Recipes

Cozy baking ideas for holidays, gatherings, and special moments.