Easy S'mores Pie Recipe

Are you ready for a new favorite pie? With this dessert, you get all the classic s'mores flavors blended into a three-layered incredibly decadent pie that's served perfectly chilled and refreshing!

Usually, we all think of s'mores as a summer dessert, but thanks to this pie you can have a s'mores dessert any day of the year when the craving strikes. I love taking it to Thanksgiving dinner, because you definitely need some chocolate to compliment the pumpkin pie. Plus, this is an easy pie to make ahead of time and doesn't require the oven!

It begins with a simple homemade graham cracker base (I include a hint of salt to balance out the sweetness of the pie), then it's layered with a silky smooth chocolate filling that melts in your mouth, and topped with a meringue (the kind that will remind you of fluffy marshmallows).

And last but not least—it's toasted to a stunning golden brown finish with a culinary torch!

The only difficult part of making this pie is waiting to dive in. There may just be a slice missing when you take it to the party, it's just too irresistible!

They're great for parties and gifts because everyone always loves them, and of course they make the best midday snack!

Easy Candied Pecans Recipe

Lets just start out by saying these Candied Pecans are dangerous! Who knew such simple ingredients could make something so tempting and addictive?

I started making the cinnamon sugar almonds like 10 years ago and I hadn't even tried any other nut until today. Because I was out of almonds :).

And guess what? I actually like the pecans even better because they have a more delicate and melt-away crunch than the almonds do and they have more cracks and crevices for the sugar mixture to coat.

I basically guarantee if you take these to a party they will be gone in no time. They're cinnamon caramel flavor coating is insanely delicious. And you're going to love how quick the prep is.

No candy thermometer required and tending to a hot bubbling syrup, instead here we just coat with a simple mixture and oven bake them for an hour.

Short list of ingredients, simple yet incredible flavor, easy prep - we could all use more recipes like this during the holidays, right? Just try not to eat half the batch before you get around to gifting them (I really have a hard time with that one).

Meringue Cookie Recipe

My kids love meringue cookies, I mean who wouldn't? They taste like candy and they pretty much melt in your mouth.

You'll love that they keep really well and they're a fun change from the typical cookie. Plus they're fun to customize with other flavors, decorate with festive sprinkles, or dip in dark chocolate after baking and cooling.

Plus the plain meringues are naturally low in calories, not that we're really counting this time of year anyway though right?

And really the mixer does most of the work here. The cookie mixture can be ready in under 10 minutes and only requires a few pantry staples you likely already have on hand. Don't you just love recipes like this?

Then of course it's finished with the most luscious buttercream frosting. Everyone will instantly fall in love!

Homemade Birthday Cake

Isn't funfetti what we all think of when we think childhood favorite birthday cake? Even to this day it's still one of my favorites and always will be. But trust me, now making it from scratch you'll love it so much more!

It's fun and easy to make. Yes it  may require the extra step of whipping up the egg whites but the fluffy end result is so worth it!

This homemade recipe far outdoes a box cake mix. The flavor is a thousand times better plus it's naturally flavored with real vanilla and almond extract, and made with real butter.

It also includes a little bit of oil to ensure the cake stays moist.

After many years of testing cakes I'd have to say this is the ultimate birthday cake!

Deliciously Satisfying Baked Fried Chicken

I've always loved deep-fried chicken, but we all know it's loaded with fat and calories. This version skips the frying and is coated with lightly oiled panko, then cooked in a hot oven instead of a pot of vegetable oil.

It's deliciously flavorful and you'll be swooning over the crispy breading and perfectly tender chicken.

I tested several different ingredients for the coating. I've tried melba toast, cornflakes, and Panko, and Panko is my favorite here. Then, I opted to leave out the flour for dredging because it works fine without it here, the egg whites are the perfect "glue" on their own.

I added some spices and herbs to the Panko to build flavor and mimic color (the paprika helps give it a nice orange shade). And you'll love the light kick from the cayenne.

And this crispy oven fried chicken really isn't difficult to make. The hardest part here will just be waiting for it to bake in the oven!

The Best Coconut Cake Recipe!

I shared this coconut cake four years ago but I figured it was due time that I re-share it in case some of you may have missed out. It's a recipe book dessert staple!

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This is what I'm planning on making for Christmas dessert and I can't wait! Some people look forward to gifts, I look forward to cake.

This cake is elegant and sophisticated yet very traditional and simplistic and it's perfect for the holidays since it's not only incredibly delicious but it's so white and snowy looking.

I love that it's like the cake you remember your grandma serving at family parties growing up. Who doesn't love a good old fashioned recipe like this? The classics are often the best.

Finally, A Soft and Moist Coconut Cake

This will probably be one of the softest cakes you'll ever make and you'll also love that it is incredibly moist (because we all hate a dry cake right?). And it is layered with sweet, natural coconut flavor with every bite, which is complimented perfectly by the light tang of the cream cheese in the frosting.

Good luck saying your only going to have a thin slice. Not gonna happen with this cake. Try it and you'll see what I mean!

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah and Kwanzaa too! I hope you have the best holiday week!

Cinnamon Candied Almonds

You wouldn't believe how quickly a batch of these almonds disappears at my house! And they are a treat I feel better about feeding my family versus cookies, although we have plenty of those around here this time of year too - who am I kidding :)?

But the point is if you are looking for a treat that does have some nutritional value then this is a good way to go.

This post is sponsored by Mirum, however all opinions are 100% my own.