# Crave To Cook


## Posts

- [Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe (Plus Pumpkin Muffins)](https://cravetocook.com/pumpkin-bread/): A soft, moist, warmly spiced pumpkin bread made in one bowl, with a full guide to baking the same batter as pumpkin muffins.
- [Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Biscuit Topping](https://cravetocook.com/chicken-pot-pie-casserole/): All the comfort of classic chicken pot pie baked in a 9x13 dish, with a creamy from-scratch filling and your choice of flaky biscuits or puff pastry on top.
- [Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup (Creamy and Easy)](https://cravetocook.com/slow-cooker-butternut-squash-soup/): This creamy slow cooker butternut squash soup simmers with apple, onion and sage until silky and sweet. It takes 20 minutes of prep and freezes beautifully.
- [Mummy Pizza Bites & Easy Halloween Appetizers](https://cravetocook.com/halloween-appetizers-mummy-pizza-bites/): Adorable, cheesy mummy pizza bites ready in 20 minutes, plus a full menu of easy Halloween appetizers and party food ideas the whole family will love.
- [Chicken au Poivre (Creamy Peppercorn Chicken)](https://cravetocook.com/chicken-au-poivre/): Golden, pepper-crusted chicken cutlets in a silky cognac and cream pan sauce. The French bistro classic made easy in one skillet in 30 minutes.
- [Buffalo Chicken Dip: Easy Game Day Appetizers](https://cravetocook.com/easy-game-day-appetizers-buffalo-chicken-dip/): Creamy, cheesy, spicy buffalo chicken dip baked until bubbling in 30 minutes, plus a crowd-pleasing menu of easy game day appetizers.
- [Autumn Harvest Salad: Easy Fall Salad Recipes](https://cravetocook.com/fall-salad-recipes-harvest-salad/): Crisp greens, sweet apples, candied walnuts, feta and cranberries tossed in a maple apple cider dressing. A bright, 25-minute salad for fall dinners and holidays.
- [Cheesy Chicken Pasta Bake (Easy Casserole Recipes for Dinner)](https://cravetocook.com/casserole-recipes-for-dinner-cheesy-chicken-pasta/): Tender pasta, juicy chicken and a creamy tomato sauce under a bubbling blanket of three cheeses. An easy, make-ahead family dinner in 50 minutes.
- [Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Easy Thanksgiving Side Dishes](https://cravetocook.com/thanksgiving-side-dishes-garlic-mashed-potatoes/): The creamiest make-ahead garlic mashed potatoes, plus maple roasted sweet potatoes and a simple timeline for all of your Thanksgiving side dishes.
- [Frosted Pumpkin Bars & Easy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes](https://cravetocook.com/pumpkin-dessert-recipes-pumpkin-bars/): Soft, moist pumpkin bars topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting, plus easy twists on pumpkin snickerdoodles and cinnamon rolls. One bowl, one pan, 24 bars.
- [High Protein Soup: Chicken Lentil Soup with 40g Protein a Bowl](https://cravetocook.com/high-protein-soup-chicken-lentil/): A hearty, healthy high protein soup made with chicken, red lentils, white beans and bone broth. About 40 grams of protein per bowl in 45 minutes.
- [Creamy Pumpkin Soup: The Coziest of All Fall Soup Recipes](https://cravetocook.com/fall-soup-recipes-creamy-pumpkin-soup/): Velvety, lightly spiced pumpkin soup finished with cream and toasted pepitas. A cozy, 40-minute bowl that tops our list of fall soup recipes.
- [Crockpot BBQ Chicken and Potatoes (Easy Fall Crockpot Meals)](https://cravetocook.com/fall-crockpot-meals-bbq-chicken-potatoes/): Tender, smoky BBQ chicken and buttery potatoes cooked together in one slow cooker. Fifteen minutes of prep for one of the easiest fall crockpot meals.
- [Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe: Hot, Cheesy and Easy](https://cravetocook.com/spinach-artichoke-dip/): A hot, creamy and cheesy spinach artichoke dip baked until golden and bubbling. The ultimate party appetizer, ready in 30 minutes.
- [Classic Tiramisu Recipe: Creamy, No-Bake Italian Dessert](https://cravetocook.com/classic-tiramisu/): Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with a silky mascarpone cream and finished with cocoa. The classic Italian no-bake dessert, made safely with cooked yolks.
- [Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe: Molten Center in 25 Minutes](https://cravetocook.com/chocolate-lava-cake/): Rich individual chocolate lava cakes with a crisp outside and a warm, gooey, molten center. Six ingredients and 25 minutes.
- [Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes Recipe: Tall, Golden, Diner-Style](https://cravetocook.com/fluffy-buttermilk-pancakes/): Tall, tender and golden buttermilk pancakes with crisp edges and a fluffy center, just like your favorite diner makes them.
- [Slow Cooker Pot Roast Recipe: Fall-Apart Tender with Gravy](https://cravetocook.com/slow-cooker-pot-roast/): Fall-apart tender beef chuck roast cooked low and slow with potatoes, carrots and herbs, finished with a rich, glossy gravy.
- [Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe: Extra Crispy, No Oil Needed](https://cravetocook.com/air-fryer-chicken-wings/): Shatteringly crispy air fryer chicken wings with juicy meat inside, made with a simple dry rub and a baking powder trick. Toss in buffalo, honey garlic or BBQ sauce.
- [French Onion Soup Recipe: Deeply Caramelized, Cheesy Top](https://cravetocook.com/french-onion-soup/): Slowly caramelized onions in a rich, savory broth, crowned with a toasted baguette and a blanket of bubbling Gruyère cheese.
- [Shrimp Scampi Pasta Recipe: Garlic Butter, 20 Minutes](https://cravetocook.com/shrimp-scampi-pasta/): Juicy shrimp and linguine tossed in a glossy lemon, garlic butter and white wine sauce. A restaurant classic made at home in 20 minutes.
- [Classic Beef Lasagna Recipe: Rich Meat Sauce, Creamy Layers](https://cravetocook.com/classic-beef-lasagna/): A generous, bubbling pan of classic beef lasagna with a rich slow-simmered meat sauce, creamy ricotta layers and golden mozzarella.
- [Creamy Tuscan Salmon Recipe: One Pan, 25 Minutes](https://cravetocook.com/creamy-tuscan-salmon/): Golden pan-seared salmon in a silky garlic, sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce. One pan and 25 minutes to a restaurant-worthy dinner.
- [Southern Sweet Potato Pie (Silky, Spiced and Easy)](https://cravetocook.com/sweet-potato-pie/): A classic southern sweet potato pie with a silky, buttery filling, warm spices and a flaky crust. It is the perfect make-ahead Thanksgiving dessert.
- [Cinnamon Roll Casserole with Cream Cheese Icing](https://cravetocook.com/cinnamon-roll-casserole/): Canned cinnamon rolls cut into pieces, soaked in a cinnamon vanilla custard and baked until puffy and golden, then finished with tangy cream cheese icing.
- [Pumpkin Dump Cake with Buttery Pecan Topping](https://cravetocook.com/pumpkin-dump-cake/): A creamy, pumpkin pie style filling topped with a golden, buttery cake mix and pecan crust. It takes 15 minutes to put together and feeds a crowd.
- [One Bowl Chocolate Cake with Fudgy Frosting](https://cravetocook.com/one-bowl-chocolate-cake/): A moist, deeply chocolatey one bowl chocolate cake made with cocoa, buttermilk and hot coffee, baked in a 9x13 pan and topped with creamy chocolate frosting.
- [Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://cravetocook.com/carrot-cake/): A moist, warmly spiced two-layer carrot cake packed with fresh carrots and toasted pecans, finished with fluffy, tangy cream cheese frosting.
- [Southern Banana Pudding with Homemade Custard](https://cravetocook.com/southern-banana-pudding/): Old-fashioned southern banana pudding layered with stovetop vanilla custard, ripe bananas and vanilla wafers, finished with a golden toasted meringue.
- [New York Cheesecake Recipe (Creamy and Crack-Free)](https://cravetocook.com/new-york-cheesecake/): A rich and creamy New York cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, a tangy sour cream filling and a smooth top, baked gently in a water bath.
- [Fudgy Brownies Recipe (Crackly Top, Gooey Center)](https://cravetocook.com/fudgy-brownies/): Rich, dense fudgy brownies made from scratch with melted chocolate and cocoa, finished with a shiny crackly top. One bowl, simple steps and easy storage tips.
- [No-Bake Strawberry Lasagna with Strawberry Crunch Topping](https://cravetocook.com/no-bake-strawberry-lasagna/): An easy no-bake strawberry lasagna with layers of graham crackers, cream cheese whipped cream and fresh strawberries, finished with a crunchy strawberry topping.
- [Strawberry Pretzel Salad with a Crisp Pretzel Crust](https://cravetocook.com/strawberry-pretzel-salad/): The classic sweet and salty strawberry pretzel salad with a crunchy pretzel crust, fluffy cream cheese layer and fresh strawberry gelatin on top.
- [Italian Cream Cake with Coconut, Pecans and Cream Cheese](https://cravetocook.com/italian-cream-cake/): A tall Southern Italian cream cake with three soft buttermilk layers full of coconut and toasted pecans, covered in tangy cream cheese frosting.
- [German Chocolate Dump Cake with Coconut Pecan Layer](https://cravetocook.com/german-chocolate-dump-cake/): A gooey German chocolate dump cake with a toasted coconut pecan base, rich chocolate cake and pockets of sweet cream cheese. Everything goes into one 9x13 pan.
- [Banana Protein Muffins That Stay Soft and Moist](https://cravetocook.com/banana-protein-muffins/): Soft, tender banana protein muffins made with ripe bananas, Greek yogurt and a scoop of protein powder. A one-bowl breakfast you can grab on busy mornings.
- [Blueberry Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bake (High Protein)](https://cravetocook.com/blueberry-cottage-cheese-breakfast-bake/): Creamy blended cottage cheese, oats and eggs baked with juicy blueberries and a hint of lemon. A high-protein breakfast bake that slices into squares for easy weekday mornings.
- [Frozen Yogurt Clusters with Berries and Dark Chocolate](https://cravetocook.com/frozen-yogurt-fruit-clusters/): Juicy berries bound with honey-sweetened Greek yogurt, frozen and dipped in dark chocolate. These frozen yogurt clusters are a cool, crunchy snack you can keep ready in the freezer.
- [Easy Biscoff Tiramisu with Greek Yogurt Cream](https://cravetocook.com/biscoff-yogurt-tiramisu/): Coffee-soaked Biscoff cookies layered with a tangy Greek yogurt and cookie butter cream. A lighter, no-bake twist on tiramisu with warm caramelized spice in every bite.
- [Dubai Chocolate Cookies with Pistachio Kataifi Filling](https://cravetocook.com/dubai-chocolate-cookies/): Thick, chewy double chocolate cookies with a hidden center of pistachio cream and crispy toasted kataifi. Every bite tastes like the famous Dubai chocolate bar.
- [Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups with Pistachio Kataifi](https://cravetocook.com/dubai-chocolate-strawberry-cups/): Fresh strawberries, silky pistachio cream and buttery toasted kataifi, sealed under a shell of melted chocolate that cracks when you dig in. A no-bake dessert that tastes like the famous filled chocolate bar.
- [Easy Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms](https://cravetocook.com/beef-stroganoff/): Tender strips of seared sirloin and golden mushrooms in a rich, tangy sour cream gravy over buttery egg noodles, all ready in about 40 minutes.
- [Chili Crisp Carrot Ribbon Salad](https://cravetocook.com/chili-crisp-carrot-ribbon-salad/): Silky carrot ribbons tossed in a savory chili crisp, soy, sesame and lime dressing, finished with peanuts, green onions and cilantro.
- [Easy Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce](https://cravetocook.com/chicken-piccata/): Thin, golden chicken cutlets in a silky lemon, butter and caper pan sauce. It is a restaurant classic that comes together in one skillet in about 35 minutes.
- [Zaatar Chicken with Lemon, Sumac and Red Onions](https://cravetocook.com/zaatar-chicken/): Crispy bone-in thighs marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic and za'atar, roasted over sweet red onions and finished with a cool yogurt sauce.
- [Million Dollar Soup with Chicken, Bacon and Cheddar](https://cravetocook.com/million-dollar-soup/): Tender chicken, potatoes, cream cheese, sharp cheddar and crispy bacon in one velvety pot. This million dollar soup tastes as rich as its name.
- [Creamy Cheeseburger Soup with Potatoes](https://cravetocook.com/cheeseburger-soup/): Ground beef, tender potatoes and vegetables simmer in a silky cheddar broth, then get topped with bacon, pickles and toasted bun croutons for a cheeseburger you eat with a spoon.
- [Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup with Beef and Rice](https://cravetocook.com/unstuffed-cabbage-roll-soup/): Ground beef, tender cabbage and rice simmer in a sweet and tangy tomato broth for all the comfort of classic cabbage rolls without any rolling.
- [Dirty Cabbage with Smoked Sausage and Ground Beef](https://cravetocook.com/dirty-cabbage/): Smoky andouille, seasoned ground beef, onion, bell pepper and celery cook down with a whole head of cabbage in one big skillet for a hearty, low-carb Cajun dinner.
- [Parchment Paper Gyros (Homemade Gyro Meat in the Oven)](https://cravetocook.com/parchment-paper-gyros/): Seasoned ground lamb and beef get rolled tightly in parchment, baked into a firm log, then sliced thin and crisped in a hot skillet for restaurant-style gyros at home.
- [Juicy Crockpot Turkey Breast with Herb Butter and Gravy](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-turkey-breast/): A bone-in turkey breast rubbed with garlic herb butter slow cooks on a bed of vegetables until juicy, then gets a quick broil and a silky gravy from the drippings.
- [Crispy Parmesan Onion Ring Chips (Baked, Low Carb)](https://cravetocook.com/parmesan-onion-ring-chips/): Thin rounds of sweet onion baked onto lacy, seasoned Parmesan until golden and shatteringly crisp. A low carb, four ingredient appetizer that tastes like onion rings and cheese crisps in one bite.
- [Turkish Pasta with Spiced Beef and Garlic Yogurt](https://cravetocook.com/turkish-pasta/): Fusilli tossed with warmly spiced ground beef, spooned over cool garlic yogurt and finished with sizzling Aleppo pepper butter. All the comforting flavors of Turkish manti in a quick weeknight pasta.
- [Butter Cabbage: Whole Roasted Cabbage with Cajun Garlic Butter](https://cravetocook.com/butter-cabbage-boil/): A whole head of cabbage scored, filled with Cajun garlic butter and slow roasted until meltingly tender with caramelized, crispy edges. A showstopping side dish that costs just a few dollars.
- [Easy Dumpling Bake with Vegetables and Ginger Garlic Sauce](https://cravetocook.com/dumpling-bake/): Frozen potstickers baked in a savory ginger garlic broth with broccoli, mushrooms and bok choy until tender underneath and golden on top. A one dish dinner with only 10 minutes of prep.
- [Hot Honey Cottage Cheese Bowl with Beef and Sweet Potato](https://cravetocook.com/hot-honey-cottage-cheese-beef-bowl/): Crispy roasted sweet potatoes, savory spiced ground beef and cool cottage cheese, finished with a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey. A filling high protein bowl that is perfect for meal prep.
- [Puppy Chow (Classic Muddy Buddies Recipe)](https://cravetocook.com/puppy-chow/): Classic puppy chow, also called muddy buddies, coats crunchy Chex cereal in chocolate and peanut butter and then powdered sugar. It is a no-bake treat that is ready in about 15 minutes.
- [Soft and Chewy Snickerdoodle Cookies](https://cravetocook.com/snickerdoodle-cookies/): Soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookies with a gentle tang and crackly cinnamon sugar tops. This simple recipe explains the cream of tartar secret and how to avoid flat or dry cookies.
- [Easy Peach Cobbler with a Golden Buttery Crust](https://cravetocook.com/easy-peach-cobbler/): A foolproof peach cobbler with juicy cinnamon peaches and a golden, buttery batter crust that puffs up around the fruit. It works with fresh, frozen or canned peaches.
- [Easy Chocolate Fudge Recipe (Only 3 Ingredients)](https://cravetocook.com/easy-chocolate-fudge/): Easy chocolate fudge made with only three ingredients and no candy thermometer. It is rich, creamy, foolproof and perfect for holiday gifting.
- [Dutch Apple Pie Recipe with Buttery Crumb Topping](https://cravetocook.com/dutch-apple-pie/): A dutch apple pie with tender cinnamon apples, a flaky crust and a thick, buttery crumb topping instead of a top crust, plus tips for a filling that slices cleanly.
- [Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Silky and Crack-Free)](https://cravetocook.com/classic-pumpkin-pie/): A classic pumpkin pie with a smooth, lightly spiced custard filling and a crisp buttery crust, plus tips to prevent cracks and make it ahead for Thanksgiving.
- [Soft Gingerbread Cookies Recipe for Cutouts](https://cravetocook.com/gingerbread-cookies/): Soft, spiced gingerbread cookies with rich molasses flavor and a dough that rolls out easily and holds its shape. They are perfect for decorating with icing at Christmas.
- [Easy Cinnamon Monkey Bread with Vanilla Glaze](https://cravetocook.com/cinnamon-monkey-bread/): Golden bites of dough rolled in cinnamon sugar and baked in a buttery brown sugar caramel. This cinnamon monkey bread is a gooey pull apart breakfast the whole family fights over.
- [Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe](https://cravetocook.com/pumpkin-chocolate-chip-cookies/): Soft, tender pumpkin cookies packed with chocolate chips and warm fall spices. These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies bake up pillowy, not mushy, with a few simple tricks.
- [Easy Caramel Apple Bars with Oat Crumble Crust](https://cravetocook.com/caramel-apple-bars/): Buttery oat crust, cinnamon apples, a layer of gooey caramel and a crumble top, all baked in one pan. These caramel apple bars are the easiest way to feed a crowd this fall.
- [Caramel Apple Dip: Easy Cream Cheese Dip in 10 Minutes](https://cravetocook.com/caramel-apple-dip/): A fluffy, creamy brown sugar and cream cheese dip swirled with caramel and topped with toffee bits and pecans. It takes 10 minutes, needs no baking and is made for dunking crisp apple slices.
- [Cheesy Garlic Pull Apart Bread (Easy Bundt Pan Recipe)](https://cravetocook.com/cheesy-garlic-pull-apart-bread/): Golden bite-size biscuit pieces tossed in garlic butter, parsley, mozzarella and Parmesan, baked in a bundt pan into a gooey, shareable bread that pulls apart in warm cheesy chunks.
- [Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes with a Creamy Sauce](https://cravetocook.com/cheesy-scalloped-potatoes/): Thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes baked in a smooth garlic, cheddar and Gruyère cream sauce until tender and bubbling. A reliable holiday side that never turns grainy or watery.
- [Classic Sausage Herb Stuffing with Crisp Edges](https://cravetocook.com/classic-sausage-herb-stuffing/): A savory baked stuffing with pork sausage, sautéed onion and celery, fresh sage and thyme, and toasted bread cubes. Soft in the middle, crisp on top, and easy to assemble a day ahead.
- [Classic Glazed Meatloaf](https://cravetocook.com/classic-glazed-meatloaf/): A tender, juicy old-fashioned meatloaf with a sticky sweet and tangy ketchup glaze. Simple ingredients, easy steps and a cozy dinner everyone loves.
- [Apple Cider Pork Chops with Caramelized Apples](https://cravetocook.com/apple-cider-pork-chops/): Juicy seared pork chops finished in a glossy apple cider and Dijon pan sauce with caramelized apples and onions. A cozy fall dinner in one skillet.
- [Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole](https://cravetocook.com/creamy-chicken-enchilada-casserole/): Layers of shredded chicken, creamy green chile sauce, corn tortillas and melty cheese baked in one dish. All the flavor of enchiladas without the rolling.
- [Cheesy Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce](https://cravetocook.com/cheesy-baked-ziti/): Tender ziti tossed in a savory meat sauce, layered with creamy ricotta and blanketed in golden mozzarella. It is the easy, make-ahead pasta bake that feeds a crowd.
- [Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-chicken-and-dumplings/): Tender slow cooked chicken, carrots and celery in a creamy herb gravy, topped with fluffy homemade dumplings. Old-fashioned comfort with almost no effort.
- [Easy Crockpot Taco Soup with Ground Beef](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-taco-soup/): Seasoned ground beef, beans, corn and tomatoes simmer all day in the slow cooker. Top each bowl with cheese, sour cream and crunchy chips.
- [Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup](https://cravetocook.com/chicken-gnocchi-soup/): Pillowy gnocchi, tender chicken and fresh spinach in a silky, savory cream broth. It is a restaurant-style soup you can make in 30 minutes.
- [Easy Lasagna Soup in One Pot](https://cravetocook.com/lasagna-soup/): All the cheesy, saucy flavor of lasagna in a cozy bowl. This one pot soup is ready in under an hour and tastes like Sunday dinner.
- [Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs](https://cravetocook.com/garlic-butter-chicken-thighs/): Bone-in chicken thighs roasted until the skin shatters, then finished in a bubbling garlic, lemon and herb butter. It is a simple, affordable dinner with serious flavor.
- [High Protein Breakfast Egg Bites](https://cravetocook.com/high-protein-breakfast-egg-bites/): Fluffy, creamy oven-baked egg bites made with eggs, cottage cheese, spinach and turkey sausage. Each one packs around 9 grams of protein and they reheat in under a minute.
- [Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese](https://cravetocook.com/baked-mac-and-cheese/): A silky cheddar and Gruyere sauce, tender macaroni and a crunchy buttery breadcrumb topping. This baked mac and cheese is the creamy, golden comfort food everyone asks for.
- [Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta](https://cravetocook.com/creamy-butternut-squash-pasta/): Roasted butternut squash blends into a silky, lightly sweet sauce with garlic, sage and Parmesan, then coats every curve of rigatoni. It is cozy, vegetarian and ready in under an hour.
- [Red Wine Braised Pot Roast (Dutch Oven Recipe)](https://cravetocook.com/red-wine-braised-pot-roast/): A chuck roast braised low and slow in red wine, broth and herbs until fork-tender, with a glossy gravy made from the pot. This red wine braised pot roast is Sunday dinner at its best.
- [Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup from Scratch](https://cravetocook.com/homestyle-chicken-noodle-soup/): Tender chicken, sweet carrots and celery and wide egg noodles in a golden, savory broth. This homestyle chicken noodle soup is the comfort bowl you will make again and again.
- [Marry Me Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce](https://cravetocook.com/marry-me-chicken/): Golden seared chicken in a creamy, garlicky sun-dried tomato sauce with parmesan and basil. This marry me chicken is an easy one-skillet dinner that feels special.
- [Creamy White Chicken Chili with White Beans](https://cravetocook.com/creamy-white-chicken-chili/): Tender shredded chicken, creamy white beans and mild green chiles in a velvety broth. This creamy white chicken chili is an easy one-pot dinner for chilly nights.
- [Soft Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://cravetocook.com/cinnamon-rolls/): Pillowy yeast dough, a gooey brown sugar cinnamon swirl and tangy cream cheese frosting. These homemade cinnamon rolls can be baked the same day or prepared overnight.
- [Moist Banana Bread Recipe with Brown Sugar](https://cravetocook.com/banana-bread/): Ripe bananas, brown sugar and a little sour cream make a tender, deeply flavored loaf. This moist banana bread recipe comes together in one bowl in about ten minutes.
- [Baked Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole](https://cravetocook.com/baked-apple-cinnamon-french-toast/): Cubes of bread soak up a cinnamon custard with sauteed apples, then bake under a crunchy streusel. This baked apple cinnamon french toast can be assembled the night before.
- [Slow Cooker Apple Butter Recipe with Cinnamon](https://cravetocook.com/slow-cooker-apple-butter/): Fresh apples, warm spices and a long, lazy simmer become a thick, glossy spread. This slow cooker apple butter needs no pectin and almost no stirring.
- [Easy Cinnamon Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze](https://cravetocook.com/easy-cinnamon-apple-cake/): A tender, moist cake packed with chopped apples and swirled with cinnamon sugar. This easy cinnamon apple cake comes together in one bowl and is perfect with a cup of coffee.
- [No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars with Graham Crust](https://cravetocook.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-bars/): A sweet peanut butter graham cracker layer topped with smooth chocolate. These no-bake bars taste like a peanut butter cup and need only 20 minutes of work.
- [Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies with Crisp Edges](https://cravetocook.com/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/): Nutty browned butter, dark brown sugar and plenty of chocolate make these chocolate chip cookies crisp at the edges and chewy in the middle.
- [Baked Apple Cider Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar](https://cravetocook.com/baked-apple-cider-donuts/): Soft, tender donuts with concentrated apple cider flavor, baked in a donut pan and tossed in cinnamon sugar. No frying and no yeast needed.
- [Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread with a Sweet Swirl Filling](https://cravetocook.com/pumpkin-cream-cheese-bread/): A tender, spiced pumpkin loaf with a ribbon of sweet cream cheese filling baked through the middle. It slices beautifully and tastes like a bakery treat.
- [Chewy Cinnamon Apple Blondies with Brown Sugar](https://cravetocook.com/cinnamon-apple-blondies/): Chewy brown sugar blondies packed with diced apples and cinnamon, finished with a simple cinnamon sugar crust. One bowl, no mixer, and ready in about an hour.
- [High Protein Chicken Burrito Bowls (Easy Meal Prep)](https://cravetocook.com/chicken-burrito-bowls/): Juicy chili-lime chicken, cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn and fresh toppings come together in these high protein chicken burrito bowls, perfect for dinner or weekly meal prep.
- [Christmas Tree Pull-Apart Bread (Easy Christmas Appetizers)](https://cravetocook.com/christmas-tree-pull-apart-bread/): Soft, cheesy garlic pull-apart bread shaped like a Christmas tree and served with warm marinara. One of the easiest and most festive Christmas appetizers for a holiday party.
- [Christmas Sugar Cookies (No-Spread Cut Out Cookies)](https://cravetocook.com/christmas-sugar-cookies/): Soft, buttery Christmas sugar cookies made with a no-spread dough that keeps crisp edges, plus an easy icing that sets firm for decorating, gifting and stacking.
- [Cranberry Brie Bites (Easy Puff Pastry Holiday Appetizer)](https://cravetocook.com/cranberry-brie-bites/): Flaky puff pastry cups filled with melty brie, cranberry sauce and toasted pecans. These cranberry brie bites are the easiest holiday appetizer for Thanksgiving and Christmas parties.
- [Classic Pecan Pie Recipe (Easy Thanksgiving Dessert)](https://cravetocook.com/pecan-pie/): A classic pecan pie recipe with a gooey, sliceable filling, toasted pecans and a flaky crust, plus a pecan pie bars variation that feeds a Thanksgiving crowd.
- [Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms (Easy Thanksgiving Appetizer)](https://cravetocook.com/sausage-stuffed-mushrooms/): Juicy mushroom caps filled with savory Italian sausage, cream cheese, garlic and Parmesan under a crispy golden topping. A bite-size appetizer that disappears fast at any holiday party.
- [Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows (Pecan Option)](https://cravetocook.com/sweet-potato-casserole-marshmallows/): Silky roasted sweet potatoes whipped with butter, brown sugar and warm spices, baked under toasty marshmallows, with an optional crunchy pecan streusel half for the nut lovers at the table.
- [From Scratch Green Bean Casserole (No Canned Soup)](https://cravetocook.com/green-bean-casserole/): A homemade green bean casserole with fresh green beans, a silky mushroom cream sauce and golden crispy onions. All the nostalgia of the classic, with no canned soup.
- [Cheesy Ground Beef Casserole with Egg Noodles](https://cravetocook.com/ground-beef-noodle-casserole/): A cozy ground beef casserole with tender egg noodles, a rich tomato beef sauce, a creamy cheese layer and a bubbly cheddar top. Classic comfort food that feeds a crowd.
- [Dump and Bake Chicken Casserole with Rice (No-Boil)](https://cravetocook.com/dump-and-bake-chicken-rice-casserole/): A creamy, cheesy dump and bake chicken casserole where raw rice and chicken cook together right in the oven. One dish, ten minutes of work, and a comforting weeknight dinner.
- [Creamy Sausage One Pot Pasta (30-Minute Dinner)](https://cravetocook.com/one-pot-creamy-sausage-pasta/): Italian sausage, garlic, tomatoes, cream, spinach and Parmesan come together with penne in a single pot for a creamy, family-friendly dinner in about 30 minutes.
- [Crockpot Potato Soup with Hashbrowns (Loaded and Creamy)](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-potato-soup-hashbrowns/): Frozen hashbrowns, broth, cream cheese and cheddar turn into a thick, loaded crockpot potato soup with bacon and green onions, with only 10 minutes of prep.
- [Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust](https://cravetocook.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-bars/): Silky spiced pumpkin cheesecake on a buttery gingersnap crust, baked in a 9x13 pan and cut into 24 neat bars that are made for Thanksgiving and fall gatherings.
- [Caramel Apple Dump Cake (Easy 5-Ingredient Fall Dessert)](https://cravetocook.com/caramel-apple-dump-cake/): Warm apple pie filling, gooey caramel and a buttery golden cake mix topping come together in this 5-ingredient caramel apple dump cake that bakes in one pan.
- [Halloween Charcuterie Board (Easy Spooky Snack Board)](https://cravetocook.com/halloween-charcuterie-board/): A festive Halloween charcuterie board with orange and black cheeses, salami roses, spooky fruit and a little candy, ready in about 30 minutes for 10 to 12 guests.
- [Crockpot Grape Jelly Meatballs (3 Ingredients)](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-grape-jelly-meatballs/): Sweet and tangy grape jelly meatballs made in the crockpot with frozen meatballs, chili sauce and grape jelly. The easiest party appetizer you will ever make.
- [Easy Crockpot Queso Dip (With Beef or Sausage)](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-queso-dip/): Smooth, creamy crockpot queso dip made with just a few ingredients, with an easy ground beef or sausage option. The perfect hands-off dip for game days and parties.
- [Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip (Hot or Cold)](https://cravetocook.com/cheesy-bacon-ranch-dip/): A creamy, cheesy bacon ranch dip that you can bake until bubbly or chill and serve cold. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect for game days and parties.
- [Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork (Tender and Juicy)](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-pulled-pork/): Smoky, fork-tender crockpot pulled pork made with a simple spice rub and a few pantry staples. Perfect for sandwiches, game days and easy weeknight dinners.
- [Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Hashbrowns](https://cravetocook.com/hashbrown-breakfast-casserole/): A cheesy breakfast casserole with hashbrowns, sausage and eggs that you assemble the night before and bake in the morning. Perfect for holidays, brunch and busy weekends.
- [Fluffy Cottage Cheese Pancakes (High Protein Breakfast)](https://cravetocook.com/cottage-cheese-pancakes/): Soft, fluffy pancakes made with cottage cheese, eggs and a little flour. An easy high protein breakfast that tastes like a weekend treat.
- [Easy Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables](https://cravetocook.com/sheet-pan-chicken-and-vegetables/): Juicy seasoned chicken, crispy baby potatoes and roasted broccoli, all cooked together on one pan. Dinner on the table in under an hour with barely any dishes.
- [Easy Crockpot Chili with Ground Beef and Beans](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-chili/): Hearty ground beef and bean chili that simmers all day in the slow cooker. Set out a toppings bar and let everyone build their own bowl.
- [Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Potatoes and Carrots](https://cravetocook.com/slow-cooker-beef-stew/): Fork-tender beef, potatoes and carrots in a thick, savory gravy. This slow cooker beef stew does the work for you while you get on with your day.
- [The Best Apple Crisp Recipe with Oat Crumble Topping](https://cravetocook.com/apple-crisp/): Tender cinnamon apples baked under a crunchy, buttery oat crumble topping. This easy apple crisp is the fall dessert I make more than any other.
- [Baked Oatmeal Cups (Easy Healthy Breakfast Meal Prep)](https://cravetocook.com/baked-oatmeal-cups/): Soft, lightly sweet baked oatmeal cups made in a muffin tin with oats, banana, milk and your favorite mix-ins. Perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts all week.
- [Spider Halloween Deviled Eggs (Easy Olive Spiders)](https://cravetocook.com/spider-deviled-eggs-halloween/): Classic creamy deviled eggs turned spooky with little black olive spiders. An easy, make-ahead Halloween party appetizer everyone will reach for.
- [Crispy Coconut Shrimp (Fried or Baked)](https://cravetocook.com/coconut-shrimp/): Juicy shrimp in a crunchy coconut and panko coating, fried or baked until golden and served with a quick sweet orange chili dipping sauce.
- [Shrimp Oreganata with Garlic Lemon Breadcrumbs](https://cravetocook.com/shrimp-oreganata/): Jumbo shrimp baked in a lemony white wine butter sauce under a golden crust of garlic, oregano and Pecorino breadcrumbs, an Italian-American classic for weeknights and Christmas Eve.
- [Cioppino: Easy San Francisco Seafood Stew](https://cravetocook.com/cioppino/): Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops and flaky white fish simmered in a fragrant tomato, fennel and white wine broth for a San Francisco-style seafood stew made in one pot.
- [Cranberry Fluff: Creamy Cranberry Cheesecake Salad](https://cravetocook.com/cranberry-cheesecake-fluff/): Sweet-tart chopped cranberries, pineapple and marshmallows folded into a fluffy cream cheese and whipped cream base. A pretty pink, no-bake holiday salad you make the night before.
- [Chocolate French Silk Tart with a Safe Cooked-Egg Filling](https://cravetocook.com/french-silk-chocolate-tart/): A crisp chocolate press-in crust filled with airy, melt-in-your-mouth French silk filling made the safe way, with eggs gently cooked to 160°F. Topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls.
- [Red Velvet Trifle with No-Bake Cheesecake Layers](https://cravetocook.com/red-velvet-cheesecake-trifle/): Cubes of tender red velvet cake layered with fluffy no-bake cheesecake cream and fresh raspberries in a tall glass bowl. A stunning, make-ahead centerpiece for Christmas and holiday parties.
- [Peppermint Cheesecake with Peppermint Bark Topping](https://cravetocook.com/peppermint-bark-cheesecake/): A cool, creamy peppermint cheesecake on a chocolate cookie crust, finished like a slab of peppermint bark with dark chocolate ganache, white chocolate and crushed candy canes.
- [Creamy Eggnog Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust](https://cravetocook.com/eggnog-cheesecake/): A silky, nutmeg-kissed eggnog cheesecake on a crisp gingersnap crust, finished with softly whipped cream. Make it a day ahead and let it be the star of your Christmas dessert table.
- [Eggnog Pound Cake with Nutmeg Glaze](https://cravetocook.com/eggnog-pound-cake/): A rich, buttery pound cake made with real eggnog and freshly grated nutmeg, finished with a creamy eggnog glaze. It stays moist for days, so it is perfect for holiday entertaining.
- [Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies](https://cravetocook.com/soft-oatmeal-cookies/): Classic oatmeal cookies that stay soft and chewy for days, with buttery brown sugar flavor, a hint of cinnamon and golden edges. Keep them plain or fold in raisins or chocolate chips.
- [Apple Cheesecake Bars with Crisp Topping](https://cravetocook.com/apple-crisp-cheesecake-bars/): Three cozy layers in one pan: buttery graham crust, silky cheesecake with cinnamon apples, and a crunchy brown sugar oat crisp on top. Made a day ahead and sliced into neat squares.
- [Easy Glazed Apple Fritters](https://cravetocook.com/glazed-apple-fritters/): Golden, craggy apple fritters packed with cinnamon-spiced apple chunks and soaked in a crackly vanilla glaze. A no-yeast batter makes them easy enough for a weekend breakfast.
- [Sweet Potato Cookies with Toasted Marshmallows](https://cravetocook.com/sweet-potato-marshmallow-cookies/): Everything you love about sweet potato casserole baked into a soft, spiced cookie and crowned with toasted marshmallows. A fun, make-ahead treat for the Thanksgiving dessert table.
- [Soft and Chewy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles](https://cravetocook.com/pumpkin-spice-snickerdoodles/): Classic chewy snickerdoodles made with real pumpkin and rolled in a cinnamon and pumpkin spice sugar coating.
- [Easy Cookie Dough Fudge (Safe to Eat, No Raw Eggs)](https://cravetocook.com/cookie-dough-fudge/): Creamy, brown sugar fudge that tastes just like chocolate chip cookie dough, made with heat-treated flour and no raw eggs.
- [Peanut Butter Bark with Chopped Peanut Butter Cups](https://cravetocook.com/peanut-butter-cup-bark/): A no-bake chocolate bark swirled with creamy peanut butter and loaded with chopped peanut butter cups and salted peanuts.
- [Cranberry Dump Cake with Orange and Pecans](https://cravetocook.com/cranberry-orange-dump-cake/): Tart cranberries, bright orange and a buttery golden cake topping come together in this 10-minute cranberry dump cake for the holidays.
- [Soft Gingerbread Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://cravetocook.com/gingerbread-cookie-bars/): All the cozy molasses and ginger flavor of gingerbread cookies baked in one pan and finished with tangy cream cheese frosting.
- [Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars (Soft, Thick and Easy)](https://cravetocook.com/frosted-sugar-cookie-bars/): Soft, thick sugar cookie bars baked in one 9x13 pan and topped with fluffy vanilla buttercream and sprinkles. All the flavor of cut-out cookies with none of the rolling.
- [Nutella Stuffed Cookies with Gooey Hazelnut Centers](https://cravetocook.com/nutella-stuffed-chocolate-chip-cookies/): Big, chewy chocolate chip cookies with a molten chocolate hazelnut center, made easy with frozen dollops of spread that stay sealed inside the dough.
- [Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies for Christmas](https://cravetocook.com/chocolate-peppermint-thumbprint-cookies/): Tender chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with a creamy white chocolate peppermint ganache and topped with crushed candy cane for a festive holiday tray.
- [Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies (Soft, Chewy and Spiced)](https://cravetocook.com/gingerbread-crinkle-cookies/): Soft, chewy gingerbread crinkle cookies with deep molasses flavor and warm spices, rolled in granulated and powdered sugar for snowy cracked tops.
- [Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies (Soft, Chewy and Festive)](https://cravetocook.com/red-velvet-crinkle-cookies/): Soft, chewy red velvet crinkle cookies made from scratch with a touch of cocoa, buttermilk tang and bright red cracks under a snowy powdered sugar coat.
- [Christmas Tree Brownies with Green Buttercream](https://cravetocook.com/christmas-tree-brownies/): Fudgy homemade brownies cut into little triangles, piped with green buttercream garland, sprinkled with colorful ornaments and finished with a pretzel trunk. A festive, kid-friendly Christmas treat.
- [Homemade Eggnog: Creamy Cooked Eggnog Recipe](https://cravetocook.com/homemade-eggnog/): Thick, velvety homemade eggnog made with the cooked custard method, warmly spiced with fresh nutmeg and gently heated to 160°F so it is safe to enjoy. Family friendly, with an optional spiked version for adults.
- [White Christmas Punch (Easy Non-Alcoholic Party Punch)](https://cravetocook.com/white-christmas-punch/): A snowy, sparkling Christmas punch made with white cranberry juice, creamy coconut milk and bubbly lemon-lime soda, garnished with cranberries and rosemary. Family friendly, ready in 10 minutes.
- [Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies with Pink Almond Frosting](https://cravetocook.com/pink-sugar-cookies/): Big, thick, soft sugar cookies served cold with a thick swirl of pink almond buttercream. My unofficial homemade take on the famous bakery-style chilled sugar cookie.
- [Classic Homemade Apple Pie with a Flaky Butter Crust](https://cravetocook.com/classic-apple-pie/): A tall, golden double-crust apple pie with a flaky all-butter pastry and a juicy cinnamon apple filling that holds together when you slice it. The pie every holiday table needs.
- [Christmas Pretzel Hugs (3-Ingredient Pretzel Bites)](https://cravetocook.com/christmas-pretzel-hugs/): Crisp pretzels topped with softened swirled chocolate kisses and pressed with red and green candies. A 3-ingredient Christmas treat kids can help make.
- [Easy Crockpot Candy (Christmas Peanut Clusters)](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-christmas-candy/): Five simple ingredients melt together in the slow cooker to make dozens of chocolate peanut clusters. The easiest Christmas candy for gifting and cookie trays.
- [Hot Cocoa Dip (Easy No-Bake Hot Chocolate Dip)](https://cravetocook.com/hot-cocoa-dip/): A fluffy, chocolatey cream cheese dip that tastes just like hot cocoa, topped with mini marshmallows and served with graham crackers, pretzels and fruit.
- [Easy Pumpkin Tiramisu (No-Bake Thanksgiving Dessert)](https://cravetocook.com/pumpkin-tiramisu/): Coffee-dipped ladyfingers layered with a fluffy pumpkin spice mascarpone cream. A no-bake, make-ahead tiramisu that frees up your oven for the holidays.
- [Easy Pecan Pie Bars with a Buttery Shortbread Crust](https://cravetocook.com/pecan-pie-bars/): All the gooey, toasty flavor of pecan pie baked over a buttery shortbread crust and cut into neat squares. An easy holiday dessert that feeds a crowd.
- [Crockpot Crack Chicken with Bacon and Ranch](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-crack-chicken/): Tender shredded chicken in a creamy ranch and cream cheese sauce with crispy bacon and cheddar. This slow cooker crack chicken takes 10 minutes of prep and feeds a crowd.
- [Southern Cornbread Dressing from Scratch](https://cravetocook.com/southern-cornbread-dressing/): Homemade buttermilk cornbread, soft onions and celery, sage and rich broth bake into a moist, golden Southern cornbread dressing worth the spot of honor on the Thanksgiving table.
- [Bacon Wrapped Smokies with Brown Sugar](https://cravetocook.com/bacon-wrapped-smokies/): Smoky cocktail sausages wrapped in bacon and baked under a blanket of brown sugar until sticky and crisp. Three ingredients, endless compliments.
- [Christmas Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing](https://cravetocook.com/christmas-salad/): Ruby pomegranate, crisp pears, candied pecans and creamy feta tossed in a bright honey mustard dressing make this the prettiest, easiest salad on the holiday table.
- [Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole)](https://cravetocook.com/funeral-potatoes/): Creamy, cheesy and crowned with buttery cornflakes, these funeral potatoes are the comforting hashbrown casserole that disappears first at every holiday dinner and potluck.
- [Creamy Crockpot Mac and Cheese with No Boiling](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-mac-and-cheese/): Uncooked elbow macaroni, evaporated milk, whole milk, butter and three cheeses cooked low and slow into the creamiest mac and cheese. No boiling, no roux, and it frees up your oven for the holidays.
- [Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Cranberry and Pecans](https://cravetocook.com/baked-brie-puff-pastry/): A whole wheel of brie topped with cranberry sauce, honey, toasted pecans and rosemary, wrapped in buttery puff pastry and baked until golden and molten. Includes a pumpkin-shaped version for fall parties.
- [Cranberry Jalapeno Dip with Whipped Cream Cheese](https://cravetocook.com/cranberry-jalapeno-cream-cheese-dip/): Fresh cranberries chopped with jalapeño, cilantro, green onion, lime and a little sugar, spooned over a bed of whipped cream cheese. A sweet, tangy, spicy make-ahead appetizer for every holiday party.
- [Crispy Garlic Herb Potato Stacks in a Muffin Tin](https://cravetocook.com/crispy-potato-stacks/): Thinly sliced Yukon Gold potatoes tossed in garlic herb butter and Parmesan, stacked in a muffin tin and baked until the edges are crisp and the centers are tender. An elegant, make-ahead friendly holiday side dish.
- [Herb Butter Roast Turkey for an Easy Thanksgiving](https://cravetocook.com/herb-butter-roast-turkey/): A whole turkey rubbed under and over the skin with garlic herb butter, roasted until golden and juicy, then rested and carved. Includes thawing, dry brining and timing for a stress-free Thanksgiving.
- [Hearty Ham and Bean Soup with Leftover Ham Bone](https://cravetocook.com/ham-and-bean-soup/): Creamy navy beans, smoky ham and tender vegetables simmered with a leftover ham bone into a thick, cozy soup that makes the most of your holiday ham.
- [Spinach Feta Puff Pastry Pinwheels (Make Ahead)](https://cravetocook.com/spinach-puff-pastry-pinwheels/): Flaky puff pastry rolled around a creamy spinach, feta and parmesan filling, sliced into spirals and baked until golden for an easy make-ahead party bite.
- [Cheesy Baked Hot Crab Dip (Easy Party Appetizer)](https://cravetocook.com/hot-crab-dip/): Sweet lump crab folded into a creamy, lemony cheese base and baked until golden and bubbling, ready for crackers, toasted baguette and every holiday party.
- [Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates](https://cravetocook.com/bacon-wrapped-dates/): Sweet Medjool dates stuffed with tangy goat cheese and a crunchy almond, wrapped in bacon and baked until crisp for the ultimate sweet and salty party bite.
- [Cranberry Pecan Holiday Cheese Ball (Make Ahead)](https://cravetocook.com/holiday-cheese-ball/): Sharp cheddar, cream cheese and tart cranberries rolled in toasted pecans and fresh herbs make the easiest make-ahead appetizer of the holiday season.
- [Cheesy Sausage Balls (Easy 4-Ingredient Appetizer)](https://cravetocook.com/sausage-balls/): Tender, cheesy sausage balls made with just four ingredients, perfect for holiday parties, game days and Christmas morning, with freezer-friendly make-ahead tips.
- [Pigs in a Blanket Wreath with Honey Mustard Dip](https://cravetocook.com/pigs-in-a-blanket-wreath/): Golden cocktail sausages wrapped in buttery crescent dough, baked into a festive ring and served with a creamy honey mustard dip in the center.
- [Christmas Charcuterie Wreath (Easy Party Board)](https://cravetocook.com/christmas-charcuterie-wreath/): A festive charcuterie wreath with cheeses, folded meats, rosemary, cranberries and fruit arranged in a ring, the easiest no-cook Christmas appetizer for a crowd.
- [Mini Beef Wellington Bites for Holiday Parties](https://cravetocook.com/mini-beef-wellington-bites/): Bite-size mini beef wellington with seared beef tenderloin, mushroom duxelles and Dijon tucked into golden puff pastry cups, an elegant appetizer you can prep ahead.
- [Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy](https://cravetocook.com/swedish-meatballs/): Tender, lightly spiced Swedish meatballs browned in butter and simmered in a rich, creamy brown gravy, ready for dinner or a holiday party.
- [Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Garlic and Dijon](https://cravetocook.com/herb-crusted-beef-tenderloin/): A whole roasted beef tenderloin coated in a garlic, Dijon and fresh herb crust, seared and roasted to tender perfection. Includes trimming, tying, temperatures, a make-ahead plan and a quick pan sauce.
- [Prime Rib Roast with Garlic Herb Butter](https://cravetocook.com/prime-rib-roast/): A bone-in standing rib roast seasoned a day ahead, rubbed with garlic herb butter, slow roasted low and finished in a hot oven for a deep brown crust. Served with a creamy horseradish sauce.
- [Honey Glazed Ham with Brown Sugar and Dijon](https://cravetocook.com/honey-glazed-ham/): A fully cooked spiral ham gently reheated until juicy, then brushed with a sticky honey, brown sugar, orange and Dijon glaze and baked until caramelized. An easy, impressive holiday centerpiece.
- [Creamy Crockpot Hot Chocolate for a Holiday Crowd](https://cravetocook.com/crockpot-hot-chocolate/): Rich, velvety hot chocolate made with real chopped chocolate, cocoa and sweetened condensed milk, gently warmed in the slow cooker and ready to ladle for a crowd.
- [Panettone Bread Pudding with Orange and Vanilla Sauce](https://cravetocook.com/panettone-bread-pudding/): Cubes of buttery panettone soaked in an orange-vanilla custard and baked until puffed and golden, served warm with an easy vanilla butter sauce. A make-ahead Christmas dessert that feeds a crowd.
- [Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://cravetocook.com/red-velvet-cake/): Two tender, ruby-red buttermilk cake layers with a hint of cocoa, stacked with plenty of tangy cream cheese frosting. A festive classic for Christmas and every celebration.
- [Gingerbread Loaf with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://cravetocook.com/gingerbread-loaf/): A tender, molasses-rich gingerbread loaf with warm spices and a thick layer of cream cheese frosting. One bowl, no mixer needed for the batter.
- [Yule Log Cake (Classic Chocolate Buche de Noel)](https://cravetocook.com/yule-log-cake/): A light chocolate sponge rolled around vanilla whipped cream and frosted with glossy ganache bark. The classic French Christmas dessert, made doable at home.
- [Cranberry Bliss Bars (Coffee-Shop Style Holiday Bars)](https://cravetocook.com/cranberry-bliss-bars/): Chewy brown sugar blondies studded with cranberries and white chocolate, topped with tangy orange cream cheese frosting. A coffee-shop holiday favorite made at home.
- [Oreo Balls (Easy No-Bake Holiday Truffles)](https://cravetocook.com/oreo-balls/): Creamy cookie-and-cream-cheese truffles dipped in smooth chocolate. Three ingredients, no oven, and perfect for holiday trays and gift boxes.
- [Christmas Crack (Easy Saltine Toffee with Chocolate)](https://cravetocook.com/christmas-crack/): Salty crackers, buttery brown sugar toffee and a layer of melted chocolate make this easy Christmas crack the most addictive candy on the holiday tray.
- [Easy Homemade Peppermint Bark (Layered and No-Bake)](https://cravetocook.com/peppermint-bark/): Snappy layered peppermint bark with dark chocolate, creamy white chocolate and crushed candy canes. A no-bake holiday candy that makes a beautiful gift.
- [Soft and Chewy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies](https://cravetocook.com/white-chocolate-cranberry-cookies/): Thick, chewy brown sugar cookies loaded with creamy white chocolate chips and tart dried cranberries, with a little orange zest for brightness.
- [Soft Eggnog Cookies (Eggnog Snickerdoodles with Glaze)](https://cravetocook.com/eggnog-cookies/): Soft and chewy eggnog snickerdoodles with a warm nutmeg sugar coating and a drizzle of eggnog glaze. A cozy, festive cookie for the holiday season.
- [Classic Butter Shortbread Cookies (Just 5 Ingredients)](https://cravetocook.com/shortbread-cookies/): Rich, tender butter shortbread cookies with crisp golden edges and a melt-in-your-mouth crumb. Five pantry ingredients and one bowl are all you need.
- [Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam and Almond](https://cravetocook.com/linzer-cookies/): Delicate almond butter cookies sandwiched with raspberry jam and dusted with powdered sugar, with a little window cut out on top so the jam shines through.
- [Thumbprint Cookies with Jam (Buttery and Easy)](https://cravetocook.com/jam-thumbprint-cookies/): Tender, buttery thumbprint cookies filled with glossy raspberry or apricot jam and finished with an optional vanilla glaze drizzle. A cookie tray classic.
- [Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Fudgy, Make-Ahead Dough)](https://cravetocook.com/chocolate-crinkle-cookies/): Soft, fudgy chocolate crinkle cookies with a brownie-like center and dramatic white cracks from a double roll in sugar. The dough is made ahead and chilled.
- [Russian Tea Cakes (Melt-in-Your-Mouth Snowball Cookies)](https://cravetocook.com/russian-tea-cakes/): Buttery, tender Russian tea cakes packed with toasted pecans and rolled twice in powdered sugar for a snowy coat. A seven-ingredient holiday classic.
- [Spritz Cookies (Classic Butter Cookie Press Recipe)](https://cravetocook.com/spritz-cookies/): Tender, buttery spritz cookies piped with a cookie press into wreaths, trees and flowers. A simple dough, a quick bake and a holiday tray full of little cookies.
- [No-Bake Buckeyes (Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls)](https://cravetocook.com/buckeyes/): Creamy, sweet peanut butter balls dipped in glossy chocolate with a little peanut butter peeking through, the no-bake holiday candy everyone loves.
- [Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Blossoms](https://cravetocook.com/peanut-butter-blossoms/): Soft, chewy peanut butter cookies rolled in sparkling sugar and crowned with a chocolate kiss, the classic Christmas cookie everyone looks for on the tray.
- [Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup](https://cravetocook.com/chicken-wild-rice-soup/): Tender shredded chicken, nutty wild rice and vegetables in a rich, creamy thyme broth make this the coziest soup of the season.
- [Maple Roasted Root Vegetables with Thyme](https://cravetocook.com/maple-roasted-root-vegetables/): Carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes and turnips roasted until caramelized and finished with a buttery maple thyme glaze for an easy, colorful holiday side.
- [Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole for the Holidays](https://cravetocook.com/twice-baked-potato-casserole/): All the cheesy, bacon-loaded goodness of twice baked potatoes in one easy casserole you can assemble a day ahead for any holiday dinner.
- [Soft Homemade Dinner Rolls (Fluffy and Buttery)](https://cravetocook.com/soft-dinner-rolls/): Pillowy, golden and brushed with melted butter, these easy homemade yeast rolls bake together in one pan and can be made ahead for the holidays.
- [Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling](https://cravetocook.com/pumpkin-roll/): A tender, warmly spiced pumpkin sponge cake rolled around fluffy cream cheese filling, with step-by-step tips for a crack-free swirl every time.
- [Creamy Turkey Tetrazzini with Mushrooms and Parmesan](https://cravetocook.com/turkey-tetrazzini/): Spaghetti, mushrooms, peas and leftover turkey bake in a silky Parmesan cream sauce under a buttery, golden crumb topping for an easy family casserole.
- [Leftover Turkey Pot Pie with a Flaky Golden Crust](https://cravetocook.com/turkey-pot-pie/): Leftover roast turkey, tender vegetables and a creamy herb gravy bake under a flaky double crust for the coziest post-holiday dinner.
- [Leftover Turkey Soup with Egg Noodles and Vegetables](https://cravetocook.com/leftover-turkey-soup/): Turn the last of the holiday roast into a cozy pot of turkey noodle soup with tender vegetables, egg noodles, fresh herbs and an optional homemade carcass broth.
- [Honey Garlic Roasted Carrots](https://cravetocook.com/honey-garlic-roasted-carrots/): Tender, caramelized roasted carrots finished with a sticky honey, butter, garlic and thyme glaze. An easy side dish for weeknights and holidays alike.
- [Make Ahead Turkey Gravy with Roasted Wings](https://cravetocook.com/make-ahead-turkey-gravy/): Rich, silky turkey gravy made days ahead from roasted turkey wings and a butter roux, so Thanksgiving day is calm and the gravy is never rushed.
- [Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts](https://cravetocook.com/cacio-e-pepe-brussels-sprouts/): Crispy roasted brussels sprouts tossed in toasted black pepper butter and showered with Pecorino Romano and Parmesan, like the famous Roman pasta.
- [Classic Deviled Eggs (Creamy and Easy)](https://cravetocook.com/classic-deviled-eggs/): Creamy, tangy classic deviled eggs with a smooth mayo, mustard and pickle brine filling, plus my foolproof method for easy-peel hard boiled eggs.
- [Easy Homemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange](https://cravetocook.com/homemade-cranberry-sauce/): Bright, glossy cranberry sauce made from fresh cranberries, orange juice and zest in about 15 minutes, perfect for Thanksgiving and easy to make days ahead.
- [Easy Corn Casserole with Sour Cream and Cheddar](https://cravetocook.com/corn-casserole/): Sweet, buttery and somewhere between cornbread and corn pudding, this five-minute-prep corn casserole is the easiest side dish on the Thanksgiving table.
- [Classic Shepherd’s Pie with Ground Lamb and Mashed Potatoes](https://cravetocook.com/shepherds-pie/): A savory ground lamb and vegetable filling simmered in a rich gravy, topped with creamy mashed potatoes and baked until golden. Plus how to make it as cottage pie with beef.
- [Easy Chicken Tortilla Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips](https://cravetocook.com/chicken-tortilla-soup/): Tender shredded chicken, black beans and corn simmer in a smoky tomato and chile broth, then get piled high with crispy tortilla strips, avocado and lime.
- [Creamy Zuppa Toscana with Sausage, Potatoes and Kale](https://cravetocook.com/zuppa-toscana/): Spicy Italian sausage, tender potato slices, bacon and kale simmer in a creamy garlic broth for a hearty, restaurant-style Tuscan soup made in one pot.
- [Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Better Than Takeout)](https://cravetocook.com/broccoli-cheddar-soup/): Tender broccoli and carrots simmer in a velvety, sharp cheddar base for a cozy bowl of soup that tastes even better than the bakery-cafe version.
- [Slow Cooker Pear Butter (Easy Spiced Fruit Spread)](https://cravetocook.com/slow-cooker-pear-butter/): Silky, spiced pear butter made the easy way in your slow cooker. Spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal or jar it up for homemade holiday gifts.
- [Soft Molasses Cookies (Chewy, Spiced and Crackly)](https://cravetocook.com/soft-molasses-cookies/): Soft, chewy molasses cookies warmly spiced with ginger, cinnamon and cloves and rolled in sugar for a sparkly, crackly top. They stay soft for days.
- [Chocolate Cream Pie with Cookie Crust and Whipped Cream](https://cravetocook.com/chocolate-cream-pie/): A crisp chocolate cookie crust filled with silky homemade chocolate custard and piled high with whipped cream. Make it a day ahead for stress-free holiday desserts.
- [Cranberry Orange Bread with Sweet Orange Glaze](https://cravetocook.com/cranberry-orange-bread/): A tender, moist cranberry orange bread studded with tart berries, brightened with fresh orange zest and finished with a simple orange glaze.
- [Ricotta Cookies (Soft Italian Cookies with Lemon Glaze)](https://cravetocook.com/ricotta-cookies/): Soft, pillowy Italian ricotta cookies with a bright lemon glaze and colorful sprinkles. Easy to make ahead and perfect for the holiday cookie tray.
- [Apple Fritter Bread with Cinnamon Swirl and Glaze](https://cravetocook.com/apple-fritter-bread/): A soft vanilla quick bread layered with cinnamon apples and brown sugar swirls, finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. All the flavor of an apple fritter without the frying.
- [Apple Cranberry Upside Down Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze](https://cravetocook.com/apple-cranberry-upside-down-cake/): Caramelized apples and tart cranberries baked under a soft, orange-scented sour cream cake, then flipped into a glossy, jewel-toned holiday dessert.
- [Maple Bacon Pancakes (Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Crispy Bacon Inside)](https://cravetocook.com/maple-bacon-pancakes/): Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with crisp bacon folded right into the batter, served with warm maple syrup and a pat of butter. Breakfast does not get better than this.
- [Maple Bacon Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting](https://cravetocook.com/maple-bacon-cinnamon-rolls/): Pillowy yeast rolls swirled with cinnamon, maple, and crisp bacon, then topped with a tangy maple cream cheese frosting. The ultimate sweet and salty brunch bake.
- [Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies with Chocolate Chunks and Flaky Salt](https://cravetocook.com/tahini-chocolate-chip-cookies/): Chewy, buttery cookies with a nutty sesame backbone, big pools of chocolate, and a finishing sprinkle of flaky salt. They taste like a bakery cookie with a secret.
- [Brown Butter Crispy Rice Cereal Treats with Sea Salt](https://cravetocook.com/brown-butter-crispy-rice-treats/): Nutty brown butter and a sprinkle of sea salt turn the classic marshmallow cereal bar into something bakery-worthy. No oven required.
- [Maple Pecan Shortbread Cookies with Sea Salt](https://cravetocook.com/maple-pecan-shortbread/): Buttery, crumbly shortbread flavored with real maple syrup, toasted pecans, and a pinch of sea salt. The dough chills ahead, so these are ideal for cookie boxes.
- [Salted Honey Pie (Silky Honey Custard Pie with Flaky Salt)](https://cravetocook.com/salted-honey-pie/): A buttery all-butter crust holds a smooth, golden honey custard with a gentle wobble and a sprinkle of flaky salt. It is simple, elegant, and perfect for the holiday table.
- [Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate (Rich Stovetop Caramel Hot Cocoa)](https://cravetocook.com/salted-caramel-hot-chocolate/): A velvety stovetop mug of chocolate swirled with buttery caramel and a pinch of flaky salt. It is the cold-weather treat you will make on repeat.
- [Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies: Soft, Salty and Sweet](https://cravetocook.com/peanut-butter-pretzel-cookies/): Chewy peanut butter cookies packed with crushed pretzels for a salty crunch and finished with a few pretzel pieces on top. The dough needs no chilling.
- [Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies with a Flaky Golden Crust](https://cravetocook.com/salted-caramel-apple-hand-pies/): Flaky pastry pockets filled with cinnamon apples and salted caramel, brushed with egg wash and baked until deep gold. Use store-bought puff pastry or homemade pie dough.
- [Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies with Crisp Edges and Chewy Centers](https://cravetocook.com/sea-salt-chocolate-chip-cookies/): Thick bakery-style cookies with puddles of chocolate, chewy centers, golden edges and a sprinkle of flaky salt. The secret is a short rest for the dough.
- [Salted Caramel Cheesecake Bars with a Buttery Graham Crust](https://cravetocook.com/salted-caramel-cheesecake-bars/): A buttery graham crust, a silky cheesecake layer and a glossy caramel topping finished with flaky salt. These bars slice neatly and feed a crowd.
- [Salted Caramel Brownies with Gooey Caramel Swirls](https://cravetocook.com/salted-caramel-brownies/): Deep chocolate brownies are swirled with thick caramel and finished with flaky sea salt. The edges are chewy, the centers are fudgy and the caramel stays gooey.
- [Honey Sriracha Shrimp: Sweet, Spicy and Ready in 10 Minutes](https://cravetocook.com/honey-sriracha-shrimp/): Plump shrimp are seared in a hot skillet and tossed in a sticky honey, garlic, lime and chili sauce. It is a fast, spicy-sweet dinner for rice bowls, tacos or appetizers.
- [Maple Glazed Salmon with a Sticky Garlic Soy Glaze](https://cravetocook.com/maple-glazed-salmon/): Salmon fillets are brushed with a maple, soy, garlic and mustard glaze and roasted until flaky. It is a restaurant-style dinner that takes about 15 minutes.
- [Honey Mustard Pretzel Chicken with a Crunchy Baked Crust](https://cravetocook.com/honey-mustard-pretzel-chicken/): Chicken breast strips are brushed with a tangy honey mustard glaze, rolled in crushed pretzels and baked until golden and crisp. It is an easy weeknight dinner with a big crunch.
- [Apple Cheddar Grilled Cheese with Honey on Sourdough](https://cravetocook.com/apple-cheddar-honey-grilled-cheese/): Sharp cheddar, thin crisp apple slices and a swipe of honey melt between slices of buttery sourdough. A 15 minute lunch that tastes like fall.
- [Hot Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans](https://cravetocook.com/hot-honey-roasted-sweet-potatoes-pecans/): Cubed sweet potatoes roast until caramelized, then get glazed with spicy hot honey butter and crunchy toasted pecans. A holiday side with sweet heat that is not another marshmallow casserole.
- [Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts: Crispy Roasted Side Dish](https://cravetocook.com/maple-bacon-brussels-sprouts/): Halved Brussels sprouts roast with smoky bacon until crisp at the edges, then get tossed in a warm maple and balsamic glaze. A simple holiday side dish that converts sprout skeptics.
- [Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs: Baked, Sticky and Party Ready](https://cravetocook.com/pineapple-teriyaki-meatballs/): Tender oven-baked meatballs simmered in a sweet and savory pineapple teriyaki sauce. They work as a party appetizer or served over rice for a quick dinner.
- [Hot Honey Pork Chops with Skillet Apples](https://cravetocook.com/hot-honey-pork-chops-apples/): Thick pork chops are seared until golden, then glazed with spicy-sweet hot honey and tossed with caramelized apples in a single skillet. Dinner in about 30 minutes.
- [Orange Cranberry Roast Chicken with Herbs and Butter](https://cravetocook.com/orange-cranberry-roast-chicken/): A whole chicken rubbed with orange zest and herb butter, roasted over bursting cranberries until the skin is golden and the meat is juicy. Perfect for a small holiday table.
- [Maple Dijon Roasted Chicken with Apples and Onions](https://cravetocook.com/maple-dijon-roasted-chicken-apples/): Bone-in chicken pieces roast in a tangy maple and dijon glaze alongside tender apples and onions. One pan, big autumn flavor, and crisp golden skin.
- [Sticky Honey Sesame Chicken with Rice and Broccoli](https://cravetocook.com/sticky-honey-sesame-chicken/): Crispy bite-size chicken tossed in a glossy honey, soy and garlic glaze, finished with toasted sesame seeds. Dinner is on the table in about 35 minutes.
- [Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: Sticky Baked Chicken with Crispy Skin](https://cravetocook.com/honey-garlic-chicken-thighs/): Bone-in chicken thighs roast until the skin is crisp, then finish in a sticky honey garlic glaze. A one-pan dinner that takes 15 minutes of hands-on time.
- [Hot Honey Chicken Tenders: Crispy Baked or Air Fryer Chicken Strips](https://cravetocook.com/hot-honey-chicken-tenders/): Juicy chicken tenders in a crunchy panko crust, baked or air fried until 165F and glazed with sticky hot honey. A crowd-pleasing dinner that doubles as a party appetizer.
- [Honey Butter Cornbread: Moist, Golden and Just Sweet Enough](https://cravetocook.com/honey-butter-cornbread/): Tender, lightly sweet cornbread with crisp edges, baked in a hot skillet or a 9x9 pan and brushed with melted honey butter. Perfect beside chili, soup and holiday dinners.
- [Honey Butter Biscuits: Tall, Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits with Whipped Honey Butter](https://cravetocook.com/honey-butter-biscuits/): Tall, flaky buttermilk biscuits brushed with honey butter straight from the oven. Cold butter and a few simple folds create the layers.
- [Chocolate Pretzel Bark: A 4-Ingredient No-Bake Sheet Pan Treat](https://cravetocook.com/chocolate-pretzel-bark/): Crunchy pretzels pressed into a sheet of smooth melted chocolate, then dressed with sea salt and festive toppings. No oven, no candy thermometer and ready to eat in an hour.
- [Salted Caramel Popcorn: Crunchy Baked Caramel Corn for Snacking and Gifting](https://cravetocook.com/salted-caramel-popcorn/): Buttery brown sugar caramel coats fluffy popcorn, then bakes low and slow at 250F for a crunch that lasts for days. Pack it in tins and jars for easy homemade gifts.
- [Prosciutto Fig Crostini with Goat Cheese and Honey](https://cravetocook.com/prosciutto-fig-honey-crostini/): Crisp toasted baguette slices topped with tangy goat cheese, silky prosciutto, sweet figs and a drizzle of honey. A fast appetizer that looks wonderful on a holiday table.
- [Whipped Feta with Hot Honey: The Easiest Party Dip You'll Make This Season](https://cravetocook.com/whipped-feta-hot-honey/): Cloud-soft whipped feta swirled with spicy-sweet hot honey, ready in ten minutes in a food processor. Serve it with warm pita and fresh vegetables.
- [Cranberry Orange Scones with Orange Glaze](https://cravetocook.com/cranberry-orange-scones/): Tender, flaky scones made with cold butter, fresh orange zest and juicy dried cranberries, then drizzled with a bright orange glaze. They bake in about 20 minutes and are perfect for holiday brunch.
- [Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread](https://cravetocook.com/cinnamon-sugar-pull-apart-bread/): A soft yeast loaf layered with cinnamon sugar and butter, baked in a loaf pan and drizzled with vanilla glaze. It pulls apart in sweet, gooey layers and is perfect for holiday mornings.
- [Peppermint Hot Cocoa from Scratch](https://cravetocook.com/peppermint-hot-cocoa/): Silky stovetop hot cocoa made with real cocoa powder and chopped chocolate, then finished with a hint of peppermint. It is ready in 15 minutes and tastes like a candy cane cuddled in a mug.
- [Easy Peppermint Brownies with Chocolate Ganache](https://cravetocook.com/easy-peppermint-brownies/): Dense, fudgy brownies made in one bowl, finished with a creamy peppermint layer, a shiny chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes. They are easy enough for a weeknight and pretty enough for a cookie swap.
- [Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bars with Oreo Crust](https://cravetocook.com/chocolate-peppermint-cheesecake-bars/): Creamy peppermint cheesecake on a crisp chocolate cookie crust, finished with chocolate ganache and crushed candy canes. These bars are made ahead, cut cleanly and disappear fast at holiday parties.
- [Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting](https://cravetocook.com/gingerbread-cake-cream-cheese-frosting/): A soft, deeply spiced gingerbread cake baked in a 9x13 pan and finished with a thick swirl of tangy cream cheese frosting. It is the cozy dessert I bake the moment the weather turns cold.
- [Salted Caramel Chocolate Pretzel Bites](https://cravetocook.com/salted-caramel-chocolate-pretzel-bites/): Crunchy pretzel squares topped with melted chocolate caramel candies and a toasted pecan, finished with flaky sea salt. They need only a few ingredients and about five minutes in the oven.
- [Soft and Chewy Lemon Cranberry Cookies](https://cravetocook.com/lemon-cranberry-cookies/): Soft, chewy lemon cookies studded with tart-sweet dried cranberries and finished with a bright lemon glaze. They add a fresh, sunny flavor to any holiday cookie tray.
- [Chewy Chocolate Peppermint Cookies](https://cravetocook.com/chocolate-peppermint-cookies/): Rich, fudgy chocolate cookies get a cool burst of peppermint, a white chocolate drizzle and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes. They are chewy, festive and easy enough for a busy holiday week.
- [Snowball Cookies (Russian Tea Cakes)](https://cravetocook.com/snowball-cookies/): Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth pecan cookies rolled twice in powdered sugar until they look like little snowballs. They need just six ingredients and make a beautiful addition to any holiday cookie tray.
- [Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Flaky Pastry](https://cravetocook.com/chicken-pot-pie-soup/): All the cozy flavor of a classic chicken pot pie turns into a creamy, vegetable-packed soup, finished with crisp pastry squares you bake while it simmers. It is comfort food in one pot.
- [Hearty Beef Barley Soup on the Stovetop](https://cravetocook.com/beef-barley-soup/): Tender browned beef, chewy pearl barley and a pot full of vegetables simmer together in a deeply savory broth. It is the kind of stovetop soup that makes a cold evening feel cozy.
- [Loaded Potato Soup with Bacon and Cheddar](https://cravetocook.com/loaded-potato-soup/): A thick and creamy potato soup loaded with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, sour cream and chives. It tastes like a loaded baked potato in a bowl and comes together in one pot.
- [Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese Bites](https://cravetocook.com/creamy-tomato-basil-soup-grilled-cheese-bites/): A velvety tomato basil soup made from canned tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil, served with golden grilled cheese bites for dunking. It is pure comfort for cold nights.
- [Baked Bacon Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers](https://cravetocook.com/bacon-cheddar-jalapeno-poppers/): Jalapeno halves filled with creamy cheese, sharp cheddar and crumbled bacon, then baked until golden and bubbly. They are an easy game day appetizer with just the right amount of heat.
- [Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings](https://cravetocook.com/garlic-parmesan-wings/): Chicken wings baked with a baking powder coating until the skin is crackly, then tossed in garlic butter and a snowfall of parmesan. They are crispy, savory and no frying is required.
- [Maple Glazed Carrots with Butter and Thyme](https://cravetocook.com/maple-glazed-carrots/): Sweet, tender carrots roasted until the edges caramelize, then coated in a shiny maple butter glaze with fresh thyme. It is a simple, colorful side dish for any holiday table.
- [Garlic Herb Roasted Turkey Breast for a Small Gathering](https://cravetocook.com/garlic-herb-roasted-turkey-breast/): A bone-in turkey breast rubbed with garlic herb butter, roasted until the skin is crisp and the meat is juicy. It is the stress-free centerpiece for a small holiday table.
- [Oysters Rockefeller with Spinach and Parmesan](https://cravetocook.com/oysters-rockefeller/): Fresh oysters on the half shell topped with a rich spinach, herb and Parmesan butter and baked on a bed of rock salt until bubbling. A classic appetizer for New Year's Eve and other special evenings.
- [New England Clam Chowder with Bacon](https://cravetocook.com/new-england-clam-chowder/): A thick, creamy chowder loaded with tender potatoes, smoky bacon and sweet clams. Make it with canned clams for an easy weeknight or fresh clams for a special occasion.
- [Crispy Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw](https://cravetocook.com/crispy-fish-tacos-lime-slaw/): Flaky white fish with a crunchy cornmeal crust, tucked into warm tortillas with crisp lime slaw and a smoky chipotle crema. Bake it for a lighter dinner or pan fry it for extra crunch.
- [Coconut Curry Shrimp (20-Minute Dinner)](https://cravetocook.com/coconut-curry-shrimp/): Tender shrimp simmered in a silky coconut milk curry sauce with ginger, garlic, tomatoes and lime. It is ready in about 20 minutes and tastes like takeout, only fresher.
- [Crab Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese](https://cravetocook.com/crab-stuffed-mushrooms/): Baby bella mushrooms filled with sweet lump crab, cream cheese, garlic, herbs and Parmesan, then baked until bubbly and golden. They are elegant, easy to assemble ahead and always disappear first.
- [Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Panko Crust](https://cravetocook.com/baked-cod-lemon-herb-crust/): Flaky cod fillets topped with a buttery lemon herb panko crust and baked until golden. It is a light, quick weeknight dinner that looks like restaurant food.
- [Salmon Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce](https://cravetocook.com/salmon-cakes-dill-sauce/): Golden, crispy salmon cakes made with canned or fresh salmon, mustard, herbs and panko, served with a cool lemon dill sauce. They are budget friendly, quick and easy to make ahead.
- [Honey Garlic Shrimp Skewers (Grill or Broil)](https://cravetocook.com/honey-garlic-shrimp-skewers/): Plump shrimp marinated in honey, garlic, soy and lime, threaded onto skewers and cooked in minutes on the grill or under the broiler. They work as a party appetizer or a quick weeknight dinner.
- [Lobster Mac and Cheese with Gruyere](https://cravetocook.com/lobster-mac-and-cheese/): Tender lobster tail meat folded into a silky gruyere and cheddar sauce, topped with buttery panko and baked until bubbly. It is the dish I make when I want a holiday table to go quiet for a moment.
- [Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins (Easy Baked Recipe)](https://cravetocook.com/cinnamon-sugar-donut-muffins/): Tender, nutmeg-scented muffins that taste like old-fashioned cake donuts, dipped in melted butter and rolled in cinnamon sugar. No frying and no mixer needed.
- [Individual Apple Galette with Crumble Topping](https://cravetocook.com/apple-crumble-galettes/): Flaky free-form pastry rounds filled with cinnamon apples and topped with buttery oat crumble. Each guest gets their own rustic tart, with all the flavor of apple pie and none of the fuss.
- [Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods (Easy Holiday Gift)](https://cravetocook.com/chocolate-dipped-pretzel-rods/): Crunchy pretzel rods dipped in smooth melted chocolate and decorated with sprinkles, crushed candy or drizzle. They are a salty-sweet holiday treat that takes about 30 minutes and makes a lovely gift.
- [Santa Hat Strawberries (Easy No-Bake Christmas Treat)](https://cravetocook.com/santa-hat-strawberries/): Fresh strawberries topped with a fluffy cream cheese filling and a tiny dollop to make them look like Santa hats. No baking, no fuss, and ready in 20 minutes.
- [Mini Pavlova with Cranberry Compote and Cream](https://cravetocook.com/mini-cranberry-pavlova/): Individual meringue nests with a crisp shell and a soft marshmallow center, topped with softly whipped cream and glossy cranberry compote. They are light, pretty and naturally gluten free.
- [Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Cranberries](https://cravetocook.com/chocolate-chip-cookie-cups-cranberry/): Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies baked in a muffin tin so they form little cups, then filled with melted chocolate and a bright cranberry topping. They look special and take no special skill.
- [Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze](https://cravetocook.com/gingerbread-cinnamon-rolls/): Pillowy yeast rolls made with molasses and warm gingerbread spices, rolled up with a brown sugar filling and finished with cream cheese glaze. They can be assembled the night before for an easy holiday breakfast.
- [Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs (Easy Homemade Gift)](https://cravetocook.com/peppermint-hot-chocolate-bombs/): Chocolate spheres filled with cocoa mix, mini marshmallows and crushed peppermint that melt into a creamy mug of hot chocolate when warm milk hits them. They are fun to make and even better to give.
- [Italian Wedding Soup with Tiny Meatballs](https://cravetocook.com/italian-wedding-soup/): A comforting pot of savory broth filled with tender mini meatballs, little pasta stars and fresh greens. It is easy to make and keeps beautifully for leftovers.
- [Hot Chili Cheese Dip for Game Day](https://cravetocook.com/hot-chili-cheese-dip/): A bubbly layered dip of creamy cream cheese, hearty chili and gooey cheddar. It bakes in 25 minutes or keeps warm in the slow cooker for game day.
- [Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings](https://cravetocook.com/honey-sriracha-chicken-wings/): Extra crispy oven-baked wings tossed in a sticky honey sriracha glaze. They are sweet, spicy, garlicky and ready in about an hour with no deep fryer.
- [Flaky Bacon Cheddar Scones for Brunch](https://cravetocook.com/bacon-cheddar-scones/): Tall, flaky savory scones studded with crisp bacon, sharp cheddar and chives. They bake in about 20 minutes and are perfect warm from the oven with butter.
- [Spinach Cheese Pretzel Wreath for Christmas](https://cravetocook.com/spinach-cheese-pretzel-wreath/): Soft, salty pretzel dough balls stuffed with creamy spinach and cheese, arranged in a festive wreath around a bowl of dip. It is an easy pull-apart appetizer for Christmas parties.
- [Ham and Cheese Mini Quiche Bites for Brunch](https://cravetocook.com/ham-cheese-mini-quiche-bites/): Fluffy little egg bites packed with ham, melty cheese and chives, baked in a muffin tin. They are perfect for Christmas brunch and they reheat beautifully all week.
- [Italian Sausage Stuffed Peppers with Rice](https://cravetocook.com/italian-sausage-stuffed-peppers/): Tender bell peppers filled with Italian sausage, rice, tomato sauce and plenty of melted mozzarella. They are easy to assemble, bake in one dish and reheat beautifully.
- [Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken in One Pan](https://cravetocook.com/creamy-tuscan-garlic-chicken/): Golden pan-seared chicken breasts in a velvety garlic cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and tender spinach. It all comes together in one skillet in about 35 minutes.
- [Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes for Christmas](https://cravetocook.com/roasted-garlic-mashed-potatoes/): Creamy mashed potatoes swirled with sweet, mellow roasted garlic. They can be made up to two days ahead, which makes them a lifesaver for Christmas dinner.
- [Crispy Parmesan Smashed Potatoes with Garlic](https://cravetocook.com/crispy-parmesan-smashed-potatoes/): Baby potatoes are boiled until tender, smashed flat and roasted with olive oil, garlic and Parmesan until the edges are shatteringly crisp. They are a simple side dish that steals the show.
- [Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast with Mozzarella](https://cravetocook.com/pesto-stuffed-chicken-breast/): Juicy chicken breasts stuffed with basil pesto and mozzarella, seared and baked until golden. It is an easy dinner that looks restaurant-worthy and is ready in about 40 minutes.
- [Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan](https://cravetocook.com/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus/): Tender asparagus spears wrapped in thin prosciutto and roasted until the edges turn crisp. They make an elegant appetizer or side dish that takes only about 20 minutes.
- [Lemon Herb Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs and Potatoes](https://cravetocook.com/lemon-herb-sheet-pan-chicken-thighs/): Bone-in chicken thighs roasted with lemon, garlic and fresh herbs on one sheet pan, with crispy golden potatoes. It is an easy weeknight dinner with big flavor and simple cleanup.
- [Spinach Artichoke Dip Bread Bowl for Parties](https://cravetocook.com/spinach-artichoke-dip-bread-bowl/): Creamy spinach artichoke dip baked right inside a crusty sourdough bread bowl, with toasted bread cubes for dipping. It is the easiest centerpiece for a holiday party table.
- [Baked Honey Garlic Meatballs with Sticky Glaze](https://cravetocook.com/honey-garlic-meatballs/): Tender oven-baked meatballs tossed in a glossy honey garlic glaze. They work as a party appetizer or a weeknight dinner over rice, and they freeze beautifully.
- [Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites with Dijon Cream Sauce](https://cravetocook.com/chicken-cordon-bleu-bites/): Bite-size chicken wrapped around ham and melty Swiss, coated in golden panko and served with a creamy Dijon dipping sauce. Bake them or use the air fryer for a crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer.
- [Easy Caprese Pasta Salad with Balsamic Glaze](https://cravetocook.com/caprese-pasta-salad/): A cold pasta salad with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, fresh basil and a lemony balsamic dressing. It can be made a day ahead and travels beautifully to potlucks.
- [Arroz de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Rice)](https://cravetocook.com/arroz-de-marisco/): Portugal’s beloved brothy seafood rice, simmered in a garlicky tomato, pepper and white wine broth with shrimp, clams and mussels and finished with fresh cilantro.
- [Grilled Shrimp with Taramasalata and Greek Salad](https://cravetocook.com/grilled-shrimp-taramasalata/): Lemon, garlic and oregano grilled shrimp served over a swoosh of creamy homemade taramasalata with a crunchy cucumber, tomato and herb salad.
- [How to Build a Seafood Tower at Home](https://cravetocook.com/seafood-tower/): Everything you need to build a restaurant-style seafood tower at home: what to buy, how to cook and chill each shellfish, three easy sauces and how to keep it all safely on ice.
- [Seafood Crepe Cake with Smoked Salmon and Crab](https://cravetocook.com/seafood-crepe-cake/): Thin chive crepes stacked with lemony dill cream cheese, smoked salmon and sweet crab, chilled until firm and sliced into elegant wedges for a holiday brunch or party.
- [Venetian Baked Scallops in the Shell (Capesante)](https://cravetocook.com/venetian-scallops/): Sweet sea scallops tucked into their shells, topped with garlicky lemon breadcrumbs and broiled for five minutes, the elegant Venetian appetizer that takes twenty minutes start to finish.
- [Salmon Wellington with Spinach and Herb Cream Cheese](https://cravetocook.com/salmon-wellington/): A whole salmon fillet layered with lemony spinach and herb cream cheese, wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until golden. An elegant, make-ahead main course for Christmas and special dinners.
- [Crab Lasagna with Leeks and Creamy Béchamel](https://cravetocook.com/crab-leek-lasagna/): A creamy white crab lasagna with sweet lump crab, slow-cooked leeks, a lemon and nutmeg béchamel, mozzarella and Parmesan. Make it ahead for Christmas Eve or a special Sunday dinner.
- [Shrimp Cocktail with Creamy Yogurt Marie Rose Sauce](https://cravetocook.com/prawn-cocktail-yogurt/): Juicy poached shrimp served in glasses over crisp lettuce, cucumber and avocado with a creamy, tangy yogurt Marie Rose dressing. A lighter take on the classic prawn cocktail that you can prep ahead.
- [Miso Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon (Grill or Oven)](https://cravetocook.com/cedar-plank-salmon/): A whole salmon fillet roasted on a soaked cedar plank and brushed with a sweet, savory miso glaze. Works on the grill or in the oven, with soaking tips, temperatures and serving ideas.
- [Garlicky Mussels with Saffron Aioli](https://cravetocook.com/mussels-saffron-aioli/): Plump mussels steamed in white wine, shallot and garlic, served with a golden saffron aioli for dipping and dunking. Includes how to clean mussels, a safe aioli method and serving ideas.
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- [Linguine with Clams in Garlic White Wine Sauce](https://cravetocook.com/linguine-with-clams/): Fresh clams steamed open in garlic, chili and white wine, then tossed with linguine so every strand soaks up their briny juices. A true Italian classic that cooks in about 40 minutes, plus a short soak for the clams.
- [Sicilian Shrimp Linguine with Tomatoes and Capers](https://cravetocook.com/sicilian-shrimp-linguine/): Juicy garlic shrimp, burst cherry tomatoes, capers, chili and lemon tossed with linguine and finished with crunchy toasted breadcrumbs. A bright Sicilian-style pasta in about 35 minutes.
- [Steamed Mussels in White Wine Garlic Butter](https://cravetocook.com/steamed-mussels/): Plump mussels steamed open in a fragrant broth of white wine, garlic, shallots and butter. It is a restaurant-worthy dinner that cooks in about 10 minutes, with crusty bread for dipping.
- [Crispy Fried Calamari with Lemon and Marinara](https://cravetocook.com/fried-calamari/): Golden, crunchy rings and tentacles with a tender bite, served with lemon wedges and warm marinara. This restaurant favorite is easy to make at home in about 15 minutes of frying.
- [Sarde in Saor: Venetian Sweet and Sour Sardines](https://cravetocook.com/sarde-in-saor/): Golden fried sardines layered with slow-cooked vinegar onions, plump raisins and toasted pine nuts, then marinated overnight in the classic Venetian sweet and sour style.
- [Baccala with Tomatoes, Olives and Potatoes](https://cravetocook.com/baccala-salt-cod/): Soaked salt cod gently simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with Gaeta olives, capers and potatoes, the Italian Christmas Eve classic made easy with a clear soaking schedule.

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