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Easy Carrot Sheet Cake Recipe from Scratch

This is THE BEST, easy Carrot Sheet Cake recipe from scratch! Perfectly moist? Delicate crumb? Sweet, carrot flavor? Ultra-creamy and smooth cream cheese frosting? Crunchy, candied pecans? Yes, yes, and YES to all of that!

A piece of easy carrot sheet cake recipe from scratch

This is my favorite recipe for carrot cake. It is 100% made from scratch, ridiculously easy to make, incredibly versatile, and utterly delicious. AND…it might be the OLDEST recipe in my personal recipe book.

My copy of this recipe came out of an old, long-forgotten church cookbook and is still on a faded-to-yellow scrap of paper in my dads handwriting…from when I was eleven!  It has been requested and made dozens of time, has a perfected cream cheese frosting, and an easy candied pecan that adds a toasty, sweet crunch.

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Shredded Beef Dutch Oven Shepherd’s Pie

This Shredded Beef Dutch Oven Shepherd’s Pie is fork-tender, fall apart beefy goodness in a mouth-watering, flavorful gravy with fresh vegetables and herbs all topped with fluffy, parmesan mashed potatoes browned to golden glory.

Shredded Beef Dutch Oven Shepherd's Pie in dutch oven with a plate next to it

Shephard’s Pie, also known as Cottage Pie, is a family favorite casserole a reason. It is the quintessential meat and potatoes, one-pot dish that is the ultimate in crowd pleasing comfort food.

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Guinness Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Irish Cream Cream Cheese Frosting

Inspired by the Irish, this should NOT be a once a year treat! Insanely moist, these Guinness infused Dark-Chocolate Cupcakes are topped with a luscious Irish Cream, Cream Cheese Frosting.

four Guinness Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Irish Cream Cream Cheese Frosting in silver wrappers

This incredibly easy, but totally scratch-made cake is inspired by one of my favorites. Hershey’s used to have a Black Magic Cake on the back of their can and it’s been proven over and over as a classic for a reason. The buttermilk and Guinness make this cake so moist and so full of flavor, that this cake is guaranteed to be the one everyone wants the recipe for. Don’t get me wrong, the Irish Cream in the cream cheese frosting, kind of like in my Irish Cream Bread Pudding, doesn’t hurt either!

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Blood Orange Citrus Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

This Blood Orange Citrus Salad with Homemade Orange Vinaigrette is ridiculously gorgeous, and tastes even better then it looks!

Blood Orange Citrus Salad with Orange Vinaigrette on a gray plate

Slices of vibrant blood orange full of berry flavor, crunchy, candied pecans, spicy red onion, creamy blue cheese crumbles on a bed of baby field greens with a drizzle of bright, homemade vinaigrette full of orange flavor makes for the ultimate citrus season salad!

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Italian Herb Garlic Cheddar Biscuits From Scratch

Flaky, buttery, herb filled, and golden, these Italian Herb Garlic Cheddar Biscuits from scratch are so quick and easy and yet so full of flavor!

two Italian Herb Garlic Cheddar Biscuits From Scratch on baking sheet

Italian Herb Garlic Cheddar Biscuits are ready from start to finish in under 30 minutes. Better then that seafood restaurant, this scratch-made side item will be the piece de resistance of your meal!

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Roasted Lemon Parsley Butter Potatoes

Golden brown with crispy edges and tender in the middle, these Roasted Lemon Parsley Butter Potatoes are tossed in melted butter infused with lemon zest and lemon juice, garlic, and parsley.

Roasted Lemon Parsley Butter Potatoes on a white plate with parsley and lemon slices

Lightly browned, crispy skinned with a tender flavorful center, Roasted Lemon Butter Parsley Potatoes come together with 5 minutes of preparation and then the oven does all the work! Simple, fresh, bold ingredients elevate this easy side dish to extraordinary!

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Baked Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese

Baked Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese is an easy and decadent take on the classic Lobster Mac and Cheese. Three cheeses create the perfect flavor combination for an ultra-creamy sauce all topped with a golden brown breadcrumb topping that is baked to crispy, buttery perfection.

Baked Shrimp Macaroni and Cheese on a white plate with fork tines

While I adore a succulent nibble of lobster, shrimp is much more available and economical on an everyday basis. And frankly, who wouldn’t love shrimp that is perfectly pan seared in buttery garlic and liberally swirled thoughout a scratch made cheese sauce that is the perfect compilation of sharp cheddar and creamy gruyere?

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Raspberry Puff Pastry Tarts with Lemon Cream Cheese

Raspberry Puff Pastry Tarts with Lemon Cream Cheese are easy and look like a mouth-watering, million bucks! Buttery, flaky puff pastry with lemon zest infused cream cheese filling, all topped with juicy, fresh raspberries and baked to golden, flaky, juicy-berry perfection!

close up of a Raspberry Puff Pastry Tarts with Lemon Cream Cheese drizzle

Fresh raspberries are a bright pop of sweet and tart. I love how they pair with lemon zest for the perfect flavor combination, kind of like another favorite, my Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake and Cranberry Orange Bread. Combine those berries with lemon cheesecake filling, a flaky pastry, and a cream cheese drizzle, and you have a warm, little bite of heaven!

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Roasted Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes is simplicity at it’s best.  This easy recipe highlights the flavor of the sweet potato to perfection with an accent of butter and cream. Skip that boiled potato recipe and go for FLAVOR!!!

left side of white bowl of Roasted Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

If you want a stunningly, flavorful mashed sweet potato, it must be roasted!  Roasting transforms the starches in sweet potatoes into a caramelized, almost nutty flavor and makes for a soft and fluffy interior.  Roasting ALSO makes that vegetable peeler completely unnecessary. Whipped to perfection with butter and cream, this easy recipe comes together in no time and with little effort.

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Double Chocolate Banana Muffins

Soft, fluffy, super-moist, chocolatey WITH melty chocolate chips AND the perfect amount of banana. Yes, these Double Chocolate Banana Muffins ARE little bites of heaven! Super quick and easy, this 30-minute-meal muffin recipe is healthy too!

six double chocolate banana muffins in a metal muffin tin next to bananas

Double Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins are the perfect breakfast, brunch, and snack time treat. These little magical muffins are easy enough for even a weekday lil something special. I love that they can be whipped up and on the table in about 30 minutes, kind of like another favorite, my Blueberry Streusel Muffin.

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