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This fruity drink is a version of the Lava Flow cocktail that the whole family can enjoy! It’s creamy and refreshing with delicious coconut, pineapple, and strawberry in each sip.

Looking for more ways to keep cool, stay hydrated, and satisfy your sweet tooth? Try this mango strawberry smoothie, frosted lemonade, or cherry limeade!

What is a Lava Flow Drink?

A lava flow cocktail is a chilled drink that will make you feel like you’re on a tropical vacation. It’s a juicy blend of flavors that creates a stunning visual effect, just like flowing lava! Typically, this drink is made by combining white rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and fresh strawberries, but today’s recipe is a non-alcoholic version so that the whole family can enjoy it!

The magic happens when you pour a layer of strawberry puree into the glass, followed by the creamy coconut-pineapple mixture. This creates a beautiful red and white swirl reminiscent of molten lava. Together it creates a flavor that’s creamy, tangy, and sweet all at once! So relax, take a sip, and get ready to be transported to tropical paradise. For more delicious summer drinks, find my full list of recipes here!

Ingredients Needed for a Lava Flow Mocktail

Ready to make the most delicious frozen drink? Here is everything that you’ll need! Trust me, you’re going to want a lava flow drink in your hand all summer.

Frozen Strawberries: These give the lava flow its signature red color and slush-like texture.

Pineapple Juice: This gets blended with the cream and coconut for a piña colada-esque flavor. You can also use lime juice if you want something a little more sour.

Half and Half: Adds creaminess to the pineapple coconut layer. You can also use milk for a lighter consistency, or a splash of heavy cream for a creamier consistency.

Cream of Coconut: For the perfect tropical flavor! Any drink made with cream of coconut is so delicious.

Bananas: I threw in half of a banana to balance out the tanginess of the pineapple.

Ice: To create a slushie texture.

Fresh Strawberries and Pineapple: (For garnish) break out your nicest glasses and add some fresh fruit as a garnish to really impress your friends and family!

How to Make a Non-Alcoholic Lava Flow

This lava flow drink is so good, and so easy to make! All it takes is a few steps of blending and layering, then you have a beautiful and tasty drink on your hands!

Blend Strawberries With Pineapple: In a blender blend the strawberries and 1 ounce of the pineapple juice and the half and half until smooth.

Add to Glass: Pour mixture into a glass, or divide evenly into multiple glasses if making more than 1 serving.

Layer Coconut Mixture: Clean the blender well. Add the remaining pineapple juice, cream of coconut, banana, and ice. Blend until smooth. Slowly pour the pineapple mixture into the glass with the strawberry mixture.

Garnish and Serve: Garnish lava flow with a strawberry or pineapple wedge, if desired, and serve.

Homemade garlic knots work for any meal and are super easy to make. They’re coated with a mouthwatering garlic spread made from butter, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs! Serve them up with your favorite Italian dish and marinara sauce for dipping. It’s the best combination!

Garlic knots are a super versatile side dish and a great way to switch things up from your classic dinner roll. Serve them with spaghetti, alfredo, or lasagna! They’re perfect for dipping in the sauce.

Garlic Knots Recipe

I’m a sucker for garlic knots. I can’t help but pile them onto my plate whenever they’re around! Something about their shape and tasty garlic coating makes them so irresistible. If you have a pasta night coming up, you need to make these homemade garlic knots! They taste so much better than their frozen counterparts and are refreshingly easy to make. 20 minutes of prep, 15 minutes in the oven, and that’s it!

Now, you do need to make a homemade dough for these bad boys, but it’s super easy. If you’re familiar with my recipe for easy homemade pizza dough, it’s the same! And since we’re using instant yeast here, it only takes 10 minutes to proof. From there you cut the dough into slices, tie them up, brush on your garlic topping, and then it’s off to the oven! The hardest part is waiting, really, because these fill your kitchen with the most amazing smell. If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to eat these homemade garlic knots before dinner even starts!

Ingredients Needed

The great thing about this recipe is that it uses simple ingredients that are already in your pantry. It’s the perfect side dish to make without a grocery trip! Check out the recipe card below for all measurements.

For the Knots:

Warm Water: Used to activate the yeast. If you have a candy or meat thermometer handy, check the temperature of your water. It should be between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Any hotter, and it may kill the yeast.

Sugar: This acts as a food source for the yeast, so it can get nice and puffy.

Yeast: Be sure to use instant, or rapid rise yeast here, NOT active dry yeast.

Flour: All-purpose flour works great!

Salt: This helps to keep the garlic knots from tasting bland.

For the Garlic Spread:

Butter: Because any good spread starts with butter. It adds richness and flavor to the tops of the rolls.

Seasonings: I used garlic powder and parsley to add flavor to the knots.

Olive Oil: Keeps the seasonings stuck to the bread. It also helps the knots to turn out a nice golden brown color.

Grated Parmesan: Adds baked cheesy goodness on top of your homemade garlic knots. For the best flavor, try grating your own parmesan!

How to Make Homemade Garlic Knots

Golden-brown, buttery knots in less than 30 minutes? Yes please! You won’t want them any other way!

Yeast Mixture: Mix warm water, sugar and yeast together. Let that sit for 5 minutes.

Mix in Dough Ingredients: Add flour and salt to the water, sugar, and yeast. Mix this until smooth and let it raise for 10 minutes. I used my Kitchenaid mixer with the dough hook and it was so easy and worked great!

Cut Into Equal Pieces: On a floured surface, roll your dough out about ½ inch thick. I used a pizza cutter to cut the dough in half and then in strips (about 8-10 inches) for the garlic knots. I recommend using a sharp knife to get uniform slices.

Tie: Roll the strips in your hands to look like ropes and then tie in knots.

Add to Baking Sheet: Place the knots on a greased baking sheet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then allow them to rise for another 10 minutes.

Bake: Bake at 400 degrees for about 15-20 minutes.

Butter Mixture: While they are baking melt the butter and mix with garlic powder, parsley, and olive oil.

Brush: As soon as the garlic knots come out of the oven, brush the tops with the melted butter garlic mixture. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and enjoy!

Look no further for the best copycat Crumbl cookies because this recipe is the one! You can now make these giant buttery chocolate chip cookies at home to enjoy them warm anytime.

Crumbl cookies are known for being served warm, fresh, and extra big! I’m so excited to share this recipe with you because not everyone lives by a Crumbl. I love copycat recipes for that very reason, to make something at home if you can’t get the real thing! A few of my other favorite copycat recipes on the blog are this salad from Olive Garden, the Chic-fil-A frosted lemonade, and these egg rolls from Cheesecake Factory. They are all spot on!

What Are Crumbl Cookies?

Known for a variety of flavors and options, Crumbl is a cookie empire that has spread nationwide. The chocolate chip cookie was the original cookie they started with and everyone loves the soft thick chocolatey cookie. My recipe uses the best ingredients and methods to achieve a perfect copycat Crumbl cookie. I can’t wait for you to make them!

These copycat Crumbl chocolate chip cookies are always requestetd at our house! Kids and adults fight over hot cookies out of the oven, and this recipe makes everyone come back for more! I have some other amazing cookie recipes for you to try like these peanut butter cookies that are SO easy. You’ll also love my chocolatey no-bake cookies, but for a twist on snickerdoodles, you have to make these cookies! They are my fave!

Ingredients Needed

The ingredients needed for these copycat Crumbl cookies are very important so listen up! I am very passionate about my chocolate chips because I LOVE milk chocolate chips. It can be a controversial topic because a lot of people like semi-sweet. But I’m telling you, if Crumbl uses milk chocolate chips, then that’s what we use! Following my recipe below for the exact ingredients needed to successfully make these cookies.

Unsalted Butter: I like to control the salt flavors in my cookies so I use unsalted.

Granulated Sugar: The combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar is a must in chocolate chip cookies.

Light Brown Sugar: Make sure to pack the brown sugar because it really matters.

Eggs: Room temperature is best.

All-Purpose Flour: Adds structure to a cookie recipe.

Vanilla Extract: My favorite is Mexican vanilla.

Baking Soda and Baking Powder: You need both to help the cookies rise and become light and fluffy.

Salt: Salt always enhances the sweetness of a cookie.

Cornstarch: Preserves the softness of the cookie.

Milk Chocolate Chips: Use the brand Guittard for the most accurate taste!

Crumbl Cookie Copycat Recipe

This copycat Crumbl cookie recipe is easy to make at home! It’s simple and so straightforward. First, cream your butter and sugar. Add the rest of your ingredients and mix, then pop them in the oven. It’s also satisfying to know how much money you’re saving by making them yourself. Following my instructions below and you will love the outcome of your copycat Crumbl cookies.

Beat Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment beat the butter and both sugars together on medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes until it becomes pale and fluffy.

Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Mix Together the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.

Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the flour to the wet ingredients and mix on low until it is fully absorbed. Turn off the mixer then scrape the sides of the bowl to make sure all the flour is incorporated.

Add the Chocolate Chips: Add the chocolate chips. Then fold them in by hand using a spatula.

Measure the Dough: Use a ⅓ cup measuring cup to portion the dough into balls. For more accuracy weigh the dough into 110 grams and roll it into balls.

Bake: Place the balls of dough on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 3 inches between them. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until lightly browned, and remove from the oven.

Slightly Cool: Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. The centers of the cookies will look underbaked, but leave them on the baking sheets. This allows them to continue baking as they cool and they will set perfectly.

Mumbo sauce is like a dreamy combination of barbecue and sweet and sour sauce. It’s tangy and savory with a glaze-like texture that’s wonderful for coating chicken wings!

I love making homemade sauces because you have full control over how they taste. After this tangy mumbo sauce, you’ll have to try boom boom sauce, comeback sauce, and sweet chili sauce!

DC Mumbo Sauce Recipe

Mumbo sauce, also known as mambo sauce, is a tangy and savory condiment from Washington, D.C and Chicago. It’s actually been around since the 1950s-1960s! Made with ketchup, vinegar, hot sauce, and spices, it’s sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy. The best part? You can slather it on anything! Toss your chicken wings, glaze your grilled meats, dip some shrimp, or drizzle it over French fries and other fried foods. Mumbo sauce adds a unique flavor punch that locals adore. You’ll understand the hype once you give it a try!

And why go homemade? Well, with homemade mumbo sauce, you’re the boss of flavor. Tweak the spices, sweetness, and tanginess to your liking. I know you’re going to love it as much as I do! Mumbo sauce is like barbecue sauce with a little extra pizzazz, and it will enhance anything you put it on!

Mumbo Sauce Ingredients

You’ll find a lot of variations of this red-orange sauce, but this is how I like to make it. Feel free to adjust the flavor to your liking! If you’re looking for measurements, they can all be found below in the recipe card.

Ketchup: Gives the sauce a sweet and tangy base. If you’re out of ketchup, tomato sauce or tomato paste mixed with a touch of sugar will work as substitutes.

White Vinegar: Vinegar adds a pleasant tanginess to the sauce! It brings a subtle acidity that cuts through the richness and complements the sweetness.

Soy Sauce: This umami-packed sauce contributes depth and richness to the mumbo sauce. If you’re looking for a substitute, Worcestershire sauce can also be used, although it may alter the taste slightly.

Frank’s Hot Sauce: This adds a kick of spice that balances out the sweetness and the tanginess of the mumbo sauce. Adjust accordingly if you don’t want your sauce to be too hot.

Brown Sugar or Granulated Sugar: The sweet component of the mumbo sauce comes from brown sugar or granulated sugar. Use whatever you have on hand! I personally like using brown sugar because of the subtle smoky but sweet flavor that it adds!

Smoked Paprika or Cayenne Pepper: The choice between smoked paprika or cayenne pepper depends on the level of smokiness and heat you desire. Smoked paprika brings a subtle smoky flavor, while cayenne pepper provides a spicier kick.

Salt (if needed): A pinch of salt can help enhance the overall flavors of the mumbo sauce. Taste the sauce before adding salt to determine if it’s necessary.

Water (if needed): Water is used to adjust the consistency of the sauce. If you find the sauce to be too thick, gradually add water to achieve the desired thickness.

How to Make Mumbo Sauce

It’s super easy and takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish. Since mumbo sauce uses a lot of simple ingredients and is also simple to make, you can whip up a batch whenever you want to add extra flavor to your favorite meals! One of my favorite ways to use it is over fried chicken.

Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add the ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, hot sauce, sugar, and paprika.

Mix: Whisk together and heat over medium heat for 2-3 minutes to allow the ingredients to blend together.

Cool and Serve: Remove from the heat and allow to cool before serving. Enjoy as a dipping sauce or glaze!

This Cube Steak is a tender and juicy beef steak seared in beef broth, onion, and garlic powder, then made with the best mushroom gravy. A simple and delicious meal made in less than 30 minutes!

I love to cook beef, and steak is one of my favorite ways to do that! For more simple steak recipes, try this Garlic Butter Herb Steak Bites with Potatoes, this delicious Brown Sugar Garlic Flank Steak, or these yummy Creamy Garlic Steak Bites with Mushrooms.

Easy Cube Steak Recipe

This delicious recipe is easy to make and packs a punch with flavor. Cube steak is a type of beef cut known to be a tough piece of tender meat. Usually, it is either top round or top sirloin when purchased. It is then flattened by pounding and tenderized before cooking. Cube steak got its name because of the indentations that are on the cube steak after it has been tenderized by a meat tenderizer.

To get this meat as tender and juicy as possible, you will want to make sure you take time to tenderize your meat about 20-30 minutes before you start cooking. Once you see how delicious it turns out and you drizzle on some delicious mushroom sauce, you won’t be able to resist seconds!

Cube Steak Ingredients

This delicious meat combination with a mushroom sauce is mouth-watering and one of the best meals I have made. Our family loves to make it over and over again. To find out the exact ingredient measurements, check out the recipe card that’s at the bottom of the post.

Flour: I used all-purpose flour in this recipe.

Salt and Pepper: These enhance the flavors of the ingredients.

Onion Powder: This gives a slight onion flavoring to the base of the seasoning.

Garlic Powder: The garlic flavor really adds in a delicious taste.

Olive Oil: You can use vegetable oil or canola oil if that’s what you have instead!

Cube Steaks: When you purchase, these will be top-round or sirloin steaks.

Mushroom Gravy

Olive Oil: You will cook the onions and mushrooms in the oil.

Onion: You can use a yellow onion or a white onion.

Mushrooms: Slice these up to be the same size so that they cook evenly.

Beef Broth: This acts as a base for the sauce.

Onion Soup Mix: The onions in the soup mix complement the onions in the seasoning for the steak.

Cornstarch and Water: Combining these two together helps thicken up the sauce.

How to Cook Cube Steak

So simple to make with only two easy steps. Then, create a delicious mushroom gravy that is out of this world good. Combined, it is the perfect combination and so delicious!

Mix together seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the flour, pepper, salt, onion, powder, and garlic powder.  Add the cube steak and coat with the flour on each side.

Cook the cube steak: In a medium-sized skillet, add the olive oil.  Over medium-high heat, add the cube steak and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.  Remove from the skillet and set aside.

To make the mushroom gravy:  Add the olive oil and sliced onions.  Sauté for 4-5 minutes and add in the mushrooms until they are tender and the mushrooms are golden.  Add in the beef broth and onion soup mix and mix until dissolved.  Combine the cornstarch and water and whisk in a small bowl.  Add to the gravy and mix.  Add the cube steaks back to the gravy and let simmer until the sauce has started to thicken.

A fluffy, whipped peanut butter filling on top of an Oreo crust, all topped with chocolate ganache- what could be better than that? This chocolate peanut butter pie is the perfect dessert for anyone wanting something smooth, rich and indulgent!

Need more smooth and creamy desserts that are perfect for summer? Try this no-bake Oreo pie or key lime pie next!

Peanut Butter Pie With Chocolate Ganache

Calling all peanut butter lovers: this is the dessert for you! Creamy and chilled to perfection, this chocolate peanut butter pie is the perfect summer treat. It’s rich and creamy without being too heavy. You’re going to love it!

It all starts with a crumbly Oreo crust, topped with a peanut butter filling made with cream cheese and whipped topping. Then we add the finishing touch- a smooth layer of chocolate ganache. This pie is so rich, creamy, and flavorful. You’ll love every bite.

Ingredients Needed

It really doesn’t take many ingredients at all to put this chocolate peanut butter pie together. To find exact measurements for the crust, filling, and ganache, see the recipe card below.

Crust

Crushed Oreos: I used about 16 cookies worth. You can place your Oreos in a bag and crush with a rolling pin or use a food processor.

Unsalted Butter: To add richness to the crust and also hold it together.

Salt: Just a pinch to enhance the flavors.

Filling

Cream Cheese: Full-fat cream cheese will give you the best flavor and texture. I recommend using room temperature cream cheese so that it blende together smoothly with the other ingredients.

Creamy Peanut Butter: I used creamy peanut butter, but you can also use crunchy peanut butter if you want a little texture.

Powdered Sugar: Helps to stabilize the filling and also gives it sweetness.

Vanilla Extract: Gives the filling a little extra warmth and sweetness.

Whipped Topping: Adds more creaminess to the filling.

Ganache

Chocolate Chips: Semi-sweet, milk, and dark chocolate chips all work great! Use your favorite!

Heavy Cream: Adds creaminess and also adjusts the consistency of the ganache.

How to Make Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This pie is so simple, but so delicious! Its nutty chocolate flavor is sure to be a hit with friends and family. You can also keep the whole pie for yourself, no judgment here.

Crust

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Oreo Crumbs: Crush the Oreos in a blender or food processor, or place them in a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to crush them to a powder. Mix with the melted butter until it resembles damp sand, or mud.

Press Into Pan: Add the mixture to a 9-inch pie dish and press in with your fingers, the flat bottom of a heavy glass, or the bottom of a flat measuring cup.

Bake: Bake for 10 minutes. Then let cool completely.

Filling

Cream Cheese Mixture: Add the cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat until smooth.

Fold in Whipped Topping: Add ⅓ of the whipped topping to the mixture and mix until smooth. Add the remaining whipped topping and fold in until fully incorporated.

Add to Crust: Fill the cooled crust with the filling and smooth the top.

Ganache

Heat Cream: Heat the cream in the microwave until steaming, about 45 seconds.

Pour Over Chocolate: Pour the steaming cream over the chocolate chips and let sit for 2-3 minutes.

Mix: Use a fork or a whisk to stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache is shiny and smooth.

Add to Pie, Chill: Spoon the ganache over the peanut butter filling and smooth. Chill in the fridge for an hour or so, until the ganache is set.

Indulge in a rich and creamy Chicken Paprikash that is so delicious, and it pairs perfectly over noodles. This classic Hungarian dish combines tender chicken with a flavorful blend of smoked paprika, onions, garlic, and tomatoes.

Chicken is our go-to dinner option every time we want something easy and filled with lots of flavors! Check out more chicken favorites like this delicious Coconut Curry Chicken, this yummy Chicken Milanese, or a favorite at our house, this Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken.

Easy Chicken Paprikash Recipe

The recipe for Chicken Paprikash originated in Hungary, a country known for its delicious food. It’s a dish made with chicken, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and a special spice called paprika. The chicken is cooked in a tasty broth until it’s almost done. Then, a creamy sauce is made by adding sour cream and heavy whipping cream.

This chicken is often served with noodles (you can use regular pasta or egg noodles) or dumplings It has become popular across the world, too, because it’s so tasty and comforting. Plus, not only does this dish really deliver on the taste, but it’s quick to make. It takes very little preparation and cooks in less than 30 minutes. Though not your traditional weeknight meal, this recipe will become a new family favorite! And then if you love this Hungarian dish, you must try this delicious Hungarian Goulash too!

Ingredients in Hungarian Chicken Paprikash

Once you look over this list of ingredients, you can immediately tell why this dish is so tasty! I especially love the flavor of the smoked paprika. It brings a warm, deep element of flavor that you don’t want to miss! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Vegetable Oil: Used for cooking and adding a mild flavor to the dish.

Yellow Onion: Adds a savory and slightly sweet taste to the recipe when minced.

Garlic: The garlic gives off a delicious aroma. You can use minced garlic from the jar if you don’t have fresh cloves. ½ teaspoon equals about 1 clove of garlic.

Roma Tomatoes: Mincing these tomatoes adds a fresh and tangy element to the dish.

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: Cut into pieces, they serve as the main protein in the recipe.

Smoked Paprika: I love paprika but smoked paprika really takes this warm spice to the next level.

Salt: This enhances the taste of the other ingredients and brings out their flavors.

Black Pepper: Adds a mild heat and a hint of spiciness to the dish.

Chicken Broth: This sets the dish up with a flavorful base for the sauce and adds richness to the recipe.

All-Purpose Flour: The flour thickens the sauce and gives it a smooth and velvety consistency.

Sour Cream: Adds creaminess and a tangy flavor to the sauce. You can also use plain Greek yogurt instead.

Heavy Whipping Cream: This adds richness and texture to the sauce.

How to Make Chicken Paprikash

This recipe is quick and easy and a great recipe when you are looking to try something new. Plus, you don’t need any fancy or hard-to-find ingredients, so it’s simple to gather up everything you need!

Sauté Onions: Heat your vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large pan. Saute your onion until they soften and begin to color.

Cook Chicken: Add in your garlic and tomatoes and saute for another 2-3 minutes. Add in the chicken and paprika, salt, and pepper, and cook for about 5-8 minutes or until all the chicken is nearly cooked through.

Boil: Add in your chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes.

Simmer and Serve: Whisk in your flour, and be sure no clumps form. Continue simmering until the liquid has begun to thicken. Add in your sour cream and heavy whipping cream. Continue to simmer and stir periodically for about 10 minutes. Serve over noodles or dumplings, and enjoy!

Meet your new favorite cookie recipe: soft and sweet strawberry cookies filled with a gooey cheesecake center. These golden-brown morsels of goodness will be devoured as soon as they’re out of the oven!

Craving cookies, but don’t want something chocolatey? Fruit-filled cookies are the answer! Try these strawberry cake mix cookies, lemon ricotta cookies, or blueberry cookies next!

Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies Recipe

When it comes to desserts, you can’t go wrong with cheesecake. Especially when it’s stuffed inside a golden brown cookie made with strawberry pieces. Honestly, I think that these are some of the best cookies I’ve ever tried. The soft and buttery cookie base combined with tangy cheesecake and sweet strawberry… it’s dreamy.

This is the perfect summer potluck dessert and trust me when I say, they will fly off the table. It’s no surprise why when they’re soft and buttery with an ooey-gooey cheesecake core! The good news is, unlike making a homemade cheesecake, these cookies are super simple to whip up. Easy to make, and even easier to devour! Once you get a taste, you’ll want to keep the whole pan for yourself.

Ingredients for the Cookies and Cheesecake Filling

These ingredients combine to create a dessert that’s the perfect blend of cheesecake and cookie! I love this recipe because it uses a lot of standard baking ingredients. Just make sure you have some freeze-dried strawberries on hand! The sweet strawberry pieces bring all of the flavors together. Note: all measurements can be found below in the recipe card.

Cheesecake Filling

Cream Cheese: This acts as the base of the filling and makes it smooth and creamy. I used regular full-fat cream cheese.

Powdered Sugar: Helps to stabilize the filling and also adds sweetness!

Vanilla: Adds a warm, sweet taste to the cheesecake filling. For the best flavor, use pure vanilla extract or make your own blend.

Cookies

Unsalted Butter: It’s best if your butter is at room temperature so it mixes together smoothly with the other ingredients.

Sugar: I used both brown and white sugar here for a deep sweetness.

Large Eggs: Bind all of the strawberry cheesecake cookie ingredients together!

Vanilla: Adds warmth and enhances all of the cookie flavors.

Flour: For giving the cookies structure. All-purpose flour works great!

Baking Powder: A must-add so your cookies rise properly.

Salt: Just a pinch to make everything taste better.

White Chocolate Chips: Add melty, creamy goodness to the cookies!

Freeze-Dried Strawberries: For sweet strawberry flavor in each bite. Fresh strawberries can also be used. I would avoid using frozen strawberries because they release liquid as the cookies bake, making them soggy.

How to Make Strawberry Cookies Filled With Cheesecake

It’s not difficult at all to make these strawberry cheesecake cookies. If anything, it’s kind of fun to put them together and then see how perfectly they turn out! This has quickly become one of my favorite cookie recipes and I know you will love it just as much. Especially if you’re a fan of both strawberries and cheesecake like me!

To Make the Cheesecake Filling:

Preheat Oven, Prepare Pans: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until smooth. Be sure to scrape down the bowl to make sure it is all well combined. Scoop teaspoon sized dollops of the cream cheese mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet and place in the freezer while you prepare the dough.

For the Cookies:

Sugar Mixture: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes, until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until combined

Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt just until combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips and freeze dried strawberries by hand.

Scoop: Using a larger cookie scoop, about 3 tablespoons, scoop the cookie dough onto the baking sheets and flatten out.

Fill: Add one dollop of the chilled cheesecake filling in the center of the flattened cookie dough and form the cookie dough up around the filling. Make sure to pinch the edges so the dough seals the filling inside. I found that a few cookies needed a pinch or two of additional cookie dough to fully seal the filling inside.

Bake: Place the stuffed cookie balls on the baking sheet leaving 2 inches between them. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges of the cookies are just barely starting to brown and the center still look underbaked. The cookies will still be light in color, they won’t brown very much. Remove strawberry cheesecake cookies from the oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Seafood lasagna is bursting with all your favorite seafood flavors baked together in one pan! You will love the crab, scallops, and shrimp nestled in between cheesy lasagna layers and smothered in a delicious white sauce.

If you love seafood, you will LOVE this seafood lasagna! Any time I make dinner for a seafood lover, this lasagna is a no-brainer. Seafood is often times made for special occasions, so it’s fun to treat your guests to this delicious meal. Some of my other go-to seafood recipes are my lobster tail, this lemony shrimp pasta, and my favorite poke bowls.

What Is Seafood Lasagna?

Seafood lasagna is a spin on the beloved traditional lasagna! Instead of a red sauce, this lasagna has a creamy white sauce that compliments the seafood deliciously. Crab, scallops, and shrimp get layered in between the sauce and noodles and it bakes to perfection. The cheese melts and the flavors burst in your mouth. It’s like a seafood dream and you will love every bite!

I love cheesy lasagna dishes because it makes the whole family happy. And it’s made all in one casserole dish, so dinner is made easy. Lasagna can be versatile, and I have some great recipes made with both white and red sauces. You should try my classic lasagna, this skillet version of lasagna, or these delicious Alfredo roll-ups. The rollups are a fun version of filling and rolling lasagna noodles and your family will love it!

Ingredients Needed to Make Seafood Lasagna

If you’re nervous about cooking seafood, this is a great no-fail recipe that is easy to put together. I walk you through every step of the recipe, and the assembly is very easy. Once your ingredients are all prepped and ready to assemble, this lasagna comes together very quickly.

Meat, Lasagna, and Cheese

Lasagna Noodles: cooked using package directions

Crab: Imitation crab works too!

Scallops: Cooked and quartered.

Shrimp: Cooked shrimp.

Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded mozzarella cheese for layering and melts perfectly.

Parmesan Cheese: Shredded parmesan cheese adds salty cheese flavor.

Sauce

Clam Chowder: Canned clam chowder makes this recipe so easy!

Heavy Whipping Cream: Cream makes the sauce rich and creamy.

Lemon Juice: Lemon always brightens the flavors and compliments seafood.

Parmesan Cheese: Melts in the oven and makes it cheesy and delicious.

Salt: Helps balance all the flavors.

Pepper: I love to use cracked black pepper.

Ricotta Cheese Mixture

Ricotta Cheese: Ricotta cheese is the best for creamy lasagna layers.

Egg: The egg helps bind the cheese mixture together.

Garlic: Fresh minced garlic is a must!

Parsley: Fresh chopped parsley here has the best flavor.

Salt: Helps balance flavors.

Seafood Lasagna Recipe

This takes a little bit of prep work, but again, it’s totally worth it. It comes together nicely and the flavors are divine. You’re going to love the seafood in this lasagna! Following my step-by-step instructions on the recipe card at the end of this post.

Seafood, Lasagna, and Cheese

Cook the Noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions.

Combine the Seafood: In a large bowl, mix your crab meat, prepared scallops, and shrimp then set aside.

Combine the Cheeses: In another bowl, mix the mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Sauce

Prepare the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the clam chowder, heavy cream, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Whisk together well.

Ricotta Cheese Mixture

Make Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl add the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, and salt. Whisk to combine.

To Assemble

Layer Lasagna, Seafood, Ricotta Mixture, and Cheeses: To assemble, pour a thin layer of sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Place a layer of cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Next, spread ⅓ of the ricotta mixture, ⅓ of the seafood mixture, then ½ cup of the shredded cheese mixture.

Repeat: Repeat the process another two times finishing the lasagna with the remaining sprinkled cheese on top.

Bake: Lastly, top the lasagna with the remaining shredded cheese. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover the lasagna and bake it for an additional 10 minutes.

Cool and Enjoy: Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Fairy bread is the easiest treat to make and the best way to add a little magic to your day! These slices of buttery, sprinkled goodness are a classic Australian recipe, and sure to win your kids over.

Now that school is out for the summer, entertain your kids with a few of these fun and easy recipes: crystal candy, dunkaroo dip, and ice cream in a bag!

Classic Fairy Bread

Fairy bread is a magical treat that kids absolutely love! It’s a super simple snack that originated in Australia and is perfect for parties and get-togethers. Here’s how to make it: take slices from of white bread and spread them with butter. Then, sprinkle colorful hundreds and thousands (sprinkles) all over the bread. Cut the bread into small triangles or squares, and voila! You’ve got yourself a delightful and tasty treat that kids can’t resist.

Fairy bread is not only delicious but also a great activity for kids. It’s easy for them to get involved in the kitchen and let their creativity shine. They can spread the butter, decorate the bread with sprinkles, and have a blast doing it! Plus, the bright colors and fun appearance of fairy bread make it even more appealing to little ones. So, if you’re looking for a simple yet tasty treat that will bring joy to your kids’ faces, you’ve got to try out fairy bread!

Ingredients Needed

It only takes 3 simple ingredients to whip up this whimsical treat. You can switch up the sprinkles to make festive versions of fairy bread, or let your kids make their own colorful designs.

White Bread: If your kids are anything like mine, they won’t touch wheat bread, so soft and fluffy white bread is a must! Some other great options that I’ve tried are potato bread and Hawaiian bread for an extra touch of sweetness. You can also use gluten-free bread if you have any dietary restrictions.

Butter: I used salted butter, but you can use whatever you have on hand. The butter adds richness to this snack and also helps the sprinkles stick. I recommend using softened butter so it spreads onto the bread easily. (You can also try making homemade butter if you’re up for the challenge!)

Nonpareils Sprinkles: These are called “hundreds and thousands” in Australia. Multicolored sprinkles are a must for this treat, and truly make each slice look magical!

How to Make Fairy Bread

It only takes a few minutes, and the best part is- kids can do it all themselves! Fairy bread is the perfect solution for busy moms and bored kids.

Butter Bread: Spread a generous amount of butter on however many slices of bread you’d like, making sure to go all the way to the edge.

Add Sprinkles: Sprinkle the nonpareils over the butter until it is completely covered.

Slice and Serve: Slice into triangles and enjoy!