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This French Fruit Tart recipe is one of our most popular dessert recipes and tastes exactly like the fruit tarts we enjoyed in Paris, France! Fresh, colorful, and bursting with juicy fruit, rich pastry cream, a deliciously sweet pastry crust, and an easy fruit tart glaze, this French Fruit Tart recipe makes a showstopper dessert that is perfect for any occasion! How to Make an Authentic French Fruit Tart What is Pâte Sucrée (also known as a Sweet Pastry Crust or Shortcrust Pastry Dough)?...

Celebrate any special occasion with a decorated Giant Cookie! Perfect for birthdays, graduations, and holidays, a giant chocolate chip cookie is always sure to put a smile on that special somebody’s face! Can anybody ever have too many chocolate chip cookie recipes? Some of our other favorites are Easy Copycat Levain Chocolate Chip Cookies and The BEST Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies . I blame Target for this post. I was in the Valentine’s Day section innocently picking up Valentine’s Day cards and treats for my kids’ school friends when I walked past this heart-shaped giant cookie pan....

Crunchy, nutty, jam-filled Linzer Cookies are such a beautiful and fun cookie from Austria. You can make them with hazelnuts or almonds and fill them with your favorite fruit preserves, lemon curd, or Nutella spread! If you love trying new Christmas cookies from around the world, be sure to check out my Cinnamon Walnut Raisin Rugelach , Greek Baklava , and Italian Pizzelles ! I’m going to admit that I was skeptical about making this linzer cookie recipe at home....

This easy Homemade Marshmallow Sauce is the perfect topping for an ice cream sundaes! This stuff is SO yummy and way better than any store-bought variety. If you are making ice cream sundaes with this sauce, you might also want to check out our Peanut Butter Ice Cream Topping , Flood Mud Microwave Hot Fudge Sauce , and Pan Fried Butterscotch Bananas & Walnuts ! Homemade Marshmallow Sauce A few weeks ago we had some friends over for an ice cream sundae bar and one of the toppings I made was this homemade marshmallow sauce....

This Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin brings juicy, seared pork with a golden crust and a sweet-and-tangy honey mustard glaze that’s impossible to resist. It’s the perfect way to impress guests with a restaurant-quality dish that’s secretly an easy weeknight dinner idea – and totally worthy of a second helping. Why We Love This Recipe What You’ll Need How to Make Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin Recipe FAQ’s Tips for Success What to Serve with This Recipe Substitutions and Variations More Easy Pork Dinner Ideas Honey Mustard Pork Tenderloin Recipe Pork tenderloin has long been a go-to for easy dinner ideas and special occasions alike....

This easy Italian Peas recipe is simple and quick for a weeknight dinner but special enough to serve with your holiday meal. Fresh or frozen peas get a flavor boost from chopped onions and garlic in this wonderful, simple side dish. If you are looking for a quick and easy vegetable side dish to go with your supper, these peas are your answer. They go great with any meal from meatloaf hamburger patties (please tell me you’ve tried these by now – they are a total family favorite) to Easter dinner....

Wonderfully rich New England Fish Chowder is easily restaurant-quality with tender chunks of potato, flaky white fish, and a savory, seasoned broth that seafood and soup lovers will definitely enjoy! This version is inspired by Maine but fish chowder is popular throughout New England and the British Isles. When we were in Maine some years back, we enjoyed a delicious bowl of fish chowder that would probably be on my “best I ever had” list....

This creamy, tangy Papaya Seed Dressing is made with peppery ground papaya seeds and is wonderful drizzled over a simple salad of mixed greens or butter lettuce, sliced avocado, papaya, and red onion. If you are looking for some other delicious homemade salad dressing recipes, be sure to try our Olive Garden Salad Dressing , Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing , Homemade Caesar Salad Dressing , and Creamy Parmesan Peppercorn Dressing ....

Peppermint Macarons are the sweetest, most melt-in-your-mouth delicious Christmas cookie with a wonderful vanilla peppermint buttercream filling. They fancy up a Christmas cookie platter or Christmas cookie exchange with one of the best flavors of the holiday season! If you love macarons, be sure to check out some of my other favorite flavors like Pistachio Macarons , Lemon Macarons , or Classic French Chocolate Macarons ! This post was originally shared in December 2017, but has been updated with new photos and helpful tips....

Philly Cheesesteak Dip is like a deconstructed Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich. Melty cheese, grilled peppers and onions, and tender beef come together in dippable form inspired by the famous sandwich! What You’ll Need How to Make Philly Cheesesteak Dip Tips for the Best Philly Cheesesteak Dip Recipe More Dip Recipes To Try Philly Cheesesteak Dip Recipe Take a look at all of our Winter Freaky Friday Recipes: I don’t know how it happened but the one time I visited Philadelphia I didn’t get an authentic Philly cheesesteak sandwich!...

This creamy Irish Leek and Potato Soup is a deliciously savory and satisfying light dinner that is perfect served with lots of crispy, crumbled bacon bits on top and a loaf of Irish soda bread with plenty of butter. Leeks and potatoes are both classic ingredients in Irish cooking. They grow well in Irish soil, and were staple crops for many Irish families who could grow both in their gardens....

If you love S’mores, then you’re going to love these S’mores Rice Krispie Treats! They’re a delicious and gooey twist on the classic Rice Krispie treat, and they’re perfect for any occasion. Plus, it’s a simple recipe to make – all you need is a few simple ingredients! S’mores Rice Krispie Treats are a delicious and easy dessert to make. They’re perfect for parties, bake sales, or just because you want a sweet treat!...

Elevate your favorite cupcakes to gourmet bakery status with a batch of this homemade salted caramel frosting. It meets all of your salty & sweet desires and is sure to make any dessert the hit of a bake sale, potluck, or party! This salted caramel frosting is light and fluffy, with rich caramel flavor. I like to make homemade caramel sauce to use in this recipe, although it does take some advance planning since the caramel has to cool COMPLETELY or else it will melt the butter and the frosting will not work....

Adorable mini-sized Santa Hat Brownie Bites are a perfectly poppable Christmas treat with the taste of chocolate, strawberries, and cream! They are easy to pull off and are so fun for all your holiday gatherings! I am most definitely not the most talented decorator of cakes, cookies, and baked goods. But I still like treats that are fun and festive for celebrating the holiday season! These Santa hat brownie bites are right up my alley with fresh fruit, chocolate, and minimal effort to achieve a Christmasy feel without any stress over ending up with a Pinterest fail....

This Shredded Beef Ragu recipe features tender beef chuck roast in a rich tomato sauce, served over your favorite pasta (in our case a thick-ribboned pappardelle)! It’s the ultimate comfort food for your whole family, perfect for a busy weeknight or special occasion! An Italian beef ragu is a classic Italian meat sauce known for its deep, rich flavors and hearty texture. It’s so cozy and comforting and hearty that it feels like fall weather on a plate....

These fluffy, soft, homemade Potato Rolls are the perfect thing to go with a weeknight or special dinner. Plus, they are a great way of using up leftover mashed potatoes! How to Make Potato Rolls How long do potato rolls last? Can potato rolls be frozen? More Homemade Bread Recipes You’ll Love Potato Rolls Recipe More States I Have Visited in my American Eats Series Delicious warm bread rolls don’t just come from a fancy restaurant or bakery....

Ooey-gooey, crunchy, sticky and sweet, classic Southern Pecan Pie is one of my all-time favorite desserts! Perfect for Thanksgiving, BBQ’s, Pi Day, or any day in between! Why This Recipe Works Recipe Ingredients How to Make a Pecan Pie Recipe FAQ’s Recipe Tips More of Our Favorite Pie Recipes Classic Southern Pecan Pie Recipe More States I Have Visited in my American Eats Series Southern pecan pie is near and dear to my heart....

The most popular dish of Spain – Spanish Paella – is made with rice, saffron, vegetables, and meat, usually chicken, sausage, mixed seafood, and sometimes even rabbit. You can make this dish without any special equipment for an authentic taste of Spain at home. We ate so much authentic paella when Paul and I traveled to Madrid and through Spain that I had to learn how to make it when we got home....

This easy, Cheesy Taco Soup is a completely comforting, full-flavored soup that is made in one pot in under 30 minutes, then garnished with all your favorite taco fixins’! We love a big ol’ pot of soup when the weather turns cold! Other reader favorites include Zuppa Toscana , The Best Loaded Baked Potato Soup , and this Homemade Tomato Basil Soup . Cheesy Taco Soup is life changing! There is nothing like a good bowl of soup to warm you up on chilly days....

Macarons are little bites of heaven and come in so many wonderful flavors and colors! These are some of the best macaron flavors to help inspire you to make these delicious treats in your own kitchen! If you love French desserts and French cooking, be sure to try our Authentic French Fruit Tart , Chocolate Mousse , and French Crepes . You don’t have to travel to France to visit Ladurée or pay $2 or more per macarons when you can make them at home yourself!...