Everyday Recipes for Life at 365 Days of Baking and More

Hello Reader, This 4th of July Chex Mix is the perfect sweet and salty dessert for Independence Day and beyond! Spruce up your classic muddy buddies by adding salty pretzels and sweet patriotic-themed candy for a fun treat! Whether you call it Chex Mix, Puppy Chow, or Muddy Buddies, this dessert is a classic treat! It might be messy, but I just can’t resist scooping up spoonful after spoonful of this fun treat. I’m not sure if it’s the peanut butter coating or the crunch of the cereal, but...

Hello Reader, Enjoy this Chinese Chicken Salad for a cool, refreshing lunch or light dinner. Topped with a Sesame Ginger Dressing, this easy salad combines Asian-inspired flavors with shredded chicken and coleslaw mix. It’s always a hit at parties and potlucks, so add it to your menu today! It seems like everyone has their own version of this Chinese Chicken Salad! I made this version with an eye for convenience, which is why I used a rotisserie chicken and a bagged coleslaw mix. But one area...

Hello Reader, You will love eating this easy soft and sweet Monkey Bread. Enjoy tender pull-apart bread covered in a buttery brown sugar sauce. It is the perfect breakfast treat or afternoon snack. I found this recipe in my mother’s recipe box years ago after she passed away, and I can’t believe I’d never made it until now. This delicious monkey bread is such a fun recipe for kids because they LOVE to pull the pieces of bread apart. Honestly, I love doing it too! It is just so much fun, and...

Hello Reader, Where on earth did summer come from so fast?! One day I'm still in a sweater, and the next it's sweltering here in Rhode Island the LAST thing I want to do is turn on my oven. Keeping the kitchen cool is a huge win in my book, and that's exactly why I lean hard on salads this time of year. These aren't sad, boring side salads either — we're talking hearty pasta salads loaded with fresh produce, creamy potluck classics that disappear in minutes, and a few sweet "salads" that are...

Hello Reader, This Red, White, and Blue Cake is a perfect dessert for Memorial Day and the Fourth of July that tastes as good as it looks! Layers of red, white, and blue cake are covered with sweet vanilla buttercream and topped with sprinkles for an extra festive touch. It’s the perfect cake for any patriotic celebration! I love this patriotic spin on a classic layer cake. It takes hardly any extra effort to turn a simple white cake into a seriously impressive 4th of July cake! Cut into the...

Hello Reader, Our 4th of July Gooey Butter Bars are a great choice for a patriotic dessert! Made from a cake mix, these sweet bars are so easy, yet so delicious! You’ll want to make a version for every holiday and even birthdays! These Gooey Bars have a tender, cakelike base, with a melt-in-your-mouth ooey gooey layer on top. White chocolate chips and red, white, and blue sprinkles are mixed in to give this dessert a patriotic twist! 4th of July Gooey Bars Recipe P.S. If you make or have made...

Hello Reader, This Stabilized Whipped Cream is a creamy, versatile topping that is gelatin-free and can be used in a variety of desserts. However, making whipped cream can be a tricky task, especially if you want it to hold its shape for more than a few minutes. I’ll show you how you can easily create this Cool Whip substitute that will impress even the most discerning palates! While I’m sure no one here is popping open a tub of Cool Whip expecting it to be a health food, sometimes it’s nice...

Hello Reader, These easy recipes are packed with fresh flavors, creamy favorites, and chocolate desserts everyone will love. From refreshing salads and classic party dishes to rich cakes, fudges, and cookies, these simple recipes come together quickly and are perfect for busy days, summer gatherings, or whenever you need something delicious without all the work! Easy Lunches & Sides Strawberry Spinach Salad brings fresh ingredients and a pop of color to your table! Tossed with poppyseed...

Hello Reader, Chick-Fil-A® Macaroni Salad is a refreshing side dish that’s perfect for warm, sunny days! It’s made with elbow macaroni, hard-boiled eggs, chopped veggies, and a tangy Chick-Fil-A sauce to tie it all together. You’ll have this pasta salad recipe on repeat all summer long! I’m a sucker for Chick-Fil-A® sauce, as my order history might show! I squirrel away extra packets when I do a pickup order and even buy it by the bottle at the grocery store (they even sell it at my current...