the BEST Molasses cookies
Learn how to bake these soft, chewy cookies, packed with rich molasses flavor. These cookies are sure to become a favorite in your home too!
Desserts
Homemade cakes, cookies, bars, and more…we have all the homemade and from scratch dessert recipes you could want! For a special occasion, birthday, or just because you want to bake a cake on the weekend…we have all the best classic and old-fashioned dessert recipes with a few new favorites, as well.
Our chocolate cake is a reader favorite and can’t be missed! And the lemon blueberry cake is full of amazing flavor and quickly taking over the #1 favorite recipe spot around here.
The Best Gingerbread Cake Recipe – Easier than Store-Bought
Here is a simple and straightforward gingerbread cake recipe that deserves to be made all year long. The best part…easy to make!
The BEST Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake
My personal favorite, this lemon blueberry bundt cake is a rich, buttery cake bursting with blueberries and zesty lemon flavor!! I love this cake and
Wade’s Brandy Apple Pie
This pie, from my daughter’s boyfriend Wade, is the PERFECT fall apple pie! Brandy is the secret for this delicious, tender, and full of flavor
4-ingredient Puff Pastry Apple Donuts
Apple Puff Pastry Donuts are simple and delicious. Make in just 25 minutes with only 4 ingredients…soon to be a family fave!
The Best Zucchini Bars Step By Step Recipe
This step by step instruction makes this the BEST Zucchini Bars, even I couldn’t believe how great they turned out to be. A must try
No Bake Cherry Cheesecake Recipe
This fluffy and delicious no bake cherry cheesecake is made with cream, cream cheese, and cherry pie filling. The post also has great ideas for
the BEST Homemade Strawberry Cake
This homemade strawberry cake is as delicious as it looks!!! This is the best strawberry cake recipe you’ll ever make or eat. Pinky swear.
the BEST EVER Classic Homemade Chocolate Cake Recipe
The most popular recipe on NellieBEllie EVER. With good reason. This chocolate cake is easy, basic, and utterly divine. A classic recipe that you’ll make
easy Puff Pastry Rhubarb Tartlets
Picture this: flaky puff pastry tarts filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and yogurt, all topped off with juicy, tangy rhubarb. The perfect
Easy Homemade Fresh Rhubarb Pie Recipe with Sweet Crumble Topping
Looking for a delicious and easy dessert recipe? Try our homemade fresh rhubarb pie with a sweet crumble topping! This pie is simply outstanding! It’s
Homemade white cake from scratch
A simple white cake is one of the most popular cakes to bake. It’s the perfect dessert for your kids’ school parties or just to
easy Earth Day Cookies
Earth day is one of the best holidays, in my opinion. It’s a day to celebrate the earth, appreciate its beauty, and help keep that
homemade Carrot Cake recipe {with cream cheese frosting}
Get ready for a drool-worthy classic carrot cake that’ll make you wanna go back for seconds! Moist layers of carrot goodness, spiced just right, and
Bake Like a Pro: 9 Expert Tips for Perfecting Your Cake Game
Want to impress your friends and family with a delicious homemade cake? Follow these simple tips to ensure that your cakes turn out perfectly every
Lunch Lady Peanut Butter Jelly Bars
The classic combination of peanut butter and jelly makes these bars the perfect salty-sweet treat! You’ll love how quickly they come together using ingredients you
Easy Old-fashioned Date Bars – just like Grandma’s, not too sweet.
Are you looking for an easy yet delicious treat that satisfies your craving for something sweet? Look no further than these classic Date Bars –
Chocolate Satin Pie
A decadent, rich Chocolate Satin Pie. Similar to a French Silk Pie but with a richer, more decadent filling. So good!
Fruitcake Monkey Bread
This festive monkey bread never lasts long once it comes out of the oven. With a taste reminiscent of fruitcake and the ease of monkey
Turkey Cupcakes (w/kids video tutorial)
Make adorable Thanksgiving turkeys from homemade or store-bought cupcakes and easy-to-find candy decorations. This treat is perfect for the kids to make themselves! –> Don’t
Chocolate Chip Marble Bundt Cake
The perfect cake recipe for any occasion! Rich, moist, and tender! Among our recipe testers, this marble bundt cake recipe is a favorite because it’s
Fix a Runny Fruit Pie: Why it Happens, and Easy Ways to Fix It.
Baking a pie so you don’t get a runny filling can sound a bit overwhelming but it isn’t. Not at all. Let me break down
How To Make A Giraffe Cake: A Detailed Step By Step Guide
This is a step-by-step recipe on how to make a giraffe cake, complete with images to illustrate how each part is made.
25+ Recipes For Your Marshmallow creme That Are Easy To Make
Do you love that creamy and sweet Marshmallow Fluff that comes in a jar? We rounded up 25 of our favorite FLUFF recipes, like Fluffernutter
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Our recipes are tested by a group of 10 home cooks who represent all walks of life, locations, and skill levels. Yes, it’s true! We rely on them to test our recipes so that you, our favorite home cooks, can understand, follow, and enjoy them!
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In our company, we aim to make home cooks happy by providing them with the best resources and community, regardless of their experience or budget.
We believe that home cooks of all levels and budgets should feel confident and supported in their cooking journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the Novice Cook Who Isn't Sure Where to Get Started
We have answers for you!
Where should I start?
→ Check out the Kitchen-Reference guide to learn the definitions of various kitchen terms (like what the heck is folding?), what pan to use if you don’t have the one you need, and even how many tablespoons in a cup…etc.
→ Check out In NellieBellie’s Cupboard for my list of essential kitchen supplies and the quick link to my favorites!
→ Don’t miss the Learn to Cook section.
→ And for SURE don’t miss the 5 Ingredients or Less Section. Those recipes are guaranteed to help you gain confidence in the kitchen fast!
Do I have to be experienced to cook your recipes?
No way! We believe that home cooks of all levels should feel confident and supported in their cooking journey.” — that includes you! We just ask that you follow the directions, have fun, and watch for the tips and tutorials that we’ve included for novice cooks. I think our Short-Cut Cooking recipes are the perfect place for you to start looking for new recipes. And don’t miss the Learn to Cook section as the perfect starting place for learning new skills!
Are there any tools you recommend I have in my kitchen before I get started?
A large mixing bowl, whisk, chef’s knife, baking sheet, and skillet should get you started on most recipes. As you do more cooking & baking you’ll find yourself building on the basic supplies you need to. In fact, check out my essential supplies list for a tiny kitchen. This list was created when we were renting and I had to condense my supplies down a TON. This list will give you a great place to start as well as tell you how you can multi-purpose several tools, if needed.
To learn more about the tools and supplies I keep on hand in my own current kitchen, check out what’s In the NellieBellie Cupboard for links and info.
How do you stock your pantry to be ready to cook any meal?
You’ll want to keep some basic baking and cooking ingredients on hand. Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, oil, salt, pepper, bouillon, pasta or rice, and canned beans are some items most people find useful. As you start using recipes you’ll learn more of what ingredients would be helpful to keep in your pantry.
If you want to learn more now, check out what I keep stocked In the NellieBellie Cupboard.
Do you have recipes for special diets? Where can I find them?
We have LOTS of recipes for Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free diets. On the recipe index page we have an easy button to sort via diet. You’ll find lots of great recipes!
