Simply Delicious Dinner Recipes

Snickerdoodle Blondies Recipe — the pumpkin-cinnamon bar everyone will fight over If you want a single-bite of fall in every forkful, this Snickerdoodle Blondies Recipe delivers. Think soft, dense pumpkin bars that behave like fudgy blondies, dressed in a crunchy cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodle top — a trifecta of dessert bliss that somehow feels both nostalgic and next-level. Short intro: these bars are dense, buttery, and packed with warm spice. No mixer, one bowl, and they come together in minutes. Sound like your kind of baking? Read on. Why you’ll love these pumpkin snickerdoodle blondies This is the sort of bar that … Read more

Slice of Caramel Creme Brulee Pie on a white plate, glossy torched sugar top and a ribbon of dulce de leche visible in the filling.

Easy Caramel Creme Brulee Pie — Creamy, Dreamy & Foolproof

January 16, 2026

This Caramel Creme Brulee Pie is basically dessert theater in a slice — a crisp pie shell, a glossy layer of dulce de leche, and a silken custard that you torch to a glassy, crackly finish. It’s a playful riff on the classic custard-and-sugar brûlée, but served in pie form and topped with sticky caramel. Sounds dreamy, right? Let’s make it. Why you’ll absolutely love this pie Think creamy custard and caramel coupling for the ultimate comfort-meets-fancy dessert. Want reasons to bake it tonight? Why this riff works (the story behind it) I made this during National Pie Day and … Read more

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A selection of my favorite recipes

Small Group Appetizers — golden baked brie topped with chopped pistachios and honey, on a wooden board with toasted baguette rounds.

Easy Small Group Appetizers — Sweet Baked Brie with Pistachios & Honey

Easy Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad — Creamy, Zesty & Fun Pasta Salad

Appetizer

Fun Pasta Salad close-up of Mexican street corn pasta with charred corn kernels, crumbled cotija, cilantro and a lime wedge in a white bowl.

Quick & Easy Vanilla Eggnog Bread with Crumb Topping

Breakfast, Dessert

Sliced Eggnog Bread on a wooden board, showing moist crumb and cinnamon streusel — a festive addition to Holiday Loaf Recipes and ideal for holiday brunch or gifting.

Viral Sweet Potato with Goat Cheese & Sage — Fresh Winter Recipes

Dinner

Close-up of pasta with caramelized sweet potato cubes, melted goat cheese, and fried sage — a signature Fresh Winter Recipes dish that doubles as an elegant Goat Cheese Dinner or hearty Fall Pasta Side Dishes option.

Easy Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Blondies Recipe

Dessert

Easy Lemon Feta Orzo Shrimp — Flavor-Packed Summer Dinner

Dinner

Summer Dinner — Easy Lemon Feta Orzo Shrimp: a bright, breezy weeknight winner If you want a Summer Dinner that feels like a seaside escape without the airfare, this Lemon Feta Orzo with roasted shrimp is your one-pan cheat code. Tender orzo soaks up a lemony dressing, crumbled feta adds creamy tang, fresh dill and parsley bring herbal brightness, and roasted shrimp sit on top like little crowns of joy. Ready in just over 30 minutes, it’s light, lively, and somehow both casual and showy. Perfect? Pretty close. Why you’ll fall hard for this recipe Want reasons? I’ve got a … Read more

Bowl of lemon-feta orzo topped with roasted shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and chopped dill, garnished with lemon wedges, Summer Dinner.

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Jennifer

I’m the cook and creator behind 9am Chef, where I share easy dinner recipes, sweet dessert recipes, and nourishing healthy recipes to inspire your kitchen. My love for cooking started with simple home meals that turned into a passion for creating dishes that are both comforting and creative. At 9am Chef, I believe food should be fun, flavorful, and something everyone can enjoy—whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight meal or treating yourself to something sweet.

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