Simply Delicious Dinner Recipes

Flavored Bread Pudding Recipe — a gooey, chocolate + cream cheese showstopper Think of this as a Flavored Bread Pudding Recipe that finally solves the age-old problem: promise gooey, deliver dry. No more cardboard-adjacent crumbs — this version gives you a lusciously gooey center every single time, thanks to smart soaking, rich custard, and pockets of melting chocolate and cream cheese. Ready to impress at brunch, family dinner, or any night you want dessert to feel like an event? Let’s bake. Why you’ll fall for this dessert Want a rich dessert that tastes like a hug but looks fancy? This … Read more

Slice of no-bake cranberry orange cream pie on a plate, graham cracker crust, orange whipped cream, and sugared cranberries on top, Holiday Cream Pie.

No-Bake Cranberry Orange Cream Pie — Perfect Holiday Cream Pie

January 12, 2026

If you want a Holiday Cream Pie that looks fancy but doesn’t hog the oven, this No-Bake Cranberry Orange Cream Pie might just become your new holiday MVP. It’s bright, silky, and full of cozy seasonal flavor — all without a single pie crust in the oven. Sound dreamy? Good. Let’s dig in. Brief introduction to the recipe (Holiday Cream Pie) This chilled pie blends a crunchy graham cracker base with a jammy cranberry-orange swirl and a pillowy orange cream topping. It tastes like Thanksgiving in a forkful: tangy fruit, gentle citrus, and a creamy finish that makes people go … Read more

Editor’s choice

A selection of my favorite recipes

Warm single-serving apple crisp in a mug topped with a golden oat crumble and a light dusting of cinnamon, with a spoon resting beside it, Protein Apple Crisp.

Protein Apple Crisp in a Mug — Easy, Single-Serve Dessert

Easy Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats — Simple DIY Overnight Oats

Breakfast

Mason jar of Coconut Cream Pie overnight oats topped with shredded coconut and toasted flakes, spoon lifting a silky bite — a twist on Rice Pudding Overnight Oats and perfect for Recipes With Cream Of Coconut, also doable as Vanilla Coconut Overnight Oats, a cheeky Copycat Oats Overnight, or a simple Overnight Coconut Oatmeal Recipe, Diy Overnight Oats.

Chocolate Cream Cheese Bread Pudding — A Flavored Bread Pudding Recipe

Dessert

Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup — Ultimate Cozy High-Protein Soup

Dinner

Close-up of creamy Soup With Cottage Cheese and sautéed mushrooms in a white bowl, garnished with parsley — a tasty example of Recipes Using Cottage Cheese, a satisfying High Protein Soup, and a modern take on Mushroom Soup Recipes, Cottage Cheese Mushroom Soup.

Flavor-Packed Cowboy Butter Steak Pasta

Dinner

Close-up of sliced Cowboy Butter Steak over rigatoni coated in glossy herb-butter, topped with parsley and chili flakes — a tasty image for Best Dinner Ideas, perfect inspiration for Tuesday Dinner Ideas or bold Steak Meal Ideas, Cowboy Butter Steak Pasta.

Quick & Crunchy Crispy Egg Salad

Lunch

If you’ve never tried Crispy Egg Salad, prepare for a delightful surprise: crunchy, golden edges meet tender, spicy egg filling in a handheld or plated delight. This riff on classic egg salad uses chopped hard boiled eggs mixed with mayo, sriracha, chives, and low-moisture shredded mozzarella, formed into little patties and seared until the outsides crisp. Serve them on toasted bread with smashed avocado and jalapeño, or pile them on a bed of greens for a quick, satisfying meal. Why you’ll love this recipe Why swap your usual spread for a seared version? Because texture matters. This dish gives you … Read more

Golden-brown egg salad cakes stacked on toasted sourdough with mashed avocado and jalapeño slices, skillet in the background, Crispy Egg Salad.

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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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