Simply Delicious Dinner Recipes

Quick Caramel Cream Cheese Bread — a sweet, silly, totally doable loaf Ready for a loaf that tastes like dessert for breakfast? Meet Quick Caramel Cream Cheese Bread — a gooey, swirly loaf that marries soft quick-bread crumb with a creamy cheesecake center and a kiss of caramel. It’s fast-ish, totally indulgent, and shockingly simple. Who said you can’t have cake for breakfast? 😉 Brief introduction to the recipe This riff on classic quick bread blends the buttery comfort of a loaf with a cheesecake-style filling and a drizzle of caramel on top. Think: tender crumb, a ribbon of cream-cheese … Read more

Three ramekins of creamy eggnog pudding topped with whipped cream, grated nutmeg, and sugared cranberries on a wooden tray, with a gold spoon nearby, Holiday Eggnog Pudding.

Cozy & Creamy Holiday Eggnog Pudding — Make-Ahead Crowd-Pleaser

December 30, 2025

Holiday Eggnog Pudding — cozy, make-ahead, and utterly dreamy If you want a show-stopping Holiday Eggnog Pudding that tastes like liquid holiday cheer turned into spoonable velvet, this recipe is your new obsession. It’s silky, spiced, and the perfect way to use up extra eggnog—or to justify buying a few extra cartons. Brief introduction to the recipe This is a from-scratch, no-joke creamy pudding made with real egg yolks, cornstarch, cream, and of course, eggnog. It sets up dense and custardy, not thin and sad, and it plays beautifully with whipped cream, sugared cranberries, or a sprinkle of freshly grated … Read more

Editor’s choice

A selection of my favorite recipes

Glazed Bundt cake sliced to show tender crumb, studded with fresh cranberries and sprinkled orange zest on a rustic serving plate, Cranberry Bundt Cake.

Irresistible Orange Cranberry Bundt Cake — Cranberry Bundt Cake Recipes

Quick Caramel Cream Cheese Bread — Simple Caramel Cheese Bread For Busy Bakers

Dessert

Must-Try Chicken Diablo: Irresistible Spicy Chicken Skillet — Healthy Spicy Dinner Recipes

Dinner

Quick & Brilliant Homemade Pizza Pockets — Classic Homemade Pizza Flavor

Snack

Golden baked pizza pockets with melted cheese oozing and a small bowl of marinara for dipping.

Easy Healthy Sweet Protein Snacks — Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Protein Bars

Snack

Decadent Mac And Cheese With Gorgonzola Cheese — Best Mastro’s Steakhouse Copycat

Dinner

If you dream about Mac And Cheese With Gorgonzola Cheese, this Mastro’s-style version delivers the ultra-creamy sauce and golden, bubbling top that keeps people ordering it again and again. This dish pairs a silky Gorgonzola-forward béchamel with a broiled cheesy crust—mozzarella, Fontina, Pecorino-style Grana Padano vibes and plenty of Parmesan. The result? A restaurant-level side that steals the show next to steak, but also stands alone as dinner-worthy comfort. Brief introduction to the recipe Mastro’s made a name for itself with prime beef and luxe tableside service, but the Gorgonzola macaroni often wins the popularity contest. This homemade rendition recreates … Read more

Broiler-browned gorgonzola macaroni and cheese in a rustic baking dish, with melted golden cheese, a sprinkle of parsley, and a bubbling, crisp top, Mac And Cheese With Gorgonzola Cheese.

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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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