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A sandwich filled with creamy Italian grinder chicken salad featuring shredded chicken, pepperoni, salami, provolone, cherry tomatoes, red onions, banana peppers, and lettuce on a golden bun, secured with a toothpick topped with a cherry tomato.

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4 Ingredient Oven Baked Pork Chops

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Slow cooker salsa chicken shredded in the bowl of a crockpot.

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Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this creamy dip that pairs perfectly with fruit… or cookies!

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large white pot of buffalo mac and cheese with chicken. Green onions and blue cheese are next to the pot

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Three no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars stacked on a plate with milk and more bars behind them.

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Crockpot steak bites in au jus sauce with garlic and sweet onions.

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Rotel sausage cream cheese dip with tortilla chips

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Brownie batter dip with graham crackers, pretzels, and cookies for dipping.

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Monkey bread made in bundt pan covered in buttery brown sugar sauce.

3-Ingredient Lemon Cake Mix Cookies

Best No Bake Desserts

The best easy no bake dessert recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth! Browse our collection of creamy dessert dips, no-bake cookies, and luscious icebox cakes to find something quick and easy to whip up.

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Blueberry Delight

Pink Jello Pie with Cool Whip and Strawberries

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No-Bake Strawberry Jello Pie

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Funfetti Cake Batter Dip

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Bakery style rice krispies treats sliced into squares and piled on white plate.

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Best Ever Rice Krispie Treats

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No Bake Banana Split Dessert

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Crockpot Steak Bites

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

Pork chops smothered in gravy served over mashed potatoes and with a side of peas and carrots.

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Slow Cooker Ranch Pork Chops

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Slow Cooker Brisket with BBQ Sauce

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Jaclyn Shimmel, owner of Crayons & Cravings recipe blog, in the kitchen holding cookis.

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Hey, I’m Jaclyn!

As a busy wife and mom, I’m passionate about creating and sharing crave-worthy, family-friendly recipes that are simple to prepare yet big on flavor. Whether you’re looking for quick and easy dinners, delightful desserts, or festive holiday treats, Crayons & Cravings has you covered with hundreds of tried-and-true recipes.

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Square slice of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and scoop of vanilla ice cream and a cherry on top.

Double Chocolate Coca Cola Cake

Serving spoon in rectangular ritz casserole with shredded chicken.

Ritz Chicken Casserole

Rave Reviews!

Creamed Spinach

“I’ve made this twice in the last week. Both times, my sons demolished it and no one got seconds. It’s soooo good! – Misti”

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Sugar Cookie Bars

“Holy smokes! These are amazing! So many compliments on them! Love love love! will make these for any and all occasions! – Cyndy”

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Mason Jar Ice Cream

“Can’t believe how easy this is, I made all 3 and got the approval from the hubby. I will never buy ice cream again. Can’t wait to try other flavors. – Robin”

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