Our 17 most popular recipes — Tried, tested and loved!

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Here are our top recipes everyone keeps coming back to—simple, tasty, and a little something for every craving! These dishes have been made, loved, and shared by home cooks all over. Grab your apron, and let’s get cooking with these tried-and-true favorites!

A white bowl filled with seasoned square crackers is placed on a wooden surface, with a red and white checkered cloth in the background.
Alabama Fire Crackers. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Fudge

A plate of chocolate fudge squares is stacked into a pyramid, with another plate of fudge squares in the background.
Fudge. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This fudge is a total classic! With melty chocolate chips and gooey marshmallows, it’s like a little bite of heaven. The best part? It’s super easy to throw together whenever you want a treat!
Get the Recipe: Fudge

Chocolate Milkshake

Chocolate milkshake in clear mug with whipped cream and Oreo cookie on top.
Chocolate Milkshake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Indulge in a taste of the past with our Grandma’s Chocolate Milkshake. This old-fashioned recipe is a quick and easy way to savor the rich, creamy chocolate flavor of simpler times.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Milkshake

Pumpkin Bundt Cake

A close-up of a powdered sugar-dusted bundt cake with several slices cut and placed on a white plate. Orange foliage is visible in the background.
Pumpkin Bundt Cake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This pumpkin bundt cake is a total crowd-pleaser and just made for fall! It’s loaded with cozy spices and super moist—a perfect treat to go with your coffee. One bite, and you’re all in on the fall feels!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Bundt Cake

Peanut Butter Pie

A slice of peanut butter pie topped with whipped cream and peanuts, on a white plate with the whole pie in the background.
Peanut Butter Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Ready for a sugar rush? Our homemade peanut butter pie is a fan-favorite! Creamy peanut butter filling, buttery graham cracker crust—it’s so good, you’ll be licking the plate clean!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Pie

Bacon Curls

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Bacon Curls. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

These Microwave Bacon Curls are one of the top recipes for a quick, crowd-pleasing snack! Just a hint of cayenne gives them a little kick that’ll keep everyone coming back for more. Perfect for game days, holiday gatherings, or anytime you need a savory bite in a flash!
Get the Recipe: Bacon Curls

Hot Chipped Beef Dip

A bowl of dip with carrots and celery.
Hot Chipped Beef Dip. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This classic Hot Chipped Beef Dip is a total crowd-pleaser! Super creamy and savory, it’s perfect for dunking veggies, chips, or crackers. Whip it up for game day or any gathering, and watch it disappear in no time!
Get the Recipe: Hot Chipped Beef Dip

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

A baked casserole topped with melted cheese and garnished with fresh cilantro in a white rectangular dish.
Chicken Tortilla Casserole. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This reader favorite is a creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup casserole that’s loaded with chicken, zesty green chilies, and tortillas, all baked up bubbly under a cheesy layer of melty cheddar!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tortilla Casserole

Pumpkin Cookies

A white plate holds a stack of pumpkin cookies on a wooden table, surrounded by a yellow cloth and autumn leaves.
Pumpkin Cookies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

You can’t go wrong with these top pumpkin cookies! They’re super soft, packed with pumpkin flavor, and full of cozy spices. This old-school recipe is as easy as pie—and it always gets rave reviews!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cookies

Alabama Fire Crackers

A white bowl filled with seasoned square crackers is placed on a wooden surface, with a red and white checkered cloth in the background.
Alabama Fire Crackers. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Alabama Fire Crackers are a total reader favorite and a breeze to make! Just toss some crackers in a ziplock with a spicy oil mix, let them soak overnight, and you’ve got yourself a tasty, kickin’ snack!
Get the Recipe: Alabama Fire Crackers

Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs

Meatballs in a white bowl on a wooden table.
Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Looking for an easy appetizer that’s always a hit? Try Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs. They’re super tasty and surprisingly simple to make. Trust me, your guests will be asking for seconds!
Get the Recipe: Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs

Cowboy Caviar

A bowl of bean and corn salad with diced avocado, red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro surrounded by tortilla chips.
Cowboy Caviar. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Cowboy Caviar is a total reader favorite! This tasty salad and dip is loaded with beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and creamy avocado, making it perfect for snacking or serving at your next get-together. You won’t be able to get enough of its fresh flavors!
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Caviar

No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Slice of lemon cheesecake on red, white, and blue plate.
No Bake Lemon Cheesecake. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Treat yourself to a burst of lemon bliss with this reader favorite no-bake cheesecake. Creamy, dreamy, and ready in no time, it’s the perfect pick-me-up dessert. Grab a spoon and taste the sunshine!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Lemon Cheesecake

Divinity Candy

A glass bowl containing white candy with nuts, placed on a red and white plaid cloth.
Divinity Candy. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Divinity candy is a timeless favorite made with sugar, syrup, and egg whites. Toss in some nuts, and you’ve got yourself a melt-in-your-mouth treat that’s pure candy bliss! It’s perfect for sharing (or not)!
Get the Recipe: Divinity Candy

Cream Cheese Pickle Wraps

Overhead view of cream cheese pickle wraps on white plate.
Cream Cheese Pickle Wraps. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Upgrade your appetizer game with Cream Cheese Pickle Wraps, a reader favorite that’s super easy and always a hit! These tasty bites are guaranteed to get everyone excited and are a must-have at any gathering!
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Pickle Wraps

Peanut Brittle

A white plate filled with pieces of peanut brittle on a wooden table.
Peanut Brittle. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Get ready to make a reader favorite: homemade peanut brittle that’s sweet, salty, and super crunchy! It’s a breeze to whip up and makes for a tasty snack anytime—perfect for sharing (or keeping all to yourself)!
Get the Recipe: Peanut Brittle

Applesauce Bread

A loaf of applesauce bread with three slices cut, two apples, a bowl of applesauce, and a red and white checkered cloth on a wooden cutting board.
Applesauce Bread. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This applesauce bread is like fall in a loaf pan! Packed with warm spices and nuts, it’s super moist and so easy to bake. No wonder it’s a reader favorite – everyone loves it!
Get the Recipe: Applesauce Bread

No Bake Brownies

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No Bake Brownies. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Got a chocolate craving but don’t feel like turning on the oven? These No-Bake Brownies have you covered! They’re super easy, extra chewy, and loaded with chocolatey goodness. No wonder they’re a reader favorite!
Get the Recipe: No Bake Brownies

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