Easy, Delicious Recipes for Everyday Cooking

Welcome to Dishes & Recipes — your friendly kitchen companion for simple, reliable recipes that actually work. From quick weeknight dinners to crowd-pleasing desserts, you’ll find step-by-step instructions, everyday ingredients, and tips that build your confidence in the kitchen.

Main Dishes

Baking & Breads

Desserts

Sides & Salads

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Hey there! I’m Arlene, the creator of Dishes & Recipes

I believe cooking should feel joyful, comforting, and stress-free. My passion comes from years of preparing homemade meals for my family in San Antonio.

Dishes & Recipes was created to help busy home cooks find simple, flavorful, and reliable meals. Every recipe is designed to build confidence in the kitchen and bring people together through warm, approachable, everyday cooking.

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Desserts

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Enjoy delicious desserts that are easy to make and always satisfying—cakes, cookies, no-bake treats, and sweet ideas for every occasion. These simple recipes bring comforting flavors, quick preparation, and reliable results your family will love.

Bowl of chicken vegetable detox soup with fresh herbs, ideal for Low Carb Soup Recipes and Keto Cooking.

Chicken Vegetable Detox Soup – Nourishing Low Carb Keto Delight

A tray of white chocolate bark with Oreos, candy eyes, and sprinkles as Easy Homemade Halloween Treats.

Easy White Chocolate Halloween Oreo Bark Recipe

A golden-baked homemade vegetarian quiche with fresh spring vegetables and herbs, perfect for breakfast or lunch.

Fresh Spring Vegetable Quiche for a Bright Breakfast or Brunch

Close-up of a festive Black Forest Trifle showing chocolate layers, cherries, and whipped cream.

Festive Chocolate & Cherry Black Forest Trifle for the Holidays

Festive plate with Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake truffles topped with sprinkles and holiday decor.

The Best Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Truffles Ever

Soft frosted sugar cookie bars with pastel frosting and sprinkles on a baking tray.

Soft Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars – Easy Dessert Bar Recipe

Baking & Breads

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Discover easy homemade breads, soft rolls, and simple baked treats anyone can make. These beginner-friendly recipes are tested, reliable, and full of comforting flavors—perfect for busy days, family meals, or when you just want something warm and fresh from the oven.

Side & Salads

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Explore fresh salads, roasted vegetables, and easy side dishes that pair beautifully with any meal. These simple, delicious recipes bring color, flavor, and balance to your table—ideal for both quick dinners and family gatherings.

Moist Easter carrot cake protein muffins with grated carrots and oats for Healthy Tasty Muffins breakfast.

Easter Carrot Cake Protein Muffins – Healthy Breakfast Baking Made Easy

Stack of Easy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes topped with fresh blueberries and Sweet Ricotta for a Healthy Breakfast For Dinner recipe

Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Fresh Berries – Sweet & Easy Breakfast Idea

Plate of Chicken Avocado Toast With Poached Egg showing creamy Eggs And Avocado, perfect for easy Breakfast Recipes.

Chicken Avocado Toast with Poached Egg – Fresh and Easy Breakfast Inspiration

Freshly baked Easter carrot cake protein muffins with carrots, perfect for healthy breakfast baking recipes.

Easter Carrot Cake Protein Muffins for a Healthy Breakfast Treat

Golden baked Lemon Blueberry Donuts on a tray with glaze, showcasing Unique Donuts Ideas and Homemade Donuts Recipe style.

Baked Lemon Blueberry Donuts – A Fresh Twist on Homemade Donuts Recipe

Golden Maple Glazed Carrots baked to perfection with a glossy glaze as a delicious side dish.

Maple Glazed Carrots – Easy Baked Vegetable Side Dish

Glass jars of Matcha Chia Pudding Recipe With Coconut Milk topped with fruit showing Non-dairy Chia Pudding Ingredients.

Creamy Matcha Chia Seed Pudding with Coconut Milk – Healthy & Protein-Packed Recipe

Chocolate strawberry Greek yogurt cups for fruit dipping and healthy dessert dips Greek yogurt snack.

Chocolate Strawberry Greek Yogurt Cups – Sweet & Healthy Dessert Dip Idea

Main Dishes

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Find simple, flavorful main dishes made with everyday ingredients. From quick weeknight dinners to cozy weekend meals, these easy recipes help you create satisfying, homemade food without stress—perfect for busy families and home cooks of all levels.