Melissa Sperka
Parade Magazine
North Carolina, United States
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25 Party-Perfect Christmas Dips and Spreads, From Hot Crab to Creamy Cookie Dough
In this collection, you'll find recipes for a cheesy Hot Crab Dip, a festive Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip as well as a spicy Pepper Jack Spinach and Bacon Dip. → Read More
28 Quick Ways to Enjoy Fresh Sweet Summer Tomatoes All Season Long
This collection of 28 best fresh tomato recipes has everything from tomato soup to pasta, pizza, salads and more delicious dinners bursting with fresh tomato flavor. → Read More
28 Easy Christmas Finger Foods: Best Ideas for Holiday Party Finger Foods
If youre in need of some last-minute Christmas finger foods for the holiday this week, look no further. These 28 easy Christmas apps and light bites are perfect for serving guests. → Read More
13 Best Hot Dog Recipes for Labor Day
These 13 creative and unique hot dog recipes are sure to impress your guests this Labor Day holiday. → Read More
25 Best Ring-Shaped Dessert Recipes For the Olympics & New Year's Day
Ring-shaped desserts are considered good luck in some parts of the world, as they’re often enjoyed to *ring* in a new year and to set the tone for good days ahead. And they’re always appropriate when the Olympics come around, because what’s more fitting than eating ring-shaped foods while watching the world’s best athletes compete [...] → Read More
12 of the Best Citrus Parfait Recipes to Kick Off Your Busy Week
This collection of 12 best citrus-infused parfait recipes can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert or as an in-between meal snack. There's simply no wrong time of day to serve a layered parfait! → Read More
40 Edible Christmas Gifts That Are Super Easy to Pull Off Last Minute
This year, the holidays will look different for many of us. While gathering together with family and friends near and far may not be part of your plans, you can still bring a heartfelt gift to their kitchen from yours. Whether you’re sending to a home, dorm or workplace this collection of 40 irresistible edible [...] → Read More
12 Savory and Sweet Compound Butter Recipes to Upgrade Every Meal
When it comes to creative flavor varieties for making easy compound butter recipes, the sky’s the limit. You can turn a simple stick of butter into a sweet or savory, million dollar treat to enjoy. Top pancakes with a generous dollop of maple pecan butter to start your day. For a coffee shop style pick-me-up, [...] → Read More
21 Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Can Prep the Night Before
These 21 spectacular make-ahead Thanksgiving side dishes include all your favorites: macaroni and cheese, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, deviled eggs, mashed potatoes, cranberry chutney and more. → Read More
18 Adorable Mini Dessert Pies That Beat Full-Size Pies for the Holidays
From mini apple pie recipes and mini pumpkin pie, to mini pecan pie and mini lemon meringue pie, you'll love these 18 easy mini dessert pie recipes for the holidays. → Read More
Homemade Caramel Dipped Apples Are a Childhood Classic Adults Can't Get Enough Of
Caramel apples are a bonefide fall favorite. What’s not to love? Good-for-you crunchy apples dipped in a hard caramel candy coating? There has literally never been a better treat. And with apple season underway and in full swing, we’re sure you have bushels of the fruit to use up.Related: Where to Go Apple Picking Near [...] → Read More
35 Cinnamon Spiced Recipes You'll Want to Savor Straight Through the Holidays
Whether you're in the mood to bake cinnamon swirl bread for breakfast or serve spicy apple cider donuts for a holiday brunch, these 35 best cinnamon recipes are sure to come in handy this fall. → Read More
30 Fall Recipes That Will Get You Pumped for Sweater Weater
We've rounded up 30 of the best fall recipes to try this autumnal season. From savory side dishes to sweet pumpkin-inspired desserts, there are plenty of fall dinner ideas here. → Read More
30 Ridiculously Easy Recipes Using Ground Pork, From Breakfast to Dinner
Ground pork can be a tasty starting point for a myriad of dishes. It’s fitting for anything from dips and appetizers, to enticing entrees and complementary sides. Homemade Cheddar Sausage Biscuits or a Slow Cooker Sausage Tater Tot Casserole will have the family full and ready to start their day. You’d be hard pressed to [...] → Read More
27 Summer-Inspired Dipping Sauces You'll Want to Have on Hand All Year Long
This flavorful collection of 27 homemade dipping sauces includes a honey mustard dipping sauce for chicken tenders, dumpling and potsticker dipping sauce, as well as tarter and cocktail sauces for seafood classics. → Read More
32 Sweet and Savory Ways to Reimagine a Basic Jar of Peanut Butter
Whether your pleasure is sweet or savory, this collection of 32 best peanut butter recipes has got you covered. The choices range from peanut butter waffles to chicken and noodles with a spicy peanut sauce for dinner. → Read More
28 Easy Cheap Pantry Dinner Recipes
These pantry organization ideas, together with this collection of 28 easy sand cheap pantry dinner recipes, will hopefully inspire you to get creative with pantry staples to create tasty dinners. → Read More
20 Best No Yeast Bread Recipes
These 20 best no-yeast bread recipes include sweet breads such as blueberry yogurt bread and chocolate chip filled banana bread, plus savory options such as Irish soda bread and no-yeast white bread. → Read More
The 25 Best Egg Casseroles You'll Ever Make for Breakfast, Brunch or Brinner
Whether your pleasure is a ham and mushroom frittata or twice baked breakfast potatoes stuffed with eggs, this collection of 25 best egg casseroles has you covered. → Read More
Turn Any Ordinary Event Into a Special Occasion With These 32 Unforgettable Cake Recipes
In this collection of 32 special cake recipes you'll find an impressive lemon meringue cake, stunning black forest cake and a luscious strawberry shortcake layer cake, that will be a welcome addition to any dessert menu. → Read More