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Apple dumplings have recently become one of my favorite desserts to eat.

In Michigan, where I grew up, people never really ate apple dumplings so I hadn’t had them before moving to Pennsylvania as an adult. Apple dumplings are a staple dessert here in the Appalachian Mountains.

I think they become even more of a staple dessert the farther south that you travel. Anyway, you’ll find this recipe insanely easy to make. The key to success is using lots of butter, granny smith apples, and Mountain Dew.

Yep! You heard me, mountain dew. Between the mountain dew and brown sugar, I think you’ll have your sweet fix for the day. These apple dumplings are a wonderful dessert to bring to any party, gathering, or get-together.

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Quick Tip: You are going to need a high level of willpower to not eat more than one of these apple dumplings at a time.

This Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe is a classic, hearty American meal, made into an easy (and easy-to-eat) form. And you can put it together in half an hour. Imagine that, dinner ready in less than 45 minutes without a huge mess to clean up afterward. Genius! More time for you to just sit back and relax after a busy weekday.

I did like sloppy joes as a kid. (Hey, some meals just transcend gender.) I do remember there being VERY messy, though, and that is probably why they were only an occasional rather than regular meal for me, growing up. Turns out, you can have all of that great flavor in a much cleaner casserole form.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Cravings of a Lunatic

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Quick Tip: I sometimes toss in a can of sweet corn to give this casserole a boost of texture.