No matter what station you’re watching, viewers from all over tune in each day to see what Mr. Food is cookin’! Last month, Mr. Food shared his favorite quick ‘n’ easy recipes – like Root Beer Dogs and Marbled Brownie Bars – that left viewers at home thinking the same thing: “OOH IT’S SO GOOD!” And viewers from Fresno to Buffalo agree: these five recipes were your absolute favorites!

#5 COLA POT ROAST

A longtime Mr. Food reader favorite, this hearty pot roast owes it rich flavor to – you guessed it! – cola. Our Cola Pot Roast is a fantastic slow cooker recipe that tastes like you slaved over a hot stove for hours. The roast has a spicy kick thanks to a healthy dose of hot sauce; you can certainly omit that ingredient if your guests don’t enjoy heavy spice, which is what I did when I made this Cola Pot Roast for friends (even though I personally love spicy food!).  For an even heartier dish, you can add cubed potatoes for a stew-like dinner. This is one recipe you’ll be making again and again!

#4 SOFT PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

It doesn’t get much better than peanut butter cookies, huh? Well, what if I told you these Soft Peanut Butter Cookies are not only melt-in-your-mouth delicious, but they require just four simple ingredients? So that means you can pretty much make them anytime because you (usually) always have the ingredients on hand: sugar, peanut butter, egg, vanilla extract. If you need two dozen cookies in a pinch – say, a last-minute school function or for unexpected guests – this quick and easy cookie recipe will win over your peanut butter lovers…and maybe convert some sugar cookie or oatmeal raisin cookie lovers!

#3 APPLE DUMPLINGS

If you’ve ever had the chance to visit picturesque Amish country, you know it’s more than just buggies, hand-made crafts and farmland – these close-knit communities live simply and strongly value church and family. Lancaster County in Pennsylvania, the oldest and largest Amish community in the country, was the inspiration behind these amazing Apple Dumplings, one of our favorite Amish recipes.  Small apples work best in this recipe but you can always cut regular-sized apples in half. If you’re feeling extra indulgent, you can serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but this luscious dessert stands alone beautifully.

#2 STRAWBERRY PRETZEL BARS

This salty-and-sweet summer dessert is that perfect bring-along party recipe! The pretzel crust of these Strawberry Pretzel Bars makes an ideal base for the soft, creamy layers of gelatin and cream cheese. Top with blueberries and you’ve got a party-ready red, white, and blue dessert for Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day!

And now…presenting your number one favorite video from May…

#1 TACO RING

Switch up dinner this week with our easy, fast, and fun Taco Ring! A twist on traditional tacos, this recipe uses refrigerated crescent rolls instead of taco shells but you can still set it up like a taco bar with classic toppings like lettuce, sour cream and salsa. Taco Ring works equally well as a fiesta-style appetizer, whether for book club meetings or watching the game. If you and your crew are getting bored with tacos, try this tasty twist on a family dinner staple.

Our viewers have spoken! Were your TV favorites of May included, or was there a recipe you loved that didn’t make the list?  Share your favorites in a comment below!

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