While growing up in Italy in the 1900s, my mother lived a very basic life. But when Easter Sunday arrived, my grandmother would make this dessert as a special treat.
Author: Taste of Home
When I think of winter, I think of two things. Warm cookies and a chai. My recipe combines the two in my favorite cookie recipe-snickerdoodles! -Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky
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Frosting for any white or lemon cake recipes. Enough to cover the sides and top of a 9-inch layer cake.
Author: Carol
"I love to cook for my husband and three children, but my rule is 'the simpler the better'," relates Katie Strzyzewski of Midlothian, Illinois. Convenient refrigerated biscuits make this apple-pecan delight...
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A sweet and creamy rhubarb custard filling topped with meringue.
Author: Marsha Mitchell Hiebert
My cousin wanted a pistachio cake for her wedding, so rather than use boxed yellow cake mix and pistachio pudding mix, I opted for fresh pistachio nuts and came up with this delicious recipe! Frost with...
Author: Linsey
For a special occasions cake, I make this recipe. The sauce is truly the best part of the cake. It is so yummy.-Janet Mack, Edgewater, Maryland
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One time I had a lot of oats leftover so I made up this concoction in 40 minutes. You can add more sugar or bananas to your sweet delight.
Author: azalia
This fluffy creation is a variation on two recipes-a delicious four-layer dessert my mom used to make and a gelatin pie I came up with one day when I was short on ingredients. My family just loves it!...
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These little bites are great! So simple and refreshing! These would be great on top of cakes or just as pop in your mouth snacks! Very healthy!
Author: Michaela.K9
This traditional Christmas dessert was first made in our family by my grandma. She handed the recipe down to my mother, who then shared it with me and my two sisters. The cold tart treat is a wonderful...
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Here's what you need: brownie mix, eggs, oil, cookie dough
Author: Alvin Zhou
Loaded with tart apples and crunchy walnuts, this cake is fun to take to potlucks or family gatherings. The sweet buttery sauce tops off pieces just right.
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This is a recipe my family loves! it is simple and does NOT require a candy thermometer like most fudges. It's pretty simple and does not take an expert to make it; because of this many people make variations...
Author: Elisa
These snowball cookies, also known as Mexican wedding cookies, are a great alternative for anyone with a nut allergy. Full of chocolate chips filled with mint, they are so tasty you won't even miss the...
Author: Yoly
I grew up on a farm where we hand-milked cows and had plenty of milk and cream to use for cooking. Sometimes we'd substitute light cream for the evaporated milk in this recipe. We'd rarely let these cookies...
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Golden ladyfingers frame the luscious custard filling of this lovely frozen dessert from Mrs. J.H. Carroll of Ottawa, Ontario. Everyone will enjoy the yummy combination of sweetness and lemony zest.
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There's nothing quite so refreshing as mangos! Preparation time: 5 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
Author: Robyn Webb
Delicious gluten-free brownies that are quick and easy to make!
Author: cisacke
My shortbread squares are the ultimate go-to for cookie trays and gift-giving. The buttery caramel and toasted nuts make it tough to eat just one. -Diana Ashcraft, Monmouth, Oregon
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"A rich, maple cream filling topped with cinnamony apples and a crunchy streusel topping" is how field editor Sue Smith of Norwalk, Connecticut describes her heavenly holiday pie. "I've also layered the...
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Combine banana butter frosting with this delicious peanut butter cupcake recipe from Lisa Altmiller's grandmother, Lottie, for a decadent dessert. Frost with Lisa's Banana Butter Frosting, then garnish...
Author: Lisa Altmiller
My husband doesn't drink coffee, but he can't get enough of this coffee ice cream! -Esther Bergen, Clarendon Hills, Illinois
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Here's what you need: cream cheese, sugar, water, gelatin powder, lemon, vanilla extract, lemon, whipping cream, prepared mini graham cracker crusts, lemon wedge, fresh mint leaf
Author: Katie Aubin
Citrus lovers will vow they've gone to cupcake heaven when they sample this recipe. To up the sunny flavor, add a teaspoon of orange extract in place of vanilla. -Helen Hassler, Denver, Pennsylvania
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I can't go to any Christmas gathering without this show-stopping dessert in tow. The combination of cranberries, chocolate and orange is a winner. -Laura Lufkin, Essex, Massachusetts
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This is an extra-rich rice pudding made with short grain rice, a nod to my Okinawan heritage. The recipe calls for already-cooked short-grain rice (likely from a rice cooker) and is a great way to use...
Author: Diana71
Easy, easy, easy, and oh, so good! Make this a day ahead of serving.
Author: ANGELADY41
A creamy and dreamy mix of oats, blueberries, and cream cheese.
Author: My Hot Southern Mess
Dress a dish of ice cream or slice of pound cake in fall finery with this warm, comforting topping from Cora Garcia of Pomona, California. It takes only minutes, but adds real "apple-pie flavor" with saucy,...
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Especially good for trimming a cake. It can also be used for frosting. Use any flavoring to compliment the flavor of your cake.
Author: Carol
Our Test Kitchen suggests this clever way of dressing up any winter dessert. Make these "pinecones" when you have some time, then use-and reuse-them on a variety of desserts...or even on a pretty plate...
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"It's nice to have this light, not-too-sweet pie in the freezer when unexpected guests stop over for coffee," suggests Mildred Skrha of Oak Brook, Illinois. "It's so easy to put together, and everyone...
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Says Barb Wyman from her kitchen in Hankinson, North Dakota: "Because I love candy bars and marshmallows, this recipe was a cinch to invent-and I've yet to find anyone who doesn't enjoy it! The quick bars...
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Here's a deliciously different spin on traditional flan that's also quick and easy to prepare. Its smooth, creamy texture simply melts in your mouth.-Ruby Thomas, Gurnee, Illinois
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Easy mug cake you make in the microwave! Makes 1 very large serving!
Author: Heather Scott
If you crave brownies but not the longer baking time, try these quick chocolaty cookies shared by Mary Turner from Blountville, Tennessee. "I usually make them for the holidays, but they're good any time...
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Using purchased sponge cake eliminates the baking step in this quick cake recipe. The instant pudding topping sets up in no time at all.-Leann Jasper, Newmarket, Ontario
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What are the holidays without "The Nutcracker"? Inspired by all the mixed nuts that make their way into the house at this time of year, and by the many versions of "The Nutcracker" on TV and in live productions...
Author: Bibi
An easy to make treat that everyone will enjoy for Passover or year round. Sift powdered sugar over meringues and add fresh strawberries to the dish for a lovely presentation. Works best with mini chocolate...
Author: LAURENCOHEN
With its gingersnap crust and maple syrup drizzle, this rich and creamy spiced pumpkin dessert never fails to get rave reviews. It cuts nicely, too. -Cathy Hall, Phoenix, Arizona
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A tangy moist glazed cake. Nice for simple gatherings and dinner parties.
Author: Nanci
These are truly the best macaroon cookies I've ever tasted. The short list of ingredients makes them especially appealing to busy cooks. -Nancy Tafoya, Ft. Collins, Colorado
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This recipe is the best of twp worlds-gingerbread and chocolate chip cookies. Since they're combined, you don't have to choose between them. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
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I'm not big on citrussy fruitcake, so when I found this version decades ago, I knew I'd found "my" recipe. We're all nutty for it. -Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma
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