The result of this makeover is a decadent dessert from Gina Hill of Ottawa, Kansas, with a still syrupy-sweet sauce and tender, flaky, homemade crust. Best of all, it's got half the calories of the original....
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This a really good down-home style, back to basics pound cake that my whole family enjoys! This recipe was handed down to me with the stipulation of placing the cake in a cold oven, and it turns out perfectly...
Author: Morgan
"I wanted to make a dessert that was light, refreshing and simple," shares Margo Seergrist of Shelton, Washington. "The chocolate syrup in this tempting trifle is a sweet surprise, and everyone loves the...
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Yummy whipped salad that the kids and adults love! Keep in the refrigerator.
Author: JBrent Petrie
Beech Grove, Indiana field editor Sue Call suggests, "Add variety to this recipe by substituting lemon flavoring for the vanilla plus a teaspoon of lemon peel."
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These attractive bars have a rich buttery crust holding the sweet jam topping. They're a big favorite on my Christmas cookie trays.
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"A big piece of this moist cake is a chocolate and coconut devotee's dream," notes Johnnie. "You should see my husband, children and grandkids smile when I serve it."
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Sweet, tart, and refreshing, this lemon sorbet with a touch of basil is the perfect ending to a meal! You can make this without an ice cream freezer, just allow plenty of time for it to freeze.
Author: Bibi
I've made wedding cakes for 15 years. I use box mixes but created my own frosting recipe. It has a nice flavor, plus it pipes and sets up well. I used this frosting on the cake when our daughter, Delores,...
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My grandmother always made these cookies for the holidays. The recipe has been passed down through generations to me, and now from me to you. - Robert Logan, Clayton, California
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These cream-filled crisps are the perfect sweet treat. Include them on a holiday cookie platter or serve at the end of the meal with coffee or tea. -Natalie Bremson, Plantation, Florida
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This pie has long been a hit here. It is so popular it would be impossible to take it off the menu.-Buffalo Mountain Lodge, Bannff, Alberta
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When it's time for dessert, this rich cake with orange syrup is a special treat for our farm family.
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While this sauce makes a wonderful topping for angel food cake, it's also great as a glazed for roasted chicken with some thyme or rosemary...or swirled in to a homemade cheesecake.-Connie Jurvevich, Atmore,...
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Decadent, chocolate mousse-like filling and a flakey, tender crust make this very special. Be sure to coat hands well with flour when putting the dough into pastry cups. - Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay,...
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Oats, peanut butter and chocolate make these soft, chewy cookies hearty and nutritious. My whole family agrees this recipe is a real winner. -Deborah Huffer, Staunton, Virginia
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My mother made this one Thanksgiving and I ended up snatching most of it. One of the best tasting pies out there, in my opinion. The crust was taught to me by my Amish grandmother and easy to make.
Author: Alisha Smith
I got hooked on these mini peanut butter and jelly cheesecakes when a friend made them. She let me steal her recipe, and now I'm sharing this tasty treat with you!-Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
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A nice twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies. I use butter-flavored shortening and spiced rum instead of butter. These cookies are requested all the time by family and friends.
Author: dardjos
Strawberry shortcake filling. Store in the refrigerator.
Author: JonSnyde
This is a delicious yet no frills bread pudding. My mom always made this and we always really enjoyed it.
Author: GODGIFU
This rich cake is tall and delicious with a special frosting. It makes a dramatic presentation.-Mark Brown, Birmingham, Alabama
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Fruity shortcake that's perfect for patriotic holidays.
Author: Bert
Credit whipped cream for the fluffy-smooth texture and luscious flavor of this frozen refresher. It's highly recommended by field editor Lisa Feld of Grafton, Wisconsin.
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Another version of chocolate trifle recipe with coffee liqueur added to the brownies for a different rich flavor.
Author: Kim Huang
One Christmas, my husband-a Navy chaplain for 20 years-had to spend the holiday overseas, away from our two children and me. He asked that I send him this recipe so he could have a taste of home. Steamed...
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Here's what you need: flour, sugar, baking powder, strawberries, milk, oil, vanilla extract, strawberry, whipped topping
Author: Vaughn Vreeland
Here's what you need: eggs, sugar, water, pie crust, peppermint extract, chocolate, butter, whipped cream, shaved chocolate, crushed peppermint candies
Author: Pierce Abernathy
This cobbler is my surprise dessert! No one ever guesses that the secret ingredient is zucchini. Everyone says it tastes like apples. It's fantastic to make for a potluck supper or to serve to a crowd....
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When I pass around the cookie tray, all eyes land on these fancy thumbprints. The white chocolate filling and dab of jewel-toned jam will satisfy even the most discriminating sweet tooth. —Agnes...
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A sweetly spiced apple combination that is a must at your Passover table.
Author: Eilenn Mintz
"You don't have to be a kid to love these delicious brownies!" writes Mitzi Sentiff from her home in Annapolis, Maryland. "Malted milk balls in the batter and sprinkled on top make them special. Everyone...
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If you love peaches, you will love this cake. My grandmother used to make it for Sunday dinner.
Author: GERONEMO
My idea was to make a cheesecake taste like my favorite candy bar, which has chocolate, coconut and almonds. This cheesecake also works in bite size. Use a mini muffin pan with muffin liners, fill 3/4...
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I've been making these for years; recipe out of my personal files, received from a friend. Easy to fix, attractive and good tasting.
Author: Ingrid
A crusty sugar coating surrounding a soft gumdrop middle! This is a very easy candy recipe and can be made with any flavor of gelatin mix.
Author: Tresa Raymer
I used to be challenged by pie crusts. After 27 plus years of experimenting, this is the MOST successful recipe that I have developed. If using salted butter, reduce salt to 1/4 teaspoon.
Author: CAROLEALANA
For a nutritious day-starter, an afternoon snack or even dessert, prepare these delightful parfaits with a variety of cut-up fruits. -Joy Cochran, Roy, Washington
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This versatile cinnamony sauce is great on ice cream...especially for the holidays, but also makes a delightful topping for pancakes or waffles.-April Madsen, Elko, Nevada
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These individual tarts are so scrumptious and syrupy that I often double the recipe so I have enough for guests to take home. They're a little slice of heaven alongside a cup of coffee.-Lorraine Caland,...
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My husband's grandmother made these lovely layered bars for us as our newlywed Christmas present.
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Some have been known to inhale these amazing cupcakes in two bites, and some prefer to savor each decadent morsel. They can be kept in the fridge for about a week and can be frozen for up to a month. -Kim...
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These are a delicate nutty butter cookie with a chocolate filled center. My aunt used to make these, and I loved them.
Author: GINGER P
This homey tart looks and tastes like apple pie, except it uses pears! Each serving has half the calories of an average pie slice. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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These can be as healthy as you want them, but they are to die for! If you can, I urge you to invest in a stone baking sheet, they are fabulous for making cookies. Also, take the cookies out before you...
Author: Bluucantu