The gooey caramel on top really makes this cheesecake. It's definitely a family favorite. -Rena Fields, Sackets Harbor, New York
Author: Taste of Home
When I was young we produced several ingredients for this longtime favorite on the farm. We raised pumpkins in our large vegetable garden, and made homemade butter and lots of sour cream using milk from...
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My husband, Doug, loved his chocolate groom's cake that was topped with this smooth, rich chocolate frosting and accented with chocolate-covered strawberries. -Amy Via, North Richland, Texas
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My mom always begs me to make her favorite dessert. This one I created was a winner. Moist and delicious, the addition of nuts and fruit make it extra special!
Author: Lisa Boutin
A very quick and creamy dessert that can be made with leftover rice from last night's dinner.
Author: Dannielle Lalonde
One day I had 3 overripe bananas, no flour, no eggs, and four kids I did not want to take shopping. I made this up on the fly and now I make it all the time.
Author: GERMJUNKIE
Two layers of peanut butter cake sandwiched with peanut butter filling and covered in chocolate fudge frosting.
Author: D. Kelly
With a middle layer of coconut, these sweet chocolaty treats taste similar to a Mounds candy bar! If time is short, don't wait for the bars to cool-just lay on several thin milk chocolate bars right after...
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I couldn't really imagine a pear pie until I bit into this succulent dessert. The sweet crumb topping is wonderful and the filling is a nice change from apple. Try it with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt....
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I hope other families enjoy this chocolate coconut cake as much as my family does. I've given almost 100 copies of this recipe to others who have tried the cake and liked it. -Dorothy West, Nacogdoches,...
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My mother-in-law gave me the recipe for these traditional Polish "angel wings." She's been gone for years now, but I still make them in memory of her. -Edward & Linda Svercauski, San Diego, California
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Gingersnap cookie crumbs are the base of the sweet, nut-filled crumble that tops this pear crisp.
Author: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson
Cookies and brownies in one! Could life get any better? This dough requires chilling the dough overnight, keep this in mind while planning your cookie baking.
Author: Cheryl
I like to present my favorite holiday cookies in a special way. I pile these fresh-baked tea cakes on pretty plates that I buy throughout the year, then wrap them with colored cellophane to give friends....
Author: Taste of Home
This is my favorite recipe for New York-style cheesecake, and includes a great technique for letting the citrus-kissed cake finish in the oven, so that no crack forms when the cake cools.
Author: Chef John
A super-moist bundt cake infused with cinnamon and sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar was one of my mother's greatest recipes, and I started making it when I was about 12.&emdash;Phyllis Eismann Schmalz,...
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Sinfully delicious bars that taste just like a PayDay® candy bar. The salty mixed with the sweet is heavenly! No baking in oven needed!
Author: lori john
My grandmother made the best shoofly pie in the tradition of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Shoofly pie is to the Pennsylvania Dutch as pecan pie is to a Southerner. -Mark Morgan, Waterford, Wisconsin
Author: Taste of Home
Fresh berry fruit pie, a wonderful summer treat. No oven to heat! Serve with a dollop of your favorite whipped cream.
Author: GOMUM
Gooey cookie bars, rich with chocolate, peanut butter and coconut.
Author: Tracy Ybarra
In Grande Prairie, Alberta, Debbie Segate relies on tangy lemon pie filling and a few other ingredients to quickly dress up a store-bought angel food cake. "If there's time, I use a boxed mix to bake the...
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This very fun and simple-to-make candy goes by many names; cinder toffee, sponge candy, and my personal favorite, 'hokey pokey,' but no matter what you call it, this eye-catching confection is a proven...
Author: Chef John
Buttery, rich, and delicate; these are our favorite sugar cookies.
Author: SandyG
Learn to master this Japanese classic dish in your own home! Get ready to whip a lot of egg whites to create this exciting jiggly texture as well as layer in flavors like cream cheese.
Author: Alvin Zhou
This is a very delicious treat. It is mostly a kid's dessert, but don't get me wrong, adults might enjoy it too. This is a Halloween, birthday, or fun treat that everyone can enjoy. :)
Author: CookingTwins
It's hard to stop munching on these delightful cookies," admits Debbi Smith, field editor from Crossett, Arkansas.
Author: Taste of Home
This is an old recipe I have for a white cake, and it tastes very good.
Author: Carol
My mom's favorite cake is tres leches, a butter cake soaked in three kinds of milk. I developed a no-fuss version that's rich and tender. -Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California
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Piled high with chocolate chunks, gooey marshmallows and crushed graham crackers, this rocky road Rice Krispies Treats recipe is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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This is an amazing recipe that I just threw together one day. Everyone loves it so much, it doesn't last long. This is good with any kind of canned or fresh fruit.
Author: Debbie Clark
This recipe was my mother's grandmother's recipe. Spicy soft cookies with currants. Originally from England. Enjoy, they won't last long.
Author: Angie Kitcher
A very dark, rich chocolate cookie for the true chocoholic. This recipe uses relatively little flour, resulting in dense, fudge-like cookies. These cookies keep well in the freezer (but you may have a...
Author: Kevin Barr
This recipe has been in my family for at least three generations, passed down from my Canadian grandmother. It's been a favorite wintertime dessert for us and always included for Easter dinner and other...
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This was given to me by my mother-in-law; it has been a favorite of my husbands since he was a youngster :-)
Author: Mellan
Next time you get a pint or two of perfectly ripe strawberries, make my favorite pie. It combines fresh berries and a lemony cream cheese layer. If you're in a hurry, use a pre-made pie shell. -Janet Leach,...
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The tattered recipe in my files is a good indication of how popular these doughnuts have been in our family over the years. They disappear in a hurry, so I typically double the recipe.
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This fruitcake recipe using crushed vanilla wafer cookies, cherries, pecans, raisins, and coconut is easy to make and requires no baking whatsoever.
Author: Ann Hammock
I always requested banana cake with fudge frosting for my birthday. Mom's recipe is attached to my fridge-and my heart. It's funny how many memories live on in a stained handwritten recipe card. On a more...
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I created this mint chocolate cheesecake for our high school's annual fundraiser. We were told that it brought a hefty price and was one of the first desserts to go! If desired, you can stir the cookie...
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This crushed pineapple and coconut cookie is similar to one sold in a regional grocery store in the Southeast. There are several similar recipes out there, and this is the best combination of them!
Author: Kassidee Kennedy Cuffey
A luscious lemon custard. The perfect filling for white, yellow or citrus cakes!
Author: HILARY2000
These seem to be everyone's favorite holiday candy recipe. Could be the melt in your mouth texture, or perhaps the sweet peppermint taste. Could also be the fact that this is the easiest candy recipe around!...
Author: diane
Try this smooth, delicious, and authentic Kentucky bourbon ball candy.
Author: KY Piano Teacher
A delicious crumble best made with frozen blueberries is unmatched when served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Author: Anonymous
Vanilla is the king of ice cream flavors. This version without eggs ('American' or 'Philadelphia-style') has a brighter, more pronounced vanilla flavor.
Author: Chef John
Light and fluffy chocolate frosting, suggested by my friend Linda. Spread over any cake and smooth out bubbles.
Author: Tim Tyler