"This recipe was given to me by a friend years ago," says Tessa Downing from Doylestown, Pennsylvania. "It's the perfect cake to mix up at the last minute....
Because you use your freezer to prepare this crunchy, creamy treat-not your oven-it won't heat up your kitchen on sweltering days. Whip it up and serve...
I recently won the grand prize with this eclair recipe at a "Chocolate Lovers Cook-Off" contest in our town. This is one of my favorite desserts. -Janet...
For a light and lovely "something sweet" to cap off your meal, try this creamy dessert from Katie Anderson in Spokane, Washington. "To make it look extra-special,...
My husband and I host both sides of our families on Thanksgiving every year. I came up with this candy-topped cheesecake a few years ago, and everybody...
Whether they're young or young at heart, all at your table will love this fun, retro dessert. Bonus: You can make it in advance.-Korina Ireland, Little...
This recipe has been used in my family as long as I can remember. My mom would make these for us when we were young and I have continued the tradition...
Creme brulee cooked in the slow cooker is an easy way to prepare this creamy dessert and you only need 5 simple ingredients. These can be baked and chilled...
Not having an oven in my present home made me come up with a twist to an otherwise good - but plain - chocolate pudding. If you are not a big fan of tahini,...
Orange juice and rind add extra flavor to a springtime favorite pie. I came up with this version when I needed to take a dessert to a summer dinner party....
This recipe uses all-natural ingredients and is very fruity, refreshing, and perfect for summer time. Quick preparation and easy to make: just blend ingredients...
If a pastry could be a friend, the Nanaimo bar would be my BFF. This version won Cookie of the Fair at the 2006 Iowa State Fair. -Kelly McCulley, Des Moines,...
My niece asked me to make some edible sand for her son's first birthday to go along with the Finding Nemo® theme and this is what I came up with. Even...
I've been using this chocolate frosting recipe forever, and several friends now use it as their 'favorite frosting!' It's smooth, creamy and not-too-dark....
These simple cookies are so crisp and buttery, it's hard to eat just one. I make them for special holidays, but they're welcome anytime. -Elizabeth Turner,...
This recipe may tempt you to skip supper and go straight to dessert! It was passed from my grandmother to my mom and is now a favorite of mine...as well...
These Amish Friendship Bread cupcakes are full of cherry flavor! Sprinkle a few white chocolate chips on the frosting, and you will have the perfect Valentine's...
This ice cream has the great taste of a root beer float without the soda. It's a great summertime dessert. Root beer concentrate can be found in the spice...
This banana cake is great for when you have those extra browning bananas! And the secret ingredient: graham cracker crumbs. Vanilla wafer crumbs also taste...
The tartness of the grapefruit is softened with the help of brown sugar and vanilla ice cream with a smooth and fluffy meringue on top. This dessert screams...
You can stir up a batch of these coconut-coated peanut caramel logs in no time, since they're made in the microwave! Both of my sons-in-law rate these...
These creamy caramels are melt-in-your-mouth perfection! This recipe is an old family favorite!! My mom earned many blue ribbons through through the years...
I often serve these hearty, cake-like brownies with a fork for easier eating. The oatmeal crust, fudgy filling and chocolate frosting make them a hit wherever...
These are chocolaty, moist and rich. They almost taste like brownies. Tip: Do not overbeat cookie dough once the flour is added; the cookies will then...
One Christmas I dreamed this recipe up when making buttercrunch toffee. It is an addictive treat that disappears fast.-Heather Ferris, Vanderhoof, British...
I like to end a nice company meal with this easy make-ahead dessert. The eye-catching pie has a big strawberry flavor and extra richness from ice cream....
The next time you spot lovely little limes at the grocery store, pick some up and make this outstanding cake! A cool, refreshing curd peeks out from every...
These wreath-shaped cookies make a great Christmas gift and a pretty presentation on a buffet table. So get ready for the compliments. My mother handed...
You'll love the sunny color and fruity flavor of this light dessert. If you can't find mangoes, substitute fresh peaches. To peal peaches, drop them into...
Crisp little rounds with the distinctive flavor of anise. These are terrific when glazed or frosted. If you do not like anise, vanilla extract can be substituted...