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  2. Daily Indulgence: August 2011

Daily Indulgence: August 2011

March 21, 2011
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Satisfy your cravings with decadent recipes including chocolate desserts, impressive cakes and pies, and rich main dishes.
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Coconut Cake

Credit: James Carrier

Coconut cake is irresistible come the height of summer heat. Cut yourself an extra large slice and cool off this evening.


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Magic in the Middles

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The name of these sweet cookies doesn't lie-- the rich, creamy peanut butter filling pairs perfectly with the chocolate cookie. Grab a glass of milk and you're ready to indulge.


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Apple Pie

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

If apple pie was a person, we'd want to be friends with her. She's wonderful hot or cold, is even better with ice cream, and always smells faintly of cinnamon.


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Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

Credit: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Lisa Powell Bailey

The magic of these delicious muffins is in the mix. No really, start with packaged mix, add two simple ingredients, and get ready to accept some hearty praise at the breakfast table.


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Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie

Credit: Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Joe Maer

Sweet summer succulence! Ripe peaches beg to be eaten along with a big bite of flaky crust. Remember, five servings of fruit a day…


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Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Give in to your summer temptations and relish a refreshing dessert of fresh angel food cake and oh-so sweet summer berries. It's light, flavorful, and calling your name.


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So-Easy Peach Cobbler

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett

This easy-to-serve dessert is perfect for company. Make sure each guests gets her own cobbler to prevent the "just one bite!" tasting from your portion. When it comes to this peach cobbler, it's all for you.


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Cinnamon Rolls

Credit: Leigh Beisch

Forget "Father Knows Best". When it comes to top-tasting homemade baked goods, Grandma had dear old Dad beat anyday. Get ready to drool on your keyboard.


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Spiced Blueberry Pie

Credit: Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon

One look at this luscious blueberry pie and you may find yourself tempted to lick the screen. For a more flavorful result, we suggest simply making the pie instead. Screen cleaner not included.


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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

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If you crave peanut butter cups in the afternoon, save yourself the messy unwrapping and instead dive into a slice of this memorable, magical dessert. One bite and you'll be whisked away to your happy place.


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Chocolate Banana Bread

Credit: Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Randy Mon

This weekend, plan to cut a hearty slice of this decadent bread for yourself and maybe one for close friends or family. Just make sure they're worth sharing with; this treat is too good to giveaway to just anyone.


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Banana Nut Muffins with Oatmeal Streusel

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro

Plan a sweet-and-savory addition for this weekend's brunch lineup. You may find yourself making an extra batch when the craving hits again mid-afternoon.


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Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows

Credit: Photo: Kan Kanbayashi

Leave the s'mores to the kiddos. Treat yourself to fresh marshmallows dipped in chocolate and topped with sweet and savory delights like coconut or pistachios. As for the topping you'll pick, the options are as broad as your imagination.


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Turtle Brownies

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Turtle brownies bring their A-game in this recipe, offering a heaping helping of caramel, pecans, and, of course, rich chocolate.


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Praline Pull-Apart Bread

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Caroline Murphey

One look at this tempting praline bread will have you reaching towards your screen to snag a swipe of the smooth caramel sauce. This is the breakfast bread recipe you've been waiting for.


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Nectarine-Raspberry Hand Pies

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Hand pies were the hallmark of your Grandma's Sunday lunches, and maybe even the best part. Bring this recipe to your table and remind yourself what fresh fruit flavor and flaky crust can do for your evening.


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Maple-Cinnamon French Toast

Credit: Photo: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Sara Slavin

Start your weekend countdown early this week by making a delicious breakfast treat that begs for an extra helping. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, after all.


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Brownie Cookies

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If you love thick, fudgy brownies, you'll love the double-chocolate goodness of these tasty treats. Pair with a glass of milk and prepare to declare yourself a true chocoholic.


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Peach French Toast

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The succulent flavor of ripe peaches shines in this memorable breakfast recipe. Make today's morning meal special; you deserve it.


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Chocolate-Red Wine Cake

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Combine two after-dinner favorites for a sure-to-satisfy dessert. Chocolate and red wine, need we say more?


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Too-Easy Cherry Cobbler

Treat yourself to a summer classic: Cherry Cobbler. Sure, you can top it with vanilla ice cream, but it's perfectly satisfying all on its own. Then again, a little ice cream never hurt anyone…


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Carrot Quick Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Cream cheese frosting elevates this carrot quick bread to dessert-worthy status. The good news is that it still counts as breakfast, so grab a slice and head to the office. Your morning is about to get better.


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Coffee-Toffee Ice Cream Cupcakes

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Regular cupcakes can't hold a candle to these top-notch treats. They're ideal for hot summer days when you need a healthy dose of ice cream in the afternoon. Get ready to lick your fingers.


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So Good Brownies

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Top-rated reviews can't be wrong. We love these truly perfect brownies, and so will you. Prepare to toss your boxed brownie mix for good.


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Sugar-Crusted Raspberry Muffins

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Tart raspberries get a sweet treatment from a simple sugar topper. Make this recipe for your next bake sale or as a tasty twist on a weeknight dessert.


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Cinnamon-Pecan Rolls

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These cinnamon rolls have a deliciously dirty secret: They start with hot roll mix. Think of the simple shortcut as an easy way to get one step closer to this flavorful breakfast treat.


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Double-Chocolate Cupcakes

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Saturday is the perfect day to whip up a batch of rich chocolate cupcakes topped with lick-the-spoon worthy icing. Decorate them with sprinkles, if you can resist the urge to eat them right away.


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Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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The results are in. Cookie lovers swear by this over-the-top recipe. Loaded with chocolate chips, ripe bananas, and old-fashioned oats, these cookies are the perfect late-night treat to enjoy while watching a wonderfully bad movie.


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Chocolate-Caramel Angel Food Cake

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Seven ingredients are all you need to create this drool-worthy dessert. It's perfect for company, but even better when enjoyed all alone so you swipe as much of the delicious drizzle as you want.


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Classic Cherry Pie

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

Is there anything more beautiful than a picture-perfect Cherry pie? How about a completely empty pie plate and a table surrounded my satisfied friends and family? Get baking and give us a call when it's ready.


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1 of 30 Coconut Cake
2 of 30 Magic in the Middles
3 of 30 Apple Pie
4 of 30 Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
5 of 30 Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie
6 of 30 Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake
7 of 30 So-Easy Peach Cobbler
8 of 30 Cinnamon Rolls
9 of 30 Spiced Blueberry Pie
10 of 30 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
11 of 30 Chocolate Banana Bread
12 of 30 Banana Nut Muffins with Oatmeal Streusel
13 of 30 Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows
14 of 30 Turtle Brownies
15 of 30 Praline Pull-Apart Bread
16 of 30 Nectarine-Raspberry Hand Pies
17 of 30 Maple-Cinnamon French Toast
18 of 30 Brownie Cookies
19 of 30 Peach French Toast
20 of 30 Chocolate-Red Wine Cake
21 of 30 Too-Easy Cherry Cobbler
22 of 30 Carrot Quick Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting
23 of 30 Coffee-Toffee Ice Cream Cupcakes
24 of 30 So Good Brownies
25 of 30 Sugar-Crusted Raspberry Muffins
26 of 30 Cinnamon-Pecan Rolls
27 of 30 Double-Chocolate Cupcakes
28 of 30 Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
29 of 30 Chocolate-Caramel Angel Food Cake
30 of 30 Classic Cherry Pie

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