Daily Indulgence: August 2011 Recipe Calendar

Satisfy your cravings with decadent recipes including chocolate desserts, impressive cakes and pies, and rich main dishes.

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Coconut Cake

James Carrier

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

Coconut Cake Recipe

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Magic in the Middles

Jim Franco

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.

Magic in the Middles Recipe

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Apple Pie

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.

Apple Pie Recipe

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Cinnamon Streusel Muffins

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.

Cinnamon Streusel Muffins Recipe

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Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie

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…

Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie Recipe

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Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake

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.

Vanilla Bean Angel Food Cake Recipe

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So-Easy Peach Cobbler

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.

So-Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe

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Cinnamon Rolls

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.

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Spiced Blueberry Pie

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.

Spiced Blueberry Pie Recipe

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Victor Protasio

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.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

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Chocolate Banana Bread

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.

Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe

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Banana Nut Muffins with Oatmeal Streusel

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.

Banana Nut Muffins with Oatmeal Streusel Recipe

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Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows

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.

Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows Recipe

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Turtle Brownies

Oxmoor House

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

Turtle Brownies Recipe

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Praline Pull-Apart Bread

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.

Praline Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

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Nectarine-Raspberry Hand Pies

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

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.

Nectarine-Raspberry Hand Pies Recipe

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Maple-Cinnamon French Toast

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.

Maple-Cinnamon French Toast Recipe

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Brownie Cookies

Oxmoor House

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.

Brownie Cookies Recipe

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Peach French Toast

Photo: Mikkel Vang

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

Peach French Toast Recipe

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Chocolate-Red Wine Cake

Photo: © Frances Janisch

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

Chocolate-Red Wine Cake Recipe

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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…

Too-Easy Cherry Cobbler Recipe

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Carrot Quick Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting

Photo: Karry Hosford

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.

Carrot Quick Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Coffee-Toffee Ice Cream Cupcakes

Photo: Ryan Benyl; Styling: Stephana Bottom

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.

Coffee-Toffee Ice Cream Cupcakes Recipe

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So Good Brownies

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

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.

So Good Brownies Recipe

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Sugar-Crusted Raspberry Muffins

Photo: James Baigrie

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.

Sugar-Crusted Raspberry Muffins Recipe

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Cinnamon-Pecan Rolls

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontazs; Styling: Amy Burke

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.

Cinnamon-Pecan Rolls Recipe

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Double-Chocolate Cupcakes

Photo: Kana Okada; Styling: Susan Vajaranant

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.

Double-Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe

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Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

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.

Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Chocolate-Caramel Angel Food Cake