Daily Indulgence: August 2015

Updated: June 21, 2016
Satisfy your cravings with decadent recipes including chocolate desserts, impressive cakes and pies, and rich main dishes.
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Stone Fruit Eton Mess

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

This no-cook pie is just the refreshing dessert we needed. 


Stone Fruit Eton Mess Recipe
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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Bars

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Kira Corbin

Send the kids off to school with some granola bars fresh from the oven.


Peanut Butter-Chocolate Bars Recipe

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Berry Cookies-and-Cream Ice Cream Pie

This pie is everything we love about summer, plus chocolate. Need we say more? 


Berry Cookies-and-Cream Ice Cream Pie Recipe
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PB&J Stuffed Multigrain Pancakes

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Kira Corbin

Classic pancakes meet the classic sandwich favorite for a perfect combination.


PB&J Stuffed Multigrain Pancakes Recipe

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Chocolate-Hazelnut-Banana Finger Sandwiches

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

These little sandwiches are perfect for when that afternoon or late night chocolate craving hits.


Chocolate-Hazelnut-Banana Finger Sandwiches Recipe

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Butterscotch Banana Pudding Pie

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett

An over-the-rim crust laced with toffee transforms a classic dessert into a blue ribbon pie. Take "Best Dessert" at your potluck this weekend.


Butterscotch Banana Pudding Pie Recipe
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Maple-Peach Milk Shake

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Six ingredients and a tall glass is all you need to shake your way to fabulous flavor.


Maple-Peach Milk Shake Recipe

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Two-Step Fresh Peach Pound Cake

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett

This two-step pound cake features a secret ingredient: Peach schnapps! The refreshingly simple ingredient list will have you longing for a second slice.


Two-Step Fresh Peach Pound Cake Recipe

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Cereal and Milk Bars

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

These cereal bars are a great kid-friendly snack for folks of all ages to enjoy.


Cereal and Milk Bars Recipe
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Patchwork Cobbler

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett

This too-cute dessert is almost too pretty to eat. Luckily, it smells so delicious that you won't mind diving right in. 


Patchwork Cobbler Recipe

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Cherry-Hazelnut Cake with Streusel Topping

Photo: Neil Dacosta

Brunch is served! We love using fresh cherries, but you can easily subsitute for for frozen cherries as well to create this delicious cake.


Cherry-Hazelnut Cake with Streusel Topping Recipe

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Lemon-Poppy Seed Pancakes with Blueberries

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower 

These pancakes make a great make-ahead idea, just freeze one batch for grab-and-go breakfasts during the week. Did you know you could even pop these in the toaster? 


Lemon-Poppy Seed Pancakes with Blueberries Recipe
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Sweet Tea-and-Lemonade Cake

Arnold Palmer fans, your dessert choice has arrived. This not-too-sweet cake pairs perfectly with the tart icing. Who's ready for seconds?


Sweet Tea-and-Lemonade Cake Recipe

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No-Bake Peach Pie

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Mary Clayton Carl

This luscious dessert comes together easily and is the perfect ending to summer supper with friends. Use the softest and juiciest peaches you have, even slightly overripe fruit.


No-Bake Peach Pie Recipe

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Chocolate Cream Pie

When the creator of the dish says to watch for flying fists over the last slice, you know it's a good pie recipe. Did we mention it only takes ten minutes?


Chocolate Cream Pie Recipe
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Strawberry-Basil Ice Cream

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Put your herb garden to use with some  basil leaves to compliment the sweet and tart strawberries in this refreshing summertime treat.


Strawberry-Basil Ice Cream Recipe

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Honeydew Spritz

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen

We love this refreshing summertime drink, complete with fresh melon and mint sprigs to create a cool-down drink like no other.


Honeydew Spritz Recipe

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Boysenberry Mousse with Cookie Crumble

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Robyn Valarik

Boysenberries give this mousse a tart-sweet flavor, while the mousse itself has the texture of a cloud. Need we say more?


Boysenberry Mousse with Cookie Crumble Recipe
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Blueberry-Coconut Crisp

Ripe blueberries are simply begging to be transformed into a delicious summer dessert. Go on, indulge them. 


Blueberry-Coconut Crisp Recipe

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Lemon-Mascarpone Icebox Tarts

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck

We're in love with these individual sized tarts. They're so refreshing and summery that we just can't help but bring them to the next backyard party.


Lemon-Mascarpone Icebox Tarts Recipe

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Mint-Honeydew Ice

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett

So long, ice cream man! This refreshingly icy treat brings the best of summer to a cone near you. Plus, no more digging for cash when that familiar tune starts to play down the street.


Mint-Honeydew Ice Recipe
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Cantaloupe Granita

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Missy Neville Crawford

The perfect make ahead dessert, this icy treat is made even better by using sweet and juicy freshly cut cantalopue. 


Cantaloupe Granita Recipe

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Chocolate-Buttermilk Pudding

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

This classic chocolate pudding is a decadent solution to satisfy that sweet tooth.


Chocolate-Buttermilk Pudding Recipe

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Orange and Cinnamon-Dusted Donut Holes

Photo: Oxmoor House

We love to coat these warm and fluffy bite-sized treats with plenty of sugar. Did we mention these bad boys are gluten-free?


Orange and Cinnamon-Dusted Donut Holes Recipe
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Classic Zucchini Bread

Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Randy Mon

This five-star zucchini bread has earned the title of "classic" by being just right in terms of texture and flavor.


Classic Zucchini Bread Recipe

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Blueberry-Cheesecake Ice Cream

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett

This must-try ice cream flavor is even better when served between two soft sugar cookies. Freeze them for an easy treat later, or enjoy them while licking sweet blueberry ice cream off your fingers.


Blueberry-Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe

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Peachy Almond Shortcakes

Photo: Johnny Miller; Styling: Sarah Smart

Is there anything better than a perfectly ripe peach? The only way to improve it is by pairing it with a sweet shortcake and a dollop of dreamy whipped cream.


Peachy Almond Shortcakes Recipe
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Chewy Oat Squares

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

These make-ahead treats garnered raves from our kid testers. Serve them for a breakfast on-the-go or as a sweet surprise in your kid's lunchbox this year.


Chewy Oat Squares Recipe

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Giant Cherry Shortcake

Photo: Annabelle Breakey
This dessert is great for backyard barbecues: Make everything ahead, then quickly assemble and serve. The cake is denser and more buttery than classic shortcake.
Giant Cherry Shortcake Recipe

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Key Lime Ice-Cream Pie

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Stylist: Buffy Hargett

This no-cook treat is a must make during the heat of the summer. Make one tonight and invite the neighbors for an evening on the back porch.


Key Lime Ice-Cream Pie Recipe
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Chocolate Tacos

Photo: Marcus Nilsson; Styling: Theo Vamvounakis

We're kind of obsessed with these decadent chocolate shells. As one reviewer puts it, "These were super simple and crazy good!" 


Chocolate Tacos Recipe
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