Daily Indulgence: February 2012

February 01, 2012
Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
Satisfy your cravings with decadent recipes including chocolate desserts, impressive cakes and pies, and rich main dishes.
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Cappuccino-Walnut Toffee

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

This toffee is almost too pretty to eat thanks to its beckoning swirls. Gift it, share it, or keep it all to yourself; whatever you choose, we won't tell.


Cappuccino-Walnut Toffee Recipe
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Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Stephana Bottom

There's nothing better than a must-try cookie recipe, especially one that's easy to make and reminds you of childhood. Plus, one batch makes 80 bite-sized cookies, so you'll have plenty to share with friends, family, and coworkers.


Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Toss your tired spinach dip recipe and serve a spicy one tonight. Who cares about the game? This dip is clearly tonight's winner.


Sausage, Bean, and Spinach Dip Recipe
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From-Scratch Oven Fries

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

The next time your perfect burger sits all alone on a plate, remember that you don't need to hit a drive-through for tasty fries. You can make them right at home with three simple ingredients and a little time in the oven. Check out the recipe page to see more fry secrets, like how to make Buffalo Oven Fries.


From-Scratch Oven Fries Recipe

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Honey-Sesame Chicken Wings

Credit: Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Dan Becker

Sticky-sweet chicken wings are just what the doctor ordered on a cold winter's night. Add this to your must-make Super Bowl list or simply whip up a batch for a festive night in. Whether you're a traditional wing fan or not, this sweet, mild version is sure to please your taste buds.


Honey-Sesame Chicken Wings Recipe

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Stupid Cupid Cupcakes

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Fighting with cupid? Bake a batch of these strawberry-topped sweets for your group of friends and host a "Single and Satisfied" party this Valentine's Day.


Stupid Cupid Cupcakes Recipe
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Lemon Butter Cookies

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

These lemon-flavored butter cookies are the perfect way to get your message across. Whether you're writing "Be Mine" or "Get Your Cat Off My Lawn," nothing says it sweeter than a cookie.


Lemon Butter Cookies Recipe

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Baked Potato Soup

Credit: Randy Mayor; Jan Gautro; Food Kellie Gerber Kelley

There's something so comforting about a bowl of delicious, rich potato soup. Once the cheese begins to melt, you know that the first bite will be perfection. Grab a bowl and let's eat.


Baked Potato Soup Recipe

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Classic Fudge-Walnut Brownies

Credit: Photo: Francesco Tonelli; Styling: Thom Driver

This recipe took first place in Cooking Light's 25th Anniversary Bake-Off, and for good reason. These brownies call for cocoa, melted chocolate, and chocolate chunks, plus walnuts. Do you crave ooey-gooey brownies? Look no further; this recipe is for you.


Classic Fudge-Walnut Brownies Recipe
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Coffee Cake with Caramel Glaze

Make a mental note to bake this delicious breakfast treat this weekend. Sure, coffee cake is nice, but add an ooey-gooey caramel glaze and you've got heaven on a plate.


Coffee Cake with Caramel Glaze Recipe

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Charlotte's Cocoa Cake

Credit: Karen Steffens

Drinking hot chocolate on the go can be difficult with all those tiny marshmallows. Sometimes it's easier to savor the rich cocoa flavor of hot chocolate in an easy recipe. Cut yourself a slice and enjoy it today with a glass of milk.


Charlotte's Cocoa Cake Recipe

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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Nothing says "I Love You" like a heart-shaped box of candy, which is why we suggest giving out red velvet cupcakes instead. Their message? "I like you, but I'm keeping the rest of this batch to myself."


Red Velvet Cupcakes Recipe
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Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Credit: Photo: Kate Sears

Take back Monday by making sweet chocolate sandwich cookies filled with red-tinted icing. One batch and you'll be enjoying a festive single-serving treat all week long.


Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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First Kiss Cupcakes

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Most first kisses leave something to be desired. Remember braces? Finally, a first kiss that you know is sweet, satisfying, and sure to leave you wanting more. Three cheers for delicious cupcakes.


First Kiss Cupcakes Recipe

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Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Annette Joseph

Tired of the traditional steak-and-eggs breakfast? Try an original twist on the breakfast-for-supper idea with this must-try open-faced sandwich. It's equally delicious for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, so good luck deciding when to indulge. We vote "always".


Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwiches Recipe
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Winter Blackberry Cobbler

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Buffy Hargett

If you think cobbler means swimsuits and summer days, you're only partly right. Winter cobblers bring out the best in cold-weather berries, meaning a flavorful reminder of summer in the midst of the year's coldest days. Serve the cobbler when it's bubbly hot so that you can cool it off with a little vanilla ice cream.


Winter Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

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Mini King Cupcakes

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

After one bite, we're betting people forget they're even looking for the plastic baby traditionally hidden in the King Cake.


Mini King Cupcakes Recipe

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Easy Taco Soup

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

This dump-dump-stir soup recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Top with shredded cheese and serve with tortilla chips, sour cream, and, of course, a margarita. Ole!


Easy Taco Soup Recipe
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Texas Sheet Cake

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

This classic cake is voted a winner time and time again in our Test Kitchens and by your reviews. It's simple, delicious, and pure chocolate goodness. Cut yourself a slice and enjoy.


Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

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Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House

This sticky bun recipe will stick to everything-- your fingers, your napkin, and, most importantly, your recipe file. One taste of the caramel-pecan goodness and we guarantee this is one recipe you'll swear not to lose.


Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe

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Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Bring the street party to your backyard with these one-bite cookies. Chocolate chip cookies filled with more rich chocolate? Party on.


Double Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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Classic Cherry Pie

Credit: Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

The lore of George Washington and the cherry tree is nearly as tempting as this freshly baked cherry pie. Celebrate one of our Founding Fathers by raising a spoon and adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream.


Classic Cherry Pie Recipe

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Banana-nut Bread

This extra-moist recipe is loaded with ripe bananas and ready for you to steal a quick bite. It's National Banana Bread Day, so do your patriotic duty and get to baking. Your taste buds will thank you.


Banana-nut Bread Recipe

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Coffee Cake Pound Cake

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Combine two loves--coffee cake and pound cake--for a memorable dessert that'd delicious any time of day. Bake the cake for your next brunch gathering and secure your spot in history as the World's Best Hostess.


Coffee Cake Pound Cake Recipe
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Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce

Credit: Oxmoor House

This isn't your grandma's bread pudding. The caramel sauce adds a salty-sweet punch to the velvety-rich pudding, made with French bread, vanilla, and bourbon. Make this recipe for a special date night, or an evening in with friends.


Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

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Brown Sugar Cheesecake

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr, Mary Lyn Hill Jenkins

Whether you're dressed to the nines or waiting for 9pm in your sweats, this over-the-top cheesecake is just the thing you need while watching the red carpet. Plus, having a spoon in your mouth means you can't make catty comments about the dresses. If you can't say something nice... come sit by us.


Brown Sugar Cheesecake Recipe

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Truffled Mac and Cheese

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr

Unlike boxed mac and cheese, this from-scratch dish will leave you satisfied. Of couse, that doesn't mean you won't go back for seconds or attempt to lick the pan. Do yourself a favor and store the leftovers in the fridge quickly.


Truffled Mac and Cheese Recipe
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Red Velvet Cake

Credit: Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri Williams

Sheet cakes are much easier to make than layer cakes, meaning that you'll get to dive into this oh-so tempting dessert even quicker. You're suppose to keep leftovers in the refigerator, which begs the question: What leftovers?


Red Velvet Cake Recipe

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Upside-Down Fudge-Almond Tart

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro

Didn't you hear? Calories don't count on February 29. Celebrate by savoring this over-the-top tart. Happy Leap Year, everyone!


Upside-Down Fudge-Almond Tart Recipe
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