Daily Indulgence: July 2011

Create the perfect centerpiece for your July 4th celebration. Don't make it too early, or you'll be tempted to eat every single bite before your guests arrive.

It's your patriotic duty to celebrate July with cherry pie, but, never fear, the recipe calls for refrigerated pie crusts. It's easy, delicious, and cute as, well, pie!

Be the envy of the neighborhood cookout with this berry-laden tart. They'll never know you started with refrigerated pie crust.

Fluffy white icing, star cookies, and patriotic sprinkles all lead you to the best part of the dessert: the cake. Take a bite and prepare to enter a delightful sugar coma.

Nothing says "summer" quite like the perfect chicken salad recipe. Scoop it into croissants, wrap it in a tortilla, or spoon it over lettuce. Any way you like it, it's divine.

One bite of this cake will make you feel like you're dipping your toes in the salty surf. Sit back, enjoy a slice, and let the vacation come to you.

Pile a plate high of triple chocolate cookies and grab a tall glass of milk; tonight's dessert is meant just for you.

Tie on your best frilly apron and get to baking. This tart-sweet cake is just what a sweltering summer evening ordered.

Smooth honey brings out the sweet flavor of vine-ripe strawberries. Pair that with brie and you've got a guaranteed-to-please appetizer perfect for summer guests.

It doesn't get much easier, or more indulgent, than this. A few ingredients, a little time, and a whole lot of satisfaction await.

Fresh or frozen berries? That's your choice. Whether you have one slice or two? Well, there's simply no choice at all.

Plump summer berries, ripe peaches, and a sweet, crisp crust. What more can you ask for from your dessert?

Angel food cake shows its decadent dark side by hitting the grill with fresh berries to create a savory-meets-sweet dessert on a stick that's sure to call your name this summer.

Rich cream cheese icing tops rich carrot cake to create a dessert worthy of a dinner party or a cozy night at home for the two of you.

Let your artistic side out while you layer this summer-ready dessert. Fresh berries, rich cream, and pound cake combine to upgrade your summer night from ordinary to out-of-this-world delicious.

A rich and creamy filling, loaded with bacon, mellows a spicy jalapeno pepper, creating a bold infusion of flavor that's sure to top your must-make appetizer list.

After a killer day at work, there's nothing like knowing a happy slice of cake is waiting, just for you, in the fridge. We love making your commute a little sweeter.

Caramel sauce, creamy peanut butter, and ripe bananas combine to make a single-serving dessert fit for a king. Elvis would be proud.

What's the best way to enjoy over-the-top rich chocolate? Balance it with a sprinkle of sea salt. Get on the fancy salt bandwagon and try this easy, satisfying dessert tonight.

Want to be the best hostess on the block? This delicious needs only 10 minutes of prep, leaving you plenty of time to ready the drinks and find that other shoe.

We love a good raspberry drizzle on our pastries, our ice creams, and even our fingers, but trying it over a slice of rich chocolate cake beats all we've ever tasted. Don't forget to lick the plate.

Icing this good rarely makes it out of the mixing bowl. Grab a spoonful for yourself while you frost, otherwise you won't be able to resist swirling with your fingers.

Summer begs for your inner child to come out and play; indulge the impulse by making these heart-healthy(!) and lick-your-fingers delicious whoopie pies.

Nothing beats a warm cobbler loaded with fresh summer fruit topped with melty vanilla ice cream. Grab a spoon and enjoy.

If you live for a great cup of coffee, pair your favorite brew with a slice of this decadent double-coffee dessert. And since it's ok to drink coffee at breakfast, why shouldn't you be able to nibble on it as well?

We love a dessert that makes us lick our spoon clean with each and every bite. Dive into this silky chocolate mousse bowl for dessert tonight.

Make a batch and send the kids to the porch to enjoy a few bites while you dive into your own brownie from the comfort of your favorite chair. Afternoons never looked so good.

What's better than a simple chocolate cake? One topped with a bittersweet-chocolate frosting. Don’t skip the glass of milk with this one, or you're sure to be sorry.

Throw this decadent dish together in minutes and let it make itself while you sleep. A gourmet, indulgent breakfast is just minutes away.

Everyone knows that the best part of breakfast is the sugar-sweet pastry selection. Grab one of these deliciously disguised muffins for breakfast on the go.

The innocent, light frosting disguises a deep, dark secret: This cake is chocolate to the core. Savor a slice with a tall glass of milk just before bedtime to ensure sweet dreams.