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Daily Indulgence: July 2012

July 01, 2012
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Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Satisfy your cravings with decadent recipes including chocolate desserts, impressive cakes and pies, and rich main dishes.
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Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes

If you look at these lick-worthy cupcakes too long, you'll fall prey to their seductive icing swirl, but go ahead and stare. You can always come up for air later.


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Triple Berry Cream Pie

Nothing says "summer" sweeter than a ripe, luscious berry pie. As you enjoy the creamy filling, pat yourself on the back: This pie surely counts as a serving of fruit, right?


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The Best American Flag Cake Ever

Credit: Photo: Mark Ferri

Prepare for a wave of salutes as you set this beauty on the buffet table. The hardest part of this recipe is making the first slice into Old Glory.


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Star Berry Cobblers

Save the sharing lectures for your kids and indulge in your very own berry cobbler. Some things are better enjoyed all by yourself.


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Jalapeño Poppers

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The sweet heat of these appetizers is enough to remind you that the weekend is on the way. Close your eyes, count to 10, and let this treat take you away.


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Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails

Credit: Photo: Chris M. Rogers; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

You don't have to pull a million tiny flowers to get the sweet taste of honeysuckle in this cocktail. Instead, use honeysuckle vodka. Who says being a grown up is hard?


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Hush Puppies

Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Mary Claire Britton and Kady Wohlfarth; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland

Hush puppies make everything better. Pair them with barbecue, burgers, or whining party goers and try to tell us we're wrong.


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Peanut-Cola Cake

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Annette Joseph

Be the first to tell your friends about this updated cola cake recipe. The moment you pour the frosting over the warm cake will be the best part of your day.


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Blackberry-Peach Cobbler

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

This fruity dessert is begging to be taken to your next neighborhood block party. No party on the calendar? Plan one. This dessert will make it all worthwhile.


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Thai-Style Dogs

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

Bid ketchup, mustard, and relish a fond farewell and upgrade the toppings on your dog this summer. You just took this kid-friendly classic to a chic new level.


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Sweet Tea Julep Pops

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Sorry, kiddos. This must-try pop is just for grown ups. Happy hour has never been happier.


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Key Lime Cupcakes

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

Bring the frest, tart flavor of refreshing Key lime to your favorite dessert. These treats pack a sweet-tart punch guaranteed to cool you down in the heat of summer.


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TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Pies are gorgeous and cakes are divine, but there's something about the chaos of a flavorful cobbler that makes us weak in the knees. Don’t forget the ice cream.


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Blue Ribbon Peach Praline Pie

Whether you're looking to win awards, hearts, or just raves, you're sure to be named Best in Show with this decadent peach pie. Better double the recipe.


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Double-Cherry Upside-Down Cake

Credit: Photo: José Picayo; Styling: Michele Faro

This topsy-turvy dessert looks like pie but don't be deceived, it's cake! If you can say the name three times fast, you don't have enough on your plate.


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Red Velvet-Berry Cobbler

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Red velvet is used to being the classy dessert on the buffet, but it's time it got down and dirty. Mix it up with fresh fruit and ice cream for a sinfully delicious (and easy!) dessert tonight.


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Tomato-and-Okra Cornmeal Cakes

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Ruby red tomatoes are beyond delicious at the height of summer. Host a party. Today. Any excuse to make this mini appetizer goes in our books!


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White Peach Sangría Pops

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Why should kids have all the popsicle fun? Cool down on a hot summer day with a frozen sangria pop.


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Blackberry Syrup

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Drizzle this sweet syrup over shortcakes, ice cream, cobbler, cheesecake, or peach pie. Use it to fill a layer cake or a thumbprint cookie. Lick it off three of your fingers. Trust us, it's that good.


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Sparkling Cherry Limeade

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Annette Joseph

This is one of those cocktails that looks all innocent until the tequila hits you. If you feel like playing it cool, just skip the alcohol. Otherwise, brand your glass with your name, "Adults Only", or simply "Mine".


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Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños

Credit: Photo: Raymond Hom; Styling: Pamela Duncan Silver

The heat of the jalapeno calms when it meets the mellow cream cheese. The only way to make these better would be to wrap them in bacon, but that just seems unfair.


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Watermelon Margarita Pops

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Sure, you can leave the tequila out of these and give them to the kids, but then you'd have to share. Dislike.


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Key Lime Pound Cake

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

We're worried about some of you. In your reviews, you wrote about making this cake three times in one day. Way to make us proud!


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Peach-Berry Crumble

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Get crazy with this crumble. Peaches, blueberries, raspberries... everyone's invited!


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Blackberry-Apple Pie

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

Cozy up and get ready for the flood of memories that homestyle recipes bring. If one of those memories isn't grandma's pie crust recipe, don't worry; we've got your covered.


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Old-fashioned Tomato Pie

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Don't be confused; this is not your standard fruit pie or a plain version of pizza. This main dish treat is in its own class. Get ready to check your Southern food bucket list.


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Beer-Battered Fried Fish

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Annette Joseph

Ok: Onions. Upgrade: Beer-Battered Onions. Ditto clams, chicken nuggets, and, in this case, white fish. Make it a fish-and-chips night and enjoy!


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Miniature Blueberry Cheesecakes

Nothing helps guests keep their hands, and forks, to themselves like serving pre-portioned desserts. Don't worry; you can still have two.


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Key Lime Buttercream Frosting

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen

One lick of this tart-and-tangy frosting will cool you from your sunglasses down to your flipflops. In months when layer cakes can feel heavy, this frosting chills them right down.


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Potato Salad-Stuffed Spuds

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

Let dinner make itself tonight by setting up a topping bar. Whether you're serving friends, family, or yourself, we promise there will be no complaints.


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Chocolate Milk Punch Pops

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Nothing satisfies a chocolate craving in the summer faster than an ice-cold fudge pop. And nothing makes a summer afternoon go by faster than adding a hint of bourbon. Make them when the kiddos are at camp; these pops are all for you.


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1 of 31 Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes
2 of 31 Triple Berry Cream Pie
3 of 31 The Best American Flag Cake Ever
4 of 31 Star Berry Cobblers
5 of 31 Jalapeño Poppers
6 of 31 Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails
7 of 31 Hush Puppies
8 of 31 Peanut-Cola Cake
9 of 31 Blackberry-Peach Cobbler
10 of 31 Thai-Style Dogs
11 of 31 Sweet Tea Julep Pops
12 of 31 Key Lime Cupcakes
13 of 31 TennTucky Blackberry Cobbler
14 of 31 Blue Ribbon Peach Praline Pie
15 of 31 Double-Cherry Upside-Down Cake
16 of 31 Red Velvet-Berry Cobbler
17 of 31 Tomato-and-Okra Cornmeal Cakes
18 of 31 White Peach Sangría Pops
19 of 31 Blackberry Syrup
20 of 31 Sparkling Cherry Limeade
21 of 31 Grilled Stuffed Jalapeños
22 of 31 Watermelon Margarita Pops
23 of 31 Key Lime Pound Cake
24 of 31 Peach-Berry Crumble
25 of 31 Blackberry-Apple Pie
26 of 31 Old-fashioned Tomato Pie
27 of 31 Beer-Battered Fried Fish
28 of 31 Miniature Blueberry Cheesecakes
29 of 31 Key Lime Buttercream Frosting
30 of 31 Potato Salad-Stuffed Spuds