Daily Indulgence: July 2015

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

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

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Grilled Watermelon Pizza

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Dips and cheese trays are so last year. Surprise your guests with this must-try appetizer recipe. This sweet and salty pairing was made in heaven.

Grilled Watermelon Pizza Recipe

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Berry Tartlets

Photo: Eva Kolenko; Styling: Kelly Allen

Let your red, white, and blueberries shine in this tasty summer dessert. Short on time? Pick up pastry shells from your local store.

Berry Tartlets Recipe

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Red, White, and Blue Layer Cake

Photo: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Linda Hirst

Serving cake for a crowd? Slice it into towers for easy grab-and-go enjoyment. A cake this pretty deserves to be shown off.

Red, White, and Blue Layer Cake Recipe

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Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Jeffrey Larsen

No dessert for tonight? There's still time to make this three-ingredient dessert. Trust us, it's worth it!

Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

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Honey-Lemon Chicken Salad

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Amanda Widis

Ever wonder what's in your favorite chicken salad recipe? The one your friend won't share? We've figured it out and it's glorious.

Honey-Lemon Chicken Salad Recipe

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Fresh Fig Galette

Photo: James Ransom; Styling: Claire Spollen

This free-form dessert is perfect for summer. Who needs perfection when there's fun to be had?

Fresh Fig Galette Recipe

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Blueberry Pops

Photo: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Linda Hirst

Bye-bye watery popsicles! These summer-ready pops have two ingredients: honey and blueberries. They're kid-friendly and perfect for sweltering afternoons.

Blueberry Pops Recipe

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Two-Cheese Veggie Nachos

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

We LOVE that the Editors are calling for this to be served up for "coffee table dining." Netflix isn't going to watch itself!

Two-Cheese Veggie Nachos Recipe

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Lemon Verbena Iced Tea

Photo: Thomas J. Story

Make a batch, serve it up, and leave your guests begging for more. Just keep them out of your garden…

Lemon Verbena Iced Tea Recipe

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Mexican Hot Fudge Sundae Bowls

Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Claire Spollen

Forget stale ice cream cones! One taste of these too-easy sundae bowls and you'll never go store-bought again.

Mexican Hot Fudge Sundae Bowls Recipe

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Lemon Bar Cheesecake

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

"Nah, no cheesecake for me," said no one ever. What are you waiting for? Head to the kitchen and get going!

Lemon Bar Cheesecake Recipe

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Peanut Butter Pie

Lee Harrelson

This recipe makes two pies, so you could be nice and give one away or you could be smart and save that one for later.

Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

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Almond Torte with Grilled Figs

Photo: Thomas J. Story

Our Editors claim this dessert can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or a tea-time snack. Yes, please!

Almond Torte with Grilled Figs Recipe

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Okra

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Humble okra gets a makeover featuring a sweet-tangy balsamic drizzle and a salty prosciutto wrapper. This is THE appetizer of 2015.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Okra Recipe

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Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Want to be the most popular guest at the party? Bring this cake. Trust us, it's that good.

Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting Recipe

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Banana Bread

Photo: Hannah Whitaker; Styling: Tizana Agnello

The secret's in the swirl. You'll never make another banana bread recipe ever again.

Chocolate-Hazelnut Banana Bread Recipe

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Chocolate Raspberry Tart

Photo: Eva Kolenko; Styling: Kelly Allen

This tart is so gorgeous that your guests will swear you bought it at that local upscale bakery. You know the one.

Chocolate Raspberry Tart Recipe

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Watermelon-Lime Coolers

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Megan Hedgpeth

Serve the whole family a refreshing drink that's sure to cool you down and take the edge off a hot day.

Watermelon-Lime Coolers Recipe

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Easy Blackberry Cobbler

Photo: John O'Hagan; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Fresh summer berries plus five more ingredients are all you need to make this perfect summer dessert. Get started now!

Easy Blackberry Cobbler Recipe

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Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake

Howard L. Puckett

Warm chocolate cake topped with rich chocolate icing? Now that's a dessert to die for.

Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake Recipe

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Peanut Butter Pie

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

This dessert is like "eating a peanut butter and chocolate candy bar". Did we mention it's light?

Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

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Daily Indulgence: July 2015

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Grilled Watermelon Pizza

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Berry Tartlets

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Red, White, and Blue Layer Cake

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Easiest Vanilla Ice Cream

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Honey-Lemon Chicken Salad

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Fresh Fig Galette

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Blueberry Pops

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Two-Cheese Veggie Nachos

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Lemon Verbena Iced Tea

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Mexican Hot Fudge Sundae Bowls

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Lemon Bar Cheesecake

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Peanut Butter Pie

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Almond Torte with Grilled Figs

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Grilled Okra

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Yellow Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Banana Bread

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Chocolate Raspberry Tart

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Watermelon-Lime Coolers

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Easy Blackberry Cobbler

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Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake

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Peanut Butter Pie

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