Daily Indulgence: June 2012

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

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

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Star-Shaped Snickerdoodles

Photo: Charles Schiller; Styling: Lynn Miller

One of our editors loves cutting cookies into shapes. We like it better when she uses those cookies to make cookie sandwiches. Patriotic? Of course! Delicious? Definitely.

Star-Shaped Snickerdoodles Recipe

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Mini Berry Cobblers

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Prepare yourself for cuteness overload. Tiny cast-iron skillets make perfect single-serving desserts. These cobblers are so tasty that you may find yourself using your mini skillet as a spoon.

Mini Berry Cobblers Recipe

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Grilled Pound Cake with Blueberries

Grilled Pound Cake with Lemon Cream and Blueberries

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Susan Vajaranant

That's right. Tonight we're firing up the grill and adding a slice of delicious pound cake to the fire. In about fifteen minutes, we'll have a dessert that screams summer and leaves us feeling oh-so satisfied.

Grilled Pound Cake with Blueberries Recipe

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Peach "Fried" Pie

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

These "fried" pies are sometimes called hand pies because they're individually portioned and ready for transport. Perk up your ride home with one of these babies riding shotgun.

Peach "Fried" Pie Recipe

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Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Take the diner classic and shrink it down to a single, perfect bite. The salty-sweet balance will leave you craving more, and the flavor combination will have you dancing in your shoes.

Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles Recipe

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Carrot Cake Muffins

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke

These muffins have a secret: They're cake. Baking cakes in muffin tins makes them bake more quickly, which means that you get a single-serving dessert in no time. Pop one out of the tin with a fork and enjoy.

Carrot Cake Muffins Recipe

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Lemon-Graham Icebox Cake

Photo: Andrew McCaul; Food Styling: Jamie Kimm; Prop Styling: Gerri Williams

Make grandma proud with this classic lemon icebox cake. One bite and you'll be back on her plastic-covered couch watching stories in the heat of the afternoon.

Lemon-Graham Icebox Cake Recipe

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Raspberry-Lemonade Spritzer

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Celebrate Friday with a cool, refreshing drink. If this lemonade doesn't satisfy your thirst, you must be dreaming. Wake up and enjoy your beverage!

Raspberry-Lemonade Spritzer Recipe

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Strawberry Cream Pie

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck and Caroline Cunningham

Once you tear your eyes away from those gorgeous berries, you'll notice that they're sitting in a double-chocolate crust. Hungry yet?

Strawberry Cream Pie Recipe

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Oven-Baked Churros

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Amy Burke

Skip the hassle of the deep fryer and embark on an oven-baked churro adventure. Whether this recipe reminds you of childhood or that one night on Spring Break in Cabo, it's guaranteed to take you back. Savor a bite and enjoy.

Oven-Baked Churros Recipe

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Lemon Pound Cake

Photo: Hector Sanchez

How can you improve on classic pound cake? By adding a hint of lemon! The tart flavor balances the oh-so rich batter. Don't worry, though; it's still over-the-top delicious.

Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

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Vanilla Sponge Cakes with Fresh Berry Filling

Oxmoor House

Did you know that many "fancy" single-serving desserts start with a muffin tin? That's right, just slice them and top with berries and cream and you've got an easy, impressive dessert.

Vanilla Sponge Cakes with Fresh Berry Filling Recipe

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No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie

Photo: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Helen Crowther

No baking means the oven stays off and your family stays cool and happy. Plus, you only need to chill it for 30 minutes, so make it, play a card game, and then dig in.

No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie Recipe

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Strawberry Meringue Cake

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck and Caroline Cunningham

Are you drooling yet? This show-stopping strawberry cake is a scene-stealer at any dinner party. Practice your bow before you serve.

Strawberry Meringue Cake Recipe

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Spice Cake with Tipsy Vanilla-Rum Sauce

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Bring out your inner pirate to enjoy the rum-soaked flavor of this tropical bundt cake. And, remember, when they ask who wants seconds, the correct answer is, "Aye!"

Spice Cake with Tipsy Vanilla-Rum Sauce Recipe

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Peanut Butter-Banana Icebox Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck

If Elvis were alive, he would totally indulge in slice or two of this over-the-top pie. In his memory, enjoy a slice yourself.

Peanut Butter-Banana Icebox Pie Recipe

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Double-Maple Cupcakes

Photo: Oxmoor House

Surprise the man in your life with a guy-friendly cupcake. No silly sprinkles here; we've topped this bad boy with bacon. Serve with a pint and a side of steak.

Double-Maple Cupcakes Recipe

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Praline-Apple Bread

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty, Katherine Eckert Coyne

This praline bread has so many reviews that it was hard picking a favorite until we found this one: "OMG this recipe is to die for." We completely agree. Prepare to wow your guests this summer.

Praline-Apple Bread Recipe

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Nectarine-Raspberry Hand Pies

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Lynn Miller

Help yourself to a hand pie that only calls for five ingredients. Five. The only way to make it easier is to hit the drive through.

Nectarine-Raspberry Hand Pies Recipe

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Crab Cake Hush Puppies

Oxmoor House

Transform crab cakes into a popable appetizer for festive cocktail parties. The bite-size treats get a quick fry to ensure a mouthwatering crust.

Crab Cake Hush Puppies Recipe

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Jamaican Banana Bread

Photo: Howard L. Puckett

Banana bread topped with only pecans is so 2011. Upgrade your recipe this year with a hint of rum and a sprinkle of coconut. Then sit back and let your taste buds take you on vacation--you've earned it.

Jamaican Banana Bread Recipe

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Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie

Photo: Jim Franco; Styling: Joe Maer

Summer starts now, so make the most of it by transforming fresh fruit into a drool-worthy pie. Next on your Summer Bucket List: star-gazing.

Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie Recipe

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Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck

This chilled, creamy pie is the dessert equivalent of a swimming hole--so refreshing you can't help but dive in.

Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie Recipe

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Swoon Pies

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Annette Joseph

Better than a cookie, easier to eat than a slice of pie, these on-the-go treats are perfect for you picnic, potluck, or midnight snack under the covers.

Swoon Pies Recipe

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Strawberry-Lemon Shortbread

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

It's rare that one bite of a dessert satisfies every craving you have. However, with tart lemon, sweet strawberries, and a buttery shortbread crust, this dessert does it. Of course, that doesn't mean you have to stop at just one bite...

Strawberry-Lemon Shortbread Recipe

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Kitchen Sink Brownies

Oxmoor House

The only thing missing from these brownies is you. Grab a mixer and get to work; you've got brownies to bake!

Kitchen Sink Brownies Recipe

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Malted Milk Ice Cream Pie

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Lynn Miller

Who needs to run through the sprinklers? This ice-cold pie gives you a refreshing chill from your taste buds to your toes.

Malted Milk Ice Cream Pie Recipe

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Molten Marshmallow-Chocolate Cakes

Photo: Leigh Beisch

A thirteen year old dreamed up this recipe, which makes us love it even more. Is it ok to have a crush on marshmallow filling?

Molten Marshmallow-Chocolate Cakes Recipe

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Southern Sweet Tea

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Buffy Hargett

While you sip this refreshing beverage, practice your best Southern speak. How y'all doin' out there?

Southern Sweet Tea Recipe

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Lemonade Layer Cake

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

This lemonade layer cake screams summer and is racing around the Pinterest boards faster than a baby squirrel on hot asphalt. Make one tonight to share with family and friends.

Lemonade Layer Cake Recipe

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Daily Indulgence: June 2012

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Star-Shaped Snickerdoodles

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Mini Berry Cobblers

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Grilled Pound Cake with Blueberries

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Peach "Fried" Pie

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Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles

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Carrot Cake Muffins

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Lemon-Graham Icebox Cake

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Raspberry-Lemonade Spritzer

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Strawberry Cream Pie

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Oven-Baked Churros

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Lemon Pound Cake

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Vanilla Sponge Cakes with Fresh Berry Filling

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No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie

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Strawberry Meringue Cake

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Spice Cake with Tipsy Vanilla-Rum Sauce

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Peanut Butter-Banana Icebox Pie

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Double-Maple Cupcakes

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Praline-Apple Bread

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Nectarine-Raspberry Hand Pies

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Crab Cake Hush Puppies

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Jamaican Banana Bread

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Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie

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Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie

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Swoon Pies

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Strawberry-Lemon Shortbread

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Kitchen Sink Brownies

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