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  2. Daily Indulgence: June 2012

Daily Indulgence: June 2012

June 01, 2012
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Credit: 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

Credit: 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.


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Mini Berry Cobblers

Credit: 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.


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Grilled Pound Cake with Blueberries

Credit: 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.


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Peach "Fried" Pie

Credit: 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

Credit: 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

Credit: 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.


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Lemon-Graham Icebox Cake

Credit: 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

Credit: 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

Credit: 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?


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Oven-Baked Churros

Credit: 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.


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Lemon Pound Cake

Credit: 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

Credit: 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.


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No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie

Credit: 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.


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Strawberry Meringue Cake

Credit: 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.


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Spice Cake with Tipsy Vanilla-Rum Sauce

Credit: 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!"


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Peanut Butter-Banana Icebox Pie

Credit: 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

Credit: 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.


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Praline-Apple Bread

Credit: 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.


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Nectarine-Raspberry Hand Pies

Credit: 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.


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Crab Cake Hush Puppies

Credit: 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.


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Jamaican Banana Bread

Credit: 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.


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Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie

Credit: 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.


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Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie

Credit: 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.


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Swoon Pies

Credit: 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.


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Strawberry-Lemon Shortbread

Credit: 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...


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Kitchen Sink Brownies

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


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Malted Milk Ice Cream Pie

Credit: 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.


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Molten Marshmallow-Chocolate Cakes

Credit: 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?


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Southern Sweet Tea

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

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


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Lemonade Layer Cake

Credit: 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.


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    1 of 30 Star-Shaped Snickerdoodles
    2 of 30 Mini Berry Cobblers
    3 of 30 Grilled Pound Cake with Blueberries
    4 of 30 Peach "Fried" Pie
    5 of 30 Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles
    6 of 30 Carrot Cake Muffins
    7 of 30 Lemon-Graham Icebox Cake
    8 of 30 Raspberry-Lemonade Spritzer
    9 of 30 Strawberry Cream Pie
    10 of 30 Oven-Baked Churros
    11 of 30 Lemon Pound Cake
    12 of 30 Vanilla Sponge Cakes with Fresh Berry Filling
    13 of 30 No-Bake Fresh Strawberry Pie
    14 of 30 Strawberry Meringue Cake
    15 of 30 Spice Cake with Tipsy Vanilla-Rum Sauce
    16 of 30 Peanut Butter-Banana Icebox Pie
    17 of 30 Double-Maple Cupcakes
    18 of 30 Praline-Apple Bread
    19 of 30 Nectarine-Raspberry Hand Pies
    20 of 30 Crab Cake Hush Puppies
    21 of 30 Jamaican Banana Bread
    22 of 30 Brown Sugar-Cinnamon Peach Pie
    23 of 30 Strawberry-Pretzel Icebox Pie
    24 of 30 Swoon Pies
    25 of 30 Strawberry-Lemon Shortbread
    26 of 30 Kitchen Sink Brownies
    27 of 30 Malted Milk Ice Cream Pie
    28 of 30 Molten Marshmallow-Chocolate Cakes
    29 of 30 Southern Sweet Tea
    30 of 30 Lemonade Layer Cake

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