Daily Indulgence: September 2011

Break out a plate of these after-school indulgences to remind yourself, and your kids, about the days when times were simpler and the company unbeatable. Bake a batch and let the memories roll.

Why top your pie with ice cream when you can layer melty frozen yogurt into the apples, cinnamon, and caramel syrup? Make this dreamy combo yours tonight.

This dreamy cobbler makes us long for cooler weather when we can snuggle up in a cozy sweater by a roaring fire. For now, serve it with ice cream and enjoy the last lazy days of summer.

Three ingredients combine to make a must-try appetizer in minutes: shrimp, jalapeno peppers, and bacon. Combine, consume, and repeat as needed.

Your quest for the perfect chocolate pie is over. Take a bite and enjoy.

Before you dive into these delicious breakfast treats, give the warm cinnamon butter a minute or so to melt into every nook and cranny of the tender rolls.

Whatever you call them, these colorful coaters transform sugar cookies from bland to bold. Roll them in the sugary goodness, bake, and get ready for a freshly-baked cookie feast for your friends and family.

Apple crepes are as delicious to look at as they are to eat. Now if only we could pick up a French pastry chef at our local market to make this to-die-for dessert for us...

This decadent stacker combines all of our favorite things: melty cheese, spicy peppers, and fragrant spices. Who says dinner can't be a total indulgence?

One bowl of this mouthwatering cobbler is all you need to transform your night from mundane to memorable. Add ice cream and prepare to be amazed.

Do you like super-chocolately, fudgey brownies? We thought so. Grab a glass of milk and get ready to indulge.

This Southern favorite takes cocktail hour appetizers to a whole new level. Pop a few in your mouth and savor the rich Cheddar flavor.

This layer cake is stuffed with cheesecake. What more can we possibly say? We're nominating it for a Noble Prize. If this won't bring peace to the world, what will?

Remember how you drooled over the delicious candied apples at the fair? Bite into a beautiful, tart treat that's sure to bring back the sweet memories of fall.

Layer after layer of delicious chocolate goodness beckon you to the dessert table. Start with a crisp chocolate curl and work your way down. Glass of milk not included.

Fried cheese sticks should be illegal. Because they aren't, serve them with a side of marinara and enjoy being oh-so bad.

One bite of this decadent breakfast treat and we guarantee you'll be picking up the crumbs with you fingers. It's just that good.

We know that caramel drizzle is tempting, that's why we advise you to make extra.

The good news is that no matter how dark chocolate gets, it's always delicious. Just slightly more naughty.

Whether preparing for a tailgate or simply enjoying an afternoon at home, we find that bacon makes everything better, even creamy deviled eggs.

Layer upon layer of moist, delicious cake is topped with white chocolate cream cheese frosting making this cake one for the history books. Prepare to have a new favorite cake recipe.

Tis the season to indulge in fall-friendly dips. Take your love of baked potatoes and move it from the side dish spread to the appetizer buffet. Are you ready for this? Serve with waffle fries.

This sheet cake puts brownies to shame. To be fair, it's the only sheet cake we've ever met that boasts chocolate, pecans, and marshmallows. Stick a candle on top and wish yourself happy birthday; this treat is all for you.

Back to school time calls for the perfect afternoon treat. Whether you've got kids or are in school yourself, long days at a desk call for a reward at the end of the day. We guarantee these taste better than a gold star ever would.

Sweet Southern comfort food, these fried fritters are loaded with bacon, white Cheddar cheese, and the hallmark of Deep South cuisine, grits. Make them once and risk addiction for life.

This cake hardly needs icing; it's sweet enough just as it is. Cut yourself a slice and enjoy the flavor of fall.

Who says nachos are just for concession stands and Mexican restaurants? Bring the cheesy deliciousness home with a melt-in-your-mouth combination of savory pork and fired-up peppers. Game on.

When you make a wish on your birthday, we bet you're wishing for this cake. The cream cheese icing drizzle alone is enough to make our wishes come true.

There's something about a perfectly cooked grilled cheese sandwich. The bread is crisp, the cheese is melty, and the results are pure heaven. Take a bite and enjoy.

These brownies are so fudgy and rich that they start with more of a dough than a batter. What you lack in bowl-licking you'll make up for in finger-licking later.