Daily Indulgence: September 2015

Only five ingredients are required for these awesome smoothies. The riper the fig, the sweeter and more delicious the end result becomes in this creamy breakfast drink.

These aren't your standard lollipops. Figs, sea salt, and chocolate combine for a unique and interesting dessert combination that is out-of-this-world wonderful.

Are you getting the stinky-eye from some kiddos who do NOT want to get up this morning? Treat them to a hearty breakfast that masquerades as a dessert.

Just when you think you have a tasty oat muffin at your fingertips, you break into its delicious center to find a piping hot spot of jam. Consider your day made.

Why settle for a basic sandwich on white or wheat bread when you can have it on French toast instead? One taste of this sandwich is like hitting the brunch lottery.

Why bother with the tell-tale chocolate smudges on your fingers after eating a cookie? Indulge the civilized way, with a spoon hiding in the pantry so the kids don't know there are cookies around.

Fall is so close we can almost taste it. Make a batch of this must-have cornbread for this weekend's tailgate or Sunday's potluck supper.

Make a delicious mini cake and top it with your favorite topping. Pick from Streusel, Bourbon Glaze, or Lemon-Sugar. The recipe makes 6 mini loaves, so you can try out all three.

If you're craving fall, you're not alone. Sneak some autumn flavor, like dried cranberries, into this must-have cookie recipe and let the happiness wash over you.

Celebrate Friday! Sticky, sweet, and bursting with bananas, these cupcakes provide the perfect antidote for the after-school munchies.

Who says thumbprint cookies are just for the holidays? These caramel beauties celebrate the best of ripe apples by using Easy Apple Butter as the filling.

Fall's favorite fruit shines in this must-have muffin recipe. Don't skimp on the sweet drizzle; it's the perfect finish to this flavorful treat.

Stick with a mild olive oil to ensure that the citrus flavor of this single-layer cake really shines. Garnish with candied orange peel for an extra pop of color.

Gorgeous muffins are the only way to get through the week sometimes. Join us for one, or more, this afternoon, won't you?

It does no good to try to keep the Test Kitchen pros quiet about how good this hush puppy recipe is. They're raving, and we aren't stopping them!

Are you cheering on a favorite team this afternoon? Use halftime to make this must-have dip recipe. You can thank us later.

The Editors at our office can't stop raving about this delicious salad. Ripe peaches? Fresh tomatoes? Mouthwatering beets? Time to indulge.

Bring out the natural sweetness of ripe peaches by adding a little heat. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and you've got summer in a bowl.

With a perfect combination of chocolate and espresso, this smooth cheesecake is an ultimate crowd-pleaser. 

This cake features loads of sliced apples topped with a decadent caramel sauce, which may also be the best excuse to have caramel apples for breakfast that we've ever seen. 

How do our Test Kitchen Pros get that super-flaky crust every single time? By adding a splash of vodka to the dough. Don't worry, it burns off, leaving you with a must-try dessert.

An quick breakfast treat featuring nutella and cinnamon? We're sold. Fun for kids and easy for cooks, this recipe can easily become a weekend breakfast favorite.

Rediscover a delightful morning with these fluffy whole-wheat waffles topped with a fruit and syrup combination featuring  spiced pears and pomegranate seeds.

This popular tea bread is loaded with yummy spices and, as a bonus, is gluten-free. Save this one to share with your friends!

These must-try pancakes are lightly flavored with coconut milk, adding that certain something that you're sure to love.