Daily Indulgence: September 2015

Satisfy your cravings with decadent recipes including chocolate desserts, impressive cakes and pies, and delicious treats.

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Sweet Fig Smoothies

Photo: James Ransom; Styling: Claire Spollen

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.

Sweet Fig Smoothies Recipe

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Chocolate and Sea Salt Fig Lollipops

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon

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.

Chocolate and Sea Salt Fig Lollipops Recipe

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Whole-Wheat Banana-Carrot Cupcakes

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.

Whole-Wheat Banana-Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

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Jammin' Oat Muffins

Photo: Oxmoor House

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.

Jammin' Oat Muffins Recipe

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Banana-Almond Butter French Toast Sandwiches

Photo: Oxmoor House

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.

Banana-Almond Butter French Toast Sandwiches Recipe

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Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies in Cups

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.

Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies in Cups Recipe

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Ben Mims' Perfect Cornbread

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.

Ben Mims' Perfect Cornbread Recipe

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Mini Apple Cider Pound Cakes

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.

Mini Apple Cider Pound Cakes Recipe

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White Chocolate-Cranberry Cookies

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.

White Chocolate-Cranberry Cookies Recipe

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Banana-Toffee Cupcakes

Photo: Oxmoor House

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

Banana-Toffee Cupcakes Recipe

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Apple Butter-Walnut Thumbprints

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.

Apple Butter-Walnut Thumbprints Recipe

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Apple Streusel Muffins with Maple Drizzle

Photo: Randy Mayor; Food Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen

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.

Apple Streusel Muffins with Maple Drizzle Recipe

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Orange-Olive Oil Cake with Vanilla Glaze

Photo: Alison Miksch; Food Styling: Cat Steele; Prop Styling: Lindsey Lower

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.

Orange-Olive Oil Cake with Vanilla Glaze Recipe

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Top of the Morning Muffins

Photo: Oxmoor House

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

Top of the Morning Muffins Recipe

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Hush Puppies

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!

Hush Puppies Recipe

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Five-Layer Dip

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

Five-Layer Dip Recipe

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Peach Salad with Tomatoes and Beets

Photo: Dana Gallagher; Styling: Alistair Turnbull

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

Peach Salad with Tomatoes and Beets Recipe

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Brown-Sugar Grilled Peaches

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.

Brown-Sugar Grilled Peaches Recipe

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Decadent Chocolate-Espresso Cheesecake

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

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

Decadent Chocolate-Espresso Cheesecake Recipe

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Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

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.

Caramel Apple Coffee Cake Recipe

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Double Berry-Almond Galette

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.

Double Berry-Almond Galette Recipe

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Nutella French Toast Rolls with Cinnamon Sugar

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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.

Nutella French Toast Rolls with Cinnamon Sugar Recipe

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Whole-Wheat Waffles with Spiced Fall Fruit

Photo: Alex Farnum; Styling: Kevin Crafts

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

Whole-Wheat Waffles with Spiced Fall Fruit Recipe

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Zucchini-Spice Bread

Photo: Oxmoor House

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

Zucchini-Spice Bread Recipe

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Toasted Coconut-Strawberry Pancakes

Photo: Oxmoor House

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

Toasted Coconut-Strawberry Pancakes Recipe

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Daily Indulgence: September 2015

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Sweet Fig Smoothies

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Chocolate and Sea Salt Fig Lollipops

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Whole-Wheat Banana-Carrot Cupcakes

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Jammin' Oat Muffins

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Banana-Almond Butter French Toast Sandwiches

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Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Cookies in Cups

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Ben Mims' Perfect Cornbread

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Mini Apple Cider Pound Cakes

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White Chocolate-Cranberry Cookies

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Banana-Toffee Cupcakes

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Apple Butter-Walnut Thumbprints

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Apple Streusel Muffins with Maple Drizzle

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Orange-Olive Oil Cake with Vanilla Glaze

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Top of the Morning Muffins

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Hush Puppies

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Five-Layer Dip

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Peach Salad with Tomatoes and Beets

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Brown-Sugar Grilled Peaches

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Decadent Chocolate-Espresso Cheesecake

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Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

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Double Berry-Almond Galette

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Nutella French Toast Rolls with Cinnamon Sugar

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Whole-Wheat Waffles with Spiced Fall Fruit

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Zucchini-Spice Bread

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Toasted Coconut-Strawberry Pancakes

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