RecipesBrownie Brittle I love brownies in all forms. This one is crisp, almost like a cracker. It’s great for snacking but is also amazing crumbled on top of ice cream. —James Schend, Dairy Freed
RecipesSaucy Spiced Pears We serve these tangy, saucy pears over angel food cake, pound cake or with a little yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle with a favorite topping. —Joy Zacharia, Clearwater, Florida
Cooking StylePresenting the Winners from Our Copycat Favorites Contest Home cooks from all across the nation submitted their best copycat recipes. From comforting mains to boozy ice cream and a seven-layer cheesecake, these winners definitely earned their stripes.
RecipesSouthern Peach Upside-Down Cake A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each slice with vanilla or cinnamon ice cream. —Trista Jefferson, Batavia, Ohio
RecipesPeanut Butter Twists Years ago, I received a bread machine for Christmas- along with a collection of recipes. These treats that have a peanut butter filling and icing soon became a favorite. People always ask for the recipe.
RecipesBourbon Whipped Cream Take your favorite pie, ice cream and cake to the next level with a dollop of bourbon whipped cream. Or try a dollop on hot chocolate or Irish coffee. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin
RecipesAgua de Jamaica This agua de Jamaica is an iced tea made from hibiscus, which is tart and deep red like cranberry juice. Add rum if you like. —Adan Franco, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dishes & BeveragesCopycat Coffee Shop Drinks Craving a creamy mocha? Indulging in a latte? Skip the expensive cafe and make your own with these coffee drink recipes! Find ideas for iced coffee, caramel cappuccino, hot chocolate and more.
RecipesApple Praline Pie You can make this pie without the nuts if you prefer, and it is still very delicious. It’s great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
RecipesWarm Cinnamon-Apple Topping You’ll quickly warm up to the old-fashioned taste of this cinnamon-apple topping. Spoon it over vanilla ice cream or slices of pound cake. —Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina
RecipesBerry Compote Topping “This recipe is fantastic served over toasted slices of pound cake as well as warm-from-the-oven biscuits!” Try it over ice cream, too! Wanda Wedekind — West Frankfort, Illinois
RecipesCandy Bar Freezer Dessert In Hoskins, Nebraska, Melissa Heberer combines butter pecan ice cream and instant pudding to create this sweet frozen treat. A crushed Butterfinger candy bar adds crunch to the tasty topping.
RecipesToasted Butter Pecan Cake If you like butter pecan ice cream, you’ll love this cake. Loads of nuts are folded into the batter, and more are sprinkled over the delectable frosting. —Phyllis Edwards, Fort Valley, Georgia
RecipesMaple Pecan Tarts I absolutely love pecans. I combine them with maple and vanilla to create the ultimate tart, made even richer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Redawna Kalynchuk, Barrhead, Alberta
RecipesBreakfast Apple Cake Baked in a pretty tube pan and drizzled with icing, this breakfast cake will be a highlight of your holiday menu. I adapted the recipe from one of my grandmother’s. —Shaunda Wenger, Nibley, Utah
Meal Types34 Gluten-Free Desserts We’re Making All Summer Long Cool off with these gluten-free summer desserts. Whether you’re craving a big bowl of creamy ice cream or a light and fluffy cupcake, these recipes are here to satisfy your sweet tooth.