RecipesAngel Toffee Dessert Although this dessert has a light and airy texture, the flavor is undeniably rich. Purchase a prepared angel food cake or, if time allows, bake one from scratch or a boxed mix.
Holidays & Events45 Recipes for Authentic Mexican Food Mexican food varies by region, but the dishes all lean comforting and homey. Cook up traditional bites from breakfast to dinner.
RecipesStrawberry Cheesecake Parfaits A friend brought these pretty parfaits to a potluck, and I just had to have the recipe. You can substitute your favorite fresh fruit, such as peaches or raspberries. —Melanie Qualls, Marysville, Washington
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RecipesPay Dirt Cake With layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and creamy filling, this is definitely a rich dessert. You can decorate the top with a few wrapped chocolate coins. —Betty Jean Jordan, Monticello, Georgia
RecipesStrawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake My mother’s cousin shared this strawberry cream cheese pound cake recipe more than 50 years ago. Our family has enjoyed it ever since, especially on a hot New Mexico day! It can be made the day before. —Vickie Britton, Hobbs, New Mexico
RecipesPeanut Butter Apple Dessert “My mom, who’s well-known in our community for her cooking, shared the recipe for this yummy layered dessert,” writes Kim Spencer of Hickman, Nebraska. “It’s very popular with my husband. He made it in a 9 x 13 pan for his men’s Bible study group and ended up giving out the recipe!”
RecipesVanilla Pudding Dessert So easy to prepare, this eye-catching dessert will go fast…and everyone will want the recipe. Try peaches, pineapple or bananas instead of strawberries. —Betty Clemons, Hartselle, Alabama
RecipesChocolate Swirl Delight I made a few updates to a great recipe and ended up with an impressive dessert. Everyone loves its light texture and chocolaty flavor. —Lynne Bargar, Saegertown, Pennyslvania
Holidays & Events73 Best Memorial Day Recipes Get patriotic for the holiday weekend with these crowd-pleasing Memorial Day recipes. From layered dips to fruity desserts, everyone will be happy and full all weekend long.
RecipesPumpkin Tiramisu Tiramisu is a classic dessert that everyone enjoys. For a more fall flavor, try this version, which features a creamy pumpkin filling and sweet spices.—Holly Billings, Battlefield, Missouri
RecipesPeppermint Stick Dessert With every spoonful of this cool, creamy concoction, my family goes back in time to when our Grandma Dagmar made it each Christmas. The minty, refreshing flavor can’t be topped. —Dianne Oertel, Racine, Wisconsin
RecipesBlueberry Graham Dessert When you’re short on time but long for cheesecake, try this fruity dessert. Ricotta and cream cheeses give every bit as much flavor as cheesecake without the effort. Instead of making individual servings, you could layer the ingredients in a glass serving bowl. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
RecipesBlueberry Delight Relates Christine Halandras of Meeker, Colorado, “Prepared angel food cake makes this impressive dessert a breeze to assemble. Plus, it can be put together ahead to there’s no last-minute fuss.”
RecipesRed, White and Blue Dessert I changed a recipe I found and ended up with this rich, fresh-tasting dessert. Decorated to resemble a flag, it’s perfect for the Fourth of July or any other patriotic occasion. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin