6 Treats to Try on National Dessert Day

Did you know October 14 is National Dessert Day? Celebrate with these six tasty recipes. Whether you’re looking for something slightly more health-conscious or something simple that the family will love, we’ve got you covered. Nana’s Magic Cookie Brownies There’s nothing like a great dessert that you can whip up in minutes. This recipe only […]

Sweet Corn Panna Cotta With Bacon and Blueberry Sauce

This creamy cup is topped with fresh seasonal blueberries and a bit of salty bacon to complete the circle. Here in middle America, we pair bacon and blueberries with our corn. You should, too. Editor’s Note: This recipe comes from Shaina Olmanson’s new cookbook, “Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats that Shine.” She helps home […]

Gingery Bananas Foster Sundaes

Bananas are the perfect pick-me-up, low in calories, high in potassium. In this preparation, they’re still potassium-rich, but as for low calorie? Not so much! This gingery, decadent treat will put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Curious George would be jealous. Gingery Bananas Foster Sundaes (serves 6) 3 tablespoons […]

Buckeyes - A Holiday Cookie Contest Winner

Sarah’s family has made this buckeyes recipe for years. She describes it as easy and decadent! We like it because getting your hands covered in peanut butter and graham cracker crumbs is required. Buckeyes Makes 4-5 dozen 1 box powdered sugar (16 ounces) 1 cup crushed graham crackers 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes 1 cup […]

Oreo Truffles Recipe

Another fun, roll-up-your-sleeves and get messy recipe. Makes 40 or so Oreo truffles Total Time: 30 minutes 1 package Oreo cookies, finely crushed package cream cheese (8 ounces) 1 bag semisweet chocolate chips (12 ounces) 1. Mix most of the Oreo cookie crumbs and cream cheese together (save a few crumbs to sprinkle on top). […]

Summer Raspberry Blondies Recipe

These are elegant and easy. The batter is a variation on chocolate chip cookies, but with fresh raspberries and pecans. Best of all, no shaping or scooping. Just bake into bars, then serve in decadent squares. Summer Raspberry Blondies Ingredients 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 2 cups light brown sugar, packed 2 […]