Desserts & Sweets

Learn how to make homemade caramels using fresh ingredients and finishing salts. Includes step-by-step instructions and photographs to lead you through the candy making process.

A beautifully refreshing, rich, smooth, and creamy citrus-style flan with a wonderful combination of orange liqueur and pineapple.

Precooking the oatmeal in these cookies makes them dense and moist with a chewy texture. They are filling and nutritious, perfect for breakfast. Make cookies or bars. Many variations available!

Delicious & beautiful layered desserts. Chocolate Delight, Strawberry Pretzel Dessert, Banana Split Pie, Dirt Cake, Mandarin Orange-Lemon Fluff Dessert, Double Layer Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Dessert.

These white chocolate orange tassies, or cookie cups, are delicious and make a beautiful addition to any dessert table or cookie tray. The recipe and step by step photos are provided.

Strawberry Jell-o + Cake = Jell-o Cake. It's as easy as it sounds. This is a great way to turn a store bought boxed cake mix into something spectacular and the possibilities are almost endless.

This recipe for irresistible Italian ribbon cookies, also known as Venetians, rainbow cookies, or Neapolitan slices, uses tinted almond cake layers joined with raspberry jam and topped with chocolate.

Fifteen-minute recipe with pictures and nutrition info! This rich and creamy Thai pudding is definitely a must-try.

Review of Krusteaz Cookie mixes, tips on different ways to use them, and my recipe double chocolate chunk cookies.

A delicious and sophisticated coffee dessert—rich, deep, and with the pleasant taste of orange.

Learn how to make photo-realistic sugar-sweet bacon from fondant or gumpaste with the instructions in this step-by-step tutorial with photos.

Impossible to make macarons, you say? No! This method has always worked beautifully for me, and I'm no kitchen whiz. I detail step-by-step, with pictures and an accompanying video, how to do it right.

Wondering how to make homemade ice cream in a bag? This recipe is easy and delicious and ready in 10 minutes. Have fun watching cream turn into ice cream as you shake it in a bag of ice and salt.

How to make the best easy apple pie and crust recipe. I explain the best kind of apples and how many to use for apple tart. All the ingredients needed to bake an apple pie with shortcrust pastry from scratch. Step-by-step instructions.

A delicious dessert treat that's quick and easy. It only takes three simple ingredients and less than twenty minutes. Yummy, pretty, and just in time for summer.

Slightly reminiscent of ginger snaps, these orange-spice tea cookies are lovely little crisps that go perfectly with coffee or tea. You'll find the recipe and step by step instructions with photos.

These 20 upside-down cake recipes aren't like your grandmother's pineapple one. These use all sorts of fruits, adding a new twist to an old favorite. Photos and step by step instructions provided.

My favorite selection of cupcake themed quotations, sentiments and sayings. Cute quotes to get your day off to a delicious start.

Try not to drool as you learn how to make these decadent fudge recipes, complete with step-by-step instructions and simple ingredients!

Who doesn't love this fourth-wall-breaking superhero? He would have no problem with you eating his face!

A very easy recipe for making your own chocolate, with 3 different variations.

Out back of my grandmother's house in Lumpkin, Georgia, towered a grand old pecan tree. Whenever we visited in the fall, we would collect a grocery sack full of pecans, and Granddaddy would shell them while he watched the TV news. We kids could eat...

Have you ever wondered what it meant to tort a cake? Learn what it means here!

This moist, cake-like pumpkin bread is fairly healthy! It is made with pumpkin, olive oil, whole wheat flour, and eggs. Add nuts, dried cranberries, or raisins for even more healthy benefits.

Bored with standard sheet cakes? Give your guests something to celebrate with an irresistible DIY cake! This do-it-yourself recipe provides step-by-step instructions on making your own perfect cake.

My mother remembered the days of ice boxes & this family cookie recipe goes back to those days or possibly even further. Enjoy!

Want a change from your standard lemon cake? Add a tangy lime glaze and candied lime peel for a stunning dessert cake. Dressed to kill and a flavor to die for!

Looking for that elusive ginger biscuit/cookie recipe? Here it is, with a great hit of ginger and a wonderful crunch and snap.

With a box of yellow cake mix prepared with a basic recipe and various mix-ins that you probably have on hand, you can create delicious cake mix cookies that taste like they were made from scratch.

Marshmallows are delicious treats and recipe ingredients. The first marshmallow candy was produced from a flowering plant that is used in traditional medicine.

Walter White Cupcakes with Jesse Pinkman Frosting and Blue Sky Crystals. A dramatic dessert made from scratch that's easy on the eyes and quite addictive!

Biscotti--the once obscure cookie has become famous thanks to Starbucks. Enjoy a bit history, fun facts, and (of course) recipes.

McVitie's is a well known biscuit maker in Britain. The company has had a long history. Two of its most popular products are digestive biscuits and Jaffa cakes.

Malaysian fried banana fritter or Pisang Goreng is a favorite tea time snack. This recipe is delicious, crispy and easy to cook. Check out also which banana variety is suitable as banana fritter

Step-by-step instructions for making homemade espresso ice cream and chocolate sauce, followed by assembly of this sophisticated sundae.

Seven-cup cake, also known as seven-cup burfi, is a very delicious, flavorful sweet cake to indulge in. You can make it in a few minutes. This sweet is made of seven equal measures of the ingredients, hence the name.

I recently found this recipe on fitnessandfreebies.com - it is called Low Calorie Grasshopper Ice Cream Pie. This is a favorite at our house because of its minty flavoring. I have made several ice cream pies over the years and this is one of...

Ideas and inspiration for how to decorate lovely and yummy strawberries in chocolate for all kinds of sweet occasions. Divine little treats and gifts for festive occasions and Valentine's Day too.

Enjoy the rich flavor of pecans and coconut in this moist cake topped with real homemade cream cheese icing. This step by step recipe with photos shows you how to make this yourself.

A fool-proof recipe that will transform ordinary carrots into a delicious and sweet side dish. This carrot souffle is fancy enough for the holidays and easy enough to compliment dinner any night.

The hottest candy in the world is right here. See all the insanely hot candy and watch people trying to eat it!

Make your own chocolate candy quick and easy with candy melts. Heat the melt in the microwave, add your favorite mix, like coconut, chopped nuts, even candied fruit. Pour it in a mold and in 15 minutes you have a delectable chocolate treat to enjoy for yourself or to give as a gift.

Learn the legendary story of where chocolate comes from, as well as some interesting facts about cacao beans and Quetzalcoatl. You'll also find a yummy recipe for Mexican Hot Chocolate.

Consumer review of Pillsbury Mix and serving ideas. Includes homemade sugar-free brownie recipe and information about sweeteners.

Quick and easy recipe for turning a store-bought cake mix into delicious Pizzelle cookie batter. Perfect for Christmas and Valentine's Day celebrations.

Christmas pudding is a rich, fruity, seasonal British dessert. This page looks at some delicious and often unusual recipes for using up Christmas pudding leftovers in the days after the main event.

Great tips and fun ideas for making chocolate dipped strawberries. Videos and lots of photos included.

I think these are the best light recipe I've discovered for oatmeal cookies! I hope that you'll love these delicacies as much as I do.

Bread pudding has been around as long as there have been frugal cooks and leftover bread. Try this inexpensive basic recipe for a quick and easy dessert. Includes tips for variations.

A deliciously sweet and sticky date pie dessert, impressively elegant and terrifyingly addictive.

This candy apple pie recipe is delicious and tastes just like the candy apples you get at the fair! It's easy to make with the step by step photos and instructions provided.

This chocolate chip cookie recipe, a Mrs. Fields cookie hoax, is delicious. Hershey bars and ground oats combine to make this recipe different than others.

Making a pie crust from scratch is fun, economical and easy. It reminds me of playing with modeling clay as a youth. Follow these simple instructions, and you'll be surprised at the great results.

Classic Charlotte Russe apple cake. Delicious and easy to make traditional Russe with Lady Fingers. Elegant dessert seen on Downton Abbey.

A delicious and decadent apple pie recipe, markedly different than the average American one. Almost as elegant and beautiful as it is tasty!

Pumpkin pie—did it begin with the Pilgrims? Let's learn the background of this sweet treat, try a "from scratch" recipe, and then explore some fun spin-offs.

I love making meringues. Here are 13 ways to make these tasty little puffs, including step-by-step pictures. Gluten- and sugar-free recipes included.

Easy fixes to those hard, crispy, and thin cookies. Baking soft and chewy cookies has never been easier with these simple tips.

Getting kids to eat vegetables is easy when it's made into dessert. My young son always asked for seconds of this delicious pie.

Known as "kanom pang jee" in Thai, these no-fuss macaroons are definitely a must-try for coconut lovers. Plus, they are also gluten-free and dairy-free!

I've been baking peach cobblers for years, and I've learned a few things to do -- and what NOT to do. These instructions walk you through every step of the process.

Three recipes for gummy worms: the first two recipes are all natural and are great for families following the Feingold diet. The last recipe contains artificial dyes and colors, but is made with fruit juice rather than high fructose corn syrup. Make your own gummy worms at home for a healthier candy treat!

This no-bake mint cheesecake has a texture similar to a baked version and a delicious, light minty flavor. The cookie crust, along with the thick and rich filling, helps make this cake a real stand out among no-bake cheesecakes.

Chocolatey, decadent, and so easy to make. The taste of the cherries put it over the top. The hot fudge sauce gives this a fudgy consistency, and the homemade cream is like a cloud of goodness on top.

Simple-to-make frosting recipes, including buttercream frosting, cream cheese frosting, and Swiss meringue buttercream frosting.

Quinces are large, yellow fruits which are sour when raw but delicious when cooked. They can be used to make jam, jelly, and a sweet paste called membrillo.

Candied citrus peels, like orange, citron, and lemon, are wonderful treats. They can be eaten on their own, dipped in chocolate, or used in baking. I'll show you a quick method and a traditional one!

Interested in using silicone baking molds? Check out my simple tips and tricks to be sure you're making the most of these convenient kitchen tools.

Don't waste your time on boxed cake mixes. Whip up a homemade rum cake from scratch for a dessert like none you've ever tasted before: light, moist, and exceptionally rummy. For adults only!

Quick and easy recipe for lemon spritz cookies using Jell-o instant pudding. This new spin on a holiday favorite is an instant hit.

If you have a sturdy large zip lock bag and a toaster oven you can make delicious shortbread that uses three ingredients - flour, sugar and butter. Perfect for kids or the college dorm.

Includes an easy, tender pie crust recipe, as well as two recipes for filling, including chiffon pumpkin. Yum!

A delicious sweet topper for cakes, loaves, and donuts.

These quick and easy mini bundt cakes, full of fresh berries & lemon zest, will make your guests think you've labored in the kitchen for hours!

Baking an apple dump cake is a very easy and inexpensive treat. This dessert takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and only needs about 25 minutes to bake. This is perfect for last minute desserts and can be topped off with a scoop of vanilla ice cream - YUM!

Step-by-step photo recipe for a fast and easy homemade cake with icing you can pour on.

2 variations on apricot almond pudding.

This is a wonderful, old fashioned recipe for Southern tea cakes. Photos and easy instructions included!

Sugar cookies--a traditional Christmas treat, but years ago they were not so sweet and not much of a treat. Learn how they have evolved over the centuries and how to bake and decorate them like a pro.

I will show you how to eat a cupcake without making a mess. I will also show what different cupcake eating tactics reveal about the people who employ them.

Best homemade plain scones recipe. My recipe for making fruit scones fluffy. I show you how to bake a delicious well risen scone using the best ingredients. Step-by-step instructions with videos and photos.

These easy recipes require only a box of cake mix, and a mix-in. That's it, 2 ingredients that you probably have on hand. You'll find 20 enticing combinations with instructions and photos.

Homemade waffle cones and Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream. What could be better? Learn how to make both and you'll earn rave reviews from every member of the family.

How do you make banana rum cake at an elevation of 9,000 feet? Learn about the science behind high altitude baking. Also included: high-altitude baking adjustments for fabulous cakes at any altitude.

Find the secret to a perfect toffee crunch here! 4 simple Ingredients (butter, sugar, nuts, and chocolate) make this really easy butter nut and chocolate toffee in just minutes, for the perfect bite!

Sometimes called "Spanish French toast," this dish is traditional at Easter, but delicious all year round. Try this easy torrija recipe today!

What is the sourest candy ever made, and where can I find it? Check out this list of the most mouth-puckering sourest candy ever made.

Use juicy, ripe peaches and a few fresh ingredients to make this delicious peach custard ice cream. No grocery store ice cream even comes close! I'm sharing my mother's secret Southern recipe.

A light, yet also richly decadent, chocolate angel food cake, graced with the presence of cherries and whipped cream.

A small vanilla cake with buttercream frosting. This is a great way to practice some piping skills!

Step-by-step recipe for steamed treacle pudding using Lyle's Golden Syrup.

Recipe, baking tips and history of Lane Cake, a blue ribbon winner from an 1898 county fair and a Southern favorite.

Join me on the adventure of my first attempt at baking these notoriously difficult cookies.

Warm up in the cooler weather with a rum-soaked apple cake. Apples are in season in autumn, and make a beautiful and delicious bundt cake!

Decorating a birthday cake at home can be quick and easy provided you have the right supplies and a little imagination. This articles describes the supplies and materials needed to create a beautiful, professional looking cake at home. It also gives decorating tips and links to useful related websites.

Jelly babies are soft, gelatinous candies that have a fruit flavour and resemble a baby. Liquorice (or licorice) allsorts are colourful candies with a variety of appearances and flavours.

Quick and easy recipe for making homemade Truffles with 3 ingredients.

A no fuss and step by step guide on how to make brigadeiro. An easy brigadeiro recipe you can complete in less than 40 mins. The most popular Brazilian dessert. Traditional Brazilian food at its best.

Shortbread is a buttery and delicious biscuit or cookie that is a traditional Christmas treat. It's a very enjoyable snack at any time of year and is associated with some interesting traditions. Plain biscuits and ones with added fruit, spices, or chocolate can be bought or made at home.

Flavored sugar cubes add a special touch to any occasion. They are also super simple to make using only a few ingredients. Find out how with these step by step photos and instructions.