Recipes, Appetizers, Desserts & Healthy Cooking Tips

Chocolate Drizzled Maple-Nut Tart

Here’s a true indulgence for the holiday season. The rich, buttery crust holds a triple-nut filling flavored with maple. When the...

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Chocolate-Dipped Apricot Fruitcakes

Here's a hint about this recipe: Don't call it fruitcake when you serve it. People who aren't normally fans will be delighted with...

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Italian Chocolate-Hazelnut Cheesecake Pie

I first prepared an Italian-style cheese pie years ago. When I added a chocolate-hazelnut topping, it proved so popular that I had...

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Homemade Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

Our five kids love having these cookies in their lunch boxes and keep asking when I'll make them again. The recipe comes from a family...

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Blissful Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cheesecake

When I think of this specialty cheesecake, three words come to mind: "decadent," "fun" and "delicious."...

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Chocolate Swirl Panini

Pretty chocolate swirls throughout the interior of these tender Italian-style rolls make them a must-try. The tempting treats really...

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Corny Chocolate Crunch

This sweet treat tastes almost like candy, and it's gone just about as fast!

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White Chocolate-Cappuccino Cookies

These adorable cookies shaped like coffee cups don't last long with my friends and family. For an even richer flavor, I use a mocha...

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Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Pie

I got the recipe for this pie from my mom, but I changed the crust to cookie dough. Because the crust will harden after being frozen,...

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Chocolate Pecan Ice Cream Torte

This delectable dessert layers my favorite ice cream (chocolate) and my husband's favorite (butter pecan) on a shortbread crust, along...

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Grilled Fruit Skewers with Chocolate Syrup

With toasted angel food cake and chocolate syrup, this recipe makes fruit seem especially decadent. It's the perfect treat for a summer...

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White Chocolate Brie Cups

Try these unique little tarts as an appetizer before a special meal, or save them for a surprisingly different dinner finale. They’re...

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