There's nothing like a heaping bowl of homemade southern ice cream on a hot summer day. Made with traditional ingredients and plenty of love, southern ice cream is the best...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Desserts

Ah, delightful desserts! Sweet, creamy, chewy or chocolatey, desserts are a delicious indulgence. We have various cake and frosting recipes, cupcakes, fudge and bars, cookies (of course!), cheesecake, ice cream, pies - well, we have it all!
Desserts are great after a meal or as a stand alone treat.
There are also sugar free, fat free, low carb and many healthy versions too.
Warning: reading these recipes may cause drooling.
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Homemade Southern Ice Cream
Cream Cheese Buckeyes
Buckeyes reinvented - these little peanut butter treats give a nod to their namesake while keeping things simple and fun. The combination of cream cheese and chips is where the...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Peanut Butter Fudge With The Marshmallow Fluff
This no-bake fudge is as quick and simple as it is addicting. The combo of creamy peanut butter and airy marshmallow fluff is heavenly.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Peanut Brittle
This brittle is almost as easy to make as it is to enjoy, with sugar and peanuts coming together in a sweet symphony of simplicity. The only tough part is waiting for it to cool.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Banana Bread Pudding
Bread pudding made from cubed banana bread is served with a rich vanilla sauce.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Chocolate Chip Egg Free Cookies
Trying to avoid eggs but still craving cookies? Grab your butter and chocolate chips because this recipe has got you covered without compromise.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Marie Callender's Black Bottom Pie
A simplified copycat of Marie Callender's rich black bottom pie. It's made with two flavors of pudding and with a layer of chocolate pudding in the bottom...
Time: 2-5 hours
Almond Butter Brownies
Made with coconut, almond butter, sugar, eggs, almond extract, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Buttercream Decorating Icing
A classic and elegant buttercream icing that will make your cakes and cupcakes look like they came straight from a five-star bakery.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Ruby Tuesday's Apple Pie
The trick to copy Ruby Tuesday's famous pie is to start with a frozen apple pie and dress it up with a secret layer of sugar and spice and top it off with a sweet...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Traditional French-Canadian Sugar Pie
Pie so sweet, you'll want to parlez-vous francais! Our traditional French-Canadian sugar pie is a delectable union of brown sugar and cream.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fresh Blackberry Cobbler
Made with cinnamon, nutmeg, butter or margarine, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
7-Up Layer Cake With Coconut Pineapple Frosting
Made with shortening, sugar, eggs, lemon extract, all-purpose flour, 7-UP, crushed-pineapple, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Pignoli (Pine Nut) Cookies
Made with pine nuts, almond paste, sugar, confectioners' sugar, egg whites
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Chocolate Rice Pudding
Take rice pudding to the next level. Cocoa powder gives this slow cooked recipe just the right amount of chocolate flavor and a pinch of cinnamon spices things up.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Starbucks-Style Mini Vanilla Scones
Make your own copycat version of Starbucks popular vanilla scones with this easy to follow recipe.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Caramel Cream Frosting
This smooth, creamy, and flavorful caramel cream frosting is ideal for dressing up cakes, cupcakes, or any baked treats, offering a homemade touch of luxury.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Fortune Cookies
Fortune cookies are fun to make at home. They have a light flavor with touches of vanilla and almond extract. The best part about making your own fortune cookies is deciding your...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Cinnamon Nut Cake
Whip up this delightful cinnamon nut cake using a basic yellow cake mix, enhanced with layers of crunchy walnuts and warm cinnamon.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cream Cheese Strawberry Mousse
Shh, but cream cheese is the secret to a light and fluffy mousse that's laughably easy to put together.
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Orange Bisquick Scones With Raisins
Made with egg, orange juice, Bisquick, orange marmalade, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Orange Zinger Cheesecake
This orange zinger cheesecake may be just the recipe you need. Its combination of cream cheese and tofu in the filling, paired with the zesty kick of fresh orange...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
A soft cookie with crisp edges that's loaded up with white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chewy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chewy double chocolate chip cookies are the perfect blend of rich chocolate flavor and a soft, chewy texture. Made with cocoa powder and plenty of chocolate...
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread Pudding With Brown Sugar, Raisins, And Apples
Made with egg whites, bread cubes, water, brown sugar, raisins, apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Cherry Delight
A pecan crust is covered with a sweet cream cheese layer that is softly contrasted with a tart cherry pie filling topping.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Cherry Wink Cookies
Made with shortening, milk, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pecans, dates
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Applebee's Chimi Cheesecake
Made with flour tortillas, cream cheese, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla extract, apples, almond toffee bits
Method: oven, deep fryer
Time: 1-2 hours
Rhubarb-Oatmeal Bars
These sweet and tart rhubarb oatmeal bars have a nutty crust and crisp topping.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
High Fiber Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are some truly upstanding chocolate chip cookies. Oh, wait, not moral fiber? Rather bran cereal adds a good dose of dietary fiber to these cookies.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Black Bottom Cupcakes (Or Cake)
Love cheesecake? Love chocolate cake? Now you don't have to pick just one. A chocolate cake layer is topped with a creamy layer of cheesecake, as cupcakes or a Bundt...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Maraschino Cherry Cream Pie
A creamy maraschino cherry filling topped with a fluffy egg white meringue. The perfect pie to make any time of the year.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Low-Carb Banana Cream Pudding
Craving something sweet but watching your carbs? Our low-carb banana cream pudding is pure indulgence without the guilt. Spoon, please!
Time: 1-2 hours
Creamy Caramels
As anyone who's made homemade caramel before knows, the process can be a little bit fickle. But this recipe for creamy caramels is guaranteed to produce perfect results every time.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pappadeaux Key Lime Pie with Raspberry Sauce
There's a double hit of fruity flavor from the lime filling and the raspberry sauce, and it's baked in a cinnamon-pecan pie crust. Seriously, what more...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Rich As A Rockefeller Iowa Brownies
Thanks to chocolate syrup and chopped nuts these brownies are about as rich as can be. Oh, and that's not even mentioning the thick chocolate topping.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Key Lime Pie with Cashew Graham Cracker Crust
Satisfy your sweet cravings with this delicious recipe for key lime pie. Made with a homemade cashew-based crust and a tangy key lime filling, this recipe...
Time: over 5 hours
Judy's Brownies
Made with powdered sugar, kosher salt, semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, butter, eggs, Scotch, water, chocolate chips
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Vietnamese Fried Banana
These Vietnamese banana slices are batter-fried for a crispy exterior and finished off in a flaming pan of rum. Is it even necessary to mention they're amazing with a scoop of...
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Red Cherry Pie
A sweet-tart cherry filling is nestled between two flaky pastry crusts. Perfect any time of the year. Delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp With Jello
This family-favorite dessert is incredibly delicious and perfectly sweet, with just the right amount of tartness from the rhubarb. Jello makes sure the filling is...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Classic White Frosting
This is a recipe for classic white frosting that is light and fluffy and perfect for topping cakes and cupcakes.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Artichoke Fritters With Herbed Mayonnaise
Try out something new with this veggie fritter recipe. These crispy fritters made with artichoke hearts paired with a homemade herbed mayonnaise make for a...
Method: stovetop, deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Strawberry Buttercream Frosting
Fresh berries make a beautiful pink buttercream frosting that can pair with chocolate or vanilla cakes (or cupcakes).
Time: under 30 minutes
Clementine Muffins
Made with clementine, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, plain yogurt, butter, clementine peel, egg
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Chip Orange Hazelnut Cookies
Made with butter, orange, orange juice, egg, brown sugar, flour, white sugar, salt, baking soda, miniature chocolate chips
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Palmiers (Elephant Ears)
Puff pastry makes these elephant ears so easy - no messy flour to deal with. Plus, these are baked instead of deep fried so they are lower in fat than their from-scratch...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Dark Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies
Cherries make a pairing with rich dark chocolate in these cookies that was simply meant to be.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Brownie Bottom Cheesecake
A rich layer of brownie is topped with a layer of creamy cheesecake. The result? A decadent dessert perfect for any occasion.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Basic Low Carb Cheesecake
Feed your sweet tooth with this carb-reduced cheesecake recipe and still stick to your diet. Use your favorite sugar-free or low-sugar toppings (look for no sugar added pie...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Ah, the unassuming envelope of onion soup mix. It's more than just for onion soup (or dip). It adds tremendous flavor (and convenience) in all these recipes.












































































