Bread Pudding with Nutmeg
I always make this bread pudding recipe for my dad on his birthday and on holidays. He says it tastes exactly like the bread pudding with nutmeg he enjoyed as a child. —Donna Powell, Montgomery City, Missouri
Caramel-Pecan Apple Slices
Here's a warm, decadent side dish for fall or winter brunches. Ready to eat in only 15 minutes, the apples...
Kumquat Marmalade
I didn't even know what a kumquat was until my husband and I discovered them in southern Florida. Now I...
Mini Cherry Cheesecakes
These little cheesecakes make a fun dessert that's just right for cooks who don't have a lot of time for...
Tiny Tim’s Plum Pudding
In A Christmas Carol, everyone claps for plum pudding. Our family has made this pudding our own tradition, and it...
Bananas Foster Sauce
This sweet treat is very appealing and versatile! It's an impressive ending to everyday meals as a dessert, or with...
Granny’s Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce
The rich molasses and spice flavor of this old-time dessert is complemented with a buttery caramel sauce.—Joy Sparks, Muskegon, Michigan
Cranberry Bread Pudding
This down-home dessert takes on a touch of elegance when I serve it warm and drizzled with a thin orange...
Fruit Pie Crumb Topping
My mother always sprinkled on this wonderful crumb topping to dress up her two-crust fruit pies. The crumble topping not...
Bread Pudding for 40
This homey, comforting dessert is a favorite of Loretta Dressel of Nathrop, Colorado. The texture is neither soggy nor dry,...
Strawberry Cheesecake
The creamy texture and lovely look of this strawberry cheesecake always get compliments. —L.C. Herschap, Luling, Texas
Steamed Carrot Pudding
This recipe, passed down from my Canadian grandmother, has been in my family for at least three generations. It's been...
Cherry Upside-Down Cake
“As a home ec teacher, I used this recipe to demonstrate simple cake and sauce making. The kids loved it—just...
Grandma’s Christmas Cake
One bite of this old-fashioned spice cake will bring back memories. Loaded with raisins and nuts, it tastes extra special...
Cherry Syrup
My mom and grandma have been making this fruity syrup to serve with fluffy waffles and pancakes ever since I...
Glazed Peaches
I acquired this recipe in Alabama, where there are plenty of fresh, juicy peaches to give it fabulous flavor.
Creamy Cinnamon Syrup
This versatile cinnamony sauce is great on ice cream...especially for the holidays, but also makes a delightful topping for pancakes...
Blueberry Buckle with Lemon Sauce
This recipe is a family favorite, served warm as dessert, plain or with a scoop of ice cream. My family...
Cool Strawberry Cream
This fruity, luscious dessert makes a wonderful ending to a special dinner. When fresh strawberries are not available, substitute two...
Rich Hot Fudge Sauce
I've made this scrumptious topping since the early 1980s. It always turns out smooth and yummy. The dark chocolate flavor,...
Rum Vanilla Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is one of my favorite things—this jazzed-up version combines vanilla with rum to create a rich flavorful sauce...
Cranberry Pudding
This recipe was given to me years ago by my Aunt Lena, who lived on Cape Cod where cranberries are...
Melting Snowman
After an afternoon of sledding, kids will love to warm up with hot chocolate and these special snowman toppers. The...
Spring Breeze Cheesecake Pie
I combined two of my favorites (cheesecake and rhubarb) to come up with this mouthwatering dessert. It’s so creamy and...
Fresh Strawberry Sauce
THIS SAUCE was first served to me by my mother, who was a wonderful cook.
During these months when...
Waffles with Warm Strawberry Sauce
This warm and fruity sauce takes only minutes to make. It's a nice way to present frozen waffles or even...
Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding
This rich dessert is not pudding in the American sense of the word. The moist, spiced cake is loaded with...
Brownies a la Mode
My husband Merrill and I tasted a restaurant’s brownie dessert, and it was hard to beat. I topped it though...