Homemade Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce
When our apples become ripe, it's not unusual for me to make as many as 30 of these fruity dumplings! I've relied on the recipe for more than 50 years.
Blueberry Quick Bread with Vanilla Sauce
This loaf is chock-full of blueberries—two whole cups! When you pour the vanilla sauce over the bread, it makes it...
Pecan Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler
Chock-full of berries and rhubarb, this pretty cobbler is the perfect finale for a dinner for two. Pecans in the...
Fresh Strawberry Sauce
THIS SAUCE was first served to me by my mother, who was a wonderful cook.
During these months when...
Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce
We developed this classic Christmas pudding that's served with a caramel brandy sauce. Packed with fruits, nuts and spices, it's...
Coconut Cheesecake & Rhubarb Compote
I took my daughter’s love of cheesecake plus my mom’s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try...
Persimmon Pudding
When a group of ladies and I served this cake-like dessert for a church get-together, it was an instant hit....
Quick Bananas Foster
Guests are always impressed when I ignite the rum in this delicious bananas Foster dessert. Use perfectly ripe bananas for...
Buckwheat Brunch Crepes
My husband and I enjoy these delicious crepes with sweet berry sauce and cream on Saturday mornings or even at...
Cinnamon Dip
This creamy dip can be prepared the night before and chilled. Serve with apple wedges or an assortment of cookies...
Bananas Foster Sundaes
I have wonderful memories of eating bananas Foster in New Orleans, and as a dietitian, wanted to find a healthier...
Hot Fudge Sauce
"The big chocolate flavor of this heavenly sauce over ice cream and a brownie is sure to satisfy the craving...
Cantaloupe A La Mode
This special dessert is a refreshing finale to a warm-weather meal. —Nancy Walker, Granite City, Illinois
Poached Pears with Vanilla Sauce
This dessert is a great ending to a special-occasion meal. Whole pears are lightly spiced and chilled, then served with...
Cinnamon-Spiced Bananas
The whole family will love this special treat that uses the microwave so it’s ready in a flash. Plus, it’s...
Apple Tube Cake
I love this apple bundt cake recipe because the cake has a thin, crunchy crust and a soft, delicious inside....
Homemade Raspberry Sauce
Use this Raspberry sauce from our Test Kitchen to garnish any number of store-bought or homemade desserts. It's nice to...
Hawaiian Waffles
I created this waffle recipe to recapture the memorable tropical tastes we enjoyed while visiting Hawaii. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Lemon Snow Pudding
My mother first served this light and refreshing snow pudding at a dinner for my brother, his new bride and...
German Chocolate Upside Down Cake
This recipe is my mother's—she's an excellent baker and cook. There was always some new food for my three brothers...
Cherry Sauce
Served warm, this cherry sauce makes a wonderful topping for sponge cake, pound cake or ice cream. You could also...
Chocolate Praline Torte
"No one will know this fancy dessert started with a handy boxed cake mix," assures Sandra Castillo of Watertown, Wisconsin....
Peppermint Stick Sauce
This pepperminty sauce is one of my favorite Christmas gifts to give. I package it in a decorative jar, then...
Walnut Dessert Sauce
"We have two walnut trees in our front yard, so I always have plenty of nuts for this sweet sauce,"...
Hot Berries ‘n’ Brownie Ice Cream Cake
Allene Bary-Cooper, Wichita Falls, Texas writes, “This decadent dessert is a taste of Heaven. The hot mixed berry topping seeps...
Cinnamon-Strawberry Sundaes
Lime adds a delicious tang to this easy dessert. I'll never eat plain vanilla ice cream again! —Cory Roberts, Riverton,...
Shortcake with Fresh Rhubarb Sauce
Every spring when her rhubarb was ready, my mother-in-law chopped it up for this moist cake. If your rhubarb is...
Fresh Fruit Sauce
I used to peel the fruits when making this sauce, but not anymore. The skins help hold the juicy summer...