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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate chip cookie + cheesecake = chocolate chip cheesecake bars! Why choose one when you can have both?! Bonus: these cheesecake bars are ready in about half the time as regular cheesecake.
Gluten-Free Vanilla Birthday Cake

Have your cake and eat it too! If you need a festive cake without gluten, dairy, or eggs, this is THE cake to make. It's tender, soft, and tastes great with chocolate frosting. (And sprinkles!)
Summer Peaches with Baked Meringue

Summer peaches need very little enhancement. Here's a play on "peaches and cream" with warm baked peaches topped with marshmallowy whipped meringue. It's a beautiful and simple showstopper for late-summer parties.
Blackberry Pie

The best blackberry pie ever. No kidding! All butter crust, loads of blackberries, spiced with a little lemon, cinnamon, and almond extract. Yum.
Skillet Peach Crisp with Ginger and Pecans

Skillet Peach Crisp! Who wants some?! Turn your juicy, ripe farmers' market peaches into this quick skillet crisp with oats, pecans, and ginger. Serve with big scoops of vanilla ice cream. Resistance is futile.
S’mores Pie

Love s'mores but don't have a campfire? Make this ooey, gooey chocolatey s'mores pie instead! It's waiting for your next summertime gathering.
Lemon Icebox Pie

Fluffy, creamy and tangy—and super cooling on a hot summer afternoon. It's hard to beat the appeal of this old-fashioned Lemon Icebox Pie.
Graham Cracker Crust

Putting together a crust made from graham crackers is not hard at all—and it comes together quickly. Use this recipe to make cream pies, key lime pie, cheesecake, or any other pie that could use a graham cracker crust!
Peach Cobbler

Peach cobbler, easy and so delicious! How to make peach cobbler with ripe yellow peaches, lemon, nutmeg, and a crumbled dough topping. This homemade peach cobbler is a favorite.
How to Blind Bake a Pie Crust

Does your pie recipe call for pre-baking or blind baking the crust? Here's a guide with tips for blind baking success!
Classic Buttermilk Waffles

Classic Buttermilk Waffle Recipe! How to make waffles light and crispy on the outside, tender in the middle. No mixer required, this is a delicious but easy waffle recipe!
Blueberry Crumb Bars

Don't feel like fussing with pie but still want a blueberry treat? These crumb bars with their jammy sweet berry filling should do the job nicely!
Red, White, and Blue Layer Cake

Happy 4th of July! This layer cake is easy to assemble and will make the day feel extra-special. The Swiss meringue frosting also holds up exceptionally well on a hot day.
Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Chocolate and peanut butter are made for each other. This recipe tugs at the nostalgia of those boxed brownie mixes from childhood—but ours is made entirely from scratch.
Vanilla Pound Cake

This vanilla pound cake is classic in all the best ways. It has a buttery, soft crumb and a decadent glaze, an it's just begging for some fresh berries and whipped cream on top.
Sweet Cherry Cobbler

Bubbling with sweet summer cherries and covered with a soft biscuity topping, this homey cobbler just begs for a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
How to Make Swiss Meringue

Fluffy, light, billowy—yes, that sounds like a description of clouds. It's also how we'd describe this versatile Swiss meringue! Use it to top cakes, cupcakes, and meringue pies, or bake it on its own to make crunchy meringues.
Vanilla Buttermilk Layer Cake

Every home cook needs a good vanilla cake in their repertoire. This one is ours. It has a classic vanilla flavor with a hint of tangy buttermilk, it bakes up beautifully, and it stacks easily. It's also versatile, perfect for birthdays, fancy dinner parties, or a simple summer cookout.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie

The BEST homemade strawberry rhubarb pie recipe! Sweet fresh strawberries paired with tart rhubarb and a hint of orange zest. All baked in an easy, flaky homemade crust.
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Donuts

Gather your friends for breakfast and make these tender, sprinkle-topped chocolate cake donuts! They're vegan and gluten-free, so everyone can enjoy them. And did we mention chocolate?
Cherry Hand Pies

Store-bought puff pastry makes quick work of these sweet-tart cherry hand pies! Use fresh cherries when they're in season, or frozen during other times of the year. They're a great treat that's easy to share.
Extra-Rich Chocolate Frosting

Looking for an extra-special chocolate frosting to take your next cake or batch of cupcakes over the top? Here it is! It comes together in minutes (no mixer required!) and tastes like heaven.
Texas Sheet Cake

A chocolate sheet cake the size of Texas! This thin cake is blanketed with a warm, pourable frosting and topped with pecans. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser!
Brookies (Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies)

Brownies and chocolate chip cookies together as one! Brookies are the best of both worlds, so you don't have to choose.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble Bars

Everything you love about strawberry-rhubarb pie, but easier to make and to share! These bars make a great end to a meal outdoors.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Strawberry and rhubarb are an irresistible combo in the spring and early summer. Both sweet and tart with a crisp, buttery topping, it's perfect for dessert or (dare we say) breakfast.