A dirt cake is a memory-making recipe and tasty dessert all in one. Enjoy decorating the dirt pudding with our fun topping ideas.

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s festive, delicious and easy to make, this is the one for you. Drizzled in hot fudge sauce and loaded with pretty peppermint pieces, this almost tempting treat will have guests asking for seconds.

Grab some ice cream—especially vanilla, if you have it. Drizzle a bit of caramel syrup on top, spread on a dark apple butter, or go with candied pecans and whipped cream. For a lighter take, simply dust confectioners’ sugar over the top.

You can’t go wrong with medium or dark molasses for gingerbread cake. In a pinch, you could even substitute honey for the molasses.

A tarte tatin is a pastry with fruit that’s been caramelized in butter and sugar before the tart is baked. It’s also baked upside down so the pastry crust stays crisp while the fruit gets soft, then it’s flipped back once it’s baked.

To make peach ice cream without an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer. Stir the mixture every 30 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency, usually three to four hours. For more tips and tricks, read our guide to making homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker.

This recipe will make some extra ladyfingers. Whatever you don’t use in your pumpkin tiramisu, dunk in your morning coffee. You can use extras to make crumb crusts for delicious desserts or just snack on them. Store spares in an airtight container for a week. If you can’t finish them all in that time, pop ’em in the freezer where they’ll keep for a year.

Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 900 calories, 62g fat (22g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (71g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.

These irresistible chocolate chip cheesecake Bars are the perfect blend of chewy chocolate chip cookie and creamy cheesecake. They're the ideal treat for any occasion and easy to make and even easier to enjoy.

Cold caramel cuts best. Chilling your candy overnight in the fridge works well. You can use a large chef’s knife for cutting or a metal bench scraper for straight lines. You can score the lines before making your final cut to make sure they are straight. And if they aren’t perfect? No one will care because they will still be chewy, sweet and delicious.

Nothing compares to juicy, fresh peaches. Incorporate the fruit's flavor into a homemade peach cheesecake that makes a wonderful dessert for any occasion.

Just stick with chocolate cakes from 8 or 9 inch pans to ensure there’s enough filling.

Bananas can turn mushy if they are overcooked or too ripe. To maintain their texture, use ripe but still firm bananas and cook them for one to two minutes per side.

When cutting through the foil to make a hole for the popsicle stick, cut a small slit through the foil with the tip of a knife. Slowly push the stick through so the slit opens just enough to let the stick through without tearing. Using heavy-duty foil may help as well, as it’s stiffer than regular foil.

I received this recipe from an old friend for the family many years ago, and my family still loves it today. The crab makes it a wonderful change of pace from other weeknight fare.

Seafood pasta salad is a tasty and protein-rich treat that, when paired with a bed of your favorite greens, makes an entire meal.

This homemade version will change every opinion you ever had about cream of mushroom soup.

These simple little cakes are absolutely divine and are perfect with hot tea. Think English tea party! Your guests will love them.

Soft, sweet and homey, this 30-minute oatmeal raisin cookie recipe makes treats with a perfect, not-too-thick texture. They're the perfect match for a tall glass of cold milk, hot coffee or tea.

My neighbor had an abundance of cabbage, so a group of us had a contest to see who could come up with the best cabbage dish.