| Regardless of if you're a cooking enthusiast, or simply | | | | cleaners, something as simple as a warm plate of |
| a pro at ordering pizza, you probably find time to whip | | | | cookies filled with chocolate chips, nuts or dried berries |
| up your favorite dessert recipes once in a while! | | | | will keep everyone smiling. |
| If you've got a sweet tooth, you're in luck: from | | | | For a more sophisticated twist on cookies after dinner, |
| birthdays and anniversaries, to holidays and dinner | | | | try serving thin, crispy cookies or biscotti with small |
| parties, there's always a great reason to get out your | | | | glasses of a sweet dessert wine for dipping. |
| favorite mixing bowl and explore fun new dessert | | | | Dessert recipes also make a great way to introduce |
| recipes. | | | | kids to the fun of cooking. Stirring up recipes in the |
| One of the best things about dessert recipes is that | | | | mixing bowl (and licking the spoon) is always fun for |
| they're usually pretty difficult to ruin. A flattened | | | | little ones, and they are sure to love decorating sugar |
| soufflé might not be as pretty as the recipe | | | | cookies or mini-cupcakes with colorful frosting and |
| photo, but you can always hide a little imperfection | | | | sprinkles for holidays or birthdays-or as a way to pass |
| under a scoop of fresh whipped cream, ice cream or | | | | time on a rainy day. |
| gelato. | | | | Of course, not all dessert recipes have to be so |
| Trying to impress someone special? Don't give waxy | | | | decadent. |
| store-bought chocolates to your sweetheart on an | | | | Lighter dessert recipes are particularly nice in the |
| anniversary or Valentine's Day! Instead, surprise them | | | | summer time. For an easy treat, a tasty selection of |
| with homemade brownies, decadent red velvet cake | | | | fresh fruits can be sliced and arranged to create |
| or sugar cookies decorated with sweet chocolate | | | | colorful fruit trays, or blended with ice for refreshing |
| kisses nestled in the center. | | | | smoothies. For another kid-friendly project, try helping |
| If chocolaty cakes aren't your sweet-tooth style, you | | | | them create popsicles made from pureed fruits, fruit |
| might enjoy creating fruit-filled desserts. From standard | | | | juices or yogurt-based smoothies. |
| apple pies to adventurous fruit tarts layered with | | | | Homemade ice creams and sorbets are easier to |
| colorful kiwi, star fruit or berries, the flavor combinations | | | | make than you might think, and making them at home |
| are endless. Custards, bread puddings and | | | | allows you to ensure that the ingredients are fresh and |
| cheesecakes also make great alternatives to | | | | natural, high in flavor and low in unwanted extras like |
| brownies and chocolaty dessert recipes. | | | | excess sugar, corn syrups and preservatives. |
| Dinner guests might not be able to agree on whether | | | | Fruits, chocolates, cakes, cookies, sorbets-what do all |
| escargot is a culinary delight or a slimy garden critter, | | | | of these dessert recipes have in common? Fun! |
| but everyone is sure to rejoice at the sight of | | | | Creating and cooking recipes is fun, but sharing them is |
| homemade desserts hitting the table at the end of the | | | | even better. What are you waiting for? Get that |
| meal. Whether your friends are food snobs or plate | | | | mixing bowl ready! |