Crumbly, buttery almond bars are the perfect treat for snacks or school lunches. Layer in any variety of jam that you like. We used cherry.
Author: Martha Stewart
This sticky-sweet cake is a St. Louis specialty -- every bakery in Missouri has its own version. Martha made this recipe on episode 703 of Martha Bakes.
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This meringue is used for our Pavlova with Fresh Red Fruits. It will produce a meringue that is crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.
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These cookies are best eaten when still warm and filled with melting whipped cream. (Snaps rarely contain brandy any more.)
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The allure of creme brulee, French for "burnt cream," is in the textural contrast between the brittle caramelized topping and the smooth, creamy custard beneath.
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Here's the test kitchen's favorite recipe for a classic pound cake. If you prefer your pound cake with a slightly less dense texture, follow our instructions below for a lighter variation that incorporates...
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These cupcakes will bring back fond memories of sweets Mom used to make.
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This chocolate cake recipe from Lucinda Scala Quinn's "Mad Hungry" cookbook involves minimal cleanup -- the ingredients are blended in the very pan that goes into the oven.
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Lace is fitting, even for dessert. Drops of coconut cookie dough flatten into chewy, lacy delicacies when baked in the oven.
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Box up these fruity and nutty biscotti with your favorite tea or coffee beans for a great gift.
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This pie, which contains both dark and golden raisins, makes a traditional, delicious dessert for Thanksgiving or anytime.
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Add this dough recipe to your gluten-free baking arsenal -- it can be used for sweet and savory pies alike.
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This lush dessert tastes like a lemon meringue pie without the crust.
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Cheddar cheese and apples make a delicious savory and sweet combination. Martha made this recipe on episode 706 of Martha Bakes.
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Fresh peach puree transforms a vanilla-base into the perfect warm-weather treat.
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Fresh herbs and vegetables are the focal point of this Greek-inspired meal that includes this spinach pie made with flaky store-bought phyllo dough.
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Not only do snickerdoodles taste delicious, but they also have a fun name! Finish off this classic snickerdoodles cookie recipe with a cinnamon-sugar dusting. After rolling the balls of dough in the cinnamon...
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For a fluffy cake, it's important to use milk that's at room temperature -- it keeps the butter from curdling.
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Ruffles of white chocolate-cream cheese frosting take this carrot cake to the next level. Seen from above, it looks like a rose. Make this cake a day or two ahead for the best flavor.
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A generous helping of two types of chips--semisweet and milk chocolate--makes these soft, cakey cookies--an alternative to the traditional recipe--even more tempting than usual.
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Blueberry lovers, rejoice! The filling for this easy crumble calls for a whopping two pounds of fresh blueberries. Served in bowls with scoops of vanilla ice cream, it's the ultimate summer dessert. If...
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This rosy winter crisp is bursting with pears and cranberries.
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This wonderful recipe for sweet chocolate-covered marshmallows is courtesy of Kimberly Reiner of Momma Reiner's Fudge.
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This delicious recipe for Jacques Torres's secret chocolate chip cookies is one of Martha's all-time favorites.
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Who can resist velvety chocolate -- bittersweet, milk, or white -- topped with nuts, candy, or dried fruit? Try one of these bark variations (or experimentwith your own favorite flavors): Movie Theater...
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Refrigerating the glazed cakes will help them set more quickly, but they will lose some of their shine. If there's time and you prefer a shiny glaze, let the cakes set at room temperature.
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For a healthier version, you may substitute the ice cream for frozen yogurt or any other ice cream alternatives.From the book "Jamaican Cooking" by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Macmillan).
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These zesty, chewy cookies make a wonderful, edible holiday gift.
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Tangerine juice adds zest to the batter and glaze of this festive Bundt cake. Thin skins make tangerines a breeze to squeeze by hand. For smooth, pulp-free juice (great in this glaze), strain juice through...
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These tart squares use lemon and dried cranberries instead of fresh, so you can make them for dessert any time of year.
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Chocolate cravings can strike any time. Since this syrup will keep in the refrigerator for three months, you'll always be ready. Drizzle it over ice cream or cake, or mix it into hot or cold beverages....
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Kolachkes-claimed by both Poles and Czechs-are round pastries topped with either poppy seeds, nuts, jam, or a mashed fruit mixture. Karen Maderich's heirloom recipe was a first-place winner of Martha Stewart...
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Use this pretty-in-pink recipe to decorate our Lemon-Yogurt Cupcakes. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 808.
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Striking stripes of vanilla and chocolate hide beneath a thick coating of glossy chocolate frosting in this dramatic cake. Best of all, it's surprisingly simple to pull off; the pattern is created by alternating...
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Forget the juicy insides. The peel is where citrus's true flavor resides, as these svelte candies prove. Blanching does away with any bitterness, leaving behind only a lingering lilt. The sugary coating...
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This unbeatable blondie recipe combines the buttery flavor and chocolate chips from everyone's favorite cookies with the appealing texture of the best brownies.
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Sour cream is the secret behind the unusually smooth texture of these Southern pralines.
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This richly layered bee sting cake gets its name (bienenstich, in German) from a honey glaze that's applied to the dough before baking.
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This homemade layer cake is dense with flavors of dark-amber syrup and fresh, crushed walnuts.
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Two types of honey lend this luscious tart its elusive taste: Intensely floral leatherwood honey, which could easily overwhelm the buttery shortbread-like crust and mild pine nuts, is tempered by mellow...
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The recipe for the "glass" is essentially one for caramel. The trick is to cook it for a shorter amount of time than usual so it stays clear.
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This bread pudding is a delicious (and beautiful) way to use a week-old loaf. The crowning glory is the sweet-tart cranberry-and-maple compote.Recipe and image reprinted with permission from Tartine Bread,...
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Martha came across the recipe for these incredibly moist and delicious brownies in a cookbook. As it turns out, the recipe was developed by Elisabeth Luard, who happens to be the mother-in-law of Frances...
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This basic white sheet cake recipe, from the "Martha Stewart Baking Handbook," is the perfect foundation for many different kinds of desserts, such as a Festive Flag Cake.
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Whether you're taking them to an event or like to stock homemade sweets for your crew, these sheet-pan bar cookies, which keep for up to a month in the freezer, are the ticket. They include bittersweet...
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Here's a new take on cheesecake, only easier and in tart form. The no-bake cream-cheese filling floats on a crisp and buttery press-in crust. Top it with thin peach wedges (peeled for a luxurious finish)...
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