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Make Your Own Hostess Snacks (Ding Dong’s, Anyone?)

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Stock your shelves and say your good-byes, because the Hostess Brand is no more. The bankrupt Twinkie manufacturer is going out of business after the company failed to come to an agreement with its striking bakers, which means we must part with our beloved Ding Dong's, Ho Ho's, and Twinkies. As an ode to all... read more

Daily Dinner (and Dessert!) Idea: Olive Onion Tart and Crème Brûlée

Photo: The Fire Island Cookbook / World Wine GuysPhoto: The Fire Island Cookbook / World Wine Guys
Today's daily dinner (and delicious dessert) idea is a meal that allows you to feel good and do good. Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen -- otherwise known as the World Wine Guys -- are donating a portion of the proceeds on sales of their Fire Island Cookbook to charities that serve... read more

Thanksgiving Desserts: 5 Alternatives to Pumpkin Pie

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You don't have to eat pumpkin pie just because it's Thanksgiving. Change things up this year by serving a different kind of dessert with the traditional roast turkey and stuffing. Get inspired with five of our favorite sweet endings. Pumpkin Trifle: Don't feel like baking? Buy a loaf of pumpkin bread and follow this... read more

8 Ways to Turn Leftover Halloween Candy Into a Decadent Dessert

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Thanks to Hurricane Sandy, your Trick-or-Treating crowd might have been a little thin this year -- so now you're stuck with piles of M&Ms and Milky Way bars.  To put that candy to good use, and keep it from going stale, we've found some fun ways to turn your leftover loot into a decadent dessert for your Halloween... read more

Labor Day Eats: Caramel Cheesecake Bars

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With Labor Day festivities quickly approaching, we thought we'd deviate from standard grilling recipes to share this indulgent dessert. Equal parts salty and sweet, these caramel cheesecake bars were created by Andrea from Made with Pink: "These bars are the perfect fix; the fleur de sel really brings out... read more
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