Recipe Index

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A
Almond Puffs, 93
Aloha Brittle, 246
Amaretto Peach Tart, 74, 75
Ambrosia, 196–197
Angel Cream Melba, 236
Anise Italian Cookies, 126
Anna’s Jam Cake, 20, 21
Apples
  Apple Cake with Cream Cheese
   Icing, 4
  Apple Dumplings, 96–97
  Apple Nut Squares, 160, 161
  Aunt Edna’s Christmas Cake, 6, 7
  Blue Ribbon Creamy Apple Pie,
   82, 83
  Crockpot Fruit Crisp, 198, 199
  Dutch Apple Kuchen, 106
  Grandma Ruby’s Belgian Pies,
   78–80
  Mom’s Brown Betty, 192, 193
  Oven-Baked Apple Pecan
   Brunch Cake, 107
  Raw Apple Cake, 2, 3
  Red Hatters Crockpot Delight, 196

Apricots
  Apricot Brandy Cake, 22
  Apricot Squares, 168, 169
  Apricot Truffles, 247
Aunt Edna’s Christmas Cake, 6, 7
Auntie Joyce’s Wine Biscuits, 97
Austrian Nut Horns, 110
Award-Winning Red Velvet Cake,
48–49, 49

B
Bailey’s Chocolate Trifle, 231
Baked Alaska, Charlotte’s Red
 Hat, 217
Bananas
  Ambrosia, 196–197
  Bananas Foster, 197
  Chocolate Banana Chocolate
   Chip Cookies, 122, 123
  in Chocolate Fondue with
   Brandy, 210
  Double-Delicious Banana Cake, 17
  Grandma Sarah’s Banana
   Bread, 101

Bars and Squares
  Apple Nut Squares, 160, 161
  Apricot Squares, 168, 169
  Blonde Brownies, 188, 189
  Buttercream Brownies, 175
  Buttermilk Brownies, 184
  Butterscotch Confetti Squares, 154
  Caramel Squares, 155
  Carrot Bars, 170
  Chewy Pecan Pie Squares, 156
  Chocolate Chip Cheese
   Squares, 173
  Chocolate In-Betweens, 172
  Chocolate Mint Brownies,
   182, 183
  Cranberry Nut Bars, 163
  Diva Date Bars, 164, 165
  Ginny Hanley’s Triple Chocolate
   Brownies, 179
  Kahlúa Brownies, 185
  Krispie Brownies, 180, 181
  Lemon-Glazed Persimmon Bars,
   162–163
  Marvelous Marbled Brownies, 178
  Orange Brownies, 190

  Peanutty Chewy Bars, 157
  Pumpkin Bars, 171
  Raspberry Squares, 166
  Red Hat Bourbon Brownies,
   186–187, 187
  Simple Pearlicious Custard
   Bars, 167
  Tailgate Margarita Bars, 176, 177
  Texas Yum-Yums, 174
  Walnut Tea Squares, 158
  White Chocolate Cranberry
   Bars, 159
  White Chocolate Macadamia
   Nut Bars, 270
Beignets, Florida-Style, 115
Belgian Pies, Grandma Ruby’s, 78–80
Belle Goodfriend’s Date-Nut Cake, 15
Berry Pie, Razzle Dazzle, 68
Berry Tartlets, Mixed, 66, 67
Best Maple Walnut Fudge Ever,
264–265
Best-Ever Coconut Pound Cake, 5
Best-Ever Homemade Vanilla Ice
 Cream, 214, 215
Beverages
  Fantastic Fiberglass Margaritas,
   281
  Holiday Punch, 274, 275
  Instant Chai Tea Mix, 280
  Lavender Breakfast Punch, 272
  Mama’s Hot Cocoa, 280–281
  Sinful Eggnog, 282
  Slush Punch, 273
  Strawberry Slush, 278, 279
  To-Die-For Wedding Punch, 276
  Wonderful Winter Tea, 277
Biscotti, Orange Almond, 146, 147
Biscuits, Auntie Joyce’s Wine, 97
Blackberries, in Razzle Dazzle
 Berry Pie, 68
Blackberry jam, in Anna’s Jam
 Cake, 20, 21
Blonde Brownies, 188, 189
Blue Ribbon Creamy Apple Pie,
82, 83

Blueberries
  Fresh Blueberry Cream Pie, 64, 65
  Low-Fat Blueberry Pound Cake,
   8–9, 9
  Razzle Dazzle Berry Pie, 68
  Red Hat Blueberry Napoleons,
   114–115
  Ricotta-Stuffed Blueberry
   Soufflé, 238–239
Bon Bon Cookies, 127
Bourbon Balls, Kentucky, 256, 257
Bourbon Brownies, Red Hat,
186–187, 187
Brandy, Chocolate Fondue with, 210
Brandy Cake, Apricot, 22
Bread, Grandma Sarah’s Banana, 101
Bread, Zucchini, 102
Bread pudding
  Bread Pudding with Whiskey
   Sauce, 194
  Chocolate Chile Bread Pudding,
   232
  Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
   with Orange Butterscotch
   Sauce, 228–229
Brittles
  Aloha Brittle, 246
  Cracker Brittle Crunch, 250, 251
  Microwave Peanut Brittle, 248
Brown Betty, Mom’s, 192, 193
Brownies
  Blonde Brownies, 188, 189
  Brownie Pudding, 226
  Buttercream Brownies, 175
  Buttermilk Brownies, 184
  Chocolate Mint Brownies,
   182, 183
  Ginny Hanley’s Triple Chocolate
   Brownies, 179
  Kahlúa Brownies, 185
  Krispie Brownies, 180, 181
  Marvelous Marbled Brownies, 178
  Orange Brownies, 190
  Red Hat Bourbon Brownies,
   186–187, 187
Buckeye Balls Candy, 253
Buns, Sticky, 92
Butter Pecan Cheesecake, 54–55
Buttercream Brownies, 175
Buttercream Easter Eggs, Great-
 Grandmom’s, 265
Buttermilk Brownies, 184
Butterscotch
  chips, in Butterscotch Confetti
   Squares, 154
  chips, in Krispie Brownies,
   180, 181
  pudding, in Sticky Buns, 92
  sauce, for Cinnamon Raisin
   Bread Pudding with Orange
   Butterscotch Sauce, 228–229
  topping, for Butter Pecan
   Cheesecake, 54–55

C
Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls, 94–95, 95
Cakes
  Anna’s Jam Cake, 20, 21
  Apple Cake with Cream Cheese
   Icing, 4
  Apricot Brandy Cake, 22
  Aunt Edna’s Christmas Cake, 6, 7
  Award-Winning Red Velvet
   Cake, 48–49, 49
  Bailey’s Chocolate Trifle, 231
  Belle Goodfriend’s Date-Nut
   Cake, 15
  Best-Ever Coconut Pound Cake, 5
  Carrot Cake with a Twist, 23
  Chocolate Chile Bread Pudding,
   232
  Chocolate Decadence Cake, 38
  Chocolate Lover’s Cake, 31
  Chocolate Lovers Fruitcake,
   32–33, 33
  Chocolate Mocha Cake, 34–35, 35
  Claire’s Lavender and Lemon
   Cake, 41
  Cranberry Cake with Hot Butter
   Sauce, 16

  Double-Delicious Banana Cake, 17
  Fudge Rum Cake, 39
  German Black Forest Cake, 44, 45
  Hatters’ Dump-It Cake, 51
  Irresistible Coconut Ice Cream
   Torte, 224
  Jewish Honey Cake, 46
  Kentucky Derby Day Cake, 19
  Lemon Cake, 28, 29
  Lemon Pecan Fruitcake, 30
  Low-Fat Blueberry Pound Cake,
   8–9, 9
  Mexican Chocolate Cake, 36–37
  Mollie’s Poppy Seed Chiffon
   Cake, 47
  Oven-Baked Apple Pecan
   Brunch Cake, 107
  Peach Pound Cake, 10
  Peanut Butter Sheet Cake, 12, 13
  Prune Cake, 14
  Raw Apple Cake, 2, 3
  Royal Swan Cake, 50–51
  Spice Cake, 42–43
  Strawberry Dreamy Cream Cake,
   18, 19
  Sweet Chocolate Muffin Cakes, 40
  Sweet Potato Pound Cake, 11
  Tangerine-Soaked Tea Cake,
   24–25
  Three-Day Coconut Cake, 52
  Whiskey Cake, 26, 27
Candy
  Aloha Brittle, 246
  Apricot Truffles, 247
  Best Maple Walnut Fudge Ever,
   264–265
  Buckeye Balls Candy, 253
  Caramel Pretzel Candies, 268, 269
  Chocolate Peanut Clusters, 262,
   263
  Coconut Balls, 254
  Cracker Brittle Crunch, 250, 251
  Date Smash, 254–255
  Easy Chocolate Truffles, 249
  Easy Pralines, 248–249
  Fleming Fudge, 260, 261
  Great-Grandmom’s Buttercream
   Easter Eggs, 265
  Kentucky Bourbon Balls, 256, 257
  Microwave Peanut Brittle, 248
  Peanut Butter Fudge, 258, 259
  Potato Candy, 255
  Red Hat Easy Chocolate Fudge,
   264
  Tipsy Truffles, 252
  Total Joys, 266, 267
  White Chocolate Macadamia
   Nut Bars, 270
Caramel
  Caramel Custard, 240
  Caramel Pretzel Candies, 268, 269
  Caramel Squares, 155
  icing, for Prune Cake, 14
  sauce, for Sticky Toffee Pudding,
   206–207, 207
  topping, for Butter Pecan
   Cheesecake, 54–55
  topping, for Chocolate Fondue
   with Brandy, 210
  topping, for Cream Puff
   Dessert, 241
Carrot Bars, 170
Carrot Cake with a Twist, 23
Carrot Walnut Cookies, 130–131
Chai Tea Mix, Instant, 280
Charlotte’s Red Hat Baked Alaska,
217
Cheese Pie, Cherry Mandarin, 55
Cheese Squares, Chocolate Chip, 173
Cheesecakes
  Butter Pecan Cheesecake, 54–55
  Frozen Orange Mini
   Cheesecakes, 58, 59
  Mini Surprise Cheesecakes, 56–57
  Pumpkin Cheesecake, 62–63
  Royal No-Bake Chocolate
   Cheesecake, 60, 61

Cherries
  Anna’s Jam Cake, 20, 21
  Bon Bon Cookies, 127
  Cherry Mandarin Cheese Pie, 55
  Cherry Trifle Red Hat Dessert,
   208
  Chocolate Lovers Fruitcake,
   32–33, 33
  Crockpot Fruit Crisp, 198, 199
  Flaming Cherries Jubilee,
   202–203
  Gayle’s Famous Fruitcake
   Cookies, 137
  German Black Forest Cake, 44, 45
  Hatters’ Dump-It Cake, 51
  Jubilee Jumbles, 140
  Lemon Pecan Fruitcake, 30
  Pineapple-Cherry Bisque
   Dessert, 237
  Red Hat Blueberry Napoleons,
   114–115
  Red Hatters Crockpot Delight,
   196
Chewy Pecan Pie Squares, 156
Chiffon Cake, Mollie’s Poppy Seed, 47
Chiffon Pie, Sweet Potato, 90
Chocolate
  Bailey’s Chocolate Trifle, 231
  Bon Bon Cookies, 127
  Brownie Pudding, 226
  Buttercream Brownies, 175
  Buttermilk Brownies, 184
  Chocolate Banana Chocolate
   Chip Cookies, 122, 123
  Chocolate Chile Bread
   Pudding, 232
  Chocolate Fondue with
   Brandy, 210
  Chocolate Macaroons, 121
  Chocolate Mint Brownies,
   182, 183
  Chocolate Mousse, 209
  Cream Puff Dessert, 241
  crust, for Grasshopper Tarts, 223
  crust, for Peppermint Heaven,
   222–223
  Ginny Hanley’s Triple Chocolate
   Brownies, 179
  Kahlúa Brownies, 185
  Krispie Brownies, 180, 181
  Mama’s Hot Cocoa, 280–281
  Marvelous Marbled Brownies, 178
  Mocha Latte Crinkles, 144
  sauce, for Frozen Orange Mini
   Cheesecakes, 58, 59
  Sweet Chocolate Muffin Cakes, 40
  Texas Yum-Yums, 174
  topping, for Anna’s Jam Cake,
   20, 21
  topping, for Classic Tiramisu, 195
  topping, for Mini Surprise
   Cheesecakes, 56–57
  topping, for Peanut Butter Pie, 63
Chocolate, white
  in Apricot Truffles, 247
  White Chocolate Cranberry
   Bars, 159
  White Chocolate Macadamia
   Nut Bars, 270
Chocolate cakes
  Bailey’s Chocolate Trifle, 231
  Chocolate Chile Bread
   Pudding, 232
  Chocolate Decadence Cake, 38
  Chocolate Lover’s Cake, 31
  Chocolate Lovers Fruitcake,
   32–33, 33
  Chocolate Mocha Cake, 34–35, 35
  German Black Forest Cake, 44, 45
  Mexican Chocolate Cake, 36–37
  Sweet Chocolate Muffin Cakes, 40
Chocolate candy
  Buckeye Balls Candy, 253
  Chocolate Peanut Clusters, 262,
   263
  Easy Chocolate Truffles, 249
  Fleming Fudge, 260, 261
  Fudge Rum Cake, 39
  Great-Grandmom’s Buttercream
   Easter Eggs, 265
  Kentucky Bourbon Balls, 256, 257
  Peppermint Heaven, 222–223
  Red Hat Easy Chocolate Fudge,
   264
  Tipsy Truffles, 252
Chocolate Cheesecake, Royal No-
 Bake, 60, 61
Chocolate chips
  in Aunt Edna’s Christmas Cake,
   6, 7
  in Blonde Brownies, 188, 189
  in Buckeye Balls Candy, 253
  in Caramel Squares, 155
  Chocolate Banana Chocolate
   Chip Cookies, 122, 123
  in Chocolate Buttermilk Pie, 81
  Chocolate Chip Cheese
   Squares, 173
  Chocolate Chip Orange
   Shortbread, 148, 149
  Chocolate Chips Cookies Plus,
   124, 125
  in Chocolate Decadence Cake, 38
  in Chocolate Fondue with
   Brandy, 210
  in Chocolate In-Betweens, 172
  in Chocolate Lover’s Cake, 31
  in Chocolate Lovers Fruitcake,
   32–33, 33
  in Chocolate Mint Brownies,
   182, 183
  in Chocolate Mocha Cake,
   34–35, 35
  in Chocolate Peanut Clusters,
   262, 263
  in Coconut Balls, 254
  in Fleming Fudge, 260, 261
  garnish, for Peanut Butter Pie, 63
  in German Black Forest Cake,
   44, 45
  Ginny Hanley’s Triple Chocolate
   Brownies, 179
  in Kentucky Bourbon Balls,
   256, 257
  in Krispie Brownies, 180, 181
  in Mom’s Never-Fail Sour
   Cream Coffee Cake, 104, 105
  in Red Hat Bourbon Brownies,
   186–187, 187
  in Royal No-Bake Chocolate
   Cheesecake, 60, 61
  in Whiskey Cake, 26, 27
  in White Chocolate Macadamia
   Nut Bars, 270
  in Zucchini Bread, 102
Chocolate pies
  Chocolate Buttermilk Pie, 81
  Chocolate Pie, 84
  Honey Chocolate Pecan Pie, 86, 87
Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
 with Orange Butterscotch Sauce,
228–229
Cinnamon Rolls, Cake Mix,
94–95, 95
Claire’s Lavender and Lemon Cake, 41
Classic Tiramisu, 195
Cobbler, Cowboy Peach, 205
Cobbler, Pumpkin, 233
Coconut
  in Aloha Brittle, 246
  in Ambrosia, 196–197
  in Blonde Brownies, 188, 189
  in Bon Bon Cookies, 127
  in Carrot Cake with a Twist, 23
  in Chocolate Lovers Fruitcake,
   32–33, 33
  in Chocolate Macaroons, 121
  Coconut Balls, 254
  Coconut Cake, Three-Day, 52
  Coconut Custard Pie, 85
  Coconut Ice Cream Torte,
   Irresistible, 224
  Coconut Pound Cake, Best-Ever, 5
  in Date Cookies, 136
  garnish, for Easy Fruit
   Strudels, 116

  in Gayle’s Famous Fruitcake
   Cookies, 137
  in German Black Forest Cake,
   44, 45
  in Paradise Pineapple Pie, 72
  in Pineapple Vanilla Wafer
   Cookies, 145
  in Raspberry Squares, 166
  in Raspberry Swirl Cookies, 152
  in Sweet Potato Pound Cake, 11
  in Tailgate Margarita Bars,
   176, 177
  in Walnut Tea Squares, 158
Coffee (flavor)
  in Chocolate Fondue with
   Brandy, 210
  in Chocolate Mocha Cake,
   34–35, 35
  in Classic Tiramisu, 195
  in Jewish Honey Cake, 46
  in Mocha Latte Crinkles, 144
Coffee Cake, Mom’s Never-Fail Sour
 Cream, 104, 105
Coffee Cake, Sun Parlor, 103
Cookies
  Anise Italian Cookies, 126
  Bon Bon Cookies, 127
  Carrot Walnut Cookies,
   130–131
  Chocolate Banana Chocolate
   Chip Cookies, 122, 123
  Chocolate Chip Orange
   Shortbread, 148, 149
  Chocolate Chips Cookies Plus,
   124, 125
  Chocolate Macaroons, 121
  Cranberry Pecan Sandies, 118, 119
  Crispy Lemon Cookies, 132, 133
  Crispy Oatmeal Cookies, 131
  Date Cookies, 136
  Gayle’s Famous Fruitcake
   Cookies, 137
  Jubilee Jumbles, 140
  Maple Cream Delights, 141
  Maurya’s Lemon Chip Cookies,
   142
  Mocha Latte Crinkles, 144
  Molasses Cookies, 134, 135
  Nut Kisses, 128, 129
  Orange Almond Biscotti, 146, 147
  Pineapple Vanilla Wafer
   Cookies, 145
  Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies,
   138, 139
  Pumpkin Whoopie Pies,
   150–151
  Raspberry Swirl Cookies, 152
  Southern Shortbread Cookies, 143
  Sugar Cookies, 120
Cowboy Peach Cobbler, 205
Cracker Brittle Crunch, 250, 251
Cranberries
  Cranberry Cake with Hot Butter
   Sauce, 16
  Cranberry Nut Bars, 163
  Cranberry Pecan Sandies, 118, 119
  Cranberry-Maple Nut Scones,
   98, 99
  in Holiday Punch, 274, 275
  in Partridge in a Pear Tree Pie, 73
  White Chocolate Cranberry
   Bars, 159
Cream Melba, Angel, 236
Cream Puff Dessert, 241
Cream with Raspberry Sauce,
 Russian, 227
Crinkles, Mocha Latte, 144
Crisp, Crockpot Fruit, 198, 199
Crisp, Peach, 202
Crispy Lemon Cookies, 132, 133
Crispy Oatmeal Cookies, 131
Crockpot desserts
  Crockpot Fruit Crisp, 198, 199
  Old Southern Grated Sweet
   Potato Pudding, 204
  Red Hatters Crockpot Delight, 196
Crusts
  for Butter Pecan Cheesecake,
   54–55
  for Grandma Ruby’s Belgian
   Pies, 78–80
  for Mini Surprise Cheesecakes,
   56–57
  for Mom’s Rhubarb Custard
   Dessert, 234–235
  for Orange Angel Pie, 70–71, 71
  for Pumpkin Cheesecake, 62–63
  for Raspberry Fluff, 220–221,
   221
  for Simple Pearlicious Custard
   Bars, 167
  for Walnut Tea Squares, 158
Currant Scones, 100
Custards
  Caramel Custard, 240
  Coconut Custard Pie, 85
  filling, blueberry, for Red Hat
   Blueberry Napoleons, 114–115
  filling, orange cream, for Orange
   Strawberry Eclairs, 108–109
  Mom’s Rhubarb Custard
   Dessert, 234–235
  sauce, lemon, for Lemon Snow
   Pudding, 230–231
  Simple Pearlicious Custard Bars,
   167

D
Dates

  Belle Goodfriend’s Date-Nut
   Cake, 15
  in Bon Bon Cookies, 127
  Date Cookies, 136
  Date Smash, 254–255
  Diva Date Bars, 164, 165
  Heavenly Date Nut Pudding, 229
  in Lemon-Glazed Persimmon
   Bars, 162–163
  in Sticky Toffee Pudding,
   206–207, 207
Diva Date Bars, 164, 165
Double-Delicious Banana Cake, 17
Dumplings, Apple, 96–97
Dutch Apple Kuchen, 106

E
Easter Eggs, Great-Grandmom’s
 Buttercream, 265
Easy Chocolate Truffles, 249
Easy Fruit Strudels, 116
Easy Pralines, 248–249
Eclairs, Orange Strawberry,
108–109
Eggnog, Sinful, 282

F
Fantastic Fiberglass Margaritas, 281
Fillings
  for Anna’s Jam Cake, 20, 21
  for Apple Dumplings, 96–97
  for Austrian Nut Horns, 110
  blueberry, for Red Hat Blueberry
   Napoleons, 114–115
  for Butter Pecan Cheesecake,
   54–55
  for Buttercream Brownies, 175
  cream, for Chocolate Mocha
   Cake, 34–35, 35
  for Grandma Ruby’s Belgian
   Pies, 78–80
  for Mini Surprise Cheesecakes,
   56–57
  for Mom’s Rhubarb Custard
   Dessert, 234–235
  for Orange Angel Pie, 70–71, 71
  orange cream, for Orange
   Strawberry Eclairs, 108–109
  for Pistachio Thumbprint
   Cookies, 138, 139
  for Pumpkin Cheesecake, 62–63
  for Pumpkin Whoopie Pies,
   150–151
  for Raspberry Fluff, 220–221, 221
  for White Chocolate Cranberry
   Bars, 159
Flaming Cherries Jubilee, 202–203
Fleming Fudge, 260, 261
Florida-Style Beignets, 115
Fondue, Chocolate with Brandy, 210
Fresh Blueberry Cream Pie, 64, 65

Frostings
  for Buttermilk Brownies, 184
  for Carrot Bars, 170
  for Maple Cream Delights, 141
  for Pumpkin Bars, 171
  for Red Hat Bourbon Brownies,
   186–187, 187
  See also
Glazes; Icings
Frozen beverages

  Fantastic Fiberglass Margaritas,
   281
  Slush Punch, 273
  Strawberry Slush, 278, 279
  To-Die-For Wedding Punch, 276
Frozen desserts
  Best-Ever Homemade Vanilla Ice
   Cream, 214, 215
  Charlotte’s Red Hat Baked
   Alaska, 217
  Frozen Orange Mini
   Cheesecakes, 58, 59
  Frozen Pistachio Cream
   Dessert with Ruby Raspberry
   Sauce, 216
  Grandma’s Lemon Fluff, 222
  Grasshopper Tarts, 223
  Irresistible Coconut Ice Cream
   Torte, 224
  Peppermint Heaven, 222–223
  Rainbow Delight, 218, 219
  Raspberry Fluff, 220–221, 221
  Strawberry Ice Cream, 212, 213
Fruit Crisp, Crockpot, 198, 199
Fruit Strudels, Easy, 116
Fruitcakes
  Chocolate Lovers Fruitcake,
   32–33, 33
  Gayle’s Famous Fruitcake
   Cookies, 137
  Lemon Pecan Fruitcake, 30
Fudge
  Best Maple Walnut Fudge Ever,
   264–265
  Fleming Fudge, 260, 261
  Fudge Rum Cake, 39
Peanut Butter Fudge, 258, 259
Red Hat Easy Chocolate
 Fudge, 264
topping, for Irresistible Coconut
 Ice Cream Torte, 224
topping, for Peppermint Heaven,
222–223

G
Gayle’s Famous Fruitcake
 Cookies, 137
German Black Forest Cake, 44, 45
Ginny Hanley’s Triple Chocolate
 Brownies, 179
Glazes
  for Best-Ever Coconut Pound
   Cake, 5
  burnt butter, for Jubilee
   Jumbles, 140
  for Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls,
   94–95, 95
  chocolate, for Orange
   Strawberry Eclairs, 108–109
  for Claire’s Lavender and Lemon
   Cake, 41
  for Fudge Rum Cake, 39
  lemon, for Lemon-Glazed
   Persimmon Bars, 162–163
  maple, for Cranberry-Maple Nut
   Scones, 98, 99
  for Orange Brownies, 190
  for Tangerine-Soaked Tea Cake,
   24–25
  for Whiskey Cake, 26, 27
Grandma Ruby’s Belgian Pies,
78–80
Grandma Sarah’s Banana Bread, 101
Grandma’s Lemon Fluff, 222
Granny’s Rice Pudding, 200, 201
Grape Pie, Queen Josephine’s
 Muscadine, 76
Grasshopper Tarts, 223
Great-Grandmom’s Buttercream
 Easter Eggs, 265

H
Hatters’ Dump-It Cake, 51
Heavenly Date Nut Pudding, 229
Holiday Punch, 274, 275
Honey Cake, Jewish, 46
Honey Chocolate Pecan Pie, 86, 87
Hot Cocoa, Mama’s, 280–281

I
Ice cream

  with Bananas Foster, 197
  Best-Ever Homemade Vanilla Ice
   Cream, 214, 215
  in Charlotte’s Red Hat Baked
   Alaska, 217
  with Chocolate Chile Bread
   Pudding, 232
  in Cream Puff Dessert, 241
  with Flaming Cherries Jubilee,
   202–203
  in Holiday Punch, 274, 275
  Irresistible Coconut Ice Cream
   Torte, 224
  with Peach Crisp, 202
  in Peppermint Heaven, 222–223
  in Rainbow Delight, 218, 219
  with Rhubarb Crunch, 203
  Strawberry Ice Cream, 212, 213
  in To-Die-For Wedding Punch,
   276
Icings
  for Almond Puffs, 93
  for Award-Winning Red Velvet
   Cake, 48–49, 49
  caramel, for Prune Cake, 14
  for Carrot Cake with a Twist, 23
  chocolate, for Chocolate Mocha
   Cake, 34–35, 35
  Cream Cheese Icing, Apple Cake
   with, 4
  for Double-Delicious Banana
   Cake, 17
  for Lemon Cake, 28, 29
  for Mexican Chocolate Cake,
   36–37
  orange cream cheese, for Carrot
   Walnut Cookies, 130–131
  for Peanut Butter Sheet Cake,
   12, 13
  for Royal Swan Cake, 50–51
  for Spice Cake, 42–43
  See also Frostings
Instant Chai Tea Mix, 280
Irresistible Coconut Ice Cream
 Torte, 224

J
Jam Cake, Anna’s, 20, 21
Jewish Honey Cake, 46
Jubilee, Flaming Cherries, 202–203
Jubilee Jumbles, 140

K
Kahlúa Brownies, 185
Kentucky Bourbon Balls, 256, 257
Kisses, Nut, 128, 129
Krispie Brownies, 180, 181
Kuchen, Dutch Apple, 106

L
Lavender and Lemon Cake,
 Claire’s, 41
Lavender Breakfast Punch, 272
Lemons
  Claire’s Lavender and Lemon
   Cake, 41
  Crispy Lemon Cookies, 132, 133
  Grandma’s Lemon Fluff, 222
  in Holiday Punch, 274, 275
  in Lavender Breakfast Punch,
   272
  Lemon Cake, 28, 29
  Lemon Chess Pie, 88, 89
  Lemon Lush, 242, 243
  Lemon Pecan Fruitcake, 30
  Lemon Snow Pudding, 230–231
  Lemon-Glazed Persimmon Bars,
   162–163
  Maurya’s Lemon Chip
   Cookies, 142
  sherbet, in Rainbow Delight,
   218, 219
  in Tangerine-Soaked Tea Cake,
   24–25
  in Wonderful Winter Tea, 277
Low-Fat Blueberry Pound Cake,
8–9, 9

M
Macadamia Nut Bars, White
 Chocolate, 270
Macaroons, Chocolate, 121
Mama’s Hot Cocoa, 280–281
Maple Cream Delights, 141
Maple Walnut Fudge Ever, Best,
264–265
Margarita Bars, Tailgate, 176, 177
Margaritas, Fantastic Fiberglass,
281
Marshmallows
  in Butterscotch Confetti
   Squares, 154
  in Chocolate Fondue with
   Brandy, 210
  crème, in Grasshopper Tarts, 223
  crème, in Krispie Brownies,
   180, 181
  crème, in Peanut Butter Fudge,
   258, 259
  crème, in Total Joys, 266, 267
  in Gayle’s Famous Fruitcake
   Cookies, 137
  in Peanutty Chewy Bars, 157
Marvelous Marbled Brownies, 178
Maurya’s Lemon Chip Cookies, 142
Mexican Chocolate Cake, 36–37
Microwave Peanut Brittle, 248
Middle Eastern Orange Dessert, 244
Mini Surprise Cheesecakes, 56–57
Mixed Berry Tartlets, 66, 67
Mocha Cake, Chocolate, 34–35, 35
Mocha Latte Crinkles, 144
Molasses Cookies, 134, 135
Mollie’s Poppy Seed Chiffon Cake, 47
Mom’s Brown Betty, 192, 193

Mom’s Never-Fail Sour Cream
 Coffee Cake, 104, 105
Mom’s Rhubarb Custard Dessert,
234–235
Mousse, Chocolate, 209
Muffin Cakes, Sweet Chocolate, 40
Muffins, Rhubarb, 111
Muffins, Strawberry Orange, 112, 113
Muscadine Grape Pie, Queen
 Josephine’s, 76

N
Napoleons, Red Hat Blueberry,
114–115
No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake,
 Royal, 60, 61
Nut Horns, Austrian, 110
Nut Kisses, 128, 129

O
Oatmeal Cookies, Crispy, 131
Old Southern Grated Sweet Potato
 Pudding, 204
Oranges
  Cherry Mandarin Cheese Pie, 55
  Chocolate Chip Orange
   Shortbread, 148, 149
  Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
   with Orange Butterscotch
   Sauce, 228–229
  Frozen Orange Mini
   Cheesecakes, 58, 59
  gelatin, in Ambrosia, 196–197
  in Holiday Punch, 274, 275
  icing, for Carrot Walnut
   Cookies, 130–131
  in Lavender Breakfast
   Punch, 272
  liqueur, in Frozen Pistachio
   Cream Dessert with Ruby
   Raspberry Sauce, 216
  Middle Eastern Orange
   Dessert, 244
  Orange Almond Biscotti, 146, 147
  Orange Angel Pie, 70–71, 71
  Orange Brownies, 190
  Orange Strawberry Eclairs,
   108–109
  Royal Swan Cake, 50–51
  sherbet, in Rainbow Delight,
   218, 219
  in Slush Punch, 273
  Strawberry Orange Muffins,
   112, 113
  in Strawberry Slush, 278, 279
  Tangerine-Soaked Tea Cake,
   24–25
  in To-Die-For Wedding Punch,
   276
  in Wonderful Winter Tea, 277
Oven-Baked Apple Pecan Brunch
 Cake, 107

P
Paradise Pineapple Pie, 72
Partridge in a Pear Tree Pie, 73
Pastries
  Almond Puffs, 93
  Apple Dumplings, 96–97
  Auntie Joyce’s Wine Biscuits, 97
  Austrian Nut Horns, 110
  Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls,
   94–95, 95
  Classic Tiramisu, 195
  Cranberry-Maple Nut Scones,
   98, 99
  Currant Scones, 100
  Dutch Apple Kuchen, 106
  Easy Fruit Strudels, 116
  Florida-Style Beignets, 115
  Grandma Sarah’s Banana
   Bread, 101
  Mom’s Never-Fail Sour Cream
   Coffee Cake, 104, 105
  Orange Strawberry Eclairs,
   108–109
  Oven-Baked Apple Pecan
   Brunch Cake, 107
  Red Hat Blueberry Napoleons,
   114–115
  Rhubarb Muffins, 111
  Sticky Buns, 92
  Strawberry Orange Muffins,
   112, 113
  Sun Parlor Coffee Cake, 103
  Zucchini Bread, 102
Peaches
  Amaretto Peach Tart, 74, 75
  Angel Cream Melba, 236
  Cowboy Peach Cobbler, 205
  Peach Crisp, 202
  Peach Pound Cake, 10
  in To-Die-For Wedding Punch,
   276
Peanut Brittle, Microwave, 248
Peanut butter
  in Buckeye Balls Candy, 253
  in Butterscotch Confetti
   Squares, 154
  chips, in Krispie Brownies,
   180, 181
  chips, in Peanutty Chewy
   Bars, 157
  in Chocolate Chips Cookies Plus,
   124, 125
  Peanut Butter Fudge, 258, 259
  Peanut Butter Pie, 63
  Peanut Butter Sheet Cake, 12, 13
  in Potato Candy, 255
Peanut Clusters, Chocolate, 262, 263
Peanutty Chewy Bars, 157
Pears
  Crockpot Fruit Crisp, 198, 199
  Partridge in a Pear Tree Pie, 73
  Simple Pearlicious Custard
   Bars, 167
Pecan Brunch Cake, Oven-Baked
 Apple, 107
Pecan Cheesecake, Butter, 54–55
Pecan Fruitcake, Lemon, 30
Pecan Pie, Honey Chocolate, 86, 87
Pecan Pie Squares, Chewy, 156
Peppermint Heaven, 222–223
Persimmon Bars, Lemon-Glazed,
162–163

Pies
  Blue Ribbon Creamy Apple Pie,
   82, 83
  Cherry Mandarin Cheese Pie, 55
  Chocolate Buttermilk Pie, 81
  Chocolate Pie, 84
  Coconut Custard Pie, 85
  Fresh Blueberry Cream Pie, 64, 65
  Grandma Ruby’s Belgian Pies,
   78–80
  Honey Chocolate Pecan Pie, 86, 87
  Lemon Chess Pie, 88, 89
  Lemon Lush, 243
  Orange Angel Pie, 70–71, 71
  Paradise Pineapple Pie, 72
  Partridge in a Pear Tree Pie, 73
  Peanut Butter Pie, 63
  Queen Josephine’s Muscadine
   Grape Pie, 76
  Raisin Pie, 77
  Razzle Dazzle Berry Pie, 68
  Strawberry Pie, 69
  Sweet Potato Chiffon Pie, 90
Pineapples
  in Carrot Cake with a Twist, 23
  in Chocolate Fondue with
   Brandy, 210
  in Chocolate Lovers Fruitcake,
   32–33, 33
  in Easy Fruit Strudels, 116
  in Gayle’s Famous Fruitcake
   Cookies, 137
  in German Black Forest Cake,
   44, 45
  in Hatters’ Dump-It Cake, 51
  in Lemon Pecan Fruitcake, 30
  in Partridge in a Pear Tree Pie, 73
  Pineapple Pie, Paradise, 72
  Pineapple Vanilla Wafer
   Cookies, 145
  Pineapple-Cherry Bisque
   Dessert, 237
  in Slush Punch, 273
  in Strawberry Dreamy Cream
   Cake, 18, 19
Pistachio Cream Dessert with Ruby
 Raspberry Sauce, Frozen, 216
Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies,
138, 139
Poppy Seed Chiffon Cake, Mollie’s, 47
Potato Candy, 255
Pound cakes
  Best-Ever Coconut Pound
   Cake, 5
  Low-Fat Blueberry Pound Cake,
   8–9, 9
  Peach Pound Cake, 10
  Sweet Potato Pound Cake, 11
Pralines, Easy, 248–249
Prunes
  in Diva Date Bars, 165
  filling, for Grandma Ruby’s
   Belgian Pies, 78–80
  Prune Cake, 14
Puddings
  Bread Pudding with Whiskey
   Sauce, 194
  Brownie Pudding, 226
  Chocolate Chile Bread Pudding,
   232
  Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
   with Orange Butterscotch
   Sauce, 228–229
  Granny’s Rice Pudding, 200, 201
  Heavenly Date Nut Pudding, 229
  Lemon Snow Pudding, 230–231
  Old Southern Grated Sweet
   Potato Pudding, 204
  Sticky Toffee Pudding,
   206–207, 207
Puffs, Almond, 93
Pumpkins
  Pumpkin Bars, 171
  Pumpkin Cheesecake, 62–63
  Pumpkin Cobbler, 233
  Pumpkin Whoopie Pies,
   150–151
Punches
  Holiday Punch, 274, 275
  Lavender Breakfast Punch, 272
Slush Punch, 273
To-Die-For Wedding Punch, 276

Q
Queen Josephine’s Muscadine
 Grape Pie, 76

R
Rainbow Delight, 218, 219
Raisins
  in Bread Pudding with Whiskey
   Sauce, 194
  in Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls,
   94–95, 95
  in Cinnamon Raisin Bread
   Pudding with Orange
   Butterscotch Sauce, 228–229
  in Diva Date Bars, 165
  filling, for Apple Dumplings,
   96–97
  filling, for Grandma Ruby’s
   Belgian Pies, 78–80
  garnish, for Easy Fruit
   Strudels, 116
  in Gayle’s Famous Fruitcake
   Cookies, 137
  in Mom’s Brown Betty, 192, 193
  in Mom’s Never-Fail Sour
   Cream Coffee Cake, 104, 105
  in Old Southern Grated Sweet
   Potato Pudding, 204
  Raisin Pie, 77
  in Raw Apple Cake, 2, 3
  in Zucchini Bread, 102
Raspberries
  Angel Cream Melba, 236
  Raspberry Fluff, 220–221, 221
  Raspberry Squares, 166
  Raspberry Swirl Cookies, 152
  Razzle Dazzle Berry Pie, 68
  sauce, for Frozen Orange Mini
   Cheesecakes, 58, 59
  sauce, for Frozen Pistachio
   Cream Dessert with Ruby
   Raspberry Sauce, 216

  sauce, for Russian Cream with
   Raspberry Sauce, 227
  sherbet, in Rainbow Delight,
   218, 219
  topping, for Orange Strawberry
   Eclairs, 108–109
Raw Apple Cake, 2, 3
Razzle Dazzle Berry Pie, 68
Red Hat Baked Alaska,
 Charlotte’s, 217
Red Hat Blueberry Napoleons,
114–115
Red Hat Bourbon Brownies,
186–187, 187
Red Hat Dessert, Cherry Trifle, 208
Red Hat Easy Chocolate Fudge, 264
Red Hatters Crockpot Delight, 196
Red Velvet Cake, Award-Winning,
48–49, 49
Rhubarb
  Mom’s Rhubarb Custard
   Dessert, 234–235
  Rhubarb Crunch, 203
  Rhubarb Muffins, 111
Rice Pudding, Granny’s, 200, 201
Ricotta-Stuffed Blueberry Soufflé,
238–239
Rolls, Cake Mix Cinnamon,
94–95, 95
Royal No-Bake Chocolate
 Cheesecake, 60, 61
Royal Swan Cake, 50–51
Rum Cake, Fudge, 39
Russian Cream with Raspberry
 Sauce, 227

S
Sandies, Cranberry Pecan, 118, 119
Sauces
  for Butter Pecan Cheesecake,
   54–55
  caramel, for Sticky Toffee
   Pudding, 206–207, 207
  hot butter, for Cranberry Cake
   with Hot Butter Sauce, 16

  lemon custard, for Lemon Snow
   Pudding, 230–231
  for Mom’s Brown Betty, 192, 193
  orange butterscotch, for
   Cinnamon Raisin Bread
   Pudding with Orange
   Butterscotch Sauce, 228–229
  raspberry, for Frozen Pistachio
   Cream Dessert with Ruby
   Raspberry Sauce, 216
  raspberry, for Russian Cream
   with Raspberry Sauce, 227
  whiskey, for Bread Pudding with
   Whiskey Sauce, 194
  See also Toppings
Scones, Cranberry-Maple Nut, 98, 99
Scones, Currant, 100
Sherbet
  in Holiday Punch, 274, 275
  in Rainbow Delight, 218, 219
  in To-Die-For Wedding Punch,
   276
Shortbread, Chocolate Chip Orange,
148, 149
Shortbread Cookies, Southern, 143
Simple Pearlicious Custard Bars, 167
Sinful Eggnog, 282
Slow cooker. See Crockpot
 desserts

Slush Punch, 273
Soufflé, Ricotta-Stuffed Blueberry,
238–239
Sour Cream Coffee Cake, Mom’s
 Never-Fail, 104, 105
Southern Shortbread Cookies, 143
Spice Cake, 42–43
Squares. See Bars and Squares
Sticky Buns, 92
Sticky Toffee Pudding, 206–207, 207
Strawberries
  Charlotte’s Red Hat Baked
   Alaska, 217
  in Chocolate Fondue with
   Brandy, 210
  gelatin, in Ambrosia, 196–197

  gelatin, in Raspberry Fluff,
   220–221, 221
  gelatin, in Slush Punch, 273
  ice cream, in Irresistible
   Coconut Ice Cream Torte, 224
  Ice Cream, Strawberry, 212, 213
  Orange Strawberry Eclairs,
   108–109
  preserves, in Anna’s Jam Cake,
   20, 21
  preserves, in Easy Fruit
   Strudels, 116
  Razzle Dazzle Berry Pie, 68
  Strawberry Dreamy Cream
   Cake, 18, 19
  Strawberry Orange Muffins,
   112, 113
  Strawberry Pie, 69
  Strawberry Slush, 278, 279
  To-Die-For Wedding Punch, 276
Strudels, Easy Fruit, 116
Sugar Cookies, 120
Sun Parlor Coffee Cake, 103
Swan Cake, Royal, 50–51
Sweet Chocolate Muffin Cakes, 40
Sweet potatoes
  Sweet Potato Chiffon Pie, 90
  Sweet Potato Pound Cake, 11
  Sweet Potato Pudding, Old
   Southern Grated, 204

T
Tailgate Margarita Bars, 176, 177
Tangerine-Soaked Tea Cake, 24–25
Tarts
  Amaretto Peach Tart, 74, 75
  Grasshopper Tarts, 223
  Mixed Berry Tartlets, 66, 67
Tea Cake, Tangerine-Soaked, 24–25
Tea Squares, Walnut, 158
Teas
  Instant Chai Tea Mix, 280
  in Lavender Breakfast Punch, 272
  Wonderful Winter Tea, 277
Texas Yum-Yums, 174

Three-Day Coconut Cake, 52
Tipsy Truffles, 252
Tiramisu, Classic, 195
To-Die-For Wedding Punch, 276
Toffee Pudding, Sticky, 206–207, 207
Toppings
  Belgian cheese, for Grandma
   Ruby’s Belgian Pies, 78–80
  for Butter Pecan Cheesecake,
   54–55
  for Buttercream Brownies, 175
  caramel, for Chocolate Fondue
   with Brandy, 210
  for Dutch Apple Kuchen, 106
  hot fudge, in Irresistible Coconut
   Ice Cream Torte, 224
  hot fudge, in Peppermint
   Heaven, 222–223
  meringue, for Mom’s Rhubarb
   Custard Dessert, 234–235
  for Mini Surprise Cheesecakes,
   56–57

  for Orange Angel Pie, 70–71, 71
  for Pumpkin Cheesecake, 62–63
  for Raspberry Fluff, 220–221, 221
  for Simple Pearlicious Custard
   Bars, 167
  for Walnut Tea Squares, 158
  See also Sauces
Torte, Irresistible Coconut Ice
 Cream, 224
Total Joys, 266, 267
Trifle, Bailey’s Chocolate, 231
Trifle, Cherry, Red Hat Dessert, 208
Truffles
  Apricot Truffles, 247
  Easy Chocolate Truffles, 249
  Tipsy Truffles, 252

V
Vanilla Ice Cream, Best-Ever
 Homemade, 214, 215
Vanilla Wafer Cookies, Pineapple, 145
Velvet Cake, Award-Winning Red,
48–49, 49

W
Walnut Cookies, Carrot, 130–131
Walnut Tea Squares, 158
Whiskey Cake, 26, 27
Whiskey Sauce, Bread Pudding
 with, 194
White Chocolate
  in Apricot Truffles, 247
  White Chocolate Cranberry
   Bars, 159
  White Chocolate Macadamia
   Nut Bars, 270
Wonderful Winter Tea, 277

Z
Zucchini Bread, 102