Layers of vanilla wafers and strawberry whipped cream are topped with fresh berries for a salute to the Fourth of July.

Homemade hot fudge sauce is easy to prepare and is ready in minutes.

Cleverly cut mints and a thick layer of buttercream embellish chocolate cake.

If you don't have any apples, you can substitute peaches or plums.

This salty-sweet version of a shortbread cookie, packed with chocolate chips and brown sugar, is best when served warm.

For a novice baker, this is the most forgiving dough to work with.