Plums are at their peak in summer, and this delicious, not-too-sweet custard cake is the perfect way to showcase them. It's easy to put together.

Even though peaches are available year round, they are especially good and flavorful when they are locally grown. That's the best time to make this luscious upside down cake.

If you have lots of bananas that are ripening too quickly, these brownies are the perfect way to use them. They are luscious, moist, and most importantly, easy.

Anyone who loves the combination of sweet and salty will love these bars. They are slightly chewy and loaded with pretzels, peanuts, M&Ms, and chocolate and butterscotch chips.

In a hurry? This pie can be put together in minimal time. Once chilled, it's fabulous.

Freshly baked cinnamon rolls are delicious, but when paired with rich chocolate, it is a match made in heaven. The dough for these rolls is made in the auto bread machine, so hands-on time is minimal. They're worth every minute it takes, though.

These luscious shortbread cookies are filled with ginger preserves which makes them a bit unique, since ginger preserves aren't a popular choice for toast and English muffins. If you are a ginger lover, though, you'll love these, especially since they keep well.

This fun patriotic dessert can be served at any patriotic holiday from Armed Forces Day through Veteran's Day. It's easy and delicious

These Coconut Pecan bars are quick, easy, and delicious. The buttery crust paired with a slightly gooey pecan-pie-like filling will become a favorite.

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