Get the latest Variation recipes from Group Recipes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/tag/variation Often as new bakers, we are astounded as what to TOPPED the dessert before us. So, here's a few ideas for puddings, custards, sponge cakes, and so on. (Betty Crocker) http://www.grouprecipes.com/107612/fluffs-and-whipped-cream-topping.html While making a carrot cake, I got carried away with the carrot shredding and the surplus became a slaw. http://www.grouprecipes.com/97724/cumin-scented-carrot-slaw.html I stumbled onto Ina Garten's Coconut cupcakes recipe the other day and since I had also seen her make them her show Barefoot Contessa, I just had to try them!! OMG!! Decadent!! I only changed the amt of sugar. I didn't put coconut in the title on purpose because I am sure that you can substitute it.. I'm going to try this recipe with lemon zest instead of coconut... YUM!! http://www.grouprecipes.com/92800/the-best-cupcakes-ever.html This is a rich dough that can be used with a variety of fillings. I am posting those fillings as well and will have them titled accordingly. A dish not for the squeemish when getting on the scale. http://www.grouprecipes.com/91525/rich-sour-cream-dough.html I like this recipe when I need a larger batch of sugar cookies, and one that can be rolled and cut out or simply rolled into balls and flattened before baking…simple, soft on the inside, crispy around the edges, versatile recipe. I’ve changed the extract to lemon or orange, and added a tablespoon of grated lemon or orange peel for a nice citrus addition, adding some lemon or orange juice and grated peel to the frosting as well. Spice it up any way you can imagine – good basic recipe that lends itself well to creative additions. http://www.grouprecipes.com/87714/roll-or-no-roll-sour-cream-sugar-cookies.html I worked in a bakery and we made dozens of these moist muffins in different flavors every day. You can add any fruit you like to the basic batter. Our favorites are blueberry, banana nut, pina colada and pumpkin. http://www.grouprecipes.com/72374/basic-muffins-with-variations.html This dish is so great, you can come up with lots of variations. Leave out the tortillas and use it as a dip or add rice instead and roll it up in the tortillas...the possiblities are endless!! http://www.grouprecipes.com/70973/queen-ranch.html This is an all-time favorite snack at our house. I'd always made potato patties with any leftover mashed potatoes that I had, but when I came across Fat Rascals they sounded like a delicious variation. http://www.grouprecipes.com/69521/fat-rascals-potato-patties.html I'm typing my original recipe. I don't add the meat and I don't use the microwave anymore. Sometimes I use shells instead of the manicotti. You can't go wrong with this recipe. http://www.grouprecipes.com/60566/cheese-stuffed-pasta-shells.html I love to make bread. It feels so good to knead the dough and watch the finished product come out of the oven. And don't forget the smell of baking bread! http://www.grouprecipes.com/58220/rustic-italian-bread.html