• If you can’t turn down a classic New York-style black and white cookie at the deli, Joy the Baker’s Black and White Baked Donuts are here to create an even bigger problem for you.

• Classifying batter as part of a raw diet may sound like a stretch, but Minimalist Baker makes a vegan Brownie Batter Spread that might just make the cut. A simple blend of nuts, chocolate and dates, each bite tastes just like a fudgy brownie – and is just as pleasant to lick from the bowl.

• Wrap up the World Cup with forkless snacks that hit the coffee table quickly – and leave your hands free for aggressive cheering. These Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings from Smitten Kitchen are roasted, not fried. You can toss them in their hoisin-honey glaze between plays.

• The sidewalks aren’t the only thing that’ll be scorched this summer. Hummingbird High dreamed up Strawberry Crème Brûlée that gives a crackly, caramelized spin to the classic berries-and-cream combo.

• If you’ve ever made baklava from scratch, you know all that layering gets old fast. Luckily, A Couple Cooks sidesteps the monotonous prep with easy-to-make  Baklava Cups filled with honey and nuts.

• Try drinking your donuts with experimental Cooking Channel recipes like the Drunken Donuts Cocktails or Coffee and Donuts Shake.
• Big on berries? Feast on more berry desserts that burst with juicy, summery goodness.