Sweet Dreams
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Sweet Dreams

Season 5
Dessert cravings come in all flavors and Gale Gand makes a life a little sweeter with recipes for everything from decadent chocolate mousse to melt-in-your-mouth creme brulee.
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Episodes

  1. S5 E1 - Southern Sweet Stuff

    July 7, 2005
    21min
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    Karen Barker shows some great Southern desserts that are perfect for any occasion -- Maple Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie and Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pattie Cake.
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  2. S5 E2 - Mall Classics

    July 14, 2005
    21min
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    Everyone loves the food court at the mall! Gale shows you how to make some of your retail favorites like Waffle Cones with Ice Cream and Orange Sherbet Slushies.
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  3. S5 E3 - Surprise Sweets

    July 21, 2005
    21min
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    Gale shows veggies aren't just for dinner anymore with some innovative treats like Caramel Corn, Ricotta Sweet Potato Beignets and Corn Creme Brulee.
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  4. S5 E4 - Country French

    July 28, 2005
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    Gale shows you how to make two French country classics -- Gateau Breton and Chouxquettes.
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  5. S5 E5 - Calling All Cookies

    August 3, 2005
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    Gale fills the house with the great smell of freshly baked cookies as she makes Hamentaschen and Icebox Pinwheel Cookies.
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  6. S5 E6 - The French Baker

    August 10, 2005
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    Gale and Pascal Rigo create some simple but elegant French desserts, including Tarte Tatin and Canneles de Bordeaux.
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  7. S5 E7 - All About Brown Sugar

    August 17, 2005
    21min
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    Gale shows you how to let this sweet pantry staple shine with her Brown Sugar Shortbread and Upside-Down Hazelnut Banana Cake.
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  8. S5 E8 - Cheesy Endings

    August 24, 2005
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    Cheese is perfectly at home on the dessert cart as Gale makes Lemon Crostata with Fresh Figs and Goat Cheese and Vacherin Mont D'Or with Ripe Pears and Drageed Hazelnuts.
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  9. S5 E9 - Spicy Sweet Treats

    August 31, 2005
    21min
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    Savory turns sweet when Gale's favorite herbs and spices meet dessert -- Coconut Tarragon Custard with Grilled Pineapple and Saffron Pound Cake with Lemon Caramel Sauce.
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  10. S5 E10 - Tea-riffic Treats

    September 7, 2005
    21min
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    Tea plays a starring role in dessert as Gale makes Earl Grey-Spiked Chocolate Truffles and Peach Tea and Berry Gelatin Terrine.
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  11. S5 E11 - Child's Play

    September 14, 2005
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    Gale and her son, Gio, show off some great kid-friendly treats -- Strawberries in Syrup, Sugar-Crusted Peanuts, Rolled Tuille Cookies and homemade Hot Fudge Sauce.
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  12. S5 E12 - Festive Breads

    September 21, 2005
    21min
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    Gale revisits some great memories with Triestine, a sweet, eggy, buttery holiday bread from Italy.
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  13. S5 E13 - Candy Corner in Your Kitchen

    September 28, 2005
    21min
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    Candy is even better when you make it yourself, and with Gale's help it's a snap! Recipes include Creamy Rich Walnut Fudge and Homemade Chocolate Tootsie Rolls.
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  14. S5 E14 - Indian Sweet Shop

    October 5, 2005
    21min
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    Author Maya Kaimal goes beyond curries and samosas as she shares recipes for great Indian desserts like Almond Burfi and Vermicelli Payasam.
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  15. S5 E15 - Blasts From the Past

    March 27, 2006
    21min
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    Gale travels back in time to her childhood with Homemade Ho-Hos and Mini Moon Pies.
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  16. S5 E16 - Tempting Tarts

    April 3, 2006
    21min
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    Finish off your meal with a delicious tart with recipes from Tamasin Day-Lewis -- Apple and Quince Pie and Sugar-Topped Cherry Pie.
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  17. S5 E17 - Passover Favorites

    April 13, 2006
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    Gale and Ina Pinkney share some new and delicious Passover desserts that everyone will love -- Matzo Apple Tea Cakes, Dense Bittersweet Chocolate Cake and Passover Cobbler.
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  18. S5 E18 - Perfect Puddings

    April 20, 2006
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    Gale makes the perfect dessert with her classic Triple Chocolate Pudding, Lemon Sponge Pudding and Quick Sour Cream Ice Cream.
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  19. S5 E19 - Viennese Coffee House

    April 27, 2006
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    Gale shows you how to enjoy some of the great tastes of Vienna in your own home with her Viennese Crescents and Cheese and Cherry Strudel.
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  20. S5 E20 - Tool Time

    May 4, 2006
    21min
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    Gale shows you can make more than just muffins with their namesake tins. Recipes include Chocolate-Peanut Butter Crispies, Honey Bunches, Rocky Road Brownie Bites, Bite-Size Cheesecakes and Tiny Lemon Angel Cakes.
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  21. S5 E21 - Brunch for Mom

    May 11, 2006
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    Gale shows you two indulgent desserts just perfect for celebrating Mom -- Frozen Lemon Mousse Cones and Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding.
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  22. S5 E22 - Sweet In-Spa-Rations

    May 25, 2006
    21min
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    Gale and Chef Bill Wavrin make light and healthy desserts from one of America's most popular spas -- Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Pound Cake and Warm Tropical Fruit and Buttermilk Torte with Vanilla Frozen Yogurt.
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  23. S5 E23 - Hot Cross Buns for Sale

    June 22, 2006
    21min
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    Connie McDonald stops by to show Gale some classic baked treats -- Hot Cross Buns and Levain Bakery Oatmeal Raisin Scones.
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  24. S5 E24 - Breakfast for Dessert

    August 3, 2006
    21min
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    Why wait for the morning when breakfast favorites also make perfect desserts? Gale Gand makes Grilled Pain Perdu and Baked Rice Pudding with Apricots.
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  25. S5 E25 - Cookie Jar

    August 17, 2006
    21min
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    Gale fills her cookie jar with a variety of viewer-submitted recipes -- Chewy Sugar Cookies, Toffee Crunch Cookies and Russian Cherry Teacakes.
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