Kiwi Parfait
Directions: In a champagne glass, begin layering the sliced kiwi, cake and whipped cream until you reach the top of the glass. Finish with a spoon of cream,… Read More »
Intensely Gingery Gingerbread
Directions: 1. Do the following at least an hour ahead of time: Unwrap the butter, and place it in a large bowl. Use a dinner knife to “chop” it… Read More »
Homemade Mocha S’mores
Directions: 1. Lay out half of the graham crackers on plates, top with the chocolate. 2. Toast the marshmallows over your backyard grill, as you would around a campfire. 3. Place… Read More »
Harvest Sweet Potato Pie
Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. In a bowl, combine the potatoes, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. In another bowl, lightly beat the eggs; mix in the yogurt,… Read More »
Grilled Cookie S’more Sandwiches
Directions: 1. Set up your grill for indirect heat, and preheat to 350F. Lightly oil cookie sheet or line with foil. 2. Using a tablespoon, scoop the cookie dough onto the cookie sheet, pressing down… Read More »
Gail Simmons’ Pear Tart
Directions: 1. Butter a 9-inch springform pan. Squeeze half the lemon juice over pears. 2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. 3. With an electric… Read More »
Frozen Fruit Tart
Directions: 1. Whip yogurt and pour into pie crust. | 2. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the yogurt evenly. Place pie in freezer for 3 to 4… Read More »
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler. Stir together half the sugar and four yolks; add to melted chocolate concoction. 2. Using an… Read More »
Creamy Grape Dessert
Directions: In a large bowl, toss grapes, marshmallows, and walnuts. Gently fold in whipped topping. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Coffee Cake
Directions: 1. Prepare cake mix per package directions. 2. For streusel, combine reserved mix with brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts. 3. Pour 2/3 of batter into a… Read More »
Classic Rainbow Mold
Directions: 1. In a small bowl, add 1 1/4 cups of the boiling water to 1 package of the gelatin and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Let… Read More »
Choco-Nut Cake
Directions: 1. Prepare cake mix per package directions. Add chocolate chips and peanuts. 2. Pour into a 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Directions: 1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly mist a 13 by 9 inch baking pan with vegetable oil… Read More »
Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cups
Directions: To Make Cups: 1. In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate chips and shortening over high heat, stirring continuously until melted. 2. Using the back of a metal spoon,… Read More »
Carrot Cake with Fresh Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Directions: 1. Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously grease two 9-inch round cake pans with solid vegetable shortening. Dust… Read More »
Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
Directions: 1. Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl, add the yeast, and stir until it dissolves. Stir in the vanilla and salt, then stir in the… Read More »
Blueberry Panna Cotta
Directions: 1. Pour cold water into a microwave-safe cup and sprinkle with gelatin. Wait 5 minutes; heat it in the microwave for 15 seconds. Gently whisk the cream and… Read More »
Blueberry Dessert Pizza
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place tortilla on an ungreased baking sheet; spread with butter. 2. In a cup, combine 1 teaspoon of the sugar and the cinnamon; sprinkle… Read More »
Baked Apples
Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Core each apple but do not cut through, so that the bottom remains intact. Remove 1/2 inch of the peel at the top… Read More »
Autumn Apple Crisp
Directions: 1. For the topping, put 3/4 cup flour, sugar, oats, cinnamon, and butter in a food processor and pulse to form moist clusters. Mix in pecans. 2. Cut the… Read More »
Apple Walnut Crostada
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. 2. Place apples, sugar, walnuts, flour and vanilla extract in a large mixing… Read More »
Angel Food Cake From The Box
Directions: Beat on low speed to incorporate the mix with the water, and then 1 minute of beating on medium to fluff it up. Bake it following box… Read More »
Almond Cake
Directions: Beat together cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, oil, water, apple juice, and almonds. Pour into 10-inch tube pan; bake at 325°F for 50 minutes. Serve sprinkled with… Read More »
Choco-Nut Cake
Directions: 1. Prepare cake mix per package directions. Add chocolate chips and peanuts. 2. Pour into a 10-inch tube pan. Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Coat a 10-inch fluted tube pan with cooking spray. 3. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, eggs, oil, water, and juice for 3… Read More »
Chocolate Peppermint Cake
Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Coat 3 (8-inch) layer cake pans with cooking spray. 3. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, water, butter, eggs, and peppermint… Read More »
Cake Mix Apple Snaps
Directions: Beat together cake mix, canola oil, apple sauce and egg until creamy. Stir in raisins. Drop batter 1 Tbsp at a time onto greased baking sheet. Bake… Read More »