Piña Colada Cupcakes by Krystina Castella

Easy Candied Pecans by Salad Foodie

A snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves rather than chopping, and serve in a festive bowl.

Deep-South Amalgamation Cake by J. Gino Genovesi

This is an old fashion ,traditional dessert in the South. It apparently has been around for many years. One can add just about anything in this cake , and it will stand out as a big winner. It takes many steps and patience, but the wait is worth it. This is not an original recipe but I have made some changes.

Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi

We all know there are many recipes for chocolate chip cookies, with many things added to them. But for a soft, plump, cookie this one is the best I think. I have tried different chocolate chips recipes, but I was not happy with a flat, thin cookie.. Enjoy!

Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi

Peanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf competition in 1949. In 1957 she entered the recipe in another competition, however, her recipe did not clinch the grand prize. Pillsbury established a Bake-Off Hall of Fame. They later designed a cookbook , and her recipe was…

Whole Grain Fig & Rum Squares by Melanie Yunk

My husband loves fig newtons and I do too, but I'm allergic to wheat. I use whole spelt flour instead of wheat in this yummy, healthy treat.

Chocolate Boston Cream Cake by BearNakedBaker

Peanut Butter Graham Brownies by Claudia lamascolo

A peanut butter stuffed brownie witih graham crackers the perfect picnic brownie!

Banana Bread Pudding Recipe and Video by Claudia lamascolo

here is a great banana bread pudding recipe perfect for the cooler weather but still great for desserts all year round. Check out the video on Youtube!

Fresh Fruit Ambrosia by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a great fresh fruit salad the family loves.

Mock Brownie Tiramisu Winning Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

I would like to thank all my readers who voted for my recipe. I am extremely grateful to have won. Here is the video, recipe and photo's of the television shoot . Thank again from the bottom of my heart ...

Applesauce Raisin Cookies by BearNakedBaker

Mai Tai Pops by Krystina Castella

East meets west in these Polynesian Mai Tai Pops. Think hula dancers, orchard leis, flaming torches, and some campy tiki fun. If you are really ambitious and want to create pops you won’t find anywhere else, make your own tiki head silicone molds to shape these pops. I like to present these pops on a bed of flowers or individually on…

Cranberry Tollhouse by BearNakedBaker

Lemon Madeleines by BearNakedBaker

Award winning zesty lemon Madeleines...I placed first place with these refreshing cookies @ Lebanon County Fair this year. Madeleine pans are not easy to come by in Pa., can be bought on-line....I went to William-Sonoma in Phila., to get mine @ 18.00 ea. I happen to love the shell shape!