Pear Pie by Jasmine Donnell

This is a great pie that is comparable to an apple pie, but it doesn't seem as sweet. The pears and cinnamon work wonderful together. Add some whipped cream for a perfect amount of extra subtle sweetness. Bosc pears work best for winter season. For a more complex flavor, use a few different types of pears or a different pear for…

Triple-Decker Strawberry Cake by Joann Mathias

Buckwheat Pancakes by shevon

To make this recipe Vegan use an egg replacer made out of flax seeds or any egg replacer.) Flax egg recipe : 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds and 2 - 3 tablespoon of hot water mix with fork until it turns sort of a thick egg white consistency. Use almond, hemp, rice milk!

Whole Wheat Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies by Tina W.

This is a delicious, slightly crunchy cookie that bursts with flavor. The sunflower seeds give it a special crunch and the chocolate chips give it just the right amount of sweetness! (They are not as sweet as your storebought cookies...if you like them sweeter, add more sucanat or some honey.)

Cheddar Cheese Soup by David St. John

Cream of Potato and Onion Soup by Nick Roche

Yes, as much as we hate to admit it to ourselves in the Northern Hemisphere, Winter is upon us; cold, damp, and snowy weather is the time to bring out the reinforcements of warmth with hearty soups and potage. Soups are so easy to prepare and the varieties are limitless, particularly when dealing with vegetables. This recipe for Cream…

Pimpkin Creme Brulee by Tiffany

Crème brûlée is a classic French dessert that has become very popular in recent years, showing up on the menu of most fine dining restaurants. The creamy custard contrasts nicely with the crunch of the caramelized sugar on top. Crème brûlée comes in many variations. This recipe uses pumpkin puree and spices for a delightful pumpkin…

Chicken Fried Steak with Green Chili & Egg by Mick Rosacci

Southwestern Pueblo style chicken fried steak with a simple green chile gravy and a soft cooked egg.

Banana Wrap by BearNakedBaker

Great for snack or Breakfast.... I NEVER microwave anything (don't own one either) so this is entirely up to you. I simply warm my tortilla in a warmed pan, and sometimes I don't warm at all....

Fabulous Turkey Meatloaf by Nancy Miyasaki

I don't make meatloaf often, but had the urge so I looked for the best Turkey Meatloaf recipe I could find. I adapted the one below from the Barefoot Contessa. It turned out wonderfully! It's a lot of meatloaf, and even though we all loved it, we could not finish it as leftovers. When I do this next time, I'm planning to make…

Cayenne Toasts* by A.L. Wiebe

These are a savory crostini, that go well with so many things. They can be served with soup, salads, or my personal favorite, the Sun-Dried Tomato Spread found here in my recipe collection. They are a perfect way to use up leftover French bread or baguettes, and are highly addictive! *Adapted from Terry Thompson's "Cajun-Creole…

Lemon Chicken Breasts (Ina Garten) by Foodiewife

This recipe comes from Ina Garten's most recent cookbook 'How Easy Is That?" She's right. This is a very simple, and flavorful way to service chicken. I used chicken breasts, bone-in, so I adapted the recipe a little bit by searing the chicken before baking them in a lemon-garlic-herb infused sauce. Using boneless chicken breasts…

Homemade Chocolate Milk Shakes by Jennifer Sikora

A frugal way to make a homemade chocolate milk shake when you don't have any ice cream on hand. You will not believe how delicious these shakes are!

Low Carb Rum-Soaked Coconut Cake by Pam Solomon

Here is a to-die-for coconut rum cake recipe! It is very similar to a basic chiffon cake recipe, which made this cake very moist and tender. I used my Baking Mix, vanilla whey protein and coconut flour in this recipe. If you can't find coconut flour you can make your own by adding 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut to the Baking Mix…

Strawberry Sorbet by Erin S

A delicious frozen strawberry dessert