Apricot Clafoutis copyright 2011 art of living.PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This recipe is from my latest book and winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards-The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions. I created this recipe originally when I was spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology…

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.

Italian Red Wine Cookies by Evelyn Scott

These are so quick and easy you can bake them anytime, and people will think you spent all day just baking for them !!

Sinful Saltines by Andra Kiser

Saltine Crackers at their finest...sweet, salty, crunchy and gooey. Wow!

Banana, pecans and chocolate chips muffins by Malicia Flore

The other day, I discovered a nice dessert: the banana cake in the restaurant Factory&Co. This is the first time I tasted, because I'm not a fan of bananas usually. But here it was a stroke of heart, nay a revelation. This exquisite cake made capsized my taste buds ... and soft desire, with a slight touch of chocolate and cinnamon.…

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…

Lasagna by Sofia Reino

Very easy to make. Can be done with or without ground beef!

Herb Salmon by Emily Grace

A light and tasty salmon that my mama made for me growing up... mmm!

Peanut Butter Cookies by Carolina Create

Easy, delicious peanut butter cookies. The kids love them and can make them on their own, they're so easy.

Triple-Play Chocolate Drop Cookies with Mocha Frosting by Salad Foodie

Homemade chocolate cookies are a sweet treat by themselves, but a crown of mocha frosting takes them from kitchen counter to coffee table for company-best! Baking chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate chips and cocoa combine for a rich chocolate experience. The cookies are mixed in one large saucepan, keeping cleanup to a minimum.

Lemon Coconut Pixies by BearNakedBaker

I shape ( using an ice cream scoop #40) my cookies right after dough is made and then refrigerate.

Parmesan-Thyme Garlic Knots by Celeste Jenkins

These garlic knots are to die for. They are slightly crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside and packed with amazing flavor.

Creme de Menthe Pillows by BearNakedBaker

Five ingredient cookies / muffins - pecan fudge pie by Charles Clay

These are somewhere between a cookie and a muffin, and they are absolutely delicious.

Easy Strawberry Jam Filled Cookies by Syi

This recipe has cream cheese in the dough. Makes the dough smooth and rich tasting. I like making these with raspberry & blackberry jam as well.