Lemon Pastry Squares (a.k.a Lemon Brownies) - a new take on Lemon Bars! by Salad Foodie

This recipe has been circulating around the Internet as “Lemon Brownies”, but I think it deserves a more descriptive name. These treats are a delicacy and are more “dainty” than brownies. They have no chocolate, are not brown, and NOT as sweet nor…

Buttermilk Pear Cake with Rum Soaked Strawberries by Catherine Pappas

Adapted from: Weight Watchers Annual Recipes for Success 2009. This is a heavenly, light dessert. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Paul's Pumpkin Bars by Salad Foodie

Accountant Paul Rainbow was the featured "He Cooks" in a column of the November 1976 Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. His recipe, Paul's Pumpkin Bars, placed in the readers' favorite recipes of the last 75 years of the magazine as posted in a BHG article called "Favorites Forever" (October 1997 edition.) In that article they noted…

Sage-Flecked Thanksgiving Sweet Potato-Apple Cake with Caramel-Bacon Crème by Janice Elder

The down-home, yet elegant harvest tastes of sweet potatoes, apples, sage, caramel and even a bit of bacon, red pepper and spice combine in an extravaganza of Thanksgiving flavors and textures. A marvelous finale to any dinner - regardless of season.

Lemon Pudding Cake by Catherine Pappas

Adapted from: Pillsbury Christmas 2009. This is a delightfully light and delicious dessert and so simple to make. Enjoy and Remember Cook with Love, Catherine

Pumpkin Custard Cake by Joann Mathias

St. Patrick's Day Pistachio Bundt Cake by Nancy Miyasaki

I made this cake in advance of St. Patick's Day to test if it would be worthy of that occassion. I was a little bit skeptical given the packaged ingredients, but it turned out wonderfully. Our dinner guests and our kids both loved it! When sliced, the inside of the cake has a nice green tint to it which is not visible in the photos…

Blueberry Gingerbread by Rose Elliott

This is a new recipe for me. The first time I made it the cake got rave reviews! It's moist, tasty and satisfying. It's a great gingerbread for people who don't love gingerbread; the ginger flavor is mild unless you add the optional crystallized ginger.

Zucchini Chocolate Cake by Salad Foodie

If there's a most-requested recipe for my year this would be it. Mini-chocolate chips and chopped pecans serve as the "frosting" for this cake. I like to make this a day or night ahead, because I like the mini-chips to harden but if you like them soft and a little gooey, serve the same day.

Layer Banana Cake by Catherine Pappas

This is yet another way to use those bananas that have seen younger days. Enjoy with Love, Catherine xo

Apple Cake by Rose Elliott

I love this recipe, loaded with apples, tasty and healthy!

Strawberry Shortcake in Scones! by Nancy Miyasaki

These scones make for a remarkable strawberry shortcake, though they are delicious on their own with coffee as well.

Quick Chocolate Pumpkin Cake by redkathy

This is a very light, moist, and delicious easy to prepare cake. Great as a snack cake with the powdered sugar topping. Need a crowd pleasing dessert cake? Top this with cream cheese frosting and you'll be all set.

Chocolate-Zucchini Cakes with Pecans by Joann Mathias

German Chocolate Cheesecake Cookie Bars by Joann Mathias