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 Cinnamon Apple Strudel by Nancy Miyasaki

This is super simple and truly delicious. I made it for John's birthday dinner, since he loves cinnamon apple desserts with vanilla ice cream. It's light and flavorful without being too rich. We finished it all in one night between the six of us. Mmm!

Tea-Time Orange Cake Recipe by Hina Gujral

With some Kinnow Oranges in hand, the first and the obvious recipe choice was a Tea-Time Orange Cake. The tanginess of oranges, the subtle sweet notes and the bitterness of orange zest make this Orange Cake a perfect tea time treat.

Sticky Peanut Butter Banana Squares by Hungry Jenny

These can be a bit messy to eat!! Experiment with either smooth or crunchy peanut butter depending on the texture you're after :-) http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/06/3-ways-to-get-fruity-with-cauliflower.html

Apple Flavoured Orange Cake by Hungry Jenny

This is an apple flavoured cake with a sticky zesty coating. Butter free, but there is some sugar in it! This was made in an 8" square tin and cut into 12 triangles. http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/07/ambiguous-orange-cake.html

Jaded Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake by Hungry Jenny

This doesn't use butter or sugar - except in the form of peanut butter, chocolate and yogurt! Oh well, at least it is egg-free :-) This recipe was made in a 12 x 8.5" tin and cuts into 21 squares. http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/10/jaded-peanut-butter-chocolate-cake.html

Butter Free Orange and Rosemary Cake by Hungry Jenny

This is a Greek yogurt based orange cake, with a savoury twist of rosemary and a kick of lemon zest on top. This was made in a 13.5 x 8" pan and cuts into 20 squares. http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/10/butter-free-orange-and-rosemary-cake.html

Butter Free Raspberry Polenta Cake by Hungry Jenny

The quantity of polenta used is small, but is enough to work in that slightly gritty texture expected from a polenta cake. I also baked it in a shallower tin which results in a crunchy cased cake that is still soft and moist on the inside.

Chocolate Almond Creme Fraiche Cake by Hungry Jenny

Creme fraiche makes a good substitute for butter in chocolate cake. This was made in a 7" sandwich tin and cuts into 8 slices

Pão de Ló - Portuguese Sponge Cake by Sofia Reino

I have always loved this recipe, especially when one is able to cook in in such a way that the middle part is still wet. I have always been afraid of making this recipe as I am not the best at baking. But amazingly enough it came out perfect and I am very proud of myself.

My version of Nigella's Chocohotpot by Padma Priya Manikam

This is a dessert made by British chef Nigella and I have made it several times varrying a little. The original recipe calls for 4 ramikens but I bake mine in a rectangle oven-proof dish. I also use Van Houten's cooking chocolate. Below is the recipe adapted by me and for the original recipe kindly refer to the web link.

CHOCOLATE ITALIAN SPONGE CAKE by For the Love of Italian Cooking

An Italian chocolate sponge cake has only four ingredients: eggs, sugar, flour and cocoa powder. Vanilla can be added to enhance the chocolate flavour. The beauty of this cake is that it has no fat, no dairy, and no leavening agents. Stiffly beaten egg whites make this cake airy, soft, and spongy.

Redcurrant Surprise Cupcakes by Hungry Jenny

The surprise is a nice dollop of apricot jam inside the cake :-) http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/08/redcurrant-surprise-cupcakes.html

Berry Cottage Cheese Muffins by Hungry Jenny

Sweet, butter-free muffins! http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/09/berry-cottage-cheese-muffins.html

Butter Free Lemon Drizzle Cake by Hungry Jenny