CANTALOUPE SORBET by Saru

A lighter version of the ice cream sorbet is just what you need during summers.And when you have a fruit as prone to turning ripe and icky as cantaloupe,why not use it up this way?This dish will satiate your dessert cravings and keep the summer heat at bay.

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 Drop Cookies by Yuri Matsuura

Good for children's snack :-) Easy, simple and yummy!

Strawberry Bites by Tanvi

Homemade Chocolate Syrup by Jennifer Sikora

Save money at the grocery by making your version of Hershey's chocolate syrup. Everything needed to make this is usual pantry ingredients and tastes SO good!

Quick Froyo Fruit Cups by MyWeekend Plan

It has been a hot minute since the Sun hit us with their heat. What better way to cool off than to eat the heat away? All you need is three ingredients and some space in your freezer to get this sweet and healthy cold treat. Give this quick froyo fruit cup recipe a try and share it with your loved ones.

GINGER BREAD by Rochel

Gift boxes sent to Union soldiers from home might contain the traditional gingerbread along with items such as socks, soap, and other foods.

Almond Biscotti by Mark Tabak

A very traditional recipe from my wifes Italian grandmother.

Casie's Fruit Torte by Just Cookin'

My niece made this for Christmas. I was already so full I couldn't walk and still couldn't stop eating this delicious dessert. It can be made with low/non fat options as well.

Cranberries Jam by Gourmandelle LifestyleBlog

I don’t eat any jams made with sugar. Sugar is another thing on my forbidden list. It is toxic! I only use natural and unrefined sweeteners, honey for example. All the jams that I make are made from dehydrated – rehydrated fruits, combined with delicious honey and amazing spices. The inconvenient is that they won’t last too long in…

Supreme Double Chocolate Cake by J. Gino Genovesi

A rich, delightful cake which is very moist and tasty. It is great if served with what I call "Whipped Ice Cream" , a combination of ice cream and cool whip blended together. Try it!

Roasted Pineapple Sauce by Jason Weaver

HAYSTACKS 1 POINT EACH by Leah Thompson

Mandelbrot by Farrell May Podgorsek

These gluten-free Mandelbrot (Jewish Biscotti) were a hit with GF and non GF guests. They have a nice nutty flavor. Very easy to make. I used the GF Baking Mix from Whole Foods Market.

MACHA MADELEINES by Robert-Gilles Martineau

Since many friends asked me, here is a Japanese-style Madeleine. Madeleines are easy to make and can be come into infinite variations. Since I could not make it French for fear to bore everyone, i though that macha tea powder would be welcome!