Piña Colada Cupcakes by Krystina Castella

Canned Apple Pie Filling/ Apple Crisp by J. Gino Genovesi

Apples are a very versatile fruit. Apples are used in many pastries, pies and salads. I think apples are used more in pies than in other way. . It save lots of time to have a "done" product for use. This canned recipe is both economical and good. Try this recipe and let me know if you like it.

YELLOW CAKE MAKE HOSSTESS TWINKIE by GARY ESTESS

THIS IS SOMETHING SO GOOD AND VERY EASY. YOU WILL WANT IT MORE AND MORE. AND TO MAKE IT MORE OFTEN. A YELLOW OR IT CAN BE ANY KIND OF CAKE.TRY IT AND SEE. THIS CAKE STAY MOIST FOR A WEEK. CAN BE FROZEN PUT IN ICE BOX BEFORE CUTING. IT TASTE LIKE TWINKIE. THIS CAKE IS NOT OVER SWEET ITS CHEWY YOU WILL LOVE IT.

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.

Mai Tai Pops by Krystina Castella

East meets west in these Polynesian Mai Tai Pops. Think hula dancers, orchard leis, flaming torches, and some campy tiki fun. If you are really ambitious and want to create pops you won’t find anywhere else, make your own tiki head silicone molds to shape these pops. I like to present these pops on a bed of flowers or individually on…

Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi

We all know there are many recipes for chocolate chip cookies, with many things added to them. But for a soft, plump, cookie this one is the best I think. I have tried different chocolate chips recipes, but I was not happy with a flat, thin cookie.. Enjoy!

Lemon Madeleines by BearNakedBaker

Award winning zesty lemon Madeleines...I placed first place with these refreshing cookies @ Lebanon County Fair this year. Madeleine pans are not easy to come by in Pa., can be bought on-line....I went to William-Sonoma in Phila., to get mine @ 18.00 ea. I happen to love the shell shape!

Dark Chocolate Kahlua Mousse Entremet by BearNakedBaker

This was very involved and a lot of work. Very beautiful and worth the effort. 7 layers.... Crispy base, Jaconde sponge (outside), raspberry jam, mango puree insert,chocolate roulade, mousse, chocolate roulade, mousse and topped with shiny chocolate glaze.... Happy to share recipes if anyone is interested..... Assorted…

Chocolate Boston Cream Cake by BearNakedBaker

Fresh Fruit Ambrosia by Claudia lamascolo

Here is a great fresh fruit salad the family loves.

Easy Go Poppy Seed Cake by J. Gino Genovesi

So many forget how good this cake is. It is easy to prepare and makes a great presentation. It is also great to dunk into coffee, wine etc. It is a cake that one can add any type of fruit, nuts or flavorings and it still is good.. However, this one is a very traditional cake.

Pear Cranberry Tart by BearNakedBaker

Creme de Menthe Pillows by BearNakedBaker

A REAL CHERRY CHEESE CAKE by GARY ESTESS

WH HAD A BIRTHDAY JAN. FIRST MY WIFE AND I BAKED A CAKE FOR HER.MY OTHER DAUGHTER JOANNE SCHEALL HELPED ME KICK IT UP.

Top of the Line Banana Nut Bread by J. Gino Genovesi

This bread is light and tender yet firm,, and has a mixture of flavors appealing to the taste buds. I began cooking at any early age and mostly used family recipes. However, over the years I have tried many bread recipes and eventually came up with this one. The blend of orange and lemon is satisfying.