Purple Passion by Michelle M

This is an old school frozen dessert I learned from my mother-in-law. It's not sophisticated, but is easy and great fun for kids to make (although the name is pretty goofy!).

Macadamia Nut Tarts by Joy

A mini tart composed of a coconut crust and a macadamia nut filling.

Mocha Latte Pudding Cups by Conni @MrsMamaHen

This simple treat is perfect for a potluck or picnic. Served in 4 ounce "mason jars" they are perfectly portable!

The Best Carrot Cake Ever by Stan Jenkins

Rosalie Williams made the best carrot cake when I was a child. It was her specialty at church dinners. As an adult, I got her recipe because I remembered how great it was. It doesn't have a cream cheese icing but rather a delicious buttermilk glaze. I don't have any photos but plan to make this for a family gathering and will…

Chef Teddy Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake by Teddy Hedrington

Chocolate Cheesecake by Chef Chuck

Creamy and rich with plenty of chocolate flavor.

Pomegranate Apple Pops by Krystina Castella

In college I had an assignment to choose a fruit and use the structure to inspire a design. I picked the familiar but somewhat boring banana. My friend chose the pomegranate. I had never seen one before and was fascinated by its color, shape, taste, and the number of seeds (I counted almost six hundred). Today, with evidence of the…

Best Carrot Cake Recipe by Culinary Envy

You are going to love this incredibly soft, light and moist Carrot Cake with its ultra-creamy orange zest cream cheese frosting! It truly is the Best-Ever Carrot Cake recipe that your family and friends will love!

Island Cookies by Denise Sherin

Chocolate chip mixed with coconut and walnuts!

Double Chocolate Cranberry Chunkies by Denise Sherin

Chocolate chunks and dried cranberries or dried cherries if you like.

Tembleque (Coconut Custard) by Kiki Thompson

Guest Post by Anthony Thompson This weeks post is different and special at the same time. I asked my other half to do a guest post. Anthony has been to many parts of the world including Puerto Rico. He lived there for nearly 2 years and has grown to love the food, people, and the culture. So, being that this weeks recipe comes from…

Grilled Banana Parfait with Rum Sauce by Robyn Medlin

You all know I love to make desserts on the grill! Bananas + ice cream + rum sauce = an insanely good dessert that you won’t event feel guilty about later! You will be proud you licked the bowl clean and will consider a second helping!

Exquisite Banana/apple bread by J. Gino Genovesi

The taste when one combines bananas and apples, along with spices is exquisite. It is fun to experiment with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Try this and you will say ah.

Almond Brownies by peace

Found recipe on and absolutely fell in love.

Dark Chocolate Cherry Chews by Phyllis Munro

I love this cookie recipe. Dark chocolate and tart cherries how can it get any better? When I make these they don't stay around for long. They are a little more labor intensive, with hand chopping the chocolate and the dried cherries, but hey if your gonna spend time making cookies make sure they are good. I always try to buy the best…