Chef Gino's Peanut Blossom Cookies by J. Gino Genovesi

Peanut Blossoms were developed by Freda Smith from Gibsonburg, Pa. in a National Pillsbury Bake-Offf competition in 1949. In 1957 she entered the recipe in another competition, however, her recipe did not clinch the grand prize. Pillsbury established a Bake-Off Hall of Fame. They later designed a cookbook , and her recipe was…

Lemon Coconut Pixies by BearNakedBaker

I shape ( using an ice cream scoop #40) my cookies right after dough is made and then refrigerate.

Raspberry Topped Poppy Seed Cookies by Salad Foodie

A perfect dainty cookie for tea time, Valentine's Day, Christmas, or other special occasion. Buttery-rich, pretty and easy to make.

Chewy Candy Bar Brownies by Gwynn Galvin

Every once in awhile I crave that decadent treat that makes me feel guilty when I'm eating it! Here it is! Chewy Candy Bar Brownies have a dense moist brownie base topped with a layer of sweetness filled with toasted almonds, chocolate and coconut. Top that with a thick creamy layer of ganache....chocolate and heavy cream....and yes,…

Easy Bake Biscotti by J. Gino Genovesi

The Biscotti can be traced back to Roman times. They were a convenient food that contained sustenance for both travelers and the Roman Legions. The dry, crunchy cookie contained no fat, but was nourishment for the Roman Legion. They were dipped in wine or any other liquid available. Because of the convenience of the Biscotti, the…

Skinny Kitchen's Valentine’s Day Desserts by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

There is something quite special about making a dessert for your sweetheart. Here’s 6 skinny treats to choose from. Most are pretty simple to make. I’m sharing such yummies such as red velvet cupcakes, mini meringue kisses and dark chocolate brownie bites. Enter this link to get all the recipes:…

Amazing Skinny Red Velvet Cupcakes for Your Sweetheart by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Sprinkles in Beverly Hills makes a very popular Red Velvet cupcake. People line up outside to buy one of these yummers. I thought it might be fun to remake them skinny! They taste sinfully delicious when frosted with my Skinny Cream Cheese Frosting. And, one of these dreamy cakes has 225 calories, 7.7g fat and 6 Weight Watchers…

Easy as Pie - Apple Cake by B Innes

This recipe is just about fool-proof and probably works best in a bundt pan but the possibilities are endless with so many variations of fruit and cake batter.

Baked Bananas A L'Orange by Henry Moline

This is a simple and very delicious way of ending a meal, that will make the family or friends talk about for a long time.

Valentine Sugar Cookie Cutouts by Salad Foodie

Perfect cookie dough for sugar cutouts, here made into Valentine hearts.

Chocolate Dreams by BearNakedBaker

Red Velvet Cannoli Cake by Cupcake Vixen

A delicious twist on a classic! Perfect for any occasion and it pairs beautifully with my Cream Cheese Buttercream Icing. Mini chocolate chips with a hint of lemon and cream cheese fill this decadent cake that will send your tastebuds on a spin/ Delicious and can be altered a little for those watching their weight. Just subsitute…

Skinny, Mini, Meringue Kisses for Valentine’s Day by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Bake for your sweetheart, family or friends these “melt in your mouth” little kisses. There are very few desserts out there that are totally guilt-free. Happily, these bite-size gems are. What a dream come true with each kiss having just 12.7 calories, 0 grams of fat and 0 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS! They have such a lovely vanilla…

6 Skinny Valentine’s Day Desserts by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

There is something quite special about baking something for your sweetheart. Here are several skinny treats to choose from. Most are pretty simple to make. I’m sharing such yummies as red velvet cupcakes, mini meringue kisses and dark chocolate brownie bites! Have fun baking!

Giant Valentine Heart Cookie (It’s a Puzzle Too!) by Salad Foodie

What fun this is, to get a giant heart cookie that is a jigsaw puzzle too! Package pieces in a box, or stack pieces and tie with perky ribbon to surprise the kids (and kids of all ages.) This dough has 2 cups of oatmeal which makes for a crunchy and unusual sugar cookie. One batch makes two giant cookies that cut into 10 or more…