Almond Biscotti by Salad Foodie

Crunchy biscotti are my go-to coffee dunkers. The sweet toasts make a perfect hostess or holiday gift besides. This recipe features almonds but pecans or hazelnuts would be fine, with vanilla extract in place of almond.

Swedish Apple Pie by Salad Foodie

"Easy as pie" as the saying goes. But this recipe is really EASIER than pie! Sliced Granny Smith apples go in the pie dish first, followed by a quick and simple topping. The topping settles down around the apples during baking and becomes lightly crisp - so good! Based on The Apple Lover's Cookbook by Amy Traverso.

Faux Chocolate Silk Pie by Salad Foodie

A chocolate lover’s delight and so easy for Easter or Mother’s Day dessert. Rich and smooth, this take on French chocolate silk pie has a secret - tofu replaces heavy cream! But no one will know the difference - unless you tell! I tried this out on my unsuspecting son who avoids tofu-anything. He sampled it, then scarfed the whole…

World's Best Pecan Shortbread by B Innes

The closest some people will ever get to tasting real “Scottish” shortbread is the pecan style in the grocery store. Here’s my version. It’s easy to make and is sure to become a family favorite.

World's Best Shortbread Cookies by B Innes

This recipe has been in our family for many years and is a tradition at Christmas

Danish Apple Pudding by Salad Foodie

A Danish grandmother’s recipe from the old country, this is a unique way to use your apple stash, and makes a lighter dessert to serve during the holidays. I served this with a Danish-theme dinner party. Recipe is based on one from food.com.

Caramelised pineapple & banana with ice cream by Lemon Squeezy

Sweet and simple. Make it boozy – or not.

Blueberry Fool by Lemon Squeezy

Quick and easy make-ahead dessert for the family

Banana and chocolate muffins by Lemon Squeezy

A mood-lifting treat!

Baked apples with amaretti crumble by Lemon Squeezy

The amaretti and ricotta combo turn an everyday dessert into a special treat.

PIGNOLI COOKIES by Linda Oefelein

Bavarian Apple Torte by Salad Foodie

There are gazillions of recipes on the Internet for Bavarian apple cheese cake or torte, but most are sweeter than typical German pastries. I prefer this recipe posted several years ago by a lady from Germany as it makes me think I'm eating authentic German torte. It is certainly sweet, but not overly so, and not rich and heavy with…

papaya with ice cream by sunil k.nayar

papaya flower with ice cream

Parozzo copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Anginetti Bite-Sized Italy copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati