Apfelkuchen (German Apple Cake) with Almond Apple Cake Variation by Salad Foodie

This recipe takes me back over 50 years when I lived in Germany. My landlady Mathilda would treat me to this pastry and one day I asked her for the recipe. She agreed to show me how to make it, if I taught her how to make American lemon meringue pie!…

Mon Gateau Au Chocolat by Ali El Safy

An absolutely wonderful cake; most traditionally served without icing. If you're including kids, might want to add your favorite, but I love it the "old school" way!

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.

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.

World's Best Shortbread Cookies by B Innes

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

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.

Banana Cake by Lemon Squeezy

A delicious way to use over-ripe bananas

creme caramel by Brett Ede

Apricot Clafoutis copyright 2011 art of living.PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

This recipe is from my latest book and winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards-The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays & Special Occasions. I created this recipe originally when I was spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology…

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.

Almond Biscotti by Mark Tabak

A very traditional recipe from my wifes Italian grandmother.

Creme Brulee by Mark Tabak

My claim to fame. Not quite so traditional, I use whole eggs and milk to lighten it up a little bit.

English Shortbread by Sue Von Hor

Use for cookies, pie dough, excellent medium for a high end product.

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

This is a recipe I discovered visiting the Alto Adige Christkindlmarkts during the recent Holidays. This recipe is used to make cookies that are used to hang on Christmas trees for decorations but you can also make in the form of a heart for…

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