Brown Rice Crispy Treats by Farrell May Podgorsek

These Treats are a huge improvement over the classic version. I love the taste of vanilla, and with the browned butter it really punches up the flavor. These will please both kids and adults.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Bars by Salad Foodie

A nice breakfast bar or snack, these granola bars start with ready-made granola to save time. Make them chewy or crisp, adjust the fruits, nuts and spices to your liking.

Strawberry-Rhubarb Angel Cake by Robyn Savoie

Flavor combinations such as strawberry and rhubarb are classics for a reason--they taste great together! Enjoy them both in this elegant layered angel food cake. This a quick recipe because you use boxed cake mix.

White Chocolate Cherry Shortbread Cookies by Foodiewife

This recipe made the rounds at Christmas on Fine Cooking and several food blogs. The original recipe comes from Better Homes & Garden Magazine. I decided to take an easy shortcut, rolling the dough into log and storing them in parchment paper. Two days later, I sliced and baked them. Easy! They are very addicting, and are deemed a…

Brownie Whoopie Pies by "Cheffie Cooks"

My family loves this dessert-so easy and so much fun!

Apple Cake made from Apple Skin and Core Pulp by Jeani Coleman

I teach a cooking class to teens and last week we made apple pies. I didn't want to compost all the peels, cores, seeds and stems of the 50 Granny Smith apples. I wanted to make something with them. So, I put them in my Blendtec high speed blender and pulverized them in batches with water. (This would probably only work if you have a…

Skinny Red Velvet Cake by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

It’s one of my favorites! So rich tasting and super moist. The skinny for 1 slice of this dreamy cake is 250 calories, 6.7 grams of fat and 7 Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS. No need to wait for a birthday celebration, bake this dreamy cake soon. You’re gonna to love it!

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies by Carolinaheartstrings

This oatmeal cookie smells and tastes like the holidays! With cranberries, orange zest and cloves it puts a fun twist on a traditional oatmeal favorite.

A Pauper's Apple Pie by Catherine Pappas

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake by Salad Foodie

Mmmmm - peanut butter and chocolate are a tempting duo in this this moist and tender cake. Mini chocolate chip morsels and chunky peanut butter help give texture to the topping. A welcome snack or breakfast treat with your favorite warm beverage.

S'more Brownies by Kelsey Martin

Who said s'mores were for camping? These s'more brownies are a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Strawberry Shortcake in Scones! by Nancy Miyasaki

These scones make for a remarkable strawberry shortcake, though they are delicious on their own with coffee as well.

Chewy Brownies by Michelle Norris

Everything you love about a box-mix brownie, but baked from scratch.

Whole Wheat Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies by Tina W.

This is a delicious, slightly crunchy cookie that bursts with flavor. The sunflower seeds give it a special crunch and the chocolate chips give it just the right amount of sweetness! (They are not as sweet as your storebought cookies...if you like them sweeter, add more sucanat or some honey.)

Pimpkin Creme Brulee by Tiffany

Crème brûlée is a classic French dessert that has become very popular in recent years, showing up on the menu of most fine dining restaurants. The creamy custard contrasts nicely with the crunch of the caramelized sugar on top. Crème brûlée comes in many variations. This recipe uses pumpkin puree and spices for a delightful pumpkin…