Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce by Amos Miller

I am surprised more folks haven't tried this. I have been asked for this recipe more times than I can remember. I have served the following dish to more than 300 diners (at a time) and got a substantial number of raves, so I want to pass it on for anyone who wants something a little more like home, more New Orleans, more than a Red…

Willis Davidson’s Famous Fruitcake by Chez la mere

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Piña Colada Cupcakes by Krystina Castella

Banana Split Pops by Krystina Castella

This king of pops is based on the classic flavors of a banana split. Traditionally, the banana is split lengthwise, but I put the banana on the pop stick to make it a hidden surprise. Pineapple topping is poured over the vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup over the chocolate ice cream, and strawberry topping over the strawberry; the…

Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake by Dominick Costa

Summer is hands down my favorite time of year, especially being born and raised on the East Coast. I hate cold weather and snow and for me, fall and winter are just gloomy and depressing times of the year. On the other hand, I am very thankful for Pumpkin Season! I have already featured quite a few pumpkin recipes, but there sure…

Date Squares (Matrimonial Cake) by A.L. Wiebe

I have used this recipe for years, having found it in an old Purity Cook Book.

Bacon Cupcakes by Kyra Martin

To quote Tyler Florence: "Bacon should be an honorary vegetable." In which case, I argue that these are a health food. If you have a favorite spice cake recipe, feel free to subsitute that in. I think these would be great with an apple spice cake also.

Thai Iced Coffee Pops by Krystina Castella

Thai iced coffee is a very sweet, creamy refreshment brewed by street vendors in a cloth bag and served in a plastic bag with plenty of crushed ice and a straw. These Thai Iced Coffee Pops are based on traditional recipes and serving methods. The Thai coffee powder (oliang) and the milk are poured over crushed ice and not mixed,…

Coconut creme fraiche by Rose Nape

Serve with pineapple upside down cake

Basic Buttercream Frosting by myra byanka

I don't much care for the flavor of shortening in frostings, so I always just used butter. However, since I'm in love with Butter Flavor Crisco now, I made a batch of buttercream frosting using it with butter, and can't taste the shortening. Yum! You can add any flavor to this basic recipe: extracts, citrus juices, cocoa, melted…

Blueberry Tart by Dominick Costa

Continuing to utilize the Puff Pastry dough we made the other day, I have for you a Blueberry Tart! Once you make this, it will open your eyes to the endless possibilities and substitutions you can make to this recipe. I decided to just go with Blueberries, but you can easily replace the berries, or add to them and make a mixed berry…

Coffe Cream Cheese Frosting by Krystina Castella

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…

Magic Cookie Bars by Chez la mere

Bi-Coastal Cookies by Kyra Martin

When I was little my mom worked at a small cafe as the baker. She would make these cookies and people would line up to get them and they always sold out within a few hours. I'm not sure where the recipe is originally from, but I love them!