MILK CHOCOLATE FLORENTINE LACE COOKIES by London Glendenning

These ended up tasting like the kind sold at Trader Joe's or World Market- excluding the carmel drizzle that the store bought versions have. That said, they turned out to be really tasty, and I'm not sure I would even add caramel if I made them again. The process was pretty simple though VERY messy (I feel like anything requiring…

Cajun Bread Pudding with Praline Sauce by Amos Miller

The Praline Sauce is a stand-alone that will add depth and excitement to any cake or pudding, but it marries perfectly with this Cajun-inspired recipe. This is a dish that I have served hundreds of times and is always a favorite - so much so that folks often ask for a serving or two 'to go'. Easy ingredients, easy to prepare.…

Ruby's Creole Bread Pudding & Butter Rum Sauce by Amos Miller

NEVER throw stale bread away! You have the base for an absolutely delicious Creole bread pudding that will have your guests melting with pleasure. The Rum Sauce is fabulous on all kinds of desserts, from the Creole Rice Pudding to cupcakes. In this case, you want to warm the sauce, rather than chill it, so it is spreadable.…

Basic Easy Pie Crust by Glenn

For my grandmother, Eva Koehler, this was what passed for "easy." For me, easy means opening the box and removing the sleeve, cutting the end and removing the roll of pie dough then un-rolling the dough and placing it in a greased 9" pan. Translations have been made where appropriate. This is one of a very few recipes in her book…

Mango Cobbler on the Grill by Robyn Medlin

There is really nothing you can’t make on the grill, even dessert. Finish a great meal on the grill with grilled cobbler and your friends will leave your house later with a big grin of satisfaction on their face. Ingredients:

Peppermint Pattie Cookies by Denise Sherin

When I bite into a York Peppermint Pattie I get a ..... You know the saying, these are just cool and yummy!

Chocolate Boston Cream Cake by BearNakedBaker

Sunflower oil pie crust by Micheline

This pie crust is ideal for vegetarians AND vegans. Sunflower oil is used instead of lard. It has now become my goto pie crust recipe for all my pies.

Macaroon Kisses Cookie by Denise Sherin

Coconut kisses are so good. It's a holiday favorite.

Coconut Layer Cake with Fluffy Coconut Icing by Julia Ann Souders

A light and moist yellow coconut layer cake with a hint of apricot preserves under fluffy white boiled icing and toasted coconut. Suggestion: Replace milk with coconut milk. Adapted from The New Royal Cook Book, Royal Baking Powder Co., 1922. ©2007-2015 Netta Belle’s Choice® cookbookinabox® “Reg. U.S. Pat. &…

Chocolate Chip Cookies by erin de martini

Lemon Gateau Shenandoah by Windle Grissett

I created this lovely masterpiece in honor of my daughter Shenandoah whom has chosen to follow in my foot steps. As a child she loved lemons, and still does

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,…

Devil's Food Cake by Pestle Mortar

A very easy and incredibly delicious devil's food cake. This super moist cake with a creamy and intensely chocolate frosting will make you forget all about cake mixes!

Spice cake by Deanna Martinez-Bey

Spice cake is a great cake to make and serve on its own. However, there are other great things that can be created by using spice cake. For example, make this spice cake recipe below. After it cools, crumble it up and add it into a food processor. Add 1, 8 ounce package of cream cheese and process until combined. After it is…