Chocolate Butter Pecans by BearNakedBaker

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…

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…

Peppermint Stick Ice Cream by Salad Foodie

What to do with the candy canes after Christmas? Make ice cream! Doesn't have to be summer to get my ice cream maker out.

Brown Butter Toffee Blondies by Chef Smith

Holiday Magical Bars Made Skinny by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Many of you know these outrageously delicious bars as Magic Bars or Hello Dollys. I’m calling them, “Magical Bars” because they are just that. In fact, they’re probably the best bars ever created! They’re super rich and decadent. These magical bars require no mixing and best of all, you don’t sacrifice flavor for the lack of work!…

Chocolate Sugar Cookies by BearNakedBaker

Open Apple Tarts by Chef Smith

Supreme Double Chocolate Cake by J. Gino Genovesi

A rich, delightful cake which is very moist and tasty. It is great if served with what I call "Whipped Ice Cream" , a combination of ice cream and cool whip blended together. Try it!

SLAPPY COOKIE OR SAD HAPPY by GARY ESTESS

THE NAME COMES FROM MY KIDS AND MY WIFE. THIS RECIPE, MY GRAND MOTHER ALWAYS MADE FOR US AS A SNACK. THERE SO GOOD YOU WANT TO EAT ALL OF THEM. THE NAME ALSO COMES FROM WHEN THEY BAKE, THEY PUFF UP AND THEN THEY FALL. EVERY TIME.

Peanut Butter Pie by Chef Smith

Stuffed Apples by Chef Smith

Tropical Snowdrops by BearNakedBaker

The dried fruit can be anything you'd like, that's "Tropical". Cashews are also good to use....