Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnaps and Walnuts by John Spottiswood

We were treated to this wonderful cheesecake when visiting our good friends in Pasadena. It was beautiful and truly delicious. Marci adapted it from a recipe in Bon Appetit back in 2003. This makes a wonderful dessert for after a Holiday party.

Easy Candied Pecans by Salad Foodie

A snack for the gods! Sprinkle atop your favorite greens, blue cheese topped or chicken salad. For holiday entertaining leave the pecans in halves rather than chopping, and serve in a festive bowl.

Easy Cinnamon Apple Strudel by Nancy Miyasaki

This is super simple and truly delicious. I made it for John's birthday dinner, since he loves cinnamon apple desserts with vanilla ice cream. It's light and flavorful without being too rich. We finished it all in one night between the six of us. Mmm!

Apple Crisp – Microwave Quick! by Salad Foodie

I haven’t found a quicker apple crisp recipe that tastes as good (or better) than oven-baked. Simple prep and fast cooking make this a perfect dessert when you’re short on time. Plus you can make it year round as the microwave won't heat up the kitchen.

Classic S'mores by Kelsey Martin

Mango Pulp Fruit Salad by Sharada Kakarla

With weather changing... this may be a nice dish for kids specially to eat variety of fruits in a different way. WIth Mango flavor, most of kids, as well as adults like the blended taste of mango, ice cream and freshly cut fruits. Any fruit can be added per choice. I generally try to make sure of banana which tastes pretty good in…

Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites by Culinary Envy

Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bites have a crunchy chocolate cookie layer on bottom with delicious peppermint chocolate cheesecake and bits of crushed candy cane and chocolate swirls on top. A winning combination for this holiday season!

Chocolate Cherry Marbled Cookies by Culinary Envy

Chocolate Cherry Marbled Cookies are soft, luscious, chewy chocolate, marbled with buttery vanilla and a slight hint of tart cherry in a silky drizzled chocolate. An irresistible combination!

Candy Cane Lane Cookies by Culinary Envy

Candy Cane Lane Cookies are thick, plump, chewy, soft baked vanilla cookies loaded with candy sweets in every bite.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Bar by Culinary Envy

Chocolate Peanut Butter Krispy Bar is only 6 ingredients, one bowl and no baking! Peanut butter cups, but with a creamy crispy twist! Your family will LOVE these insanely delicious treats!

Oh Fudge by Culinary Envy

Oh Fudge is decadent, intensely chocolaty and velvety, silky smooth. This freezer fudge is so creamy and rich; it just melts in your mouth.

White Christmas Cookies by Culinary Envy

White Christmas Cookies are only 7 ingredients including instant White Chocolate Pudding. They are buttery sweet with a slight hint of salt. They MELT in your mouth!

Walnut Shortbread by Saru

Short breads like biscuits are a great afternoon tea or coffee treat. This walnut variation is a great holiday time treat.Keeps good for up to a week.Wonder if there will be any leftovers at all!

Fresh Strawberry Pie- Best Ever by Doctor Jo

Fresh Strawberry Pie: This best-ever fresh strawberry pie is heaped high with fresh, juicy, ripe strawberries. Coat the berries with a perfectly sweetened glaze, and this pie is good enough to eat as it is. However, some ice-cream or whipped cream on top is always in style.

Rhubarb Crisp Recipe by Doctor Jo

Rhubarb crisp is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The inside is stuffed with juicy sweetened rhubarb. Top the fruit with crunchy oats and brown sugar crumble. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Now that is my idea of a spring-time dessert.