Buttermilk Banana Bread by Nancy Miyasaki

I've made dozens of different types of banana bread, and this is one of my favorites. Our kids devoured it! My oldest told me "this is the best banana bread you've ever made, Mom." That's high praise from a 9th grader!

Easiest Pie Crust Ever Made (from the 1940's from scratch) by ChaCha Can Cook

This recipe makes a great pie crust recipe and pre-dates "Ready Made" crust products. Enjoy!!

Husband Catcher Cake by Nanette

I swear this is true...Chris was crazy for Tommy, but he paid little attention to her. He was quite popular. She was determined to win his heart and brought this chocolate-to-die-for cake to a party they were both attending. Near the end of the evening, she cut a slice and sweetly offered it to him. He took her home that night and…

S’More Cupcakes by Joann Mathias

Black Swan Muffcakes...."Mmmmm, So Pink, So Pretty!" by kathy gori

I'm a little late, okay about 4 or 5 days to the Muffcake party, but ever since Salty Seattle suggested them I cannot get them out of my head. Another thing I can't seem to get out of my head is the movie Black Swan. We get sent DVDs from the studios every year at this time, in order to vote for the screenplay awards. One of the films…

Fabulous Braised Short Ribs Provençal, Lovely for Christmas or Hanukkah by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

This sensational dish is bound to become your all-time favorite to make for either Christmas or Hanukkah. I know it’s my family’s favorite and I’m making it again this year! It’s much more fattening than most recipes I’ve share because short ribs are a…

Snappy Molasses Crinkles by Jeannie Zastawny

A very tasty cookie I clipped this recipe from somewhere right after I was married 35 years ago.

Chocolate Cheese Cake!!! by Catherine Pappas

This is a delicious dessert to end any nice meal. With Love, Catherine xo

Swiss Steak by Cindy McNamara

Best served up with your favorite mashed potatoes, this is serious comfort food to slow cook in the oven on any weekend!

Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Pumpkin Kisses by Shea Goldstein

Dill Snack Oyster Crackers by Linda Gee

Try as snack or with soup.

Monkey Bread by Dexie Jane Wharton

Savory Creole Sweet Potato Casserole by Amos Miller

No sweet topping here - this has breadcrumbs & bacon and the Creole twist of Jamaican Pickapeppa Sauce in the yams. It is good to venture outside your comfort zone from time to time - and this is a good way to start! I was set on this culinary path in 1987 when first introduced to Chef Austin Leslie at Chez Helene in New Orleans.…

Van Halen Poundcake (custom tropical version) by Niko

My friend Jenni Field, aka The Balanced Pastry Chef (http://pastrychefonline.com/blog/) customized her famous Van Halen Poundcake with a tropical twist for me, the prize of winning a benefit auction she held for Bloggers Without Borders. She shipped it across the country and when I received the exceedingly heavy package, I did not…

Homemade Apple Pie Pop Tarts by Beth Roan

My girls love Pop Tarts. I knew that I could make them better than the boxed version. We came up with 5 different flavors but this one was my favorite.