Gold Medal Best Ever Banana Bread by Nancy Miyasaki

I make a lot of banana bread because my kids and husband both love it. I've tried a lot of different recipes, but have found none better that this slight adaptation of the one on the back of the General Mills Gold Medal flour bag. I think they must have tested a lot of different versions before settling on this one, because it is…

Festive Pasta Salad by Kelsey Martin

This pasta salad is colorful and zesty! Serve warm or at room temperature.

Roasted almonds with Quinoa, Flax and Sunflower seed by John Spottiswood

This is a great, healthy snack that we had up in Park City this week. We all munched happily all week, and got so much more nutrition from it than we would have from most packaged snacks. Super easy to make and beautiful too!

Easy pumpkin pies with brandy whipped cream by Nancy Miyasaki

These pies only take about 10 minutes to prepare, but they taste wonderful. If you're looking for a pumpkin pie with a great return for your effort, this is the recipe!

Louisiana Cornbread Stuffing by John Spottiswood

This is a pretty spicy stuffing for those looking to add a little kick to their Thanksgiving dinner. It is delicious. I would recommend trying it out with Turkey sometime before Thanksgiving to decide if everyone in your family will like it. It's definitely not your grandmother's stuffing (unless you grew up in Baton Rouge)!

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 Fruit Cobbler by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a super simple dessert that's great for a large or small gathering. I generally use nectarines or peaches and some sort of berries, but cherries plums and apricots will work too.

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies by Katherine Martin

A dark chocolate cookie with peanut butter undertones swirled with chocolate chips. Delightfully fluffy and dense.

Banana Nut Muffins by erin de martini

Delicious for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!

Sweet Potato Fries by Nancy Miyasaki

These sweet potato fries are baked in the oven and very easy to make. I think they are yummy and good for you, too.

Jalapeno Poppers with Cilantro Ranch by Mary Joseph

Baked not fried, mmm...

Sheet Pan Blueberry Muffin Tops by Culinary Envy

You won’t need any muffin top pans for these quick and easy Sheet Pan Blueberry Muffin Tops. You use a baking sheet to get the best part of these scrumptiously moist breakfast muffins that are bursting with blueberries, have golden crispy edges and a sparkling sugar, buttery crust!

Amazing Zucchini Pie by Salad Foodie

I came by this recipe from the Parents Action for Children web site, and as the name suggests, it is indeed “amazing.” Rather like a brunch quiche, this is one delicious way to serve summer’s bounty of zucchini. To simplify prep time, use a commercially prepared crust. Then just add a tossed salad and fruit for dessert!

Strawberry Shortcakes with Whipped Cream by Nancy Oakes

Caramel Apple Bread Bake by Julie M.

A delicious caramel treat served with a brandy cream sauce