Gingerbread Cookies by Stephanie Bower

Scottish Shortbread Men by Momma Cupcake

A quick and tasty alternative to Gingerbread Men!

Chocolate Coconut Sandwich Hearts by Hungry Jenny

Makes 12 'sandwich' hearts and 12 mini hearts http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-baking-with-love.html

Pam Saderup's Norwegian Kringler by Cindy McNamara

Another recipe from one of my dear military friends, this time its Pam Saderup. It has become a family favorite of ours over the years as well.

Stollen by Chef Smith

This famous German bread originated in the city of Dresden. It is made from a very rich but not overly sweet dough that is studded with candied fruits and nuts and may include a ribbon of marzipan down the center. The finished loaf is brushed with clarified butter and rolled in confectioners' sugar. The unusual shape of the loaf, with…

Butter Free Chocolate Orange Rum Cake by Hungry Jenny

These sunk a little when I made them, but I have adjusted the temperature and baking time so that this hopefully won't happen to you... Failing that, the chocolate icing is a good way to cover it up! http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/11/butter-free-chocolate-orange-rum-cake.html

Butter Free Orange and Rosemary Cake by Hungry Jenny

This is a Greek yogurt based orange cake, with a savoury twist of rosemary and a kick of lemon zest on top. This was made in a 13.5 x 8" pan and cuts into 20 squares. http://hungryjenny.blogspot.com/2010/10/butter-free-orange-and-rosemary-cake.html

BANANA SPLIT by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

BANANA SPLIT

OVEN ROASTED APRICOTS WITH THYME, STRAWBERRY GRANITE, CACAO CROQUANT by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

OVEN ROASTED APRICOTS WITH THYME, STRAWBERRY GRANITE, CACAO CROQUANT

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET

HOT CHOCOLATE MELT PINE APPLE GRANITA by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

HOT CHOCOLATE MELT PINE APPLE GRANITA

Spatzle by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

Spatzle

Scottish Shortbread by Marlin Rinehart

This is the most famous cookie of Scotland. It’s a must to use pure butter. Traditionally, shortbread contains no other flavor. I’ve been making this recipe since 1970 when I got the recipe in Edinburgh, Scotland. The addition of a small amount of rice flour gives a firmness and crunchiness to the cookie. Most American recipes for…

Lasagne Verdi all Bolognese by Carmelita

This is the recipe that I have learnt to make in Bologna. It does take long preparation but it is well worth it. The Lasagne - the dish is called Lasagna in Naples but always Lasagne here - are light, the layers separate, very little bechamel is used. So the dish is rich and tasty without being heavy. It is the pride and joy of…

Hazelnut mantecados by Guest of winter

Typical Christmas biscuits, crumbly and brimming with hazelnut flavor.