Mon Gateau Au Chocolat by Ali El Safy

An absolutely wonderful cake; most traditionally served without icing. If you're including kids, might want to add your favorite, but I love it the "old school" way!

Potato and Sweet Potato au Gratin with Herbs by Nancy Miyasaki

This is not the lightest recipe I've made, but it's a real treat when you are having guests and want to splurge. I love the flavor and color combination of the sweet and gold potatoes. It's a wonderful twist on a classic French standby.

Dark Chocolate Torte by Lyndsey

Super rich torte for chocolate lovers.

Mushrooms with Butter, Garlic and Croutons by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a delicious and easy to make mushroom dish. It tastes as good as fancy stuffed mushrooms, but is half the work. My kind of recipe!

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…

Healthy Carrot Cake by Nathan Willow

With the rise in the number of diabetics in the world, there has also been a rise in the search for sugar free recipes such as carrot cake recipe. Here is a tried and tested mouthwatering and sugar free carrot cake recipe that you can prepare at home and enjoy without any worry about the harms of sugar.

Potatoes Gratin w/dill & gruyere by david spottiswood

Warm mango, banana and pineapple crisp with mascarpone cream by Citronetvanille

This is a light and fruity dessert made with wholewheat filo dough and a combination of fruits, so you’ll get a light dessert, extremely tasty, warm and crispy that will satisfy any sweet cravings. The combination of mango and banana’s textures…

Mango Gateau with peaches and cream by Manju Nair

A Gateau is a French style sponge cake traditionally made with cream and may be a multilayered cake. I made this cake for a potluck at a friends place and everyone simply loved it... Its really simple and easy to make and the rest is your imagination :-) Inspiration is again from my friend , Ria's blog.

Tarte Tatin by lecuisinier

This is a classic of French home cuisine - it's upside-down caramelized apple tart.

Chocolate Souffle by Nancy Miyasaki

After having a yummy souffle on a cruise recently, I came back and started making them myself. This is the best I've found so far. A simple, delicious chocolate souffle. This is a dessert that everyone in your family is sure to enjoy. Try serving it with vanilla or coffee ice cream, or with whipped cream.

Spelt pain a l'ancienne by Guest of winter

A bread from Peter Reinhart's The Bread Baker's Apprentice, a very easy one because it hardly needs any kneading and it only ferments once. And with a stunning result.

Creme Brulee by Mark Tabak

My claim to fame. Not quite so traditional, I use whole eggs and milk to lighten it up a little bit.

Cheddar scalloped POTATO gratin simile DAUPHINOIS by Foodessa

Very high in flavour...very high on calorie reduction too! I’ve been trying desperately to replicate a 'Potato Dauphinois gratin'...The king of gratinées! After having made these scalloped potatoes...I think I’ve come darn close to realizing my simile version of this great dish. If I may...I'll call her the 'Queen' to her King…

Crème de foie gras et fruits by Patricia Turo

A crème of foie gras with a wonderful surprise at the bottom. A recipe by chef Stephane Francolino, Entre Cour et Jardin in Haut de Cagnes. http://turosdolci.wordpress.com/2010/07/17/haut-de-cagnes-le-village-des-artistes/