Pear & Fig Chutney by Amos Miller

I still had a few pears from the orchard and the figs are almost finished. Why not a Pear & Fig chutney? Easily done! This is everything a chutney should be. The flavors of the pears, combined with the figs' texture and sweetness, the plump raisins and blend of vinegars easily marry to the aromatic spices. And a quality cracked…

MANGO PUDDING by Linda Tay Esposito

A newer addition to the dim sum repertoire, the mango pudding is influenced by Western desserts techniques (since the Chinese are not too big on desserts! "Not too sweet" is always a sign of a good dessert for the Chinese!). Instead of heavy cream, you can substitute with coconut milk to give it a more tropical flavor.

Irish Apple Cake with Whisky Cream by Nancy Miyasaki

Most Irish have a sweet tooth, and this tasty dessert will satisfy it. Legendary Irish cook Myrtle Allen says "Homemade Apple Cakes are the most popular sweet in Ireland." Try this one and you will understand why!

Bananarama Smoothie by erin de martini

Budwig Diet Smoothie by John Spottiswood

Someone turned me on to Dr. Johanna Budwig recently. I read a bit about her research and her diet online. While there isn't a lot of hard evidence behind it, she was definitely ahead of her time in recognizing the importance of good fats, and the harmful effects of bad fats, in our modern diets. She strongly encouraged the…

Apple Crisp with Maple by Nancy Miyasaki

This is an easy dessert and a great combination of flavors. The butter, brown sugar and rolled oats make a great crunchy top!

Apfelkuchen (German Apple Cake) with Almond Apple Cake Variation by Salad Foodie

This recipe takes me back over 50 years when I lived in Germany. My landlady Mathilda would treat me to this pastry and one day I asked her for the recipe. She agreed to show me how to make it, if I taught her how to make American lemon meringue pie!…

Sage-Flecked Thanksgiving Sweet Potato-Apple Cake with Caramel-Bacon Crème by Janice Elder

The down-home, yet elegant harvest tastes of sweet potatoes, apples, sage, caramel and even a bit of bacon, red pepper and spice combine in an extravaganza of Thanksgiving flavors and textures. A marvelous finale to any dinner - regardless of season.

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…

BANANA FRITTERS by MARIA LOURDES V. LIPARDO-AYUB

Subscribe to my YouTube Channel (Lipardo's Global Kitchen) for more recipes and future raffle draws for giveaway prizes. You can give your kids an appetizing snack by simply using available ingredients in your kitchen. This recipe is so simple and easy.

Apple Cobblers by Beth Roan

Baked apples with a delicious crumb topping.

Guacamole Tex-Mex by Amos Miller

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality tortilla chips! Just like Chipotle - but homemade!

Banana Bread by Rose Elliott

I've been making this banana bread for years, making small changes here and there. It's a great one to make with the kids, and enjoy hot out of the oven! You can make it into muffins as well, just adjust the cook time accordingly (~20 minutes for full-size muffins).

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.

Easy Berry Pie by Nancy Miyasaki

I took the kids to a berry farm and we picked a few bags of olallie berries (similar to black berries) and I made this wonderful pie from them. With a purple grin, my daughter said "I love berry pie"! This really is excellent if you have good fresh berries.