Peppermint Bark Cookies by Jesika Feldman

These cookies have a slight crisp to the outside but a soft, gooey brownie like texture on the inside. They are intense, guaranteed to please any chocolate lover! I built this recipe after studying about ten or so variations, putting together what I thought would make the perfect cookie and if I haven't made I'm pretty darn close!…

Carrot Bread by Got Mixer

This carrot bread is so delicious and easy to make for KitchenAid Mixer lovers!!!! For more recipes go to www.gotmixer.com

pear cupcakes with maple cinnamon frosting by Mary Callan

A luscious little cake with a delicious maple frosting.

German Drop Cookies by Salad Foodie

Pecan-laden German Drop Cookies are reminiscent of Mexican wedding cookies, but I like these even better for the cinnamon-laced powdery topping. You can make ahead and freeze the dough if well wrapped, then thaw and bake at a later date. This recipe appeared in Relish Magazine a few years ago.

South of the Border Lasagna by Shelli

A different take a lasagna that my family loves.

Chocolate Fudge (a no fail recipe) by Candice Goodyear

haven't made this recipe yet but I will before Christmas. I found this recipe online.

Winter Squash and Fennel Roast by Paul Gordon

Gingerbread Cake with Drunken Raisins and Persimmon by Vivien

Easy gingerbread cake with rum-flavored raisins served with persimmon slivers

Lemony Rolled Sugar Cookies by Jesika Feldman

My friend came over a few weeks ago and asked me to help her make gluten free sugar cookies. What we came up with was a soft, chewy cookie with crisp edges from rolling them in sugar before baking. They’re light, sweet, and fluffy with a bit of tang from the addition of cream cheese and from lemon juice. They’re perfect to brighten…

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies by Jesika Feldman

The first gluten free recipe I tried really developing myself was Chocolate Chip Cookies. By this I mean studying a bunch of different recipes, seeing what I thought worked best, and making my own recipe out of them. I've tried so many packaged gluten free chocolate chip cookie mixes and there's always some aspect that dissatisfying…

Carmelized Apple Tart with Sherry Crust by Farrell May Podgorsek

This crust complements many fillings. The Carmelized Apple in Cider Sauce and tart crust are prepared and cooked separately, then combined and baked for a few minutes. The crust stays flaky and the apples soft and carmelized. It was a perfect ending for Thanksgiving dinner. Be sure to always use a good quality drinking sherry.…

Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip and Raisin Cookies by Frosted Flaker

I replaced half of the fat with applesauce in this recipe, and together with the spices and vanilla, this cookie is one word - yummy.

Dreamy, Skinny Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

I recently tested this festive, super moist cake on some of my girlfriends. Several of us get together once a month to eat, drink and laugh until it hurts! When everybody gave it a two thumbs up, I couldn’t wait to share it with you. The best part, it’s so simple to make because I starting with a cake mix. Super rich and decadent…

A Simple and Tasty Stuffing Made Skinny by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

There are hundreds of ways to make stuffing. It can be moist or dry, prepared with French, sourdough, or cornbread, adding ingredients such as sausages, oysters, onions, mushrooms or chestnuts, to name a few. The possibilities are endless…I know how hectic the holiday’s can be so I’ve made it easier by starting with a box of Mrs.…

Rum Raisin Baked Apples by Alisha