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Elegant Orange Blossom Cheesecake

"The aroma of orange zest hints at how heavenly this delicate cheesecake tastes. Gingersnap cookie crumbs make a distinctive crust,...


Freezer Strawberry Shortbread Dessert

"When I’m planning party menus, I appreciate dessert recipes like this; you can make and freeze it up to two...


Banana Crumb Pudding

"Friends and family ask me to make my thick and creamy banana pudding for all occasions. They can't get enough...


Greek Tilapia

"While on a trip through the Greek islands, my husband and I had a dish that we loved. I tried...


Frozen Key Lime Delight

"In the middle of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like this sublime Key lime dessert. Cold, creamy and tart,...


Aloha Cupcakes

"A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that...


Coconut Key Lime Thumbprints

"This is the cookie recipe I created for the Las Vegas World Food Championships 2013. It's similar to a shortbread...


Caramelized Pineapple Sundaes

"Whenever we get a craving for a tropical escape, this super simple recipe whisks us away in no time. Vanilla's...

Marshmallow-Almond Key Lime Pie

"Summer is peak season for Key limes—a must for this pie’s distinctive sweet-tart flavour. Unlike other Key lime pies, mine...


Hawaiian Dream Cookies

"These cookies are lovely as they are, but I'll sometimes use a light-coloured sanding sugar for the top: First, lightly...


Warm Pineapple Sundaes with Rum Sauce

"Pineapple, rum and sugar have a longstanding and flavourful relationship that takes on new meaning when you add ginger and...


Blackberry-Orange Cake

"My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and...


Apricot Upside-Down Cake

"My Aunt Anne, who is a great cook, gave me a taste of this golden upside-down cake and I couldn't...


Carrot Cake with Pecan Frosting

"My husband constantly requests this homey, old-fashioned version of carrot cake. The frosting is still tasty even without the pecans."...


Braised Dill Potatoes

"Dill, chicken broth and a few other simple ingredients create a side dish your family will love. The braised potatoes...


Banana Bread Pudding

"When I visited my grandmother in summer, I always looked forward to the comforting banana bread pudding she'd make. With...


Cinnamon Coffee Cake

"I love the excellent texture of this easy coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavour enriched by...

Traditional Hot Cross Buns

"On Easter morning, our family always looked forward to a breakfast of dyed hard boiled eggs and Mom's hot cross...


Lemon Ricotta Cake

"This recipe is a family gem that was passed down from my grandmother and mother. Garnished with shaved lemon zest,...


Grandma Nardi’s Italian Easter Bread

"My Grandma Nardi’s bread with dyed Easter eggs represents family and tradition. I fondly remember how she taught me the...


Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts

"Guests will have a touch of nostalgia when they bite into one of these old-fashioned doughnuts. Accents of nutmeg and...


No-Bake Cornflake Cookies

"I grew up on a farm where we hand-milked cows and had plenty of milk and cream to use for...


Wyoming Whopper Cookies

"These big country cookies are made to travel—in fact, I came up with this recipe while trying to match a...

Garlic-Cheese Flatbread

"Unless you plan to make two, don't count on leftovers. As an appetizer or side, this cheesy flatbread will be...


Ginger-Maple Roasted Pecans

"Use these spiced nuts as a snack, in a salad or as a coating for fish. They're a smart ingredient...


Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese Shells

"I created this deep-friend mac and cheese recipe for my husband, who loves mac and cheese. He describes this recipe...


Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich Minis

"My husband absolutely loves ice cream sandwiches and snickerdoodles, so I combined them into one fun treat. Here’s how we...


Brownie Batter Dip

"I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes...


Chili-Lime Snack Mix

"Why buy a pricey bagged snack mix when you can easily make a better-tasting one at home? Create a Southwestern...