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Cinnamon-Raisin Banana Bread Pudding

"My family likes to change the toppings for this luscious dessert. We use berries, chopped nuts or fruit, ice cream,...


Ginger Apple-Pear Crisp

"Enjoy autumn aromas—apples, cinnamon and spices—in this delicious recipe. It's even better with a scoop of vanilla or pumpkin ice...


Cherry Upside-Down Bread Pudding

"I've always loved bread pudding, and I enjoy fixing this for my family on a chilly day. You could use...


Dark Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

"Croissants make an incredible base for this rich, chocolaty bread pudding. I prefer dark chocolate, but semisweet or white chocolate...


Fudgy Peanut Butter Cake

"I clipped this easy peanut butter cake recipe from a newspaper years ago. The house smells fantastic while it's slow...


Warm Rocky Road Cake

"When it's warm, this reminds me of super moist lava cake. And until I made this, I didn't think a...


Chocolate Pecan Skillet Cookie

"Bake up the ultimate shareable cookie. For variety, replace the chocolate chips with an equal quantity of M&M's or chocolate...


Butterscotch-Pecan Bread Pudding

"Bread pudding fans just might hoard this yummy butterscotch version. Toppings like whipped cream and a butterscotch drizzle make this...

Molten Mocha Cake

"When I first made my decadent slow-cooker chocolate cake, my husband's and daughter's expressions said it all. She says it's...


Macaroon Apple Cobbler

"Especially when I'm just serving a dessert, I like to prepare this. I'll usually make it with fresh apples, but...


Fried Sweet Potato Pies

"With my dad being a farmer who grew them, sweet potatoes have graced our table for as long as I...


Caramel-Apple Skillet Buckle

"My grandma made a version of this for me when I was a little girl—and fresh apples from a tree...


Apple Pandowdy

"This apple pandowdy, which comes from a very old cookbook, is tangy and delicious." —Doreen Lindquist, Thompson, Manitoba


Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps

"My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside...


Mom’s Buttermilk Cookies

"I treasure my mother’s recipe for these comforting cookie pillows. The tender treats are topped with thick frosting and a...


Crisp Sugar Cookies

"My grandmother always had sugar cookies in her pantry, and we grandchildren would empty that big jar quickly because they...


Semisweet Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

"Chocolate and vanilla provide a delightful contrast in their flavour and appearance." —Nancy Arevalo, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Grandma’s Star Cookies

"My husband's grandma would only make these butter cutouts with a star cookie cutter. I use various shapes for celebrations...


Grandma Krause’s Coconut Cookies

'When my two daughters were young, their great-grandma made them coconut cookies with oats. Thankfully, she shared the recipe." —Debra...


Cream Wafers

"My sons used to help me make these cookies, and now my oldest granddaughter helps. When the smaller grandchildren are...


Chocolate Chip and Cookie Butter Thumbprints

"I wanted to make a more festive version of chocolate chip cookies for the holidays. Since my mom's thumbprints are...


Baki’s Old-World Cookies

"My uncles have always called these 'cupcake cookies' because of the unique and pretty way they're baked. My maternal grandmother...


Classic Candy Cane Butter Cookies

"To make cookies that look like candy canes, we colour half the dough in classic red and twist away. They're...

Cardamom Spritz

"As far back as I remember, I have loved cardamom. My grandmother often added the spice to her baked goods....


Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake

"You’ll fall in love with this sweet treat. Each silky slice is topped with juicy raspberries. Yes, you can have...


Berries with Vanilla Custard

"What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, also try the custard with strawberries or peaches."...


Marinated Oranges

"This flavourful fruit was actually the topping in a cake recipe. But I didn't want all the calories or fat...


Chunky Banana Cream Freeze

"Everyone loves ice cream, but we all know it doesn't make a great after-school snack. Until this! With its sweet...


Berry White Ice Pops

"Nothing says summer like an ice pop. Kids and adults alike love this fruit-filled version." —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut