Traditional Ghanaian recipe for a sponge-type cake with bananas and peanuts

Aa traditional confection that is found in some regions of Spain and in countries of Latin America including Chile'. The name Alfajores is arabic in origin. Its basic form consists of two round sweet biscuits joined together with dulce de leche or jam and covered with powdered ...sugar. In most alfajores there are two layers of cake, and a filling in between. I got this recipe from my friend, Antonella Conte' Perez in Santiago Chile. I made these with two layers and dulce de leche and powdered sugar.

Prep time: 30 minutes
Freeze time: at least 1 hour or until hard
Recipe Source: Marvelous Mother's Day Brunch Recipes

Chefs Greg and Mary Sonnier, The Uptowner Special Events and Catering - New Orleans

For a special dessert, try Granny Smith apples complemented by a sharp Aged Cheddar for an updated interpretation of bread pudding.

Very easy recipe.  You don't even need to get the mixer out.

I adore these bite-sized Hanukkah treats. 

-B-O-O Pops are easy ... nothing sinister here! Use a brownie mix for convenience and bake in the Brownie Pop Silicone Mold to ensure perfect pops. The kids can insert the lollipop sticks, then dip pops into the colorful Candy Melts. Decorating sprinkles and sugars add the finishing flourish.

Easy homemade whipped cream.  You can add flavorings to take it to the next level.  Replace the vanilla extract with orange, almond or any flavoring that suits the dessert.

Recipe provided by Laniana Lewaka, Chef, Beqa Lagoon Resort, Fiji. This is the perfect dinner party dessert. Everything can be made earlier in the day and assembled when ready.

I can not imagine a Christmas without these buttery little tastes of goodness. You will need a cookie press to make these.

My friend Lorna sent me this recipe and it is fabulous.

My grandmother's friend was very tall and as kids we called her Big Grandma. Love her rhubarb pie

Prep Time: 25 mins. • Freeze Time: 60-70 mins. • Serves 8-10

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This Russian Recipe was emailed to me by a work/travel student of mine from Volgograd Russia.  Yana submitted her mother's, Margarita Kotlyarova, recipe for cake with a cream filling.  Sounds yummy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes 

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Prep time: 30 minutes
Chill time: 1 hour
Cook time: 20 minutes

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Recipe Source: Kelly Hogan Scharringhausen

My family loves these. I sometimes will make them and individually wrap them. Put them in the freezer, so that they can bring them as a snack with lunches for school.

Traditional Eastern European Easter favorite, also known as Babka.  It is shaped as a pyramid or block.  Babka is served as a dessert or spread on bread.  I like it by the spoonful!  My husband's family is from the Ukraine and this is one family recipe.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate Time: 2 hours

This deliciously creamy, no-bake cheesecake has a crust of playful and crunchy crushed popcorn accented with savory Herbes de Provence.

Wow the crowd with delicate Cherry Cannoli Cups made easy with wonton wrappers

Include the “little chefs” with an updated family favorite Cherry Whoopie Pies that everyone will want to help prepare.

Simple to make and elegant to serve Cherry-Misu dessert.

Recipe Source: Sweet Celebrations - Festive desserts with an exciting twist

Cheesecake and Chocolate, my two favorites!

Easy to make chocolate chip recipe. Try different nuts for a different tastes - Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies, Chocolate Chip Pistachio Cookies, Chocolate Chip Walnut cookies. Don't like nuts? Add sunflower seeds.

This is so good served warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

These Chocolate Covered Strawberries are just screaming to be paired with a glass of bubbly.

Recipe Source: Sweet Celebrations - Festive desserts with an exciting twist

I was given this recipe by a friend and they are the bomb! How can you go wrong with Guinness and Godiva!

Recipe and Photo Source: Soy Connection

Heart Healthy Shake

I was given this recipe by my friend, Julie Anderson.  I have not made it myself yet, but hers was wonderful. But hey, how can chocolate be bad!

Recipe Source: Alton P - Pottstown, PA

Recipe Source: Musselman's Apple Butter

Chef Debbie Gold from the American Restaurant in Kansas City, Mo. offers a chocolate-lover's take on the traditional ginger snap with her Cocoa-Ginger Crisps. These crunchy little cookies deliver a delicate ginger flavor balanced by the rich chocolate dough.

Delicious Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies. My friend Rita made these cookies for church social, yummy! I HAD to get the recipe.

These elegant dessert bars are the perfect way to end a get-together with family and friends. Each layer requires some chilling, so give yourself plenty of time.

Servings: 20
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

This truly amazing cheesecake recipe was provided by Debbie of http://www.amazingcheesecakerecipes.com/

This is Grandma White's divinity recipe.  This was a huge treat growing up.

Prep Time:  20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Makes 24 servings

Key Lime Pie Recipe. If you can't find real key limes, bottled is now available in most stores. You may have to look in the cocktail section to find it.

This is the only sugar cookie recipe you will ever need. Makes perfect and delicious cookie cutter cookies. 

Watch this video from Betty Crocker for directions on how to make a Princess Cake. Full Recipe below.

This is an outrageous surprise desert for your friends. They'll never guess it's chocolate from the fryer until they taste it.

Recipe Source: Sweet Celebrations - Festive desserts with an exciting twist

Strawberry-Marshmallow Crisp Ice Cream Sandwiches made with gluten free Chex® cereal, a recipe created by cookbook author and DishTowelDiaries.com blogger Silvana Nardone.

Treat yourself and cater to dietary needs at the same time with these thin and crispy cookies, full of the flavors of ginger, cinnamon and cloves.

Read: Holiday Entertaining - Something for Everyone! for more great recipes.

Recipe Source: A Taste of the Tropics

What goes better together than peaches and ice cream?

Why buy store bought Lemon Curd when it is so easy to make your own. Great for scones, a filling for cakes or spooned on bread. No afternoon tea is complete without Lemon Curd.

Yum...homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

Serve up the perfect cheesecake this year with easy and practical tips for avoiding cracks, cutting and plating.

"Irish Apple Pie varies from house to house, and the technique has been passed from mother to daughter in farmhouses all over the country for generations." - Darina Allen author of "Forgotten Skills of Cooking," (Kyle Books, 2009) Daria has also reissued her cookbook "Irish Tradional Cooking"

Chef John Besh, Besh Restaurant Group
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Cool Time: 1 hour
Yields 10 to 12 

Recipe Source: Zatarain's

Recipe for Kiwi Lime Pie.

Traditional Russian Easter Bread

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Refrigerate Time: 4 hours
Makes 24 servings

Recipe Source: McCormick

This is more like a cobbler than a cake.

First Lady, Mamie Eisenhower's recipe for Million Dollar Fudge

Served in Syria and Lebanon as a Easter treat. Filled cookie treats.

Recipe Source: Julia Namey

Ice cream that tastes JUST LIKE Marble Slab ice cream.

Courtesy of Nestlé.

Recipe Source: Bake Sale Bonanza

Super Simple Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Recipe.