If you are looking for something to make your breakfast special and don’t have time in the morning, make these delicious muffins from the night before.
This delicious frozen treat is the perfect dessert for a warm summer evening. It is cool and refreshing and has just the right amount of sweetness to make it very satisfying. Since you do not need an…
This easy pie bakes up beautifully and tastes even better. It is a great pie to make when you have an abundance of fresh raspberries, or it can be made with frozen whole berries when fresh are not in…
This is a fun, seasonal recipe that the whole family can enjoy! If they are old enough to be careful, let the kids help dip the apples into the coating.
This amazingly simple, mouth watering dessert is our favorite Peach Cobbler recipe. We have always canned fresh peaches and keep them handy in the pantry.
Who doesn't love a good old-fashion Banana Split? How about a pie that combines all the ingredients of this old-fashion favorite! Almonds may be used in place of walnuts. You can also use a pre-made…
Raised in Ohio, fall meant Ohio State Football, falling leaves, comfort foods, pumpkins and apples. My family made every conceivable recipe using apples. While I have hundreds of favorites. I picked this…
I love fruit salad, but don't always have the time to make it, so I came up with this easy recipe. It does make a lot. I shop at a store called "Save'A'Lot" and I buy cans of every kind of fruit that…
The sweet taste of dried cranberries,fresh blueberries and juicy pear combined with the creamy goodness of Gruyere cheese make a delightful addition to summer celebrations anywhere...the colors say USA…
With summer here, I make this recipe quite often, using whatever fruit is handy. It is my own recipe. I often make this as a take-along potluck dish. Kids love it!
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Though my recipe describes the tart as more or less circular, the shape is not even important: Everything will look beautiful and taste delicious whether your tart is oval, square, rectangular,…
My grandmother gave me this Elvis Banana Pudding recipe as a hand-me-down and she would always say "I'll bet Elvis would even like this banana pudding" hence the name.
This strawberry pie recipe is so good that you will not be able to put a slice of this pie down. You will definitely want a second or even a third piece! I make about 10-15 every year by request.
Wolfgang PuckI like to bake the shortcake just before I plan to serve the dessert, so it's rich, warm smell complements the sweet, juicy berries. But if you want to make them ahead of time, just re-warm…
Use ripe bananas for this recipe, not over ripe ones, turns out better. I have tried it both ways and although the taste is the same, it looks better if the bananas are less ripe.
Desperate for a new smoothie, I came up with this concoction for my Magic Bullet. You can use a blender, food processor or... jeez, a mortar and pestle. Refreshing, easy and rather healthy to boot. Add…
Cranberries, apple pie filling, walnuts, raisins, and orange marmalade make this almost-no-cook cranberry relish easy for any cook to put together, but it looks and tastes like it took hours to make!
I love to mix tea and juices. I really like them in the winter when you can drink them warm. This recipe is good hot or cold. I also have tried several kinds of tea (even decaf). You cannot really taste…
I made these for Easter. Forgot to buy some so I had to whip something up. My husband loves them. He wants them all the time now. Great with morning coffee. Try warming in the oven! They are even better!…
Serve either hot or cold. It is good plain but better with milk, cream, whipped cream or lemon sauce. You can also make it sugar free by using a sugar substitute like Splenda.
This healthy citrus salad recipe is the winner of Recipe4Living's Citrus Season contest. During the gray and cold winter days, this citrus salad brings bright colorful flavor and keeps you in a cheerful…
A twist on the traditional Hanukkah favorite, these latkes are more like a dessert! Sweet apples and cinnamon topped with syrup or confectioners' sugar. Even if you're not brave enough to swap them for…
This apple dumpling recipe is one that my family enjoys and I have used it many times. It looks wonderful and my family never waits until I say it is okay to eat it. They dig in as soon as it comes from…
I won a contest sponsored by our local newspaper with this apple pie recipe, and it was featured on a nearby restaurant's menu for a month. The combination of cream cheese, maple, apples, and walnuts…
Cold, crisp watermelon and chopped mint in a light syrup of ginger, sugar, and rice wine vinegar. A touch of coarsely ground black pepper on top makes this a gourmet treat!
This dish makes for a dramatic presentation. Take it right from the oven to the table, fill it with peaches and sour cream and serve with bacon or ham.
This pie is great warm, with a scoop of ice cream or ice cold out of the fridge. I make these for bake sales and they have sold out for the last 3 years.
Wolfgang PuckCook rhubarb and berries together and they develop a beautiful pinkish-red color, their textures and flavors intermingling to achieve a wonderful balance of sweet and sour, with each tasting…
Wolfgang PuckEnjoy pineapple raw on its own, in fruit salads, or as an ingredient in tropical-style main-course salads. It's also delicious cooked, a form in which you'll now often find it on the menu…
This is such a sweet and tasty recipe for you not so ordinary stuffing. Add the tanginess of pineapples to your stuffing mix and you will never want to make stovetop stuffing again.
Caramel-flavored apples combine deliciously with a crisp streusel topping. A bonus: There are plenty of juices from the pie to spoon over scoops of ice cream.
This apple dish is quite tasty as well as colorful and is a perfect side dish to serve with a baked holiday ham or pork roast. The red cinnamon candies give the apples a spicer cinnamon taste.
These autumn pancakes are a welcome switch from toast and cereal. Chunks of pecans and apples fill the cinnamon-flavored batter topped with a homemade spiced syrup.
Grandma liked spring and early summer because of all the fresh fruit. This is her recipe. Since she was Native American, she had many recipes that were unique. This one is one of my favorites.
Cherries can be used for more than just filling pies. This sweet and zesty salsa can be a condiment for chicken, turkey, or pork. Or try it as a side dish on top of brown rice, or as a dip with whole-grain…
Pickled watermelon rind is as sweet as any candy you will ever have, and what a great way to NOT waste ANY of the watermelon. I made this for my children when they were young. (They are now 39 and 40)
Enjoy the best, most intensely flavored lemonade ever! A slow food recipe combining initial prep work and effortless beautiful, tasty beverage after a week or so of waiting for the flavors to combine.…
This is always a bit hit at gatherings. It is a light, cool and low fat dessert in which you can mix and match fruits and jello flavors to make it even more special. Add fresh fruit to the center to dress…
A school teacher in Portland, Tennessee passed this one along to me as one of her family favorites. Everyone loves my rendition of the recipe and begs me to make it when they are home.
This recipe is very close to what you would get in Spain or Portugal. There is no carbonation - just lots of alcohol! Feel free to use whatever fruit you enjoy.
This is an easy recipe that is quite forgiving as far as ingredients go. It makes good use of the watermelon that wasn't quite used up at the big party and reduces it down to a manageable spot in the…
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Who can resist chocolate covered strawberries? A simple dessert that is always a crowd pleaser and looks gorgeous on a dessert plate. Perfect for Valentine's Day too!
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This elaborately sweet cake is a real treat for anyone who loves Butterfinger candy bars. The different parts can be made ahead of time for your convenience.
After much searching for what to do with pears that would last more than a few days, with no success, I made up my own. It can be made with sugar or Splenda, I've made both and everyone loves it. It's…
This dessert would be very pretty for Valentine's Day with its white and red colors. Add some blueberries as garnish and you'll have a red, white and blue treat for the Fourth of July!
I like things that taste really great! I love it when people tell me how wonderful my food is. Who doesn't? I REALLY like it when the food I have created is just the easiest ever but tastes like I had…
I first tried this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a nice change from the traditional apple pie. The recipe is from the glorious Alice Waters, so how could it be bad?
Tantilizing large, fresh strawberries are the stars of this recipe and when combined with cream cheese, they are downright dreamy! They are very versitile in their use and are a great addition to any…
Trifles make great desserts for company because they're easy to throw together and they always look pretty. Try this one with low fat ingredients if you're watching your diet.
This is an easy and delicious way to make homemade strawberry jam. You don’t have to spend time trying to cook it, just let it hang out in the freezer. This could be a great gift idea for one of your…
This elaborate pudding is oh so British and quite elaborate. Packed with raisins, currants, cinnamon and spices, it's topped with a cognac-based sauce to really finish it off.
My sister in law swears by this recipe. The cookbook's summary: "You'll want to serve this again and again when lush, ripe strawberries are in season. It looks lovely and the taste is exceptional."
I have my own recipe for apple butter that I have been making for years for my customers at my Bakery/Café, they love it! Crockpot could also be used, just use 7-lb. can of applesauce. This recipe is…
This is a quick and easy pie that's all natural and low in sugar. No sugar added keeps the pie tasting fresh. A scoop of sugar free ice cream really finishes off the treat!
A reader asked for this recipe. It is so much better than the instant banana pudding you keep showing. I hope more people will make this one and taste the difference.
This recipe was passed down through my family at holiday dinners. Its very easy to make and delicious. It requires a yellow cake mix (pudding in the mix) and a can of pie cherries already prepared.
No matter the dietary needs of your guests, everyone should be able to have a slice of fruitcake on Christmas. Using a sugar substitute, this spiced cake is still packed full of goodness.
When you don't have all day to slave away in the kitchen, but you want to put something nice on the table for the holiday, try this quick and delicious sauce.
For deep red jelly, use ruby port or robust red wine. For a soft rose-colored jelly, choose a fruity rose such as Grenache Rose. If using white wines, use those with a faintly sweet or fruity flavor,…
Throughout my childhood, I remember tending to a massive half-acre size garden that was abundant with all the glorious flavors of fall. Now in my adulthood, I have found I tend to shy away from the typical…
This is a delicious bread to make during the summer when blueberries are in season (or during the winter with frozen blueberries when you're craving that summer flavor). Great for snack time or breakfast.
Peaches and custard baked to a chewy, gooey perfection on a tender cookie crust. Can be made all year with canned peaches. Delicious hot with ice cream or alone cold.
Do not confuse this with the dense Christmas bread with maraschino cherries. This recipe is simply a blueprint for making any quick bread with fruits or vegetables, from apple to rhubarb or from carrot…
Rose water or orange flower water mark this light fruit dessert as Middle Eastern. Both of these subtle flavorings can be found at pharmacies as well as in gourmet, ethnic and specialty shops.
The crunchy oat topping adds an extra dimension to this delicious apple pie. Try using Golden Delicious, Jonagold, or Granny Smith apples for this pie.
Plantains are a type of banana that is a bit firmer and lower in sugar. They are a staple in tropical cooking and grow as far north as Florida and as far south as Brazil. This recipe makes for a delicious…
Grilled fruit is a great finish to a backyard barbecue. The best fruits for grilling in my opinion, are apricots, peaches and nectarines (white are best).
This is a great pizza for the whole family to eat up. This pizza comes with melted apple jelly for the sauce, and apples with cinnamon for the main ingredient.
So simple, yet so good. You can't go wrong mixing tangy cheese with juicy, fresh pears. Add sprinkling of toasted pine nuts and a splash of olive oil with red wine vinegar, and it's divine.
This red white and blue pie is the winner of Recipe4Living's Political and Presidential Recipe Contest! It would be a fabulous all-American treat served at your Presidential Parties or any flag waving…
I created this wonderful lemon meringue pie with fresh raspberries layered in the lemon filling and topped with, of course, the cloud of meringue. We love the combination and this was my best effort blending…
This delicious raspberry Jell-O recipe is a must try! I use it as a dessert for heavier meals or as a side for summer get togethers. This is incredibly easy to make. The flavors meld together to make…
This is a fun recipe to make for kids and it's really easy to make ahead and store it in the freezer for a while. Deliciously indulgent and definitely a breakfast treat.
This is the best apple pie recipe. It is so easy and tasty! It's best made with Granny Smith apples or a combination of Granny Smith and Jonathan or MacIntosh apples. You can also use pears. The people…
Special Mother's Day Entry Mom got this recipe from a lunch time program on Chattanooga, TN TV channel 12 probably 45 years ago. She would have it waiting for us after school or to go along with dinner.…
This is a fantastic recipe because it doesn't have to be peach season to make it. Using dried peaches and peach yogurt, it's a delicious breakfast or snack any time of year.
This is wonderful no matter what time of year. If sugarless Jell-O and the pineapple in its own juice is used, your diabetic will be able to eat it as well.
Pretty, pink frozen watermelom puree that will cool you to the bone on a hot summer afternoon! I had originally made this as a sherbet but found it difficult to serve because it freezes so firmly but…
Fall fruit gratins can be made from any firm fruit that exudes juice as it cooks. The raspberries stain this gratin a vivid color and it tastes as beautiful as it looks.
I love baking pies, and I experimented with a pecan pie base, and thought, "why not add apples?" since they go well with nuts. I especially like to use Granny Smith apples because of their tartness, although…
This wonderful teabread is great as snack or even for breakfast. You won't believe the flavor that you will taste once you try this simple to make bread.
If you like, substitute blackberries or blueberries for the raspberries with their corresponding preserves. Fresh or frozen berries can be used, but taste them first; if they're tart, add a little sugar.
Cranberry Pear Chutney is a savory and versatile complement to a huge variety of dishes and edibles, year-round. It's as good with grilled or roasted chicken, ham or pork, as with cold meat or cheese…
An easy to prepare strawberry flavored pie that needs no baking. A great summertime dessert that can be made ahead. Garnish with fresh berries, if desired.
Not your typical apple pie - Hershey's Cinnamon Chips are scattered throughout, and in the streusel, giving the apples the cinnamon flavor they deserve.
Want to brighten up your winter meals? Treat yourself and your sweetheart to some berries this winter! Most desserts are weighted down with excess calories and saturated fat. But the right dessert can…
There is nothing more delightful in the summertime than fresh, plump, sweet, juicy red strawberries! Whether picked fresh, purchased from your local Farmer's Market or supermarket, they are truly a delight…
This is a great snack to make for any gathering. Balls of honeydew melon are wrapped in prosciutto and fresh mint to make a fancy appetizer with few ingredients.
I experimented with this recipe when a neighbor told us to help ourselves to his apple tree. Having never made applesauce before, I tried this!! I hope you all love it as much as we do. Hard to go back…
This is an apple dessert that you have a little control over. You can make the dough as thick as you like or thin. It's sweet, simple, and always looks nice.
Dehydrated Granny Smith apples, that is. Very easy, convenient, tasty and healthy. This uses a counter-top dehydrator which frees up a lot of time and doesn't heat up your kitchen. You could spice…
This is an easy to make cobbler that is irresistibly good. It has been in my family for years and is still the best peach cobbler I have tasted. Sweet to the last bite.
This is an excellent flavor to choose from. Orange and cranberry flavors will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit. It tastes even better the next day.
Crisps are a great way to make a homemade dessert without very much effort at all. Great during the summer when apples are fresh and ice cream is cheap!
Matzoh Brie is a beloved Passover treat, though it's enjoyed by many throughout the year. I often serve sauteed apples over French toast, so that seemed like a perfect match for the slightly crisp matzohs,…
This is lovely served with hot pancakes or ice cream and the Liqueur left in the Jar can be strained and used as a nightcap (hot or cold) on the cold winter nights.
This light and refreshing summery dip and pita chips make a perfect summer snack or party appetizer. Can also be served with fresh fruit for dipping. Quick and easy.
Wolfgang Puck Italian for "cooked cream," panna cotta is barely cooked at all. In fact, it is a gelatin-thickened dessert in which the creamy element is scalded for just a couple of minutes on the stove.…
This delicious, attractive, and (most importantly) super-easy puff pastry recipe can easily be made low-fat by using fat-free whipped topping and skim milk. This recipe should be enjoyed the same day…
This simple fruit tart is great with any seasonal fruit you have on hand. You can use frozen fruit as well - just add a little time onto the bake time. Mix and match too - blueberries and peaches are…
Begin the morning or end a workout with an icy cold shake. Yogurt and tropical fruit are a nutritious combination. Use frozen fruit for a thick smoothie. Best results are obtained when all ingredients,…
Purchase the cantaloupes a few days before you plan to serve this light refreshing dessert and allow them to ripen at room temperature. When ripe, a cantaloupe should yield when pressed gently and have…
A fruity tart yet sweet summer drink. Cool pink color, looks great. I had lots of fresh strawberries and wanted to fix them in a drink other than punch.
The pineapple was introduced to Hawaii in 1790, but was not widely cultivated until the late 1880's. Nowadays there is an abundance of this tasty fruit and it is fabulous when paired with spicy ingredients.…
Have you always wondered why chocolate covered cherries are so delicious? Now you can make them yourself! The secret is the layer of fondant underneath the chocolate.
These delicious pancakes are light and moist; the texture is a cross between a crepe and a pancake. Avoid overmixing the batter (it's okay if there are lumps) to ensure that the pancakes will be airy.
This makes a dramatic and colorful dish with the combination of pineapple, apple, cucumber, avocado and green pepper. If you prefer, substitute 1 lb. cooked ham, cut in strips, for the chicken breasts.
This is a very pretty pie, it has great flavor and it's a great holiday or any-other-day dessert. The cream topping just adds more flavor. Cost of the pie is around $22.00 to make.
Special Mother's Day Entry My mother is my favorite friend, she has helped me thru a lot of hard times. We have been thru thick and thin. She was raised in a Canadian orphanage when her mother was unable…
This is so refreshing and easy, everyone loves the fruit and cookies wtih the ice cream. You can add all your favorite fruit, and you can add your favorite cookie of choice. Below is what I put in mine,…
My sister in law swears by this recipe from the Uncommonly Kosher cookbook (submitted by Davida Siegal.) A great twist from the ordinary soup appetizer!
This is the perfect summer salad! And the best part is: it's so colorful! It's great for a light dinner on a hot day. This can easily be made without the chicken for a vegetarian option.
This is a great snack to serve for any adult party. Add some of your favorite brandy to the cheese dip and you will have a fantastic dip to go with your sweet green grapes.
This delicious mini sweet loaf is made just like you would be making a mini meat loaf but it taste more like a fruit cake. These make for excellent gifts come holiday season!
This dessert is great for camping. Start the bananas on the grill right after you take off your main course so that they have time to cook. Fruit-based desserts are a great way to sneak fruit servings…
Agua fresca is a drink made by combining blended fruit, chopped fruit, water, and sugar, then letting the mixture macerate. This version is popular with both kids and adults. You can make it earlier in…
Asian spices make this stir fry dish incredibly flavorful without adding much fat. This healthy dish is a great option for anyone watching what they eat.
Your local grocer or specialty food store should be able to provide you with these unusual fruits. It'll be worth the trouble when you taste all the exotic goodness of papayas, guavas, mangos and bananas.
Not a typical cheesecake flavor, kiwi adds a uniquely sweet flavor to this dessert. Garnished with sliced kiwis and a clear glaze, the finished product looks (and tastes!) very professional.
This fruity dessert is refreshingly sweet and satisfying with citrus juice from oranges and lemons and bits of maraschino cherries for that fun "confetti" look.
The ingredients list may seem odd, but somehow they go together wonderfully and create a beautiful looking and delicious fruit salad that is truly refreshing.
Vanilla and cinnamon add sweetness while ginger and red pepper bring a surprise heat to these grilled tropical fruit skewers. Make sure bananas are firm and ripe for this spicy, jazzed up, special dessert.
This fruity dessert is easy to make and is quite impressive looking. You can use frozen peaches so you can have a fresh fruit dessert in the middle of winter!
The smoky flavor of this salsa is great for anything grilled and accompanies Mexican inspired dishes quite nicely. If you don't like your food spicy, adjust the amount of chipotle and onion to suit your…
Cobbler's are really quite easy to throw together, especially if you use pie filling instead of fresh ingredients. Whip this dessert together in no time.
When I peel apples for apple sauce, I save the peels. I shake them in a paper bag with cinnamon sugar. Then I put them on my dehydrator until they are crunchy. The kids love them.
This quick and easy dish is perfect for using summertime fruit. The chicken is simply flavored, but delicious and the basil adds a freshness that really finishes it off.