Why not put all the ingredients of strawberry shortcake into a muffin? These rich, delicate muffins don't need another thing - they are perfect as is.

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…

Instead of fat on that morning bagel or muffin, try this sweet alternative.

Fall recipe served warm with vanilla ice cream for a special treat!

A great recipe my mom taught me!

This is a great cobbler recipe that you can use with just about any fruit. Plums, apples or nectarines would also be delicious. Even a combination!

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 refreshing dessert looks fancy when served in a martini glass and will really "wow" your friends!

Make some popsicles to have in your freezer for summer! They're so simple!

This is really easy to make, it's fresh, and your family will love it!

This is sweet, cheesy and just down right good. Kids love it!

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.

Add the sweetness of bananas to your everyday chocolate chip cookies for an added bonus.

This balloon wine recipe came from the hills of Kentucky from an old friend. When the balloon pops, the wine is ready!

These dumplings are a fun dessert, especially in the fall when apples are in abundance.

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…

This is quick and fun and a little twist on the orginal.

Trail mix adds a nutty texture to these delicious caramel apples.

These fruity pancakes are full of blueberries and raspberries.

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…

Made from scratch, these moist muffins have chunks of strawberries in them for fruit in every bite.

Coconut, raisins and pecans make this a simple pie without too much sweetness.

Using low fat ingredients and egg substitute, these muffins only taste indulgent.

Great for summer or anytime you need a boost in your day.

This fresh fruit salad recipe is so easy anyone can make it! It is very colorful and delicious.

Traditional Southern cooking during tomato season.

A sugary sweet dessert from Eastern Europe made with phyllo dough and Granny Smith apples.

Good on bagels, toast or waffles.

Make this a Christmas family tradition in your home.

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!

This fruit Danish recipe is so easy, anyone can make it.

This is cool and refreshing.

This super-easy salad is very sweet, but canned fruit makes it quick!

This prime rib roast recipe makes a great roast with a flavor twist.

Mmm, piping-hot, good-for-you apples—easier than pie and a lot fewer calories!

A buttery brown sugar topping variation on this classic American apple pie.

A sweet and creamy dessert just like cheesecake, but in bar form. Lots of fruit on top for extra sweetness.

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…

Wolfgang Puck 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 sweet, spicy side dish is an excellent way to dress up ham or pork chops.

This is a fun, colorful, cool and sweet salad.

Nothing says summer like homemade shortcake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream!

At less than 50 calories a serving, these fruit bars are a smart choice.

From the Uncommonly Kosher cookbook, this delicious fat-free recipe was submitted by Mary Cohn.

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…

This is a fruity and fun drink during the summer. Great at cookouts!

These zesty lemon bars feature layers of fresh lemon curd and lemon-flavored cream cheese.

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.

Delicate, homemade chocolate crepes wrap around banana and are drizzled with chocolate sauce.

This unlikely duo makes for a tasty bread. Nice and moist with cinnamon and raisins.

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…

This is a great brunch dish that's easy to multiply. A sweet way to dress up French toast with fresh peaches.

An easier version of a cherry pie.

This is a quick and easy dessert that you can throw together in no time at all.

This is truly wonderful and delicious. Make a day ahead of time, or the morning before serving!

A cream cheese and raspberry filling makes a normal chocolate cake into a fancy dessert!

Like a flat pie cut into squares, this dessert has a little bit of everything that everyone will love.

A delicious cake year round, but especially appropriate for Rosh Hashana and a sweet new year.

These double-apricot bars can easily turn sophisticated with the addition of orange-flavored liqueur.

This festive dessert is perfect when the leaves start to change.

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.

A beautiful dessert that's so easy to make, you'll be amazed at the final product!

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…

This is a sturdy crust that will stand up under the juice that plums, apricots, peaches and nectarines are bound to release.

The best of both worlds... Apple Pie and Cinnamon Toast! Who needs anything else?

Though it can be hard to eat carbs for people allergic to gluten, this muffin recipe is just like the real thing.

This recipe was given to me several years ago by my sister. It is great as a side dish for just about any type of meal.

Dried cherries added to these scones add a sweet and sour tang that's perfect in every bite.

If the weather is hot and feeling like Hawaii, we figured that a good Hawaiian recipe would fit the ticket perfectly.

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…

This clever dessert is always a great choice for a party or potluck dinner.

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 is one of the easiest recipes that you can make for simple delicious apple butter. This recipe can also be made in a crockpot.

Choose your favorite berries to put into this classic dessert.

A wonderful dessert to celebrate America on the Forth of July.

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.

Try this easy, grown-up dessert to cool off summer party guests.

This can be used for a chilled salad or even dessert.

The addition of fresh plums to your coffee cake is an excellent way to wake up in the morning.

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…

This quick dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth with layers of pound cake, vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries and chocolate sauce.

This is quick, easy and cheap. It is also very refreshing and light as a summer time dessert.

These muffins are a great way to start your day – full of oaty goodness.

This is an easy way to dress up a regular pound cake without too much of a to-do.

Try this fruity twist on a classic spice cookie this holiday season.

Try this smoothie for a healthy, instant breakfast.

You can also use this delicious recipe for jarring or freeze it to keep a healthy alternative for a long time.

This is a cheaper version of the caramel apple dip you buy in grocery stores.

This is a great recipe for any time. Easy to make and very tasty.

This is a fabulous dish for summertime when peaches are ripe for the picking!

Wow! This recipe almost tastes like a take on teriyaki and sweet and sour pork combined. Definitely serve with a nice side of plain white rice.

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…

Moist and dense, this is a subtly flavored cake with delicious walnut crunch. Perfect for your next fiesta!

Traditional blueberry muffins just the way grandma made them with fresh, sweet blueberries.

This is a crispy, fun treat to put out on your holiday dinner table. It lightens the meal and gives you a great sweet taste on your dinner plate.

A very typical dessert or snack for children in Argentina, this is very simple. It never fails and you can share!  

This stuffing is great for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. It has a wonderful light and fruity taste.

Simply, healthy and totally delicious! Try it with any fresh fruit you have on hand. It's a great low-fat substitute for ice cream!

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.

Extra ingredients add just the right touch to homemade appleasauce.

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.

Creamy cheese and tart cherries combine perfectly for a spread for crackers or French bread slices.

A fruity concoction of pomegranate, orange, lime, and pineapple with rum and pomegranate liqueur. Wonderfully refreshing!

This is a fun drink to serve to kids because its all juice with a bit of mint. It'll be a welcome change from apple juice.

Warm and fragrant, this delicious dessert provides a serving of fruit.

A great breakfast side dish, snack or accompaniment to pork entrees that will satisfy any sweet tooth, and that can be served hot or cold!

A classic recipe straight from the Ozark mountains of Arkansas.

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…

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 fruit salad is bursting with colors and flavors to delight your eaters.

Apple juice, allspice and honey give a cider-like taste to this iced tea.

Instead of going to the store and buying pre-made applesauce try making your own by following this recipe.

This deep dish plum pie recipe is one of my favorites to bake. So FAST and EASY, and the taste is wonderful.

Quick browning in a skillet seals in natural juices, adding flavor and aroma to the pork country style ribs.

These delicious little puffs are perfect for breakfast or as a fancy appetizer for your next get together.

Serve this easy peanut putter and vanilla pudding dip with apple and banana slices.

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.…

A great recipe for during the summer when strawberries are in a surplus, and then in December you'll still have fresh jam in your freezer.

Apple and honey are the sweetest mix there is. Make on Rosh Hashana for a special New Year treat.

A simple recipe made with cinnamon candies. It can be served warm or cold. This is a great way to use overripe apples.

This is a creamy pie with pineapple chunks and nutmeg for lots of flavor.

This unique dessert is bursting with the flavors of autumn.

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.

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…

These easy to eat and nice-looking kabobs are a great idea for a pool or outdoor party

Way before Hi-C was around, this classic recipe is packed with sugar. 

This is an easy salad to make, and a good way to serve up cranberry sauce that people will want to eat.

Fruit juice, sherry and nuts make this an easy dessert that's deliciously unique.

This is so simple and delicious you'll make it all the time.

This light and fluffy banana flavored cake flecked with oats adds variation to the traditional Angel Food Cake.

This is a delicious filling.

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.

A lovely fruity tea time bread! Gorgeous topped with clotted cream or just butter.

The sharp taste of rhubarb is balanced by the sweet blueberries and sugar.

This fruity spread is a sweet appetizer with cracker or even fresh veggies.

This is a great way to eat fruit. Use this as a garnish, relish, spread or eat it right out of the bowl!

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.

Flavored with honey and a little hot pepper sauce, this is a great fruit preparation.

Try this clever dessert pizza at your next potluck or just to spoil the family.

Try this fruit salsa over chicken or pork for a new twist.

Certainly not the healthiest of snack options, but once in a while for breakfast or snack doesn't seem so bad.

This is so easy and so good.

This recipe has been enjoyed by anyone I've ever made it for!

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.

With banana, apples, yogurt and spices, this is a great, healthy smoothie without sugar. And it's so sweet and yummy anyway!

These tasty muffins have chunks of real peaches with almonds for a nutty crunch.

These moist and tasty muffins are made with tangy strawberry yogurt and fresh strawberries. A perfect breakfast treat.

This is the best banana pudding recipe I've ever tasted. It's light and my grandkids fight over it.

This orange Jello salad recipe is cool and delicious! You can serve it anytime.

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.

Eat this tart within a day or the crust runs the risk of turning "blue" and it looks less appetizing but is still fine to eat.

This classic dessert is as much fun to watch as it is to eat.  Always a dramatic end to a perfect meal.

Toss this colorful salad together for every day and special dinners.

For those hot autumn days when you want to cool off or for the middle of the winter when you're longing for another season.

Cinnamon apples, pineapple and sweet potatoes create a tasty side item.

This is great to prepare for company because you can make part of it ahead of time.

This no-bake cake is easy layers of creamy goodness.

This is a great recipe to make with kids because everything melts in the microwave. Kids will love the sticky sweetness of the caramel on the apple.

This salsa is a fruity, crunchy summer fiesta!

A wonderful pie with apples, pears, and plums, accented with dried cranberries, raisins, and cinnamon. It tastes like autumn!

This smoothie is so easy and delicious! Try it for a quick breakfast or snack.

This Georgia peach and praline pie recipe combines two great pies in one pie shell.

Fresh fruits are absolutely essential for this refreshing drink.

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…

This tasty side item is a popular dish in Rwanda.

This delectable soup is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the taste buds.

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…

Recipe Photo Contest Winner! 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! Click…

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…

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!…

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!

The easiest apple pie to make. Delicious.

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…

This recipe is a great marinade for chicken that is going to be broiled or grilled!

You can't miss with this colorful and good-for-you recipe.

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?

I can't make this one fast enough - the kids love it, and it's very moist & rich.

As if sweet potatoes needed more sweetening, this dish adds apples and cider for a perfect holiday side.

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)

Serve this old time favorite as a salad or dessert.

Layers of red strawberries and raspberries, blueberries, and sweet cream create a patriotic food statement!

A great way to use up apples in the fall after a visit to the apple orchard, this recipe is yummy for dessert or a snack.

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!

This is a delicious candy and perfect to give as a gift for the holidays.

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 icy treat is perfect for barbecues or on a hot summer day after you have been to the pool all day.

Very good recipe your family and friends will love. Mine do.

Let the smell of cinnamon and brown sugar peaches fill your home as these slow cook.

You don't need a bread-maker or even an oven to make delicious banana bread.

The cream cheese add flavor and moisture to this regular banana bread.

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…

These simple muffins are a great breakfast treat or an easy snack. Make sure your bananas are super-ripe: the blacker the better!

This short-cut recipe uses yellow cake mix to speed up the process.

This banana break is fantastic and has a hint of orange taste.

For dessert in less than a half hour, try this quick and easy recipe.

Very delicious and versatile recipe. After making it first time, there are many easy ways to vary the recipe.

This is a very easy cake to make and the fruity topping add great flavor.

A rich, cobbler-like dessert with a homemade buttermilk biscuit topping.

Real chunks of tart apples add fresh flavor to this sweet cake.

This sweet treat is deliciously sticky and a special dessert or snack around the fall season.

Layered with a buttery crust, cream cheese and apple topping, this creamy dessert is deliciously rich and different.

A yummy frozen cream cheese pie with bananas and pineapple. Great for summer!

Warm and delicious dish you can enjoy anytime of the day, smells as good as it tastes.

With a sugar cookie base, this is a pretty dessert for entertaining.

Apples, cinnamon, pecans and raisins go into this fabulously "fall" cake.

The fruity flavor of the apples makes all the difference in this dish.

A simple cake with big apple taste.

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.

Great for the fall when apples are cheap and abundant! A real sweet treat.

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…

Just because you're watching your sugar doesn't mean you have to miss out on dessert!

For a delicious autumn treat without all the fuss, try your hand at this one.

This beautiful fruit mixture is coated with whipped topping for an angelic look.

Use fresh or frozen rhubarb in this recipe and it will be summer all year long.

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…

Such a tangy and fruity salad, this would be perfect on a hot summer day.

A crust topped with apples and drizzled with icing.

Fresh strawberries, raisins, cinnamon and sugar make these a healthy snack that kids will love.

A less common fruit choice for cobbler, this one is simple to prepare and surprising.

A marshmallow-cream mixture tops off these bananas for a fruity dessert.

A great way to use up browning bananas because their flavor gets so intense, these cookies have delicious natural flavoring.

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.

This is a great source of calcium as well as getting some fruit servings into your day.

Strawberry Jell-O and fresh strawberries make this a very berry cake.

This sweet and creamy dip makes a refreshing dessert on a hot day or after a heavy meal. It also works as an appetizer or snack!

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!

Unlike many French pastries, this cake uses oil instead of butter, so it's not quite as light and fluffy but it's better for you.

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.

With golden delicious apples, bananas, grapes, vanilla yogurt, and a dash of nutmeg.

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.

Served cold, this punch is a jazzed-up version of iced tea.

Bring this fruity mix to your next picnic as a sweet side dish or different dessert.

Even though pitting cherries can be a real pain, the final product is oh-so worth it.

This is a sweet dessert without getting too heavy. Bananas, sugar, strawberries and almonds.

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,…

This is a delicious dessert, especially with some vanilla ice cream scooped on top.

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.

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 entertaining dessert, made with a flaming sauce, is perfect for a fancy dinner party.

Substitute pears, pineapple or apricots for peaches if you prefer - either way it's delicious.

Pears, pecans, avocado, and Roquefort cheese create an interesting combo and a delicious salad.

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.

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 salad is wonderful for an accompaniment, as a dessert, or wonderful as a snack!

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…

Add a zip of tartness to your typical bread pudding with cranberries!

Prepare this easy smoothie the night before for a delicious and healthy breakfast that's sugar free!

Feel good about serving your friends and family this low fat dessert.

Fresh apricots add a sweet texture to this otherwise ordinary coffee cake.

Pumpkin spice, apple cider, and freshly sliced apples create the perfect pork dish when the leaves start to fall.

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…

This is an excellent accompaniment to turkey or chicken, with the tangy taste of mandarins!

This pear dish is simply splendid. Enjoy a bite of pears, cranberries and some amaretto topped with some toasted almonds.

For a quick substitute to apple pie, try these fried treats.

This fruity low-fat dessert can help your family eat right.

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.

If you ever thought that making a fruit tart was too difficult to do, try this recipe, simple and tasty, you may not want to share your secret.

A succulent savory strawberry-sauced tender beef filet!

Make pound cake from scratch and jazz it up with strawberries and cream cheese.

The zing of mint brings a refreshing taste to this berry, peach, and grape salad.

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…

The unique flavor of apricot pairs perfectly with the basil making a refreshing summer salad.

Sweet and juicy, these two ingredients go beautifully together to make a sugared side dish.

Fruit and low-fat yogurt make this the perfect salad or snack.

A new twist on apple pie, this is a clever way to bring tortillas to the dessert course.

This is a yummy summer refresher!

Crunchy nuts and fruit pieces are suspended in strawberry gelatin this salad.

Very easy to make from scratch and the sweet pineapple flavor really livens it up.

Mandarin oranges, coconut and maraschino cherries make this recipe feel like your in heaven once you take your first bite.

An easy relish to whip up with brown sugar, orange zest and lots of spices.

This creates a pretty dessert with layers of brown sugar, grilled peaches, ice cream, and fresh cherry sauce.

Maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg add to this aromatic and sweet pie.

This sauce is a little on the tart side. If you prefer it sweeter, add more sugar to taste. Serve it as a condiment with roasted turkey or pork.

Breakfast or dessert? This cake serves either purpose equally well.

Strawberries are always a good choice, and this recipe features a special dip

This is really a single-crust tart, but using mozzarella as a cheese base makes it more like a pizza -- a special sweet pizza.

A jam you can make year-round because the fruit ingredients are dried.

Using a mix from a box, this cake is simple to throw together and it'll be ready in an hour.

This recipe uses buttermilk biscuits to make up the "cake" and easy layers of jam and brown sugar for a 1-2-3 dessert!

The key to these cream cheese frosted bars is using very ripe bananas.

These fresh fruit scones are a great way to start the day, preferably with a cup of tea.

If you can't get enough apricot, you'll love this spicy and fruity salsa.

A fruity, tangy, low fat baked chicken recipe with hardly any preparation! Serve with a mixed green salad if desired.

The fun of this basic recipe is that you can mix up several varieties of berries and create a favorite new variation.

This is a fun summer salad that has a little bit of everything.

Crunchy, toasted pecans are sprinkled onto three kinds of grapes in this tasty fruit salad.

Enjoy a double dose of banana in this creamy pudding dessert.

Try this fruity dessert and really impress your guests. Sophisticated and sweet.

An easy way to get potassium into your diet, especially since you use nonfat milk. A great way to start off the day.

Apple cheesecake is a unique variety, but the crisp apple taste blends perfectly with the smooth cream cheese for an excellent dessert.

Three kinds of berries float in a delicious mixture of cream cheese amd strawberry jello.

Huckleberries are sweet like blueberries but they have a distinctly unique taste as well. Paired perfectly with honey, this cake is divine.

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.

A gelatin dessert made with fresh apricot puree and nonfat plain yogurt.

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.

The addition of a small amount of butter produces a richer, more cookie-like texture.

This is an artificially sweetened bread that uses cherry soda and Maraschino cherries. Definitely delicious, but not the real thing.

Not your typical apple pie - Hershey's Cinnamon Chips are scattered throughout, and in the streusel, giving the apples the cinnamon flavor they deserve.

If you can find chokecherries in your neighborhood, you'll love this easy pudding recipe.

This sweet fruit French toast has walnuts too for a delicious crunch.

Serve as an accompaniment to turkey, lamb, or veal with artichokes, using the juice as a sauce.

Pickle your peaches with white vinegar, dark brown sugar and cinnamon.

Banana splits with a twist! Muffins make the tasty base for these irresistible banana splits.

Vanilla ice cream creates a delicious sauce for pears and bananas.

Serve warm cherry sauce over vanilla ice cream in a large stemmed wine glass. Garnish with cookie or cinnamon stick.

This year, try a fruity twist on your regular stuffing. Dried sage and apples make the perfect combination.

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…

This is a fabulously fall recipe with delicious pumpkin flavor and chunks of real apples.

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.

A buttery-sugary topping makes this apple pie an ultimate treat.

Try this yummy, fruity butter on fresh toasted bagels, muffins, or quick breads.

A delicious way to dress up your fresh fruit.

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,…

Kuchen means cake in German. This cake takes literally a minute or two to prepare, but is great for company or a family dinner.

Pineapple and mango give a tropical flavor to this blueberry salad.

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…

For a variation on traditional fruit salad, try this fun dish at your next summer get-together.

A flaky dough holds a layer of cream cheese and a layer of cinnamon-sweet apples, topped with almonds.

Let the smells of baking peaches, cinnamon, and vanilla fill your house as this dessert cooks.

This is a perfect cocktail to serve either at a party or for a nice and romantic breakfast.

This sweet dessert makes a delicious pudding with nuts and raisins and spices

Jarred in concentrate form, this dessert can be made anytime.

Even the youngest chefs can help prepare this delicious shake!

A super-easy recipe for a delicious and refreshing drink.

Fresh peaches and a creamy sauce bake atop a cinnamon sugar, cake base.

Peach brandy adds an extra touch to a delicious peaches and cream dessert.