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"For my husband's family reunion, I took a store-bought angel food cake and turned it into this special dessert with...

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

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

"This beautiful layered cheesecake takes a bit longer to make, but the end result is so worth it! Citrus seems...

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

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

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

"Blueberries in season make this a very special breakfast, but I find that frozen berries can work just as well....

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

"I've been making this wonderful Easter candy for years. These eggs are a big hit with everyone who loves marshmallows."...

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

"Chocolate lovers will go crazy over these cookies that feature loads of chocolate! When friends ask me to make "those...

"My mom's favourite cake is tres leches, a butter cake soaked in three kinds of milk. I developed a no-fuss...

"Turn a box of red velvet cake mix into this easy dessert—or breakfast! The icing tastes good and makes a...

"I try to make special foods for my kids, especially on their birthdays. To transform plain ol' pancake mix, I...

"These mini cookie cakes were one of my favourite treats while I was growing up in Pennsylvania. We called them...

"The divine flavours of this simple Black Forest cake will impress your guests and leave you with many requests for...

"I created this recipe based on our family's love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun...

"I love to make these red velvet jar cakes for friends, family and teachers. Red velvet is my favourite during...

"This delicious, not-too-sweet Mexican hot chocolate is richly flavoured with cocoa and delicately seasoned with spices. The whole-stick cinnamon stirrers...

"Treat your family to this comforting, homemade cocoa as you decorate the tree or open holiday gifts. Vanilla and almond...

"Are you in the Christmas spirit yet? If not, this special cocoa will do the trick. It’s like drinking a...

"You need just a few basic ingredients to stir up this spirit-warming sipper. It's smooth and not too sweet, making...

"My mom makes this hot chocolate with pumpkin, spices and white chocolate. We usually drink it on Halloween, but it’s...

"This is our daughter's favourite hot chocolate recipe. It may look like ordinary cocoa, but a touch of vanilla sets...

"Change up ordinary hot cocoa by stirring some dark baking cocoa into vanilla almond milk. Top it off with berry...

"Steaming mugs of these smooth beverages are a nice anytime treat with my husband, Ken." —Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California

"My husband and I like to enjoy this grown-up version of hot chocolate on a cold winter evening. It's even...

"As soon as there is a hint of fall in the air, I think of pumpkins and my mother. She...