Recipe from a friend, Becky Westbrook December 2010

Who’s says you can’t have pizza for dessert? Sliced apples, caramel topping and crunchy peanuts top a giant sugar cookie for this Pampered Chef® classic.

This recipe is a tantalizing version of a Mexican favorite! It also stores well and makes a great dish to make ahead of time and freeze for a delicious meal at a moment’s notice.

A classic French pear almond tart adapted from Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking”. La tarte aux poires was my first love in France. This crust has a twist with coconut oil and pairs well with the frangipane and delicately poached pears.

This is a copycat recipe for Kentucky Fried Chicken’s grilled chicken.

“Macaroni & Cheese has been a staple on the dinner table for decades! The creative blend of cheeses in this comfort food is so smooth and delicious that any cheese lover will find it irresistible.” - Cheryl Hart, Tillamook Cheese cookbook

So buttery, so good, so addictive! Toasting the fresh pecans is key. The magic ingredient to set off that dark brown sugar goodness is none other than good ol' Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. Let every morsel melt in your mouth. Happy Thanksgiving!

Preheat oven to 220*F. Grease two baking sheets In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With a pastry blender cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Mix chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper and Marinate for at least 30minutes. In a medium bowl, mix the cornflour with white plain flour ( 1: 1 ratio).

There is nothing French about this Cuban sweet toast.

Heat the oil to 375 degrees. While the oil is heating up, peel the green plantains and then cut them into 3/4 inch slices. Fry the slices in the hot oil for 3 minutes.

Tasted at a sampling and fell in love with it. Ingredients cost less than 10 bucks!

Serve this Tuscany-inspired salmon dish atop warm buttered delicate orzo, sprinkle some fresh parmesan. Decoratively garnish w/ a sprig of fresh rosemary. Perfection!

Delicious pasta salad

These tasty little muffins are great as a snack any time, not just for entertaining. Normally vegan cheese doesn’t go over too well, but because it is baked into the muffins, it simply lends a great flavor without imparting any odd texture.

Deliciously moist with a hint of wasabi - great party sausage roll!

Tucking white chocolate truffles into the centers of these fluffy cupcakes creates a sweet surprise.

Preheat grill to medium-low. Place a large heavy-duty disposable foil pan on grill. Add mushrooms, peppers, shallots and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Add wine, thyme and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Decadent and rich, this cake does not skimp on the rum. It is made entirely from scratch, with the exception of a box of pudding mix. Pay special attention to pouring on the glaze, which happens in two steps, and involves using a ring of walnuts.

Healthy soup that is a little time consuming to make but well worth it.