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.

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.

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

Make Your Holiday Even Better this Year - Expert tips for Thanksgiving

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

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.

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.

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

Recipe and Photo Source: Soy Connection

Heart Healthy Shake

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

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

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

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.

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

Ice cream that tastes JUST LIKE Marble Slab ice cream.

Recipe Source: Anna Murphy - Charleston SC

Change up the fruit for different flavor combinations. Dried cherries, strawberries, cranberries or raisins can be used. I somtimes omit the coconut.

Vegan/Lenten

Recipe created by Bobby Flay.

For more recipes by Paula Deen Hop to It, Y'all! Paula Deen's Easter recipes the whole family will love

This is a heritage recipe. It has been in my family forever. Persimmon are in season in the fall.

Prep Time: 30 minutes • Total Time: 11?2 hours

"Crumbles are the ultimate comfort food. Vary the fruit according to the season."
- Darina Allen, founder of the world-famous Ballymaloe Cookery School in Shanagarry, County Cork, Ireland 

Recipe adapted from the "Ballymaloe Cookery Course Book" published by Kyle Cathie.

Recipe Source: Tabasco

Delicious Cherry Cobbler Recipe.

These spring-inspired Macarons promise to delight any sweet tooth and will quickly become a melt-in-your-mouth favorite. The walnut crumbs add a wholesome depth to these light and flavorful treats.