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This delicious layered treat takes a few flavor notes from Italy

About two weeks ago I was panicking. I had a big family dinner coming up and I wanted to make an impression – not only with the entree, but with the dessert as well.

My in-laws were coming over, as well as my husbands aunts and uncles. Now, let me tell you, some of these ladies are incredible chefs! Not professional, but they could be! I had to make sure everything was perfect – not that they would mind whatever I was serving, but it was important to me. I searched online for hours until I came across this cake. It looked so beautiful that I had to try it. And everyone fell in love with it!

Who doesn’t love luscious layered desserts? This quick cake takes the flavors of nutty pistachio and the sweetness of ripe cherries, to another level. The most time this recipe will take, is when it needs to cool. The divine pistachio pudding goes spectacularly with the rich nutty flavors and the whipped creamy topping, and the cool chocolate shavings.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Kraft Recipes

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Quick tip: Use a store-bought crumb crust to save time.

Be honest with me; how many candy canes did you eat during the Holidays? Two? Ten? The whole package? We all love’m, but if you’re like me there comes a point when you just can’t make yourself eat one more of those. You know what I mean, don’t you? And then you end up with all these extra candy canes and you don’t know what to do with them! You don’t want to throw them in the trash because, well, who would want to throw candy away? Not me, that’s for sure! Then you try to offer them to all your friends and family, but they’re are already in the same situation.

Worry not, my lovely friends. I have the perfect solution for you! Chocolate makes everything better, including candy canes. This white chocolate candy cane bark is going to be such a hit at your house, you’re going to be calling your friends and asking them if they’d like to give you their leftovers, too!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  The Food Network

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Quick tip: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to harden more quickly.

A tender and slow roasted delicacy… get your hands ready!

There comes a time when you need to buckle down, and start thinking about meals that will not only warm your gullet, but your house too.

This is the perfect recipe to have these scents flowing through out, our environment. You may want to lock the front door – I’m pretty sure you’re neighbors and even strangers walking by will be knocking on that door soon… No-one can resist these beautiful aromas!

This recipe makes 8 servings, although I would not completely trust that one. You see, this is so delicious everyone is going to have seconds (perhaps even twice!) Another wise thing to do would be to have the recipe at hand, if you’re serving this to guests. They’re all going to want to know how it’s done! Or maybe you want to keep it a secret and just say: “Oh, this thing? I just threw something together!”

Recipe and photo courtesy of  The Food Network

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Quick tip: Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.

Roast this bird until you are birded-out!

Listen up, people! I need you all to pay attention carefully, because what I’m about to present here is one of the most delicious meals I have ever prepared.

Who would have thought roasting would make chicken so incredibly tasty! I, for one, had no idea – otherwise I would have tried this years ago already. All the flavors come together so beautifully, I almost want to make this twice a week! This is a dish that will wow the crowds and make your family go for seconds, and thirds!

The best part is; it’s not even difficult to make. And unless you’re serving this to a large crowd, you’ll have the yummiest leftovers to make unbelievable sandwiches the next day.

This recipe yields 8. The meat is crispy, buttery, and flaky – there is just no way even the pickiest of eaters can deny how tasty this is!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  The Food Network

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Quick tip: Add some of your favorite veggies to this dish.

This mouthwatering dessert will wow your dinner guests!

Bring back those sweet berries of summer, with this dessert that is not only easy to make, but rich in tastes. Tear into the crispy crust of this cobbler, and let the juices ooze onto your fork. I recommend trying to use fresh blackberries if possible, but if they’re out of season, frozen will do just fine. This recipe only takes a little over an hour from start to finish, and can be dressed up with a creamy scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

Let’s hear it from our friends over at Food Network:

I’ve made this recipe for over 40 years. My mom got it from a neighbor and it was called “Lazy Man’s Cobbler”. My recipe card is stained and the writing is almost invisible, but I know it so well, I don’t really need the card. My recipe calls for regular flour and 2 teaspoons baking powder instead of the self-rising flour. Like other reviewers have said, it’s incredibly easy and works well with either canned or fresh fruit.

Don’t just take our word for it – try this amazing dessert yourself!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  The Food Network

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Quick tip: Instead of blackberries, you can use any of your favorite berries for this recipe.

A restaurant quality meal that won’t break the bank!

Special dinner party coming up? Are you struggling, trying to find something delicious to serve?

Here’s a wonderful solution for you! It’s made of the simplest of ingredients, it is rather inexpensive – but so full of flavor everyone is going to love it! The presentation is a big part of the wow factor, and this dish sure has that. These pie-covered bowls of heaven will make all your guests think you have secretly hired a professional chef!

This recipe is a classic, and such a great addition to the cold temperatures of winter months. The crust is washed in egg before popping into the oven, for a crisp and browned shell, that you can crack open into gooey goodness

The Barefoot Contessa does it again with a warm holiday pleasing pie. In this recipe, Ina makes everything from scratch, so if you are feeling ambition, go right ahead.  Of course, there’s always cheats on the next page, to save yourself some time!

Recipe and photo courtesy of  The Food Network

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Quick tip: Add some of your favorite vegetables to the filling!

The Only Bread Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Hi everyone! Now, here’s a classic that never goes out of style! Year after year, decade after decade kids and adults alike have been crazy for this lovely bread – which can be served as a wonderful breakfast or turned into a delicious dessert. Any way you serve it, it will surely please the crowds! I’m sure by now you have already figured out what I’m talking about? It’s the banana bread, of course!

Who doesn’t love this warm classic on a chilly morning? Especially if you melt a little butter over the top, it goes so well with a cup of coffee. Pure perfection, if you ask me!

This is one of Martha Stewart’s older recipes, she starts out by stating “the older the better.” Once this bread is cooled and sliced, it should be refrigerated to maintain it’s shape.

If you’d like, you could add your favorite cream cheese filling and then drizzle this with melted chocolate for extra awesomeness!

Recipe and photo courtesy of MarthaStewart.com

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Quick tip: You can use creme fraiche, instead of the sour cream, if preferred.