Graham Cracker Pound Cake. Taking a good thing and making it great.

These may look like pigs in a blanket but they are actually savory rugelach. The filling is made with cream cheese and olives.

Gourmet’s famous Double Chocolate Layer Cake, made into three layers instead of two. Perfect for a special birthday.

The last chocolate chip cookie recipe I will ever need.

Gianduja Gelato – in other words, Nutella-flavored ice cream

Cinnamon-Chocolate Ribbon Cake with Chocolate Glaze

A delicious Apple Torte from the ever wonderful Greyston Bakery Cookbook.

Peanut Butter (or Caramel) Candy Mini Brownie Cups. Why not double the recipe and make both?

Chocolate Caramel Treasures. Easier than they look.

Gianduja Mousse using only four ingredients, including Nutella!

Gingersnap Cookies from the Holly B’s cookbook.

Barefoot Contessa’s Tomato & Goat Cheese Tarts

The brownies from the Baked cookbook, plus thoughts on cakey vs. fudgy brownies.

Almond Praline Scones

Usually I’m a chocolate-only brownie person, but these Peanut Butter Brownies made me change my mind.

Carrot Soup with Lemon and Ginger – one of my all-time favorites.

Nutella Pound Cake. Enough said.

Not rocket science, just really really good. Tomato basil bruschetta.

A perfect (and easy!) nectarine tart. Gingersnap crust, creamy filling and crystallized ginger throughout.

Corn and Zucchini Timbale with Ancho Chile Sauce

Mint Filled Brownie Cupcakes – within each cupcake is a York Peppermint Patty.

Cold Melon Soup with Cucumber Chile Ice