A simple punch with champagne, sweet red wine, and ginger ale poured over raspberry sherbet.

Delicious banana muffins that are healthy for kids and easy to make.

There is more than one surprise to this sweet bread made from a simple batter. When you cut into it you'll find the sugary almonds hiding on the bottom of each slice, but one person will also find a shiny new coin to signify luck for the new year.

Chicken makes a nice alternative to beef or pork in this substantial chili with beans. Try it as a deluxe taco filling, too.

Fresh mussels are steamed in a cream broth flavored with fennel, tomato, and Greek ouzo.

A light, wholesome and flavorful bread that's lightly kissed with molasses and honey.

Two layers of chocolate cake, flavored with rum and coffee, with mocha rum frosting in the middle. Serve with whipped cream and cherries.

Crispy and Chewy, a delightful twist on an American Classic.(And months of experimentation...) Also works very well without ginger.

This recipe calls for lard, making this crust the most tender and flaky. The shortening is cut into the flour, and then spoonfuls of a mixture of ice water, egg and vinegar are worked in. The dough is then formed into a ball and rolled out on a floured board.

This recipe is very easy and makes delicious bratwurst. My guests always ask for these during football season. You won't be able to get enough onions and peppers in the slow cooker because every time we make them, we run out! This recipe is for 10. If you have a very large slow cooker, you can get 15 in, but most can only hold 10 (you may need another slow cooker if making more).

Great tater tots without slaving in the kitchen.

A slow cooker casserole containing beef and veggies in a tomato-based sauce. Quick and easy to make, and a family favorite.

A savory, buttery, nutty, baked chicken dish with a little sweetness of honey. Excellent for dinner parties. Everyone raves about it. Substitute any nut you prefer with equally good results.

This roast is by far the best tenderloin recipe I've ever made. The sweetness imparted from the gravy and the apple flavor is quite different from what is typically expected from a pork roast. The apple and onion mixture cooked with the roast makes an excellent side dish with a little of the gravy over the top.

An aromatic simmer of garlic, tomatoes and parsley in olive oil and butter forms the base for this sensationally easy pasta dish. Add canned clams at the last minute and toss with freshly boiled linguine pasta.

An easy yet hearty and outstanding soup of hot Italian sausage, vegetables, and cilantro. A very popular dish appealing to sight, taste and aroma. Serve with warm rye rolls or bread sticks.

This chocolate-free fudge with nuts is made with brown sugar and cream.

Feta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives come together as one in this full-flavored Greek dip. Serve it on toasted triangles of pita bread.

You 'll need a grill, twenty jumbo shrimp and some bacon. That 's about it, except for the toothpicks that hold the bacon tightly onto the shrimp. This makes a perfect meal or appetizer.

Something different. Gin, campari and sweet vermouth make a refreshing and sophisticated cocktail.

The homemade version of fast food breakfast biscuits. You can exchange toppings to fit your taste buds. My kids love them!

This incredible creamy soup was the surprise favorite at our 2000 Halloween party. Better yet, it's really easy to make - and beautiful, served in its own attractively carved pumpkin-bowl, with a seasonal ribbon tied through the 'hat' to make a handle. This 'definitely' belongs on the holiday table again! If you're going to multiply the recipe but want to serve in one bowl, get a bigger pumpkin rather than more little ones.

This is a very flavourful recipe from North India, usually eaten with fried bread like bhatura or puri. I like to serve it over rice for a very filling meal. You can also try it as a quick snack over toasted bread. This recipe is much quicker to make if you use precooked canned beans, but I like to think that the authentic flavour comes from doing it the hard way!

Easy cheese and garlic breadsticks made in a food processor.

Although real Chinese dinners usually end with a piece of fruit, Western influence has caused a few changes. This cake uses Chinese techniques to make a French inspired, and extremely moist, sponge cake.