non-religious holiday and desserts

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Chocolate-Coffee Gingerbread With Hazelnut Poached Pears

Posted by Manami  

This deep rich cake gets extra flavor from bittersweet chocolate, coffee, and crystallized ginger.You can make some things 1 day in advance and it is so good! Disregard the long laundry list as it goes together very easily. Bon Appetit Magazine,... MORE»

Recipe #347768

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Chocolate Covered Cherries - Simple Style

Posted by Leahcooks  

These Cherries are great. They are made with Marshmallow creme instead of condensed milk. They are very easy to make - especially if you've never tried to make them before! My mother in law passed the recipe on to me and they are very rich -... MORE»

Recipe #347732

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Coconut Raisin Oatmeal Cookies

Posted by Rhiannon&Matt.gauci  

This recipe come from a cookbook called 'Country Classics, Treasured recipes from the Country Women's Association of New South Wales', Australia. MORE»

Recipe #347359

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Cinnamon Caramel Swirl Bars

Posted by senseicheryl  

I found this recipe on the www.mccormick.com website. "Cinnamon is the star ingredient in this indulgent recipe certain to please one and all. This favorite holiday spice combines with gooey caramel for a truly decadent dessert." MORE»

Recipe #347356

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Cook's Illustrated Pumpkin/Yam Pie

Posted by KathyP53  

Great pie....way beyond basic pumpkin. I use Pillsbury pie crust dough versus scratch. Still wonderful. MORE»

Recipe #347106

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Cuernitos De Mermelada

Posted by Muffin Goddess  

Cookie recipe adapted from "Food From My Heart" by Zarela Martinez. These cookies remind me of little bites of really tender piecrust with a nice jammy filling. Cook time includes dough chilling time. MORE»

Recipe #346992

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Cranberry Angel Parfaits

Posted by Julie B's Hive  

What a finale to a holiday dinner party. TOH 2009 No less than eight hours refrigeration time needed for yogurt to drain well plus 4 hours for parfaits to chill. MORE»

Recipe #346244

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Pumpkin Muffins

Posted by galexa  

Great for a breakfast or dessert! Serve warm with whipped cream cheese for a decadent treat. If you don't have pumpkin-pie spice on-hand, this is the recipe: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8... MORE»

Recipe #346233

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Sour Lemon Cake

Posted by Chef #960550  

I like this recipe because it is soft and creamy. But I found it in a book. MORE»

Recipe #346098

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Chocolate Mayan Bundt Cake

Posted by Sharon123  

A yummy chocolate bundt cake with a Mayan twist! Adapted from Nestles. MORE»

Recipe #345802

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Nana Lena's Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Posted by GotsaLuvMe  

Moist, Dense, luscious coffee cake. Nana used to let me add chcoclate chips when we'd make it. My brother preferred the original cinnamon sugar filling, instead. Mmmmm I miss her! MORE»

Recipe #345710

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Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Posted by Vicki in Houston, TX  

This recipe is from my mother-in-law, and is absolutely delicious. It is pumpkin pie only a fluffy, no-bake version that is very easy and quick to prepare. MORE»

Recipe #345402

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Day After Christmas Cranberry & Nut Breakfast

Posted by Sarah_Jayne  

This would be yummy for any day but it is Christmas inspired because I made it on Boxing Day morning out of leftovers I had floating around from Christmas day. Plus, after eating so much the day before it was kind of nice to start the next day... MORE»

Recipe #345361

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Fatal Fudge

Posted by Amy BC  

I got this recipe years ago from the Wayne Brady show for Fudge Fatale. Be very careful when making this recipe. The emulsion you create can splatter and burn as it’s cooking, so use caution. This recipe is anything but foolproof . It can... MORE»

Recipe #345125

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Upstairs Apple Pie

Posted by Lafcadio  

I have been slowly modifying this recipe since it was passed on to me by my grandmother. It is baked inside a paper bag at 425°, so an accurate oven temperature is essential (the combustion temperature of paper is Fahrenheit-451, hence the... MORE»

Recipe #344998

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Joni's Date Logs

(6 reviews) Posted by Linda's Busy Kitchen  

This recipe is from my sister. Our family requests them every holiday season, and it wouldn't be Christmas without them! They are a great addition to your cookie trays and cookie tins to give as gifts to the neighbors, co-workers, friends and... MORE»

Recipe #344338

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Bittersweet Chocolate/ Hazelnut Tarts/Jack Daniel's Ice Cream

Posted by Manami  

I love this time of year - it is a chance to try out many different recipes for all the many dinners that we have. This dessert is one of a few that we are going to serve - this one for an evening party for all the Heads' of Dept. With just a hint... MORE»

Recipe #344060

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Fourth of July Flag Cake

Posted by KissKiss  

So pretty and patriotic, and its a great light dessert for a hot summer party. A must-have on Indenpence Day! MORE»

Recipe #343793

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Caramel Cream Pie With Crispy Rice Topping

Posted by Manami  

The magazine has a Thanksgiving Planner & the recipes that can be made ahead of time; thus saving some time. Humble ingredients like puffed rice cereal (transformed into a brilliant topping) and graham crackers (crushed with hazelnuts to... MORE»

Recipe #343652

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Fudgy Brownies

Posted by Wish I Could Cook  

From Vegetarian Times September 2008, these are delicious brownies, that just happen to be vegan. But if you don't tell, no one will know, they are terrific! Feel free to add nuts or other goodies. You'll make these a bunch, so try something... MORE»

Recipe #343010

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