American dinner party desserts recipes

Pear and Ginger Crumble

A delicious warming winter dessert.

Thrifty Pound Cake

My Mom says this is the best Pound Cake she has ever had. This recipe comes from my Italian neighbor Mrs.Salfi. She was a genius when it came to…

Fresh Fruit Ambrosia

Here is a great fresh fruit salad the family loves.

Shortcake and Jam Cookies

My favorite scrumptious cookie to bring to a party! I'd like to think this cookie would make Paula Deen proud-- beware if on a diet!

Chocolate Ice Cream

The weather is warming and a great way to cool down is with some homemade ice cream.

Fresh Fruit with Marshmallow Sauce (A Nut Tree Vintage Recipe)

The Nut Tree (Vacaville CA, off I-80) has been a landmark tourist stop for over eighty years. The restaurant,…

Black Forest On Fire

Okay, anyone that knows my cooking style, knows I'm agressive with recipes and menus. This is a Black Forest-Baked Alaska style dessert with Home…

Carmelized Apple Tart with Sherry Crust

This crust complements many fillings. The Carmelized Apple in Cider Sauce and tart crust are prepared and…

Mock Brownie Tiramisu Winning Recipe

I would like to thank all my readers who voted for my recipe. I am extremely grateful to have won. Here is the…

Applesauce Raisin Cookies

Bon-Bons

Plum Sherry Tart

The sherry and lemon zest give this plum tart a unique flavor. Be sure to use ripe, flavorful plums. You can use frozen plums but thaw them or heat…

Tiramisu Cheesecake Bars

Apple Cobbler Pie

Ok…all I have to say is that this is HEAVEN!!! This is an Apple Cobbler made with a coconut-based whipped topping. All the blended ingredients of…

Cinnamon Swirl Cheesecake

I had tested many vegan cheesecakes and came really close to the dairy form, but this is it! The flavoring and everything is just perfect! It's…