Happy Valentine’s Day! Panna Cotta is one of my favourite desserts to make because it’s really simple to put together and it tastes incredible. I love the texture of panna cotta; itR…

First off, Happy Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, I didn't bake or cook anything as much as I wanted to. We just had dinner at Sweet Tomatoes with my brothers' and their family. DH surprised me with flowers though (and a dozen donut later on though this is not a surprise). It might be normal for others, but not for him. He is not the romantic kind usually, so I was surprised. I had a lot of plans, a lot. But very few goes to reality lately. Take this for example. We were planing to go back to…

I first made marshmallows almost a year ago. Remember the Toasted Coconut Marshmallows? They were so good. Homemade marshmallows blow those store-bought nuggets out of the water. I don’t know why I don’t make them more often. When I saw my friend Julia over at Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body tweet about Gingerbread Marshmallows, I made plans to make them that very weekend. So, how’s it taste? They are so light and fluffy and perfectly spiced. They aren’t too overwhelming as to take over…

This Eggnog Mousse with Gingerbread Streusel is the perfect make-ahead dessert for your holiday entertaining. | livforcake.com

Since this tangy salad keeps well, I make it a day ahead for my Christmas menu. It's also a great choice to take to a holiday potluck - even people who aren't fond of cranberries think it's yummy. I got the recipe from a friend at church who likes to cook and bake as much as I do. -Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Chai Hot Chocolate is the perfect warming drink on a cold day. This hot, creamy, nourishing drink is protein-rich, fragrant, sweet and slightly spicy with hints of cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, ginger and more. | Recipes to Nourish

Sweet potatoes are a great source of anti-oxidants, vitamin A, and manganese, as well as helping regulate blood sugar. Adding to goodness of sweet potatoes and gelatin, this pie has no gluten, grains, dairy, or refined sugar, so there's no reason not to indulge in this decadent treat.

This recipe for warm and wonderful beef stew skips the potatoes in favor of creamy polenta and crispy breadcrumbs!

We enjoy this easy-to-make salad in the fall when apples are in season. Their crisp freshness adds so much to a favorite dish. — Debbie Short, Carlisle, Iowa

Looking for a truly elegant finale for your holiday dinner? My dessert will do the trick. It looks so regal surrounded by pretty sugared fruit, and the flavor is divine. A friend gave me this recipe several years ago, and it's been in high demand at my house ever since.—June Bridges, Franklin, Indiana

A sweet, creamy topping frosts tis extra-fruity gelatin that is chock-full of canned apricots and crushed pineapple. "It's a colorful salad to serve at potluck dinners," reports Bertha Johnson of Indianapolis, Indiana. "Everyone loves the combination of flavors."

This recipe for Spiked Eggnog Custard uses just 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to prepare. Photograph included.

This is a reinterpretation of two typical Spanish Christmas sweets, marzipan and dried fruit compote, combined in one scrumptious dessert....

You are going to obsess over this crazy-good (and healthy!) Keto Chocolate Pudding. Made with coconut milk, unsweetened cocoa, and gelatin, this easy dessert recipe is dairy free and gluten free. #KetoDessert #DairyFree