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Amaretto cheesecake delite blends silken tofu and reduced-fat cream cheese into a lighter cheesecake spiked with amaretto and vanilla. Topped with caramelized almonds on a chocolate cookie crust.

A sweet-tangy homemade champagne mustard made with just four ingredients: champagne vinegar, dry mustard, eggs, and sugar. Cooked in a double boiler until thick and silky, it's a knockout condiment for baked ham and charcuterie.

Ginger peach parfait layers vanilla pudding with fresh peaches and spiced whipped topping flavored with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A light, no-bake dessert.

Cornish game hens stewed in fruit and sugar -- I originally got this recipe from the Sunday magazine of the local paper. I served it last year for Christmas dinner, and it's very good. What's more, this recipe is easy: you just put everything in a bowl, marinate overnight, then bake until done!

Although I have not tried it, I assume any firm winter squash could be substituted for the pumpkin

Moist banana cake with pecans topped with two luscious layers: sticky caramel glaze and maple cream cheese frosting. This show-stopping dessert is pure indulgence.

Devilish eggs (Cajun-style deviled eggs) with hot pepper sauce, Dijon mustard, dill relish, and pimentos. A spicy upgrade on the classic Southern appetizer with real heat.

Elegant fruit soup with apricot nectar, brandy, honey, and warm allspice. Serve hot or chilled with fresh peaches, papayas, or cherries for brunch or dessert.

Shrimp and pasta primavera made in the microwave with frozen pasta in cheese sauce, shrimp, sour cream, and dill. Dinner in under 20 minutes.

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Frozen French toast turned into a strawberry-stuffed breakfast sandwich with fresh berries folded into fruity yogurt. Kid-approved, parent-easy, and on the table in 20 minutes.

Witch hat Halloween treats made from chocolate cookies, sugar cones, and chocolate frosting with hidden candy inside. A no-bake kids' craft activity with a candy surprise.

Scrumptious apple muffins that are just in time for the Autumn season.

Acorn squash halves stuffed with chewy wild rice, chopped walnuts, and bright orange zest, baked until fork-tender. A low-calorie vegetarian main or side that screams fall.

Meringue-based granola cookies made with whipped egg whites, brown sugar, and folded-in granola. Light, crispy, and low-fat with no butter or flour needed.

Monkey-faced cookies: old-fashioned molasses drop cookies with ginger and cinnamon, decorated with three raisins for eyes and a mouth. Makes 36 cookies in 30 minutes. A classic kids baking project.