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"This is a very simple dessert that we discovered in Morocco. It was served in many restaurants for a light end to all kinds of meals and the combination of cinnamon and fruit is wonderful. The most important thing is to find lovely, sweet and juicy oranges. If you use pale, tasteless ones this recipe won't work at all."

Ingredients: cinnamon, oranges, apples...

"This is a family favorite handed down for generations. It is very basic and can be used in Strawberry shortcake, ice cream topping, cheesecake topping, pancake or waffle topping, etc. Be creative with it!"

Ingredients: fresh strawberries, granulated sugar...

"So simple! the perfect way to have "just a bite""

Ingredients: jam, cream cheese...

"EXACTLY like the Orange Julius in the mall, without the stomach curdling mixture of acidic orange juice and milk/ice cream.... I also included variations including different fruit, like PEACHES & CREAM, STRAWBERRIES & CREAM, etc. I tried for years to figure out this recipe, beginning at around age 12! I finally got it one day at age 25 and now my 11..."

Ingredients: ice cubes, orange juice...

"When I was little, I always wanted some coffee because my parents were always drinking it... but it tasted gross (I like it now though, haha). I think this would be great to serve your kids with dessert while the grown-ups enjoy their coffee. This is a great and very healthful drink for kids or grown-ups to enjoy. It sounds a little odd, but it actually..."

Ingredients: half-and-half, milk, molasses...

"I didn't believe this would be good either until I tried it. It's good for calorie counters who don't want to sacrifice flavor. The sour creams blends well with the sugar, making the whole thing taste like strawberries with whipped cream."

Ingredients: light brown sugar, sour cream...

"There is a book about "Why French Women Don't Get Fat" that says French ladies eat yogurt daily and that helps them to eat less of the fattening stuff. I am all for anything that helps me eat less- ie NOT GET FATter..... So here is a great recipe I found using fresh yogurt and fruit preserves to ward of the cravings!"

Ingredients: fruit preserves, mint...

"Never send DH to buy yogurt - - you'll get plain yogurt every time, and then the little ones say, "But Mommy, it's yucky!" In a pinch, what could I do, but make my own flavored yogurt & it is a hit!"

Ingredients: Jello gelatin, plain yogurt...

"A delicious summertime treat! These are almost as good as Starbuck's caramel frappuccinos. Try substituting chocolate syrup for a mocha version or adding other flavored syrups like vanilla, almond, etc. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel. This recipe was taken from Top Secret Recipes."

Ingredients: ice, milk, sugar...

"This is a treat that my dad and I have shared for years. It is perfectly balanced salty and sweet and ooohh so easy."

Ingredients: Cool Whip, Ritz crackers...

"Café au lait with the flavors of mocha & mint or mocha and orange added. The proportions of coffee and milk can be varied to suit your tastes (like 3/4 cup coffee and 1/4 cup milk for stronger coffee or 1/2 and 1/2 each for weaker coffee)."

Ingredients: chocolate syrup, cocoa powder...

"I learned of this recipe from friends when I was starting Weight Watchers. I usually use plain or chocolate graham crackers. Frozen Cool Whip tastes just like vanilla ice cream! Make a couple of these and leave then in your freezer. Watch out, this can be addicting!"

Ingredients: Cool Whip, graham crackers...

"This is a frothy wonderful treat to have in the evening when you don't want to go to bed with anything heavy in your stomach. I always feel so decadent drinking it and have to remind myself that it is actually healthy and has no fat or added sugar in it!"

Ingredients: cinnamon, ice cubes, skim milk...

"This is an easy treat, that is really good. It could also be done on the grill......"

Ingredients: chocolate chips, peanut butter...