Move over carrot cake! The parsnip has arrived and wants some of the action. Good, fresh, firm parsnips have a wonderful, natural sweetness that makes them ideal in baked desserts. Read on for this inspired recipe that will have you singing the praises of parsnips.

This page contains great simple recipes for Greek Roasted Lamb, Ukrainian beet and horseradish relish and a Cheesecake that is savory instead of sweet. The Cheesecake can be made as a whole dessert or divided into individual servings before baking. Tradiotaionally for Easter, these recipes can be used anytime of the year.

Kaminsky, 18, author of the newly published "My Sweet Vegan," a cookbook that includes nearly 80 dessert recipes. Hannah Kaminsky will sign copies of "My Sweet Vegan" from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 5 at Barnes & Noble in Westport.

Modified from an out of date Fannie Farmer cookbook recipe, here Apple Cider Molasses gives the sweet recipe a mellow chord, which even the pickiest eaters will love for dessert.

Seasoned (non-vegan) baker picks up a copy of My Sweet Vegan because the recipes and photos look so good, and ends up loving it!