I was having some company from Europe for a casual get together one day and had to whip up something quick that morning. Being so short on time (I was working that day too) I was tempted to buy a pre-made dessert. But then my conscience and my common sense took hold of me. I mean where was I going to find a dessert with no refined sugar or chemicals and on such short notice? And the time and energy I’d use to find one would be better spent making one myself. I looked at two other dessert recipes of mine Elegant Whipped Lavender Berry Mousse and Hot Chocolate Cake with Mango […]
Cranberries and Snow Freezer Coconut Yogurt Bars
Winter is coming faster than I can dust off my cranberry recipes and start organizing my decorations. The days are getting shorter, and darkness is starting to hover over our kitchen table right about dinnertime. Where did all the time go this year? As I am writing this I am wondering what it will be like to have my first snowless winter in seven years living here in Sunny Florida. But even in this wayward climate, a welcome chill in the evening breeze is starring to make itself known. Winter is almost here and I’m ready for it, snow or not. I love to create dishes that mirror the season […]
Maple-Glazed Spiced Pumpkin Cookies
For some reason I am into the holiday spirit a little early this year. It’s not even Halloween and I’m already going crazy in my kitchen with colorful fall-inspired recipes. And one recipe that’s been calling my name a lot lately is my delicious spiced pumpkin cookies with maple frosting. I hadn’t made these in a looong time (at least 2 years) and well I was more than overdue. It coincided with my decision to add something compact to my usual holiday pie fare Easy Sweet Potato Super Food Tart. It’s especially important for me to have super delicious healthy treats around this time of year with so much temptation in […]