This was a spur of the moment treat that quickly became a favorite. I was having a last minute get together for some guests from Europe and didn’t have anything special to serve them with the traditional coffee. I was tempted to go out and buy a ready made dessert but instead opted to better use that time and energy in creating a treat worthy of my company who also appreciated healthy foods. Why spend all that time driving and shopping when you can create an even better dessert right in your own kitchen, right? I had already looked to a few of my existing dessert recipes including Elegant Whipped […]
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 […]