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 […]
Easy Sweet Potato SuperFood Tart
For some reason I was at a loss this year as to which recipe to use for my Thanksgiving pie….until just today. I’d been so busy this last week it just really slipped my mind what day it even was. But when I awoke this morning, heard the chimes singing outside on our patio and noticed the colorful leaves flying gently about our window, the season was suddenly declaring itself loud and clear. I was having guests this holiday weekend so everything needed to be just right. One guest was going to be a young boy who really loved sweets; is there any other kind? I quickly scoured my multitude […]
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 […]
Mango Coconut Cannoli with Lemon Ginger Crème and Crushed Pineapple
I was in dessert-love the first time I made these….two of my all-time favorite tropical fruits mixed with healthy coconut and rich lemony crème. To this day hubby says it’s in his top favorite creations of mine. And it’s near the top for me as well. I was swept away not just by the incredible flavors but by the golden sunshine colors Sunshine Nutrient Smoothie. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such luminous cannoli. They seemed to just glow from all the brilliant orange and yellow fruits. All I had to do was assemble them, and let their natural beauty and flavors shine through. The concept for this recipe came to me […]
Sweet Cashew Milk & Cream
Nut milks are great for anyone trying to reduce or eliminate dairy products from their diet. You can find packaged nut milk in almost every grocery store these days and homemade takes just a few easy steps. I would say nut milks have definitely arrived. While store bought nut milk can be convenient and are certainly a bold step away from dairy, there’s simply nothing like fresh homemade nut milk. It’s healthier and better tasting, and you don’t end up with all sorts of unwanted fillers and flavoring; just pure nutty goodness. I’ve tried just about every nut for nut milk and they’ve all gotten a giant hug from me. Almond […]