These are soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with a fantastic orange flavor and a scent that is unforgettable. Cardamom is intensely aromatic (if you are familiar with the fragrance of chai tea, it is likely the cardamom that you are remembering) and it adds a distinct flavor to these cookies. Cardamom works beautifully in baked goods, but don’t worry if you don’t have it. The cinnamon with the orange zest is a fantastic combination on...
Piping hot, tender apples, filled with dried fruit and soft pecans, baked with brown sugar and spices; this was an excellent dessert that didn’t heat up the house or require more than a few minutes of effort on my part. I baked the apples in the crock-pot this time. However, I’m including oven directions as well, if that is more your style. I’ve made Cinnnamon Baked Apples and Brown Sugar Cinnamon Applesauce in the...
This is a light and fluffy banana bread, flavored with a hint of pineapple and a sprinkling of coconut. Hawaiian muffins have been a family favorite for a number of years and I’m excited to finally have a gluten free version that tastes every bit as delicious as the original. These muffins disappeared in less than a day and my kids have already asked me to make them again. Check out all of the Gluten Free Dessert Recipes on...
This is a simplified and egg-free version of my Cafe con Leche Ice Cream. I absolutely LOVE the flavor of espresso ice cream. I’ve made this recipe a couple times and each time it tastes exactly like a frozen airy cup of Cafe con Leche. In an attempt to create a simple coffee ice cream, I tried numerous methods and variations. I have not been impressed with anything made with just the grounds or beans steeped in milk. I prefer...
Truffles inspired by German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting, these beauties were absolutely delicious. The proof is in the fact that I ate three of them before breakfast this morning! These are guaranteed to disappear fast and I don’t dare make them again too soon. I have already proven that I have zero self-control with these in the house. If you haven’t made cake ball truffles in the past, welcome to the simplest, messiest...
Oh my heavens. This ice cream was an impromptu decision that was absolutely delicious. I had some frosting leftover after finishing the German Chocolate Cake and the Truffles and on impulse, I whisked it into some almost finished ice cream. I wasn’t sure about how the whole coconut and pecan combination would taste once it had churned into the ice cream, but it worked great. The Coconut Pecan Frosting is not at all overwhelming...
Sweet roasted cherries are a perfect match for the tartness of frozen yogurt. In case I’ve given you two minutes of ice-cream-free time to wonder about it, I’m still having a whole lot of fun making ice creams this summer. I’ve spent the summer playing with countless varieties of frozen desserts, custards, creams, gelatos and yogurts. I’ve been asked many times for frozen yogurt recipes. So, I’ve been working...
This frozen yogurt makes the most of the late summer peaches while still keeping it cool for those of us with temperatures lingering in the triple digits. I enjoyed the rich fruity creaminess of this frozen yogurt. The peaches really shine after a quick roasting in the oven and the yogurt provides the tanginess that I’m beginning to love in these frozen yogurts. Roasting will improve most stone fruits, even the sub par ones that show up...
Tart cranberries and apples are mixed with brown sugar and spices to fill this flaky buttery crust. When Bob’s Red Mill contacted me to see if I might be interested in testing their new gluten free pie crust mix, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m thrilled to tell you that this is one of the best pie crusts I’ve ever tasted and it doesn’t taste one little tiny bit gluten free. If you want to make a gluten-free pie this year...
These crispy, rich, chocolate peanut butter bites are one of the best five minute recipes I’ve ever made. It took longer to melt the butter than it did to stir together the rest of the recipe! As soon as I tasted one, I wrapped up the rest to send to the office with Sean the next day. (No joke, I could have eaten half the pan if left alone with it all day!) Do I even need to mention that my kids absolutely loved these as well?...
