Category: Dessert

Broiled Angel Food Cake with Maple Whipped Cream Once you’ve tried broiled angel food cake, there is a good chance you’ll never want it any other way. With a crisp, golden brown crust reminiscent of toasted marshmallows and that tender melt-in-your-mouth interior you’ve come to expect from angel food cake, this is sure to become one of your favorite go-to dessert recipes. Ingredients:1 pint heavy whipped cream1-2 T. real maple syrup1 t....

Cherry Pecan “Nice” Cream Once you see how quick, easy, and delicious this tasty treat is, you’ll want to keep a steady supply of frozen, sliced bananas in your freezer. From start to finish, this recipe can be ready to serve within 10 minutes with a consistency similar to soft serve ice cream. However, if you prefer a firmer texture, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and place in the freezer until it reaches the desired...

Baked Cinnamon Apple Crisp One taste of this delicious dessert and you’ve won’t believe it is both gluten and refined sugar free. The addition of fresh thyme adds a subtle savory note to the otherwise sweet flavor profile of this classic recipe. Ingredients:6 large apples (cored, peeled, and sliced)1 T. fresh lemon juice1/3 c. real maple syrup2 T. 100% apple juice (sugar free)1 t. ground cinnamon½ t. ground allspice1½ t. fresh thyme...

Spanakopita Spanakopita is a classic Greek spinach pie that contains feta cheese. This pie is loaded with lots of vitamins such as C, A, D, Iron, etc., and while it is not carb-friendly, it is a great option to load yourself up with vitamins and minerals, especially at the end of winter. Ingredients:3 T. olive oil1 Medium onion (diced)5 garlic cloves (minced)1/4 – 1/2 C. fresh dill (chopped (to taste))1 t. dried mint1/4 C. chopped fresh...

Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting These delicious carrot cake cupcakes are sure to become a new family favorite. They are packed with flavor thanks to the addition of molasses and generous amounts of ground spices. The applesauce and freshly grated carrots add the perfect amount of moisture, while the velvety cream cheese frosting pulls it all together. Cupcake Ingredients:1 c. whole pecans (divided)4 large eggs (room...

Dark Cherry-Almond Clafoutis It’s tough to beat the incredible taste of fresh cherries in season, so it’s no surprise they are the customary choice for this classic French dessert. Traditionally, the pits were left in the cherries so they could infuse the dish with a light almond-like flavor while it bakes. However, contemporary versions mostly feature pitted fresh cherries, instead. This version uses almond extract and slivered almonds to...

Apple Tarte Tatin A Tarte Tatin is a classic French dessert that is basically just an upside-down pie. It is said to have been invented by the Tatin sisters at the Hotel Tatin back in the 1880’s when Stephanie Tatin got distracted while baking an apple pie and left her apples cooking in the butter and sugar too long. Upon realizing her mistake and trying to save the pie, she placed her pastry on top of the pan of apples and finished it off...

Makes: 1 loaf or 3 mini loaves Ingredients The spiced pecans 1/2 cup water 2 cardamom pods 1 stick cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon cointreau 1/2 cup raw pecan halves Banana Bread 1 stick (4 oz) unsalted butter at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 heaping cup very ripe mashed banana (2 1/12 – 3...

Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 1 tablespoon Butter for the baking pan 2-3 tablespoons Gluten free plain bread crumbs to coat the baking pan 1 cup Golden raisins, soaked in lukewarm water for 20 minutes 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter 1 cup Marsala wine 1/3 cup Brown sugar 2 tablespoons Agave nectar 3 pounds Organic golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced 1/3 cup Buckwheat flour 1/2 cup Gluten-free plain bread crumbs 1 cup Amaretti di...