Category Archives: Desserts & Snacks

Creamy pumpkin custard as a side dish, dessert, or snack

Thanksgiving food is wonderful anytime of year. We recently served pumpkin custard as a side dish for a dinner with […]

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Dessert without refined sugar can still be sweet

Nowadays, many people are looking to reduce or eliminate refined sugar from their diet. But then when entertaining or for […]

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Custom-made trail mix for a nutritious energy boost

When you’re out and about and the “hungries” hit, do you find yourself resorting to sugary low-nutrient snacks just because […]

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Snack nutritiously and enjoyably on marinated olives

Marinated olives are a quick and nutritious make-ahead or serve-now snack. At an appetizer buffet, this dish might provide an […]

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Mini pumpkins: not just for decoration

Did you realize that the miniature pumpkins that are so cute as autumn decorations are actually edible? That thought occurred […]

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Caramel corn, for gift-giving or holiday get-togethers

It’s December, time to plan holiday snacks and food gifts. For the gifts, my usuals have been caramels and biscotti […]

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Mix varieties and roast apples for flavorful chunky applesauce

Applesauce can be made very simply by just cooking apples on the stove, but roasting them for a few minutes […]

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Cobbler—the next best thing to pie

They say “easy as pie,” but to me, pie can be a lot of work, especially when it comes to […]

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Luscious lemon bars made with almond and coconut flour

With their delicate, tangy flavor and shortbread crust, almond bars are a favorite crowd-pleasing dessert. They’re also high in sugar. […]

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Life is just a bowl of (fresh or frozen) cherries

Fresh red, juicy cherries just can’t help but bring a little happiness. What’s more, they promote sociability. You can eat […]

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Showcase cherries in a rustic French dessert

Lately, beautiful bags of plump red cherries have been catching my eye in the produce aisle, giving me the idea […]

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Eat your heart out, Ben and Jerry’s! Homemade ‘Chunky Monkey’ ice cream

For years I said no to ice cream because it’s so calorie-dense and so easy to overdo, but lately I […]

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