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Cacao nib cookie dough bites

These sweet and somewhat habit-forming little domes look exactly like cookie dough ready to pop right into the oven.  Pin It

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 18 February, 2015 – 2:29 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Pomegranate panna cotta

Because we’ve waited all year for pomegranates to be in season, here’s a recipe for a honey-sweetened dessert that takes full advantage of this […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 18 December, 2014 – 4:36 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

A fancy, fruity special-occasion dessert

Dessert for a special dinner or an occasion like Valentine’s Day can be a big challenge when there are food […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 5 February, 2014 – 2:14 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Homemade honey ‘Tootsie Rolls,’ with (or without) a kick

When we visit family in western Colorado, a favorite outing is a trip to Ouray, a quaint town in the […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 12 December, 2013 – 2:50 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Gifts, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

A side dish or dessert with Indian flair: carrot-cardamom pudding

Indian cuisine is all about fragrant spices and seasonings. Once when invited to dinner at the home of my husband’s […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 23 October, 2013 – 11:27 am | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (8)

A cookie recipe, and the why and wherefore of sweets

Since eating according to the Whole30 guidelines this past January, I now have sweets only very seldom and refined sugar almost […]

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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 1 October, 2013 – 4:14 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (35)

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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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 10 April, 2013 – 9:59 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (5)

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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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 2 April, 2013 – 5:13 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

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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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 17 December, 2012 – 10:41 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

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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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 4 December, 2012 – 3:17 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments, Sides | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (2)

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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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 13 November, 2012 – 5:17 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (4)

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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By beranmchsi.com Posted on 16 October, 2012 – 6:00 pm | Posted in Beverages & Smoothies, Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (11)