Tag Archives: dessert

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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Classic coconut macaroons

Homemade macaroons are wonderful. This classic macaroon is made with sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened coconut, and egg whites. Pin It

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Almond flour pumpkin bars with browned butter frosting

Who doesn’t love a rich, frosted pumpkin bar? This gluten-free, grain-free recipe is adapted from a recipe from my sister-in-law, […]

Oatmeal-chocolate chip cookies (with gluten-free adaptation)

Oatmeal cookies are wonderful comfort food, but for me, please leave out the raisins and bring on the chocolate chips […]

Almond flour snickerdoodles (gluten-free)

Snickerdoodles are a great go-to cookie. They’re delicious, simple to make, freeze well, and all in all, they make a […]

Classic snickerdoodles, but lower in fat and sugar

Why are snickerdoodles so good even though the ingredients are so basic and straightforward? Coated with cinnamon-sugar and with a […]

Old fashioned gingerbread—ultimate comfort food

Childhood memories of warm whipped cream-topped gingerbread put me in search of a recipe for moist, soft cake with a […]

White tea sorbet recipe

Sweetened white tea makes a wonderful, light, and sophisticated frozen dessert. Use Republic of Tea Emperors White Tea, or any […]

Mocha granita recipe

How about freezing your coffee  for a light, elegant and unusual dessert? This sparkly mocha granita has coffee, chocolate, and […]

Sorbet recipe pairs grapefruit with summer mint

One of the great benefits of summer is using your garden herbs and produce. Mint is a wonderful addition to […]