Category: Dessert

Orange Cranberry Quick Bread With Orange Cream Frosting

Orange and cranberry are like two close cousins in the family of tart fruit, but with a little sugar, the tartness is balanced splendidly. Together, the two fruits are bright, tangy, and fresh. That’s why they’re favorites in recipes like: In this Orange Cranberry Quick Bread, the loaf is studded with chopped frozen cranberries that […]

Orange Walnut Zucchini Bread

What does a few spices, the mild, earthy flavor of crunchy walnuts, sweet cranberries, the juice of an orange, zucchini and butter milk make? A very deliciously yummy dessert bread. An Orange Walnut Zucchini Bread to be exact. Food Facts When making a dessert bread with zucchini, always use a small to medium-sized fruit as […]

Cherry Almond Cake

Almonds have a real bond with stone fruits, to which they are akin. Like peaches, nectarines, plums and of course, cherries. A lovely combination of chopped crunchy almonds and sweet juicy soft cherries come together with this delectable cake that’s sweetened with brown sugar and the addition of yogurt and coconut oil for an extra […]

Banana Cajeta French Toast Stack

Cajeta is often confused with caramel sauce or dulce de leche. Though they are not the same. Caramel sauce is made with cow’s milk and cajeta is made using goats milk. This distinction gives cajeta a unique flavor, a thicker consistency, and generally a darker color. Unlike the name suggests, French toast is not a […]

Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies are a classic treat originally from Scotland. They are easy to make with just a few ingredients. This is one of few cookies that are customizable by adding different flavors and toppings. And that is what was done here with this shortbread cookie recipe. These cookies with their delicious hazelnut flavor, have a […]

Apple Toffee Pecan Blondie Bars

Blondie bars can occasionally be referenced to as “blonde brownies.” They have the chewy gooeyness of a brownie, though they are not made with cocoa powder, but rather with the rich flavor of vanilla and sweetness of brown sugar. Using brown sugar in blondie bars makes them chewy, soft and dense. Fun Fact About Blondie […]

Oatmeal Almond Butter Cookies

These oatmeal cookies are elevated in flavor and texture with the wonderful flavor of natural almond butter. The cookies are made with fresh ground almond butter, brown sugar and rolled oats. Their chewy and ready in under 30 minutes (prep time and baking). The best part about this recipe, it’s easy to make. Everything goes […]

Slice N Bake Brownie Cookies

Slice and bake cookies are a buttery shortbread cookie with a crumbly texture. Shortbread cookies are not overly sweet. The main ingredients are probably already in your pantry – flour, eggs, butter, sugar, vanilla and salt. Much like a Biscotti, these cookies are usually eaten with a warm beverage like tea or coffee to soften […]

Blueberry Banana Almond Flour Cupcakes

These banana blueberry cupcakes made with almond flour. There a gluten-free, low carbohydrate and high protein baked good. They’re sweetened not only with over rip bananas and the natural sweetness of juicy blueberries, but also with real maple syrup. They are also lightly sprinkled with demeara sugar before being baked. What Is Demerara & Tubinado […]

Strawberry & Mascarpone Stuffed Croissant French Toast

Strawberry & Mascarpone Stuffed Croissant French Toast is a delicious twist on a classic french toast recipe. Even a stuffed French toast like this Strawberry Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast. This easy to make breakfast or brunch item is made with croissants that are buttery, decadent and tasty. Go two steps more and stuff that croissant […]