Until two weeks ago, it had been years since my last snickerdoodle cookie. Then my friend Heide and I celebrated our recent birthdays together at a local restaurant. Snickerdoodle mounds (rather than flats) were in their bakery case. We noted that they were made with almond flour Continue reading Vegan Snickerdoodles Made with Pumpkin, Spice & Everything Nice
Richly Flavored with Fresh Ginger, Candied Ginger, Ground Ginger and Mild MolassesLots of spice, three kinds of ginger and almond and rice flours made these Triple Ginger Almond Shortbread cookies the perfect bite of something crisp and sweet to accompany the Roasted Apples & Pears dessert in last week’s Transitioning into Fall Cooking Class. Continue reading Triple Ginger Almond Shortbread – Tender Buttery Gluten-Free
One bowl is all it takes to make this amazing Chocolate Flourless Olive Oil Cake. You’ll love its luxurious texture and intense chocolate flavor and aroma. A perfect chocolate cake for celebrating both Valentine’s Day and other Continue reading Chocolate Flourless Olive Oil Cake – Slim, Sleek, Sophisticated, Simple
Most everyone enjoys carrot cake. But years ago, before you ever had a slice, could you even imagine why anyone would put carrots in a cake? And then you tasted it. And all was right with the world. I’m guessing that once you get over scrunching up your face and asking, “beets in a cake?” Continue reading Honey Orange Glazed Beet and Ginger Cake with Greek Honey Yogurt and Fresh Blackberries
Wild Rice Cranberry Muffins – Tasty, Moist & SatisfyingWe spent a long weekend with extended family in and around Elbow Lake, Minnesota last month. That’s where Paul grew up on a farm. While at his brother’s farm we took a spin on a cushy 3-wheel bike called a Spyder. Our sweet grandson joined in the fun on his tricycle. Continue reading Wild Rice Cranberry Muffins with Flaxseeds and Coconut Milk
It’s been at least 6 months since I first saw a picture of a very impressive Tarte Soleil (sun tart). So gorgeous I wanted to make one. After waiting and waiting for the perfect event, I could wait no longer. Last week I offered to bring a Tarte Soleil to dinner with friends that I knew Continue reading Tarte Soleil – Puff Pastry Sun Tart
Chocolate Chunk Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies – Wow!Just the name, Chocolate Chunk Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies, sounds terrific. And when you learn the stuff they’re made of – hand-cut dark chocolate, dried, tart-sweet cranberries, almond flour, ground flaxseeds, pure maple syrup and natural almond butter Continue reading Chocolate Chunk Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
