Category: Dessert

Peanut butter is a beloved spread enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s not only delicious but also a versatile ingredient that can be used in sandwiches, smoothies, desserts, and more. While store-bought peanut butter is convenient, making your own at home is not only easy but also allows you to control the quality of…

Chili is a beloved comfort food that warms both the body and the soul. But what if we told you that you can make a chili that not only satisfies your taste buds but also nourishes your body with wholesome ingredients? Enter the Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili—a hearty and nutritious dish that’s perfect for…

Now before I get any emails berating me for including a recipe like this one on a healthy food blog, (yes, it happens), let me just say this: not every. single. morsel I put in my mouth has nutritional benefits. Sure, I love nutrient-packed salads… in fact, I’ve been averaging about 3 massaged kale salads a week; but…

It’s been a while since I last posted a nut & dried fruit “truffle” recipe, so here’s one that might whet your appetite. Well-suited for savory and sweet dishes alike, ginger is a distinct flavor that I have come to adore. If you love ginger as much as I do, then you are sure to like these truffles. I used mild…

Either I’m getting more nitpicky about the end result of my recipes or I’m off of my game because I have been making two – and sometimes three – versions before settling on one that I’m happy to share with you. This ice cream for instance: the first time around I just pureed fresh strawberries…

Maple syrup is – without a doubt – one of my very favorite sweeteners. Much more than just sweet, the thick amber-colored liquid is rich, bold, and flavorful. Obviously delicious when poured over a stack of fluffy pancakes or drizzled into the pockets of crisp waffles, maple syrup is also a fantastic addition to all sorts…

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have read about my unfortunate incident involving flying appliances and a crippled toe. Ok, so maybe it wasn’t quite that dramatic, but I did end up with a broken toe resulting from a poorly stacked pile of kitchen equipment. I know there’s not much to be done to…

Have you ever set out on a culinary mission with a precise idea of what you want to achieve, but ended up creating something different than what you had envisioned? That is exactly what happened with this recipe. I intended to make a creamy pumpkin butter with notes of maple and a hint of coconut,…

Have you tried Cabot’s new Farmers’ Legacy Collection cheddar cheese? We’ve tried both the Alpine Cheddar and the White Oak Cheddar; both are seriously delicious. I loved them so much, it was a no-brainer to enter the Cabot Farmers’ Legacy Recipe Contest. I wanted to use both types of cheddar photographed above, and I wanted to come up…