I have a new recipe for a low-fat, diary-free, gluten-free brownie. I replaced the butter with applesauce and even though this brownie may not win any awards, it still has great texture and taste for a low-cal brownie! It is a little more cake-like because the fat was removed, and that is what makes a [Read More]
Archive of ‘Desserts’ category
Dairy-free Dessert: Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote with Spiced Coconut Whipped Cream
Recipe: Diary-free Dessert: Strawberry Rhubarb Compote with Spiced Coconut Whipped Cream There are two spring veggies that are my favorites, rhubarb and asparagus; and yes, rhubarb is actually a vegetable. It is most often used in desserts, so many would think it is a fruit, but like the tomato that is actually a fruit, you [Read More]
Dairy-Free Panna Cotta with Blood Orange Brandy Sauce
If you are dairy-free this recipe is for you! I love panna cotta, an Italian dessert that is so easy to make. Just be sure to give yourself plenty of time to allow the panna cotta to set. Traditional panna cotta calls for cream and milk but today I decided to try using coconut milk [Read More]
Molasses & Cardamom Cookies
I love molasses cookies and wanted to throw in a bit of a twist using an unusual spice called cardamom. If you have never baked with it I highly recommend it! Cardamom is a unique spice from the ginger family, and a little goes a long way, which is good, because the spice can [Read More]
The Best Gluten-Free Gooey Cinnamon Rolls
I remember several years back, attempting to make cinnamon rolls when the only flours used in gluten free recipes were rice and soy. I can tell you flat out from experience, it produces a hard little bun that is tough and doesn’t rise. It is such a disappointment when so much time is invested in [Read More]
Lemon-Raspberry Blondies
Life changes when you no longer have children to look after. On a bit of a whim, my husband and I decided to take an overnight trip to McCall on our motorcycle. We stopped at the bottom of White Bird Pass where the wilderness must still look similar to the days when the Nez Perce Indians fished [Read More]
Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler (Gluten-free)
When I was a little girl I remember visiting my grandparents’ farm where my sister and I would grab a basket and head to the chicken coop to gather fresh farm eggs. Today, I can purchase farm fresh eggs at my local farmer’s market. If you’ve ever tasted farm fresh eggs, as apposed to store [Read More]