Have you ever had baked apples? This recipe really brings me back to childhood. My mother absolutely loved to make these during the cold fall and winter nights as dessert. Growing up in Michigan, she always used Macintosh apples with are plentiful there. While other apples may taste good, there is nothing like a Macintosh baked apple! I always know that fall has arrived when I start to…
I love peanut butter cups and other chocolate candy! But have you ever looked at the ingredient list on one of those packages? Yikes! There’s a whole lot to not be so happy about, no matter how good those candies may taste! Not to mention all of the sugar…so much sugar! And so, last night when I was in the mood to eat a little chocolate. I decided…
Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Macaroons
December 1, 2013Coconut macaroons are a classic favorite! But change them up a bit by making them chocolate drizzled coconut macaroons and they will be a hit during the holidays! I love making cookies….all kinds of cookies! And since it’s now the holiday season my yearly baking has begun! I’ve been wanting to make these for a while and since I had a long weekend, I felt like it was…
These gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are perfect for those who are craving cookies, but have to avoid gluten! Do you ever get the urge to bake at random times? I got a hankering to bake last night. My HVAC unit decided to die on me. And since it was pretty chilly, I figured that it was a great time to let my oven heat things up a bit.…
A recipe for sprouted angel food cake isn’t easy to find. But I created one that works well and tastes great! During the warmer months of the year, I always enjoy angel food cake topped with fresh fruit and homemade whipped cream. Especially during the strawberry season when the local berries are being harvested. So this year, when I got a craving I wasn’t quite sure what to…
I am a girl who happens to love chocolate! And sometimes I am looking for a clean, healthy chocolate fix. The good news is that having a little dark chocolate is actually good for you! Dark chocolate (above 70%) is high in good for your health! Studies show that it reduces stress and lowers inflammation. It can also give your mood a boost! And strawberries are rich in…
I have a weakness for ice cream. I just absolutely love it. So I have been searching for a different way to enjoy my favorite frozen treat. So I was talking to a friend about my ice cream craving and she told me about using frozen bananas……what? Well you certainly can’t get more simple than one ingredient, banana ice cream, can you? Can you really call this ice…