Cherry Espresso Balsamic Brownie Bites

Is your mouth watering yet? Not a giant fan of the typical “sweet treat,” I’ve been hankering to create some soft of chocolate delight at home these days. Is your mouth watering yet? Not a giant fan of the typical “sweet treat,” I’ve been hankering to create some soft of chocolate delight at home these…

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Cocoa Chestnut Cream

We do not delight in a deluge of desserts in our home. Our indulgences are apparent in other ways. I suppose it’s simply because we’re just naturally sweet that we have no need to satisfy a sweet tooth. …or not. Who knows? What we do know, however, is that this little sweetie treat is darn…

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Cashew Cream Custard and Caramel Crumble

When life doesn’t deliver a box of chocolates each day (most days it does – but on those days when you’re still holding out for something sweet), cashew cream most definitely foots the bill. The creamy consistency of rich and delicious cashews combined with the caramelly sweet goodness of dates, and of course a little…

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Layered Chocolate Mousse Parfait

Sweet creamy layers of peanut buttery chocolate bliss, sandwiched between the depths of deliciousness found in freshly whipped cream, finished off with a hint of vanilla and a touch of sublime blueberry tang ~ You got it. I believe it astounds others when I share the secret ingredients composing this silky sensation and sweet dream…

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Flashback: Mini Chocolate Almond Mounds of Joy

Last week I mentioned the honor of having not just one, but two of my dessert recipes featured in Tina Turbin‘s latest cookbook.  This goddess of Paleo Gluten Free Recipes found me and my love of coconut ~ I’m so pleased to share! Originally posted in March of 2013, these little delights reflect my childhood love…

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Guest Post: “Peanut Butter” Pumpkin Brownies

I am once again humbled, thrilled, and honored to host a guest post from one of my most favorite people on earth!  Alisa from Paleo in PDX continues to inspire me daily with her gifts in the kitchen, her life story, and her gracious outlook on life.  She creates amazing and spectacular food to share,…

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A Couple of Cupcakes

Cupcakes used to be a really big deal.  Beyond a little carry-along treat that may have accompanied a school child for a shared birthday celebration in the classroom, the little “fairy tale” cake rose to the top of the ranking foodie trends nationwide.  Cupcake shops popped up all over the place – “Baby Cakes” in NYC and…

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

Chocolate and peanut butter taste really, really good together. And they look pretty good together too! I attended a conference recently and learned some darn amazing tricks regarding food photography with my little iPhone.  REALLY amazing.  There are apps out there that fix and finagle anything, to make it look more than appetizing. In all…

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