Vegan Gluten-Free Raw Cashew Apricot Cheesecake Bars

Long, long ago I experimented with a raw foods diet.The vibration was high, my skin was immaculate, and my digestion was amazing.I also developed a heavy love affair with both Sarma Melngailis and Matthew Kenney.However, it was work – a lot of work – AND a whole lot of money. Nuts, seeds, avocados, piles of…

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Vegan Lemon Cashew Cloud Bites

Yes, vegan.Yes, gluten-free.Yes, dessert.Yes, no-bake.Yes, delicious. Melt in your mouth, all consuming, orgasmic, phantasmagorically (not really, but I love that word and wanted to use it!) wonderful: Vegan Lemon Cashew Cloud Bites. They really are like heavenly little clouds on the palate. Yes, you did die and and go to heaven with one sweet orb….

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Creamy Cashew Brandy Pear Tart

Similar to the Vanilla Fig Rosemary Cheesecake Bars, I sought to create something truly spectacular and over the top delicious for my friends and family. The flavors are intricate and ever so subtle all at once this time. Nothing pronounced. Nothing nuanced. But rich, romantic, and reminiscent of reverie.   Creamy Cashew Brandy Pear Tart…

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Cashew Cacao Espresso Bean Cookies

Just recently, I awoke on a Saturday morning, and Brian said to me, “what would happen if you put chocolate covered espresso beans in a cookie?” “Let’s find out!” I quickly responded. So we did. We (or I) also wanted to “find out” what would happen with the gorgeous addition of some super fantastic Artisana…

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Chocolate PB & J Muffin Cups

Well, okay, they’re not really peanut butter, but they really are super chocolatey, filled with strawberry jelly goodness, and phenomenally delicious. And instead of peanut butter – they are secretly filled with creamy ground cashews – even better. Trust me! We’ve all decided there’s nothing better than the combination of peanut butter and chocolate (any…

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Cashew – Kale – Tarragon Pesto Stuffed Chicken

There I go again with my mouthfully rich and wordy recipe titles. Perhaps I’m losing my creativity – my touch – or perhaps it’s simply growing. Perhaps, maybe I’m growing… The oh so delicious Kale Butta’ we’ve enjoyed in the past has been calling my name again, as of late. It’s simple and so very…

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