Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

It truly delights me to receive requests. Sometimes they are sweet. Sometimes they are savory. Sometimes they are specific. And, sometimes they are simply hints – I love them all!A challenge – or not – my days in the kitchen are my therapy. The only parameter of this little request was that it be plant…

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Cacao Honey Cashew Truffle Balls

Healthy. Guilt-free. Delicious. Dessert. Plus, packed with vitamins and minerals, these little truffle ball bites are vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free, Paleo, Keto…basically ANYONE can eat them and everyone can enjoy them!! Thank you, Artisana and Nuzest for all that you do for me and my kitchen! Multi-vitamin, multi-mineral smoothie booster – 1/2 your daily requirement of…

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Gluten Free Coconut Pecan Date Bars

We have a local bakery/cafe/bookstore in town who is responsible for baking both the best pizza on earth, as well as the best date bars in orbit. Introduced to these universally amazing date bars while coincidentally on a “date” in college, I believe I found Poor Richard’s pizza that night too, the sweet bars hold…

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Chocolate Hummus

I remember the days back in the late 90s when hummus really was a “thing.” It seemed to be a part of every spread and was certainly a part of my routine. I basked daily in baths of the flavored bean dip – well, maybe not daily, but at least three times a week. Traditional…

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Coconut Ginger Lime Macadamia Bars

I had a par-tay again at the house. Those of you who know me well may be shocked at the sound of me entertaining IN MY OWN HOME. Well, don’t get too excited ~ keep your britches tight ~ there are only a selected few who make the cut. They are special, these two. And…

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Dark Chocolate Protein Ganache

It’s not often that I eat sweets for breakfast. I crave protein in the morning – something to keep me strong and healthy throughout the day. But… …protein and chocolate – in the form of a vegan “ganache” or mousse? Yes, please.

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Spiced Avocado Mousse & Blood Orange Cinnamon Cream

Avocado Mousse is one of my favorite ways to both magically surprise staunch fruit and veggie eschewers, and to gently “trick” them just a little bit. You see, raw avocado mousse tastes nothing like the creamy goddess green fruit (often confused for a veggie). It also tastes no where near healthy ~ masquerading as mere…

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Chocolate Cherry Balsamic Espresso Brownies – Recipe Repost

Some time ago, I posted a truly amazing recipe for Cherry Espresso Balsamic Brownie Bites. They were unbelievably fantastic. Love at first bite. I share this recipe with you once more, simply because… Super chocolatey. Super espresso-ey. Intense on the cherry and balsamic. You and your lover can’t go wrong…even if that lover happens to be…

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