Candied Pecans
Posted under snacks on November 18, 2009
I love making candied nuts during the holiday season. There’s something very festive about them and they are satisfyingly sweet and filling at the same time. Lately I’ve been on a candied pecans kick. They’re super easy to make and my husband loves them.
You could jazz up this recipe with some spices like cinnamon and
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Gluten Free Candy Lists for Halloween
Posted under community on October 31, 2009
My son and some of the other boys from the neighborhood in their “Go Green” cheerleading uniforms.
I’m posting links to some gluten free candy lists for parents who might be digging through piles of Halloween candy right about now.
My children are still out trick-or-treating and I’m sure they will eat quite a lot of candy
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DIY Valentine’s Day Recipes
Posted under desserts on February 12, 2009
Here’s a quick Valentine’s Day recipe round up for all you procrastinating sweethearts out there (myself included).
Gluten Free Valentine’s Day Recipes
♥ Chocolate Chili Truffles ♥
Spice up your love life with these little vegan treats.
♥ Chocolate Covered Cherries ♥
Every bit as sweet and delicious as the store bought fare, sans the sugar
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Chocolate Covered Cherries for Valentine’s Day
Posted under desserts on February 6, 2009
Ok, I confess, it took a few batches to get this recipe “just right,” which for me means a couple of things.
First, I had to get these babies to to look decent, edible, desirable even. Let’s just say my first attempts were rather inept. I tried to make a rich and gooey sauce with cherries
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Chocolate Chili Truffles
Posted under desserts on January 27, 2009
You heard it right. Chili powder in your chocolate.
For those of you that don’t like to spice things up, read no further. For the rest of you, I have this delicious vegan chocolate truffle, that you just might find yourself addicted to, especially in the cold weather.
These chocolate chili truffles are perfect for a slightly
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Sesame Truffles
Posted under desserts on November 7, 2008
These Gluten Free Truffles my final installment of the trufflemania series. At least for now.
These super nutritious little bites of sesame sweetness remind me of the halva I used to devour as a child. They’re easy to make, vegan, dairy-free and of course, gluten-free. Don’t let all those labels scare you though, more than anything
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Chocolate Orange Truffles
Posted under desserts on November 4, 2008
It’s trufflemania! Healthy organic truffles are not only easy to make, they are bursting with flavor in every bite. In addition, these little treats are power packed with nutrients. And on top of that? My family has been devouring them.
The boys have been taking them to school in their lunches and yesterday I sent my
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Chocolate Prune Truffles
Posted under desserts on October 31, 2008
This delicious, healthy and somewhat sophisticated treat is not too sweet, making a great candy for adult palates. It may appeal to the younger crowd as well –my 10 year old ate a dozen of these and then packed more in his school lunch.
Along with their rich chocolate-prune flavor, these vegan truffles are packed with
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Caramel Apples? The Lazy Way…
Posted under desserts on October 28, 2008
I read Heidi’s blog 101cookbooks.com religiously. I love her photography, use of words and creative food combination utilizing natural ingredients. So you can imagine how thrilled I was when I saw a beautiful shot of caramel apples on her site the other day.
Prior to reading her recipe I had not given much thought to making
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Halloween Candy
Posted under desserts on October 15, 2008
Photo by Lauro Maia
Every year I receive countless emails requesting ideas for healthier Halloween candy. Now there’s an oxymoron if I’ve ever heard one –”healthy candy.” Does such a thing exist? Well, probably not.
Now, with suggestions from many readers, I’ve gone ahead and compiled a list that is full of what I refer to as
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Orange Chocolate Coconut Clusters
Posted under desserts on October 3, 2008
New Year, new school. Wow, this week has been busy. The boys have settled miraculously into their new habitat and I can feel the relief flowing through my body.
My favorite comment this week was from Melissa, a reader who said, “It’s hard, but before you know it, they will adjust and be just fine. Kids
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Macadamia Caramel Clusters
Posted under desserts on July 11, 2008
We have a big all star game tomorrow, though unfortunately I will be missing it. One of my parents was hospitalized this week so I am flying back to California for a weekend visit.
As I tucked my older son into bed tonight he said, “I want extra snuggles since I won’t see you until
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Survey Says: Candy Bars
Posted under desserts on June 6, 2008
Baseball is what it’s all about in our house these days. We lost in the main bracket of the post-season tournament and are now playing in the consolation round and doing well. We were winning our game yesterday against the Red Socks and had the game postponed due to rain in the bottom of
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Rosemary Chocolate Truffles
Posted under desserts on May 27, 2008
Last night was the conclusion of a “grand” Memorial Day weekend. My parents came in and took the boys down to the Boulder Creek Fest where they all had a blast. There was much spoiling –meals out, bowling, batting practice at the amusement park and overall non-stop fun. A perfect weekend with
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Raw Chocolate Fudge
Posted under desserts on May 23, 2008
A few of my favorite things? Coaching baseball. Growing vegetables. Walking on a sunny day. Hanging with my husband late at night after the boys have gone to bed. Cooking with children –of any age.
Recently I have had the opportunity to teach cooking to my son’s third grade class.
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Cranberry Apricot Truffles
Posted under desserts on January 18, 2008
This recipe for handmade, gluten free and raw cranberry apricot truffles is packed with nutrients, easy to make and aesthetically pleasing to boot.
After taking a brief hiatus from sweets, I am back on the dessert bandwagon! With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, I have been thinking of fun treats to give out to friends and family
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Chocolate Bark
Posted under desserts on December 16, 2007
Perfect for holiday parties and potlucks, this chocolate bark is a favorite of mine. It’s another gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan dessert that doesn’t taste it. And for those with no food restrictions whatsoever? Who can say no to candy, let alone chocolate? See for yourself, try some.
Chocolate Bark
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
6 tablespoons agave nectar
2 cups
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Baked Apples
Posted under desserts on October 28, 2007
To me, fall means baked apples. Simple. Delicious. Sweet. Warm. Comfort.
The other day, my older son asked if we could partake in our favorite fall ritual and bake up some apples. I was busy with a bunch of other cooking projects so he took matters into his own hands, cored a couple of apples, stuffed
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Stuffed Dates
Posted under desserts on October 14, 2007
Dates are as as sweet as candy, so of course, children like these treats. Adults enjoy the delicate blend of flavors. See for yourself, this dessert of Middle Eastern origin is quite tasty.
Dates Stuffed with Pistachios
1 cup pistachio nuts, shelled
¼ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 pinch celtic sea salt
20 large dates
In
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