Desserts

Dessert recipes

  • Gluten-Free Apple Peach Crisp

    Recently, we had dinner at our friend’s home and we brought dessert.  My girlfriend is highly gluten intolerant so I took this upon myself as a challenge.  Of course, I’m a terrible friend and ran out of time and had to…

  • Cranberry Pecan Breakfast Cookies

      You may remember the Breakfast Cookies I made a bit back with currants – they were so super good, and very versatile! – so this weekend, I made them again but changed things up a bit by adding cranberries,…

  • Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies

    I don’t get to post many recipes for “sweets” mainly because 1) I’m not a baker and 2) Most sweets have too many calories in them.  However, recently, I set about trying to find ways to use my almond flour,…

  • Zucchini Brownies

    I have never been able to make brownies.  I’m not talking about not being able to make homemade brownies…I can’t even make boxed brownies.  I either overcook them or undercook them.  I have tried every kind, every brand, every trick and…

  • Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

    My friend recently brought these delicious mini muffins to my house recently and then shared with me that they were a Weight Watchers recipe using only two ingredients!  Of course, you know I was going to be all over it…

  • Breakfast Cookie with Currants

    So recently, I was perusing the web, including Pinterest, for other breakfast ideas and was hoping to find something as a break from my norm…my beloved breakfast sandwich.  See below for my breakfast sandwich recipe (which I eat at least…

  • Chocolate Cupcakes

    I’m always on the hunt for a delicious dessert recipe, especially for poor Hubby who doesn’t get the amount of homemade treats he used to.  In addition, my niece is visiting so I wanted to have something chocolately and yummy…

  • Carrot Cake

    I love Easter!  It is my favorite holiday after Christmas and Thanksgiving.  I think it might be because I associate these three holidays with family gatherings and I absolutely love when our families get together and sit around the table…

  • Apple Cranberry Crisp

    What can I say about a simple and easy dessert that’s low in calories? Well, how about, “Yes, please!”? Using agave nectar instead of sugar makes this a healthier version of this classic comfort food. Unlike sugar and corn syrup,…