This time of year, chocolate peppermint desserts are so seductive. From classic Peppermint Bark to Starbuck’s beverages – they’re all calling my name.
But I try to dodge every one of those commercially prepared treats – since I also try … Read more
Apple Butter Oatmeal Cake
I’ve been thinking about baking with apple butter for several months now, and just kept that idea tucked away all summer long. But now it’s full-on Michigan apple season!
Apples, apple cider, apple donuts…these flavors inspired this Apple Butter Oatmeal … Read more
Summer Strawberry Peach Crisp
Before I begin to describe how delicious this is, let me say this recipe is completely inspired by Chef AJ’s Strawberry Clafoutis! : )
This is my version, without baked banana slices. Instead, I am adding peaches, plus cinnamon … Read more
Banana Split Mini Bundt Cakes
Thank you all so very, very much for your amazing reception of my new cookbook! You’ve helped the The Plant-Based for Life Cookbook Kindle version reach #1 on Amazon in Vegan New Releases!!
I can hardly believe it – still … Read more
Oven-Baked Pears
This simple baked fruit dessert is like a mini pear crisp, and enticingly delicious on a cold winter’s night. With warm, fragrant spices, and just a touch of oats, it’s so easy, and so good.
Strawberry Sprinkled Chocolate Donuts
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, these little guys are perfect for celebrating. They’re rich and chocolatey, without flour, dairy, eggs, or oil, and just the right amount of sweet, without a drop of refined sugar.
Simple too. The … Read more
P B & J Oatmeal Cookies
These P B & J Oatmeal Cookies have become a kitchen staple for us.
Mmmm…delightfully chewy, these are ever so slightly addictive, and yet not at all too sweet. I love the subtle flavor, and they hit the perfect note … Read more
Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles are sweetened with only dates, and richly flavored with cocoa and peanut butter. Kind of like a healthy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup!
They’re the perfect ending to a great holiday meal, when you want just … Read more
Pineapple Right-Side-Up Cakes
I was a featured guest on Chef AJ’s show very recently, and wow, was that fun!!
During the show I made three desserts, and promised to share this one (my husband’s new favorite) as soon as possible, and here it … Read more
Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
These little cookies are my newest sweet creation for crazy stay-at-home times.
Made with just five pantry-ready ingredients, they taste like PB&J – because they’re made with PB&J, and not much else. With limited access to groceries, they’ve saved the … Read more