Today I’m sharing a friends recipe for the best biscotti ever. The combination of the semi-sweet chocolate and the nuts plus a slight tang from the lemon juice make for a sophisticated snack. Greta’s Chocolate Chip Biscotti is the perfect pairing with my favorite self-indulgence, a nice strong cup of coffee.
Healthy Baking
Healthy Baking Recipes that use whole wheat/whole grain flours, gluten-free alternatives, and very low sugar alternatives for great tasting treats. Some of our favorite healthy baking recipes are Vanilla Bean Rice Pudding and Cardamom Tea Cake. Plus there is always room for healthy cookie recipes, too!
Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Tea Cake
Today’s recipe for Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Tea Cake is a clever, slightly sweet, slightly savory tasting tea cake made with no refined sugar or white flour. Hints of citrus and cardamom plus a subtle taste of olive oil give this honey-sweetened bread a complex and delicious flavor profile.
Tropical Sugar-free Granola
In this tropical granola, we use a simple Sugar-free granola base. This recipe is versatile – simply add the fruit and nuts of your choice. It’s sweetened with apple sauce and cinnamon. Our family has been enjoying it with Hawaiian inspired add-ins during our winter holiday vacation, making it with our own tropical granola twist.
Naan Berenji Persian Rice Flour Cookies
Light and aromatic, Naan Berenji Persian Rice Flour Cookies are delicate, lightly sweetened, pretty cookies. Traditionally served around the Persian New Year and welcome any time of year! Our recipe is low in sugar and naturally gluten-free. Naan berenji is my favorite of all Persian cookies and sweets! I can easily eat a whole plate…
Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
It’s easy to make fresh, baked corn tortilla chips right at home. Store-bought and restaurant tortilla chips are more than likely deep-fried. To make them at home simply slice up your favorite corn tortillas, add spray oil, salt, and spices. Healthier chips will be at your fingertips and ready for salsa, guacamole, or chip strips…
Healthy Cowboy Cookies
This recipe for Healthy Cowboy Cookies is the perfect treat. These holiday cookies have chocolate, oats, nuts, cranberries, coconut, and a splash of rum! Each chewy bite will melt in your mouth! This recipe for Healthy Cowboy Cookies is a riff on Laura Bush’s popular recipe for Cowboy Cookies (also known as Laura Bush’s Texas…
Citrus Pound Cake
Citrus Pound Cake is a spin on traditional pound cake. Hints of lemon and orange come through each bite. You’ll want to keep this recipe as a dessert you can rely on for guests and potlucks. This is that cake. It’s the basic cake that’s always a crowd-pleaser. It’s your ‘go-to’ when you’re having friends…
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Fall is in the air. Yesterday I made lentil soup and the house started to smell like Thanksgiving. Bob was in full relaxation mode watching football. Then we woke up to rain this morning. I lit my pumpkin scented candle to accentuate the going mood. Today I’m making these cozy sweet potato pancakes. Soup, pumpkin…
Zucchini Frittatas
Today’s recipe is for basic zucchini frittatas, loaded with flavor and protein. These handy egg muffins are easy to prepare and great for make-ahead meal planning. This recipe was developed by my good friend and upcoming breakfast cookbook partner, Michelle DeWolf (Festive Table). Michelle has many years of experience teaching healthy cooking techniques to kids,…
Honey Lavender Blueberry Breakfast Muffins
Today I’m sharing a fun recipe for Honey Lavender Blueberry Breakfast Muffins. These muffins are honey-sweetened. They are made using whole wheat pastry flour and almond flour. Ingredients to look for include lavender extract and culinary dried lavender. Blueberries are a great flavor compliment to lavender and add a subtle purplish tint to the batter. …
