Last week my daughter proclaimed that we should have Banana Swirl for dessert. Typical of most preschooler conversations, I asked her what was in that dish. She then mentioned it was bananas and bread mixed together. Hmmm. It sounds like she just came up with another installment of what I’m going to call…
Category: Dessert
Chocolate Cherry Cannoli Cups
The dessert my husband always makes room for is the cannoli. If he just hears the word his eyes light up in anticipation of one of his most favorite treats. The chocolate cherry cannoli cups I made as a just-because dessert have now earned an equal space in his heart as compared to…
Candied Grapefruit Peels
As Christmas approaches, the urge to make all of my favorite holiday treats gets stronger and stronger. One of the things I always make is candied orange peels, which are swiftly devoured be me, my dad, and my friend Brooke. This year I thought I would try a different citrus fruit for my…
Cappuccino Chia Seed Pudding
I know, I know, chia seed pudding is an “in” thing right now, but have you tried it? It is definitely worth the hype, since it has the trifecta of great taste, easy prep, and good-for-you benefits. Chia seeds are a power house of nutrition, with a high fiber content, protein, calcium, and…
Cocoa Peanut Squares
Do you have a favorite treat from your childhood? Sometimes the simplest ones – like Rice Krispies Treats® and brownies served on hot dog day at school – are the treats that you can’t wait to eat. The extra special Cocoa Peanut Squares my Grandma use to make were something I really looked…
Key Lime Bites
Key Lime Pie is one of the decadent treats my husband loves and can’t resist when he sees it on a menu. I think it reminds him of sea & sand filled vacations, and all the great associated memories. Despite his adoration for this dessert, I can’t remember the last time I made it…
Rhubarb & Apricot Compote Parfait
What is one of the best ways to sneak an extra serving of vegetables in at breakfast or dessert? Pretend the vegetable is a fruit! Rhubarb is actually a vegetable, despite its famous use in strawberry-rhubarb pie. It is also delicious in savory dishes, but one of my favorite ways to eat it…
No-Bake Amaranth & Currant Cookies
To add variety to my family’s diet and explore gluten free options, I have been trying different grains. Amaranth is a gluten free, pseudo-cereal (it’s actually a seed) that packs an impressive amount of nutrients – it is high in calcium, iron, potassium, and protein – in its small frame. It can be…
