Category: Dessert Recipes

Strawberry Cheesecake Chimichangas

For all those unfamiliar with the dish, chimichangas are essentially deep-fried burritos filled with a variety of savory fillings, such as pulled pork or beef, beans, rice and cheese. But given that I can’t go a day without a bite of something…

Flourless Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ultra-chewy, rich chocolate cookies with no added fat? And no gluten? Impossible! But it’s true: these flourless chocolate cookies get their texture from egg whites, and their flavor from cocoa powder (which represents the only fat in the recipe). Plus…

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Recipe

I used to chuckle inside when I heard an adult claim they had not tried a certain food.  For example, my parents have never had sushi.  Not even tried it.  I

Fresh Fruit Pops

Cool off with these homemade frozen fruit pops made with fresh fruit puree. Aren’t these the prettiest things! I just love the vibrant colors you can get from using fresh fruit, and the flavors are refreshing and sweet. Use any…

STRAWBERRY ROSEMARY SCONES

What I love about these scones are how easy they are. You don’t need a scone pan to make them and it takes the intimidation out of making scones. These would be perfect to make for Black Friday because they…

Apple Dumplings

These are the true old-fashioned apple dumplings! The sauce is awesome. They aren’t difficult, and were kind of fun to make. I think you could even use store-bought pie dough if you aren’t good at making your own. I think…

Baby Cinnamon Buns

I’m going to let you in on my secret for my favorite, easiest cinnamon buns ever. They’re soft, chewy, ooey, gooey, supremely buttery, and divinely sugary.

Balkan Style Cheese Pie

One of my favorite versions is this cheese pie eaten throughout the regions of the former Yugoslavia. I always looked forward to the nights when my mother was too tired to make a three course meal and baked this pie, serving it…

Nanaimo Bars

Not only are these bars gluten-free, they contain gluten-free, homemade graham crackers. I got to play around with some new flours and get my first taste (pun?) of what they can do. If you and wheat are still pals, you…