All kinds of tea are said to be health powerhouses. So have a cuppa tea, and sneak in a small portion of this Apricot Raisin Loaf. Perfect combo. Apricot Raisin Loaf 1/4 c butter, softened 3/4 c brown sugar, packed 2 eggs 1 c orange juice 2 c all purpose flour 2 t baking powder…
Carmelitas – Afternoon Delights!
At work potluck meals, there are choices to be made. I sample all the real food, but limit the dessert selections in the interest of remaining less zaftig. I had no interest in trying the boring looking medium-brown coloured no-name dessert and gladly passed it over for more recognizable fare. Surprise, surprise. The next day…
Chocolate Nut Butter Bark
Still wondering how they get the caramel inside the Caramilk chocolate bar? Why worry about that when you can simply coat your chocolate base with an array of delicious toppings? Chocolate Nut Butter Bark 16 oz good quality dark chocolate 3 T almond butter 3 T coconut jam (or skor chips) 3 T toasted coconut…
Mandelbrot or Kamish Bread
Just tasted these Mandelbrot (or almond bread) cookies, at my friend Shelley Alper‘s house. Her daughter Michelle baked them for the holidays. The recipe was passed down from Shelley’s mom Bess, so they are a multi-generational treat. Do your friends and family a favour and bake up a batch asap! Mandelbrot or Kamish Bread 3…
Layered Lemon Basil Blackcurrant Frozen Yogurt
How important are good looks to you? Do your tastebuds respond better when your food looks too good to eat? This has to be the prettiest dessert I’ve ever dreamed up. You can make it taste sweet if sweet is your thing. This version is lemony tart, and the basil garnish along with the basil…
Yvonne’s Cheesecake – Celebrate Mother’s Day!
It seems odd that someone so concerned with health and calorie control would still manage to promote delicious desserts. Contradictory? We all have our weaknesses. I managed to assuage my guilt with a small but very memorable serving. This is a crowd pleaser–perfect for a Mother’s Day gathering. If you are looking for ways to…