Sweet Treats

Pecan Peach Crumble

Pecan Peach Crumble   Pecan peach crumble sweet seasonal peaches are the key to this yummy warm dessert & of coarse lots of crumbles on top 6 each peaches, large (scrubbed, pitted and cut into slices)1 tsp cinnamon (ground)1/2 tsp cardamom (ground)pinch salt1/3 cup coconut...

Salted chocolate nut cups

Salted chocolate nut cups Chocolate Berry Bars the perfect no-bake chocolate sweet treat, made with whole food ingredients and no added refined sweeteners. These come together quickly and store well so you can enjoy them and have plenty to share. 1 cup dates, dried and pitted (if dates are...

Roasted pears with raspberry sauce

Roasted pears with raspberry sauce   Roasted Pears with raspberry sauce Have you ever roasted fruit? Roasting intensifies fruits natural sweetness. Pears are delicious tossed with warming spices and roasted. They just melt in your mouth. I used Bartlett pears but other varieties work well too....

Blueberry Cardamom Muffin

Blueberry Cardamom Muffin Muffins are a perfect tasty little option for breakfast, snacking or a sweet treat with a cup of tea.  I like that they are versatile and can easily be adjusted to gluten free, grain free options.  These are lightly sweetened with maple syrup so the flavor of the...

Pecan Cardamom Pears

Pecan Cardamom Pears Pears are a lovely winter fruit to include in your desserts.  Bosc and Anjou are my favorites for baking and stuffing.  Their firmer texture doesn’t fall apart when they are baked.  I especially like the festive Red Anjou pears, which are so pretty.  This is an...

Raspberry Rhubarb Jam

Raspberry Rhubarb Jam Local rhubarb is in season and available in many local markets.  I love the tart, bright flavor and pairing it with sweet berries and some dates for a little sweetening is the perfect balance.  This stove top jam comes together quickly using chia seeds to thicken it. ...