Amidst coronavirus, I’m sticking to what I – and a lot of other people – love most: cooking and baking. One challenge I’ve presented to myself is to make a dish (or dishes) of international cuisines every week, learn some words from the language, and e-visit some of the country’s landmarks. Some of these dishes… Continue reading Around the World: Thai Cuisine
Category: Other Desserts
Creamy Tiramisu Cups (GF + V)
Traditional Sicilian Cubbaita (GF + DF)
Every Christmas, two things will always be on our table: Sicilian sciacce and cubbaita. What is cubbaita, you may ask? Cubbaita is a toasted sesame, almonds, and honey Sicilian brittle with hints of orange. It was originally an Arab specialty that Sicilians have since adopted. Like the making and slicing of sciacce, cubba’ita is serious… Continue reading Traditional Sicilian Cubbaita (GF + DF)
The Traveling Banana Bread (GF + V)
It’s only taken me 17 years, but I have finally tried – and fallen in love with – banana bread. This is the banana bread that makes me go bananas (pardon my pun) 🙂 I love making banana bread because it’s quick to make and low in added sugar; you get the satisfaction of a… Continue reading The Traveling Banana Bread (GF + V)
Quintessentially British: Claridge’s Scones made GF and DF! (Vegan option)
I LOVE scones. I’ve already made date walnut scones (gf + v) for the royal wedding last May, and they were absolutely scrumptious. But after having experienced my first afternoon tea (and watching way too much of the Great British Bake Off), I thought it was time I’d try baking traditional British scones.
Adaptogen Recipe: Ashwagandha Tahini Cups (GF + V)
After a stressful, long day, we all share one thing: we crave comfort food. Whether that be a warm, gooey bowl of mac and cheese or a generous slice of chocolate cake – these foods make us feel better emotionally and physically (temporarily). Our adrenals are the same way, craving comfort during times of prolonged stress,… Continue reading Adaptogen Recipe: Ashwagandha Tahini Cups (GF + V)
Date Walnut Scones (GF + V)
Like many other devoted Royal Family fans, I woke up bright and early to watch the Royal Wedding in action. I couldn’t just wake up and just eat my American waffles, so the night before, I prepared the batter of one of my old favorite recipes: date walnut scones. I hadn’t touched the recipe for… Continue reading Date Walnut Scones (GF + V)
Chocolate Avocado Frosting (GF + V)
Enjoying chocolate frosting shouldn’t have to be full of guilt. Luckily, with this chocolate (avocado) frosting, you get the best of both worlds: the healthy fat and the decadent chocolate. You’re probably thinking, “What?!?! First, she shows us black bean brownies, and now this?” And again, trust me, this will be well worth your taste… Continue reading Chocolate Avocado Frosting (GF + V)