Category Archives: desserts

Non-Paleo, Full of Gluten, Refined Sugar Blubarb Crumble

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

This one won’t meet the criteria of the paleo, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan Pinterest boards, but it sure tastes good. I’m a firm believer that you are what you eat. I’m careful about what goes in my mouth. I do my … Continue reading →

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Bananas Foster

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

Oops! We devoured it before I took a photo. Serves 8 Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1 cup dark brown sugar 6 Tbsp. rum 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. cinnamon 6 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise and then crosswise … Continue reading →

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Apple Cake with Warm Salted Caramel Sauce

Posted on January 21, 2013 by

So . . . what happened to “The Party’s Over“? Definitely wintertime comfort food! It’s worth baking this cake simply for the way it will make your kitchen smell of apples and cinnamon. This recipe comes from Deb Perelman’s new … Continue reading →

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Kahlua Ganache Truffles

Posted on December 19, 2012 by

So much for my (fleeting) thought of having a sugar-free Christmas . . . Makes 25 truffles Ingredients 8 oz. dark or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I use Bernard Callebaut) 7 Tbsp. heavy cream 1 Tbsp. light corn syrup 2 tsp. … Continue reading →

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Nana’s Butter Tarts

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

Christmas time means butter tarts and every Christmas since I can remember, my family has always looked forward to receiving butter tarts from my mother-in-law. We all agree that hers are the best in the world. Several years ago, I … Continue reading →

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Deanie’s Poached Pears

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

Thanks to Deanie for showing me how to make this fabulous dessert! Need a perfect winter dessert? Not only do these pears melt in your mouth, they make your kitchen smell like heaven. Need more convincing? They are quick to … Continue reading →

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Cups

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Caramel and chocolate. Need I say more? These would make a welcome holiday gift, packaged up pretty. They’re easy and delicious. First of all, though, you have to make this Salted Caramel Sauce. Ingredients 1 cup quality dark chocolate (I … Continue reading →

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Salted Caramel Sauce

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

This is a magical time of year, and this sauce is just pure magic. It’s fun to make and it’s easy. I swear. Den says it tastes like melted Werther’s Original Caramels. What to serve it on? The first time … Continue reading →

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Cherry Almond Polenta Cake

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

I don’t often cook with polenta. Actually, I never use it. Well, I did once years ago, and I did not like the results. So when I saw that this week’s Food Matters Project recipe chosen by Jen of Prairie … Continue reading →

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Rustic Blueberry Peach Crostata

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

Don’t expect to lose weight eating this rustic dessert. The secret to a great crostata is to use butter in the pastry–lots of it.  A crostata is an Italian tart, or pie, traditionally made with a buttery crust and filled … Continue reading →

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Mini Cherry-Blueberry Trifle

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

An easy no-guilt dessert. Appropriate for those of us who have been indulging far too much lately . . . You could actually have this for breakfast! Another plus: it can be made a day ahead, ready to pull out … Continue reading →

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Warm Peach Ginger Crumble

Posted on August 1, 2012 by

An old-fashioned recipe that doesn’t go out of style. Warm sun-ripened peaches blended with freshly grated ginger, topped with a crumbly crust and served with homemade vanilla ice cream. Serves 6-8. (Makes 8 small ramekins.) Heat oven to 375 degrees. … Continue reading →

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Saskatoon Berry Jam Mini Pies

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Last week I loaded up my freezer with fresh raspberries. Tomorrow I’ll receive my order of 30 pounds of blueberries that will also be bound for the freezer. We love having berries year round for smoothies, crisps, cobblers, special desserts, … Continue reading →

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Peachy-Coconut Sorbet

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

When I was a kid,  a peach tree grew against our house right beside my bedroom window. While it seemed to me to be an endless source of angst for my dad, dealing with peach curl, earwigs, and fallen fruit, … Continue reading →

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Minty Watermelon Popsicles

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

Summertime brings memories of sitting on the front porch slurping homemade popsicles. It’s time to make them for another generation now so they can create their own summer memories. Here’s a way to use up that leftover watermelon. Just blend … Continue reading →

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