Category: Sweets

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Asian Lettuce Wraps 14 Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Thighs (sounds like a lot but they are small – you can also use ground turkey or pork) 1 Green Bell Pepper, finely diced (I had green, you can also use red, yellow, or orange) 4 Garlic… Continue Reading “Asian Lettuce Wraps”

Easter Feast (Kurobuta Ham, Twice Baked Potatoes, & Mud Pie)

Kurobuta Ham  (Japanese Black Hog) This is the second time we’ve purchased a Kurobuta Ham to serve on Easter. They are delicious, they’ve been dubbed the “Kobe beef” of pork. I like to slather mine with Dijon mustard and then pack it with brown… Continue Reading “Easter Feast (Kurobuta Ham, Twice Baked Potatoes, & Mud Pie)”

Dried Apricot and Almond Butter Granola Bars

Dried Apricot and Almond Butter Granola Bars *Preheat oven to 325 degrees (I use convection) 2 3/4 Cups Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats 1 Cup Dried Apricots, snipped 1/3 Cup Dry Roasted Pumpkin Seeds 1 Cup Raw Almond Butter (no sugar, salt added… Continue Reading “Dried Apricot and Almond Butter Granola Bars”

Frosted Banana Love Bites

Frosted Banana Love Bites Pre-heat oven to 325° and oil 2 non-stick mini bundt pans, set aside. 3 Very Ripe Bananas 1/3 Cup Olive Oil 2/3 Cup Packed Brown Sugar 2 Large Eggs 1 tsp. Pure Vanilla 1 3/4 Cups Bob’s Red Mill All… Continue Reading “Frosted Banana Love Bites”

Peanut Butter, Pretzel, & Cherry Chocolate Clusters

Peanut Butter, Pretzel, & Cherry Chocolate Clusters 16 oz Dairy Free Semi-Sweet Chocolate About 1 Cup Crushed Gluten Free Pretzels 1/2 Jar Organic Crunchy Peanut Butter Dried Cherries (about 1/4 of a bag) Paper Candy Cups Line up the candy cups on a baking… Continue Reading “Peanut Butter, Pretzel, & Cherry Chocolate Clusters”

Clementine Buttercream Cupcakes

Clementine Buttercream Cupcakes 1 15oz. Box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix 1/2 Cup Dairy Free Butter 2/3 Cup Water 3 Eggs 2 teaspoon Pure Orange Extract Rind of 3 Clementines 3/4 Cup Dairy Free Butter 3 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar 1/2 teaspoon… Continue Reading “Clementine Buttercream Cupcakes”

Orange & Sea Salt Chocolates

Orange & Sea Salt Chocolates 16 oz. Dairy Free Semi-Sweet Chocolate 2 teaspoons Pure Orange Extract Sea Salt Chocolate Molds Lay out the chocolate molds and sprinkle 2-3 pieces of sea salt in each one. Melt chocolate on medium low in a double boiler… Continue Reading “Orange & Sea Salt Chocolates”

Chocolate Buttercream Cake with Boysenberry & Rum Filling

*I made this cake and frosted it one day ahead. Store in a cool place. My fridge was full with Super Bowl food so I stored it in our garage on a shelf. If it’s extremely cold or damp where you are I would… Continue Reading “Chocolate Buttercream Cake with Boysenberry & Rum Filling”

Lemon Buttercream Cupcakes

Lemon Buttercream Cupcakes 1 15oz. Box Betty Crocker Gluten Free Yellow Cake Mix 1/2 Cup Dairy Free Butter 2/3 Cup Water 3 Eggs 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon Pure Lemon Extract Rind of 1 Lemon 3/4 Cup Dairy Free Butter 3 1/2… Continue Reading “Lemon Buttercream Cupcakes”