April and May are celebratory months in our family with four birthdays and Mother’s Day. And of course, celebrations involve gatherings, eating and dessert! With five occasions to celebrate, the dessert thing can get out of hand pretty quickly. I...
Read moreDelicious Paleo Friendly Berry Tart
Berry Tart Prep and time around 30 minutes, chilling time: 3hours Crust 2 ½ cups walnuts 1 ½ cups pitted dates Filling 5 cups fresh or frozen blackberries 3-4 tablespoons honey 1 ½ tablespoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch 2 tablespoons water...
Read morePaleo Rosemary Hazelnut Short Bread Cookies
Rosemary Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies Yields: 3 dozen These cookies will melt in your mouth and are easy on blood sugar levels!!! Can’t ask for more than that of a cookie. Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups almond flour 1/2 tsp. Real Salt ½ tsp. baking...
Read moreEasy Peasy Raw Chocolate Pudding
When I came across this easy recipe, I was really excited to try it out! And I was not disappointed! Most raw puddings contain coconut and avocado to create a creamy base and this one is no exception. But what makes this recipe different...
Read moreGrilled Thyme Grapes
This dish makes a simple and elegant Paleo summertime appetizer or dessert and it whips up in no time. Grilled Thyme Grapes: (serves 4) Ingredients: 1 pound organic red grapes 1/3 cup olive oil 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tsp. fresh thyme 1...
Read morePaleo Legal Chocolate Ice Cream
I’d originally planned on posting a scrumptious paleo crab cake recipe, but with the heatwave continuing here in Southern Cali, I didn’t think you were going to run into your kitchens to try it out. Instead, I hope you will be...
Read moreGluten Free Sweet Potato Brownies
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Brownies Makes 24 brownies While everyone else is posting pumpkin pie and stuffing recipes, I’m posting chocolate recipes!! This might seem strange at first, but when you understand the benefits of raw cacao and...
Read moreUnbelievably Easy Raw Chocolate Macaroons
Raw Chocolate Macaroons Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups raw, organic cacao or cocoa powder 1/3-1/2 cup raw organic honey 20 drops liquid stevia 1/3 cup raw, organic coconut oil/butter (liquid) 1 TB. vanilla extract ¾ tsp. Real Salt 3 ½ cups dried...
Read moreThe Accidental Vegan, Gluten Free with Cacao Nibs Oatmeal Cookie
I was recently asked to make oatmeal cookies for an upcoming camping trip. While I love to cook, I wasn’t excited to get going on this project as I am not a baker. (My older sister has the corner on that one). I’m also not an...
Read moreSkinny Vanilla Dessert
Serves 4 1 Vanilla Bean *1-2 tsp. Succanat or Muscavado or cane sugar2 Pink Grapefruits, peeled and thinly sliced1 Pint Raspberries1 sliced MangoMint Leaves (optional)Split 1 Vanilla Bean in half lengthwise. run dull side of a knife down the...
Read moreGluten, Egg and Dairy Free Pumpkin Pie.
Makes a 9 Inch Pie Ingredients: For The Crust: 1 cup rolled oats ground into a flour in food processor or 1 cup oat flour 2 cups raw pecans 3 Tbsp ground flax 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup brown rice syrup (acts as the binder, honey...
Read moreDirt Balls
Decadent Dirt Balls This treat is chock full of flavor, fiber, good fats and will satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your blood sugar level and happy. It’s gluten and dairy free and I hope you will love it! ...
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