Special treats have a place in life. Not every day, not even every week, but on special occasions, they can be just what the doctor ordered. Some foods are worth the splurge. These cupcakes are one of them, while also being a “better cheat.” Servings 12 cupcakes 1 cup...
Pops are fun but often loaded with sugar. Sweet-potato pops are a nutritious and less sweet alternative. Flavor and color make these treats perfect for summer days or to ward off the ice cream boogie monster. Kids and adults alike will not know this pop is so good for...
Life at times calls for a little bite of something special. Chocolate Sweet Potato Truffles are made with nature’s goodness. Rich and decadent, they hit the spot when the sweet tooth calls. Freeze to enjoy one at a time or share with friends. Makes 24 small truffles...
Pure, fudgy, chocolaty goodness, these brownie bites are rich and decedent. It’s a dessert that is sure to satisfy and make you wonder why anyone bothers with wheat. Serves 24 2/3 cup yam purée 4 Tbsp (½ stick) unsalted butter 2/3 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder...
Bananas. Chocolate. Cinnamon. Booyah! The addicting flavor combination of this delightfully tasty classic banana bread will have your family and friends begging for more. But the added cinnamon sugar topping really puts this one over the top. Because it’s on the top!...
I’m not sure when it happens, but at some point in becoming an adult, your palate changes, and you start to enjoy flavors other than sweet, sweet, and sweeter. I wasn’t a fan of lemon-flavored treats as a kid, but as an adult, I can’t get enough! Especially once...
Poor Elvis. A few not-so-great years, and how quickly we forget the amazing songs and movies from the first decade of his career! Though the math doesn’t add up (I’m only 29 . . . again), as a girl, I watched reruns of some of his happy-go-lucky movies such as Blue...
I have a new favorite scone recipe. Wanna know what it is? Yep, it’s this one! The texture of these scones is spot-on, and the pistachios give them an extra layer of flavor. Then you bite into a tart cherry! Oh my! I really need a cup of coffee and one of these bad...
This recipe has quite a few ingredients, but it’s oh-so-easy to throw together! And oh-so-worth the few minutes of prep. This fall-infused bar brings the best of a pumpkin pie, cookie, and crumble into one delectable, handheld treat. It’s great for holiday parties or...
I keep asking myself why I didn’t think to create these chewy, dense bars of yumminess sooner! The added tahini provides a beautiful crumb and chewy texture without altering the flavor of the bars. So. Darn. Good! And if you need a nut-free version, I’ve made these...
