Dive into a nostalgic holiday treat with my Italian Chocolate Ball Cookies! Inspired by my Sicilian grandmother's cherished recipe, these cookies are a Christmas tradition. Join me and special guest Leilani McKnight as we recreate the magic, adding a modern twist by using coconut oil and vegan butter. They may not be the healthiest,…
This is the ultimate cozy dessert – and my favorite Christmas recipe – Apple Cranberry Crumble! Reduced sugars, amped up apples,and tangy bursts of cranberries create a symphony of flavors – a little sour, alot of sweet! Dive into this deliciousness and savor every bite. While this dish is in the oven, the delightful…
Get holiday-ready with these GLUTEN FREE carrot cake cookies! Bake and gift them, serve at Christmas parties, or save the recipe and enjoy them later for a delicious dessert. Easy, moist, and simply delicious! Inspired by the uplifting film Divine Influencer, directed by my dear friend Shari Rigby – streaming on Great American Pureflix…
Bringing a taste of nostalgia to your holiday baking! Dive into the world of Persimmon Cookies – a cherished recipe, passed down and perfected. Inspired by my grandmother’s original, this lighter, lower-sugar version is just as delightful. Join me in baking up a batch of these delicious treats!
I've been baking this delightful pumpkin bread for over 20 years, and it's always been a massive hit! At Christmas time, I like to get extra festive by whipping up mini pumpkin breads, wrapping them beautifully, and giving them as heartwarming gifts to our wonderful neighbors, friends, and family. In this recipe, I've taken…
We had a huge persimmon tree on our ranch and when they were ripe my grand- mother would simply dig a spoon into one and enjoy it as if it were a cup of pud- ding. She also used them to make smoothies. However I liked them best in her famous persimmon cookies. I’ve altered…
Jackson Pollock made splatter-painting a contemporary art phenomenon. Now you can start an artistic Halloween phenomenon of your own with these healthier-than-caramel dark chocolate treats.
The next frontier to conquer in my never-ending quest to get sheer food enjoyment without gaining fat: ice cream. Pear pulp plus some extra time spinning in the ice cream maker makes this non-dairy sorbet creamier than Haagen Dazs but of course with a fraction of the calories.Hopefully the Beckhams won't mind me using Victoria's…
Back to school puts me in a brown bag mood. I filled these mini bags with these tasty, fresh, lo-cal treats. Perfect for your hard-working student.
Remember the sound of the Ice Cream Man? I remember all us kids went running for a dollar and our bicycles when we heard those chimes. Remember Rocketpops? Well here's my little healthy throwback.
These moist little heart-warmers make great healthy Christmas gifts straight from your kitchen. The real surprise is that they are good for you. As seen on The 700 Club.
In California we've literally got fresh organic peaches falling from the trees here in the Summertime. The only challenge is to figure out more delicious ways to eat 'em. Here's one more peachy treat, for breakfast this time.
Use different sizes and decorations to make little holiday "families" out of these cute little gingerbread people. I added some healthy twists to make them festive, fun and full of nutrients. Thank you to Cooking Light for the inspiration for this recipe.
It wouldn't really be Christmas without frosted Christmas cookies. Lemon makes a delicious new flavor twist on this traditional favorite. Another great recipe I modified from Cooking Light.
Another soon-to-be Summer classic that is bursting with flavor.
Freedom! Not just freedom to light fireworks and live in a free country, but freedom from fats and calories and freedom to shamelessly run around in your swimsuit!
These make a fabulous Christmas morning treat to go along with an egg white fritatta or they make a delicious, healthy and festive Christmas dessert. I use rich and creamy Greek yogurt from Voskos (available in most grocery stores). Originally from Southern Living magazine.
I have been making these brownies for years and the original recipe can be found in my book Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food. Over the years I have modified it a bit and gluten-free flour has come along way in the past 12 years. Now you can purchase one-for-one gluten-free flour, meaning you simply swap…
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