Tagged with dairy free

Banana-Walnut Cream Tarts

Banana-Walnut Cream Tarts

Yet another fancy dessert from Becky B. sure to impress both WLC participants and others. Becky says, “I think this one may have been my favorite in its deceptive quality to look almost like the real thing and be just as delicious!” Enjoy! Banana-Walnut Cream Tart Adapted from Rawmazing Desserts by Susan Powers Makes: 4-6 … Continue reading

Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes

Cherry Chocolate Cupcakes

Another tasty cupcake treat from Becky B. She notes, “The secret is the cherry extract…it’s what gives it the punch!” These were Michael’s favorite at the potluck, and were a big hit with everyone except our resident chocolate hater (yeah, I don’t understand, either). See how you like them! Cherry Bomb Cupcakes Adapted from Raw & … Continue reading

Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

Maple Bacon Chocolate Chip Cookies

I am a firm believer that dessert should be as rich as possible. I’m not interested in overly sweet conduits for sugar; I want some fat in there, too! This recipe hits the sweet spot (har har). In fact, it may be my perfect cookie ratio: roughly equal parts “batter” to chocolate chips. Plus: Maple. … Continue reading

“Stone” Soup

“Stone” Soup

What to do with a beef bone and a varied assortment of vegetables? Make soup! Feeling very “stone soup” (and, consequently, economical), I set about simmering a bunch of odds and ends in a pot. Ninety minutes later, delicious, filling soup. Eminently variable, try whatever you have on hand. Enjoy! “Stone” Soup 1 beef or … Continue reading

Butternut Squash Soup

Butternut Squash Soup

Here’s a delicious squash soup recipe from Sam W., perfect for the cooling fall weather! Butternut Squash Soup 1 large butternut squash, peeled, de-seeded, and chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 T. cinnamon 1 T.  fresh ground pepper 1 T. nutmeg 2 T. salt 2 T. coconut oil 1 quart chicken broth Optional: crumbled bacon, … Continue reading

Apple Streusel Muffins

Apple Streusel Muffins

The last time I made these apple streusel egg muffins from Balanced Bites, Michael’s response was “These are delicious! Please NEVER make them again.” If they are so delicious, why the antipathy towards a recipe repeat? Because cleaning the muffin pan was a pain-in-the-***. My old muffin tin is pretty worthless: it doesn’t really have a … Continue reading