Dessert

People Ask Me What My Favorite Holiday Is & This is the Answer…National Truffles Day

I love both truffles, from the woods & from the kitchen, but, today, I am celebrating with these! Chocolate Truffles Ingredients: 2 cups Medjool dates, pitted 1 cup almond flour 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/4 cup flaxseed meal 1/4 cup cacao powder 1/4 cup agave syrup 2 Tablespoons almond milk Coatings: cacao powder chia seeds […]

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There is No Better Way to Celebrate the Last Day of Finals Than with a Sweet Treat

Today, May 1st, is national chocolate parfait day! It could not have come at a better time…the end of finals week! Hello. Sweet Reward! Chocolate Parfait Ingredients: Toasted Coconut: 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil 1/8 teaspoon honey Chocolate Yogurt 8 oz. non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder, sifted 1 1/2 […]

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National Oatmeal Cookie Day

Here, at the University of Alabama it is finals week & the atmosphere is one of stress. As a reward, students consume anything & everything, except for the nutrients needed to give the brain power. These may be cookies, but they provide everything you need to keep going–protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, & just a touch of sweetness! […]

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Between It Being the Middle of the Week & Tax Day Everyone Deserves a Reward

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cake Ingredients: 1 tbs Ground Flaxseed 1/3 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk 1/4 cup Unsweetened Applesauce 4 packets Truvia 1/8 tsp Salt 2 tbs Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 3 tbs Oat Flour 3 tbs Peanut Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder Preparation: In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the flax and almond milk. Stir in the applesauce, truvia […]

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A Traditional Easter Menu

Hor Dourve Deviled Eggs with Smoked Salmon Ingredients: 8 large eggs 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon 2 teaspoons minced fresh dill 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 ounces cold-smoked salmon, finely chopped 16 small dill sprigs […]

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This is a Global Celebration!

Appetizer Torta Pasqualina (Spinach & Ricotta Pie) Ingredients: 3/4 lb of spinach 1/4 lb of ricotta 2.5oz of Parmigiano Reggiano, grated 5 eggs Salt and pepper to taste Preparation: Boil your spinach in salted boiling water for 5 minutes. Strain and squeeze out as much water with your hands as possible. Chop and set aside. […]

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Vegetarian Easter Menu

Appetizer Chilled Avocado Soup Ingredients: 3 large ripe avocados, halved, pitted, peeled 1 large ripe tomato, seeded, chopped Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 (32-ounce) container Pacific Foods Organic Mushroom Broth Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preparation: Scoop avocados into a food processor or blender. Add tomato, lemon zest and juice. Puree until smooth. […]

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There Is No Such Thing as Too Much Green on St. Patrick’s Day

Spiced Apples Ingredients: 4 granny smith apples, cored and roughly chopped 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350˚F. In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat on the […]

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