Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Want to make some sweets for your sweetie? Here is the perfect dessert and it is SO simple to make. They are quite pricey if you purchase them pre-made…so spend a few minutes in the kitchen and save that dough for a couples massage or flowers. Enjoy your day! 20 organic strawberries (organic being tend to always be sweet and juicy, even when they aren’t in season in February) $6.90/carton at Whole Foods **do not remove green tops 6 oz. Valrhona semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate (Whole...
Read MoreCinnamon Rolls
I have begun the tradition of making homemade cinnamon rolls for Thanksgiving and Christmas morning…and it is something the family has really begun to look forward to. These rolls are SO good AND they are low fat…so how could you go wrong? The original recipe states there are only 2.4 g of fat per cinnamon roll, but I brush on melted butter before sprinkling the cinnamon/sugar, so I don’t know how much fat that adds, not much, though. The dough is not overly sweet, which I actually found...
Read MoreHoliday Gingerbread
Looking for a deliciously spicy and moist treat for the holidays? Look no further…this cake will be your go-to recipe from now on. It has just the right amount of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg that blend oh so nicely with the sweetness of molasses. This is a CINCH to whip up but make sure you take the recipe with you because folks will be asking for it! Enjoy. 3 c. unbleached, all-purpose flour 4 tsp. ground ginger 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp....
Read MoreCrustless Streusel Pumpkin Pie
The holidays will soon be upon us, and that brings to mind the joy of spending time with friends and family. It also brings to mind the amount of extra weight that can often be an unwelcome addition after the holidays are over. I have a wonderful solution for you this Thanksgiving…a lower fat, crustless pumpkin pie! It has all the flavor of the traditional pie, but without the 4 eggs (yes, 4!), the full-fat evaporated milk, and the ultimate calorie trap—the crust. I tested this out on...
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