Tag Archives: Dessert

Oat-Crusted Pecan Pie – What a Twist!

As a lover of traditional ooey gooey pecan pie (especially since Hubby is the maker of said pies), this recipe  offered a pleasant and healthy oat crust option that just begged to be baked. Since it’s the holiday season, and is indeed … Continue reading

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Ladies and Gentleman: Start Your Ovens!

Yes, it’s that time of year – time to load up your kitchen with home-made holiday goodies for friends and family, and try your darndest NOT to load up your own tummy! In case you just can’t resist, these treats Oat … Continue reading

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Step Away from the Mini Loaves!

You know you are in big trouble when you try a new pound cake recipe, take one bite, and can hardly control eating one ENTIRE loaf? Well….perk up, pound cake lovers…this one’s for you….good thing it’s healthy! Mini Pineapple Pound … Continue reading

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Chocolate-Cinnamon Pear Loaf Cake

Talk about a stunner for dessert! This recipe, from BHG.com, takes the cake…catch that pun?…haha!……Quick, easy, and made with ingredients most of us keep on hand, your guests will thank you for this one. (And, hopefully, there will be leftovers … Continue reading

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Could You Ever Get Tired of Eating Cookies?

Yesterday I continued down that seasonal path of baking cookies. Normally, cookies are not in my repertoire, since there are actual recipes that one must follow….I know….hard to improvise when baking. Yes, both recipes are a bit healthy – yet … Continue reading

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Roasted Pears with Ginger and Vanilla Bean

Thanks so much to Jen, over at Lattes and Leggings, for posting this fall dessert. Perfect timing, since our friends (Kelley and Marco) joined us at our house for Sunday Brunch last weekend. Like any good dish, this one cooks itself with a minimum … Continue reading

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Double Apple Crumble

And just like that – autumn is here! As if overnight, the leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp, and apples are everywhere in the marketplace. With inspiration to use the best of the season’s fruits, a new recipe … Continue reading

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Pace Ristorante in Milan, Italy

Whenever our friend, Giovanni, suggests a restaurant in his home town, we are like little kids in a candy store – only this candy store has grown up treats! Recently we were on “Spring Break” in Milan, Italy, and got … Continue reading

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How Sweet It Is!

Yes, It’s been a long time few days months since anything has appeared here…so I thought it would be totally appropriate to start you off with a taste of Italy. How about a taste of affogato di crema alla nutella, … Continue reading

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Finally! A New Super Easy Treat

Months ago, I found this really easy, healthy, can’t stop eating them from the oven treat over at Hungry and Fit blog. Tasty, indeed! Oat, Chocolate Chip Raisin Drops are my new “go to” treat for those leftover (getting way … Continue reading

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