And now, a showstopper dessert from Southern Italy. This gorgeous cake is redolent of the aromas the Sicilian countryside where almonds, oranges and olives thrive. Its interior is springy and moist, golden from olive oil, orange juice, and sweet wine. Its nut-brown crust is soaked in an amaretto glaze, which makes a sticky canvas for…
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A Stunning Holiday Dessert for All: Cranberry Almond Tart with Maple and Orange
It’s highly satisfying to see a pretty dessert come together and this tart is no exception. This health-conscious recipe achieves a crust reminiscent of shortbread (with no butter); a sticky, gooey fruit center (with no refined sugar); and a fluffy, cakey almond topping (with no flour). The warm flavors of maple, almond and vanilla contrast…
A Sweet Recipe for Valentine’s Day: Blood Orange Poppy Seed Muffins with Coconut Cream Frosting
For this year’s Valentine’s Day treat, I took advantage of winter citrus and made a batch of blood orange poppy seed muffins. These muffins have a moist crumb and are delicious on their own, but to add a little indulgence, I whipped coconut cream with a touch of confectioner’s sugar and vanilla bean. Let the…
A Perfect Summer Cake: Blueberry Cornmeal Cake with Ricotta and Orange
Blueberries are an indelible part of summer. They have a very high nostalgia quotient, bringing me back to the kitchens and woods of my youth. And in all the muffins, pancakes, scones, cobblers, crumbles, bars, and tarts I’ve made through the years, blueberries have been there. That’s why it’s still exciting to find a great…
Best Cereal Ever: Toasted Coconut Muesli with Maple, Tahini, Orange & Blueberries
This subtly sweet toasted cereal feels like an indulgence, but it is packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein to get you through the day. Here is a recipe ripe for improvisation, but I love this specific combination of oats, puffed quinoa, nuts, seeds and dried fruit. The standout is the mix of wet ingredients…
Naturally Sweet & Tart: A Healthy Lemon Coconut Bar for Mother’s Day
Baking with whole ingredients and unrefined sugars has been my default the last few years. If I’m going to eat a muffin or a bar, it might as well be made with natural sweeteners like dates and maple syrup instead of white sugar, with almond meal and oats instead of white flour, olive or coconut…