Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Liqueur This is not a new concept. For that matter, neither is apple pie, and yet there are reasons why some desserts become classics and this is a great example. Juicy strawberries enhanced with an injection – yes, an injection! – of a liqueur and then a dip in chocolate. I […]
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Pomegranate Meringues with Honey
Pomegranates and Honey for an Aphrodisiac Dessert This is a romantic recipe – how could it not be when it contains several aphrodisiacs? Red is the color of passion and visually stimulating and the word aphrodisiac originated with Aphrodite the Greek goddess of love; she is credited with planting the first pomegranate tree – possibly […]
Chia Vanilla Pudding with Cinnamon & Raisins
Raw Chia Pudding Emily Van Euw is one of my favorite raw recipe developers. Her desserts speak to me. Chia seed puddings are quite popular and her version is a close cousin of a classic rice/vanilla pudding hybrid. Also check out her Jungle Pie with Chocolate Crust, Banana Slices & Chunky Coconut Topping. Both recipes […]
Frozen Chocolate Pudding Pops
Homemade Frozen Chocolate Pudding Pops What’s going on in this picture? Well, this was taken from our Pudding segment on Better.tv where we made a classic chocolate pudding as well as a chocolate pudding pie. Anyone who has spent time on the set of a TV show knows that things never unfold the way you […]
Easy Chocolate Pudding
Comfort Food 101: Easy Chocolate Pudding We forgive you if you think chocolate pudding comes out of a box. It can, but it is a weak comparison to this luscious but super-easy homemade-from-scratch pudding. Once you gather your ingredients it is made in one pot on the stove and in less than 10 minutes you […]
Vacherin
Vacherin: Meringue Nests to Hold Your Favorite Fillings Crisp, white, swirls of meringue create the classic French vacherin and function as a beautiful, delicious, delicate, low fat and calorie vessel for sorbet, fresh fruit, ice cream, whipped cream, dollops of crème fraîche and the like. They are easy to make and can be made several […]
Chocolate Coconut Mousse
Super Easy Vegan Chocolate Mouse The image of this creamy vegan chocolate mousse caught my eye right away as I perused Robin Quiver’s book, The Vegucation of Robin. It combines high quality chocolate, almond milk, coconut milk and silken tofu. Couldn’t be easier to make. Just melt chocolate and then buzz it all in the […]
Wine-Poached Pears with Saffron, Apricots, and Almond
Poached Fruit from Robin Quivers This healthy and seasonal recipe comes from Robin Quivers and her book, The Vegucation of Robin. After struggling with weight and related issues Robin finally found balance in a vegan approach. Perhaps known as Howard Stern’s sidekick, Robin holds her own in the book with delicious and approachable recipes. Check out her version of Chocolate […]
Vanilla Avocado Mousse
Vegan Avocado Mousse This Vanilla Avocado Mousse comes from Audrey Enriquez who bakes up incredibly beautiful and delicious desserts at The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain. Read our interview with her to gain insight into her healthy approach to desserts. This dessert also features her Cashew Cream and Pistachio Coconut Granola. Print Vanilla Avocado Mousse Author: Audrey […]
Almond Milk Pudding
Vegan Vanilla Pudding This is a simple, plain pudding. Super smooth and homespun featuring lactose-free almond milk. When shopping, read labels carefully. Many almond milks have a lot of sugar or other sweeteners and you want to find unsweetened. The dessert is gently sweetened with a little maple syrup. The vanilla bean paste adds loads of […]
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