Desserts & Snacks

Sweet Strawberry Compote

Strawberry compote is a quick and easy, chunky fruit sauce made by simmering fresh strawberries (can use frozen, too) with any type of sugar, plus lemon juice. You can put this sweet compote onto cake (including pancakes), or as a topping on oatmeal. I like to put it on top of Polenta Lemon Cake. It’s […]

Lemon Scented Corn Cake with Strawberry Compote

Lemon Scented Corn Cake with Strawberry Compote Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 55 mins Author: Andrea Beaman Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: Seasonal Eating Serves: 8 servings Ingredients 1 & ½ cups finely ground cornmeal or corn flour 1 & ½ cups almond flour or gluten-free flour […]

Fresh Peach Cobbler

Try this deliciously fresh recipe!

Hot Toddy!

Hot Toddy has a slew of medicinal benefits. If you’ve got the sniffles or a cold, this warming concoction should knock it right out of your system!

Sweet and Tangy Key Lime Pie

My husband hosted an event and had an entire bag of limes leftover. We didn’t want those limes to go to waste, so what do you do with an entire bag of limes? Make a Key Lime Pie of course!

Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Some mornings, I love eating a warm bowl of oatmeal topped with chopped walnuts and a dollop or two of yogurt, but my husband is NOT a fan. When I prepare rolled oats as an option for breakfast, he’ll look at me suspiciously, and wonder what he did wrong to deserve such a terrible meal. […]

Super Energy Nut Butter Balls

Tired of that afternoon slump? Skip the sugar crash and try these Super Energy Nut Butter Balls. They’re packed with adaptogenic herbs and ancient superfoods for natural, lasting energy!

Sweet and Succulent Peach Salsa

Oh my! Juicy peaches are in season right now. And, I simply LOVE them! Peaches are the epitome of succulent summer fruit. I’m sure you’ve experienced biting into a fresh summer peach and quickly having to slurp it at the same time so the sweet sticky juices don’t run down your mouth and onto your […]

Gluten-Free Fall Fruit Crisp

Fall fruit is abundant! Try this delicious gluten-free dessert. You’ll love it!

Date and Walnut Truffles

Try this yummy sweet treat to help satisfy your cravings.

Pumpkin Pudding with Maple Crusted Pumpkin Seeds

It’s pumpkin season – yum! Try this creamy and crunchy dessert.

Blueberry Coconut Chia Seed Pudding

Chia is an amazing little seed that is very high in soluble fiber and can keep you feeling fuller for a longer period of time, thus promoting weight loss. See how to get the full benefits with this recipe.

Heart Opening Rose Cookies

Craving a new cookie? Try these Heart Opening Rose infused cookies. They are made with great ingredients and a whole lotta love.

Whole Roasted Pears Basted with Apple/Cranberry Juice

If you are seeking to make it through the holidays with your blood sugar stable and your waistline intact, I would suggest you also have a simple dessert on that table to choose from. These Whole Roasted Pears with Cranberry Juice are a great example!