Category Archives: Desserts

Healthy Nutty Balls

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Heathy Nutty Balls

Heathy Nutty Balls

 

I’m a confirmed cookie addict and since cookies make me fat, I was thrilled when my friend, Marleen, made these nutty balls at a luncheon at her house.  Since then, I’ve been experimenting with the recipe ratios and making various flavours of nutty balls.  They are a delicious yet healthy snack (and gluten free), and even if you eat three of them a day, you won’t gain weight! I know this from experience.  Also, I love how I can eat this and not feel guilty–it’s got lots of omega-3’s and fibre.   So, play around with different types of nuts, flavourings  and coatings.  Try adding dried fruit and or cocoa.  I don’t stray from the maple syrup as a sweetener– I just think it’s so much healthier for you than sugar.  So. If you want or love a sweet treat after dinner or at midnight, make a batch of these and keep them in the freezer– they are best served very cold. Cheers. 🙂 Continue reading →

Strawberry Almond Mini Cakes

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fireworks at Sharbot Lake beach

Strawberry Almond Mini Cakes

Happy Canada Day!  Here’s an easy and delicious little cake that takes advantage of fresh strawberries.

These come together quickly and easily.  They are more dense than a traditional muffin, made with ground almonds, egg whites and a bit of flour. The addition of freshly crushed seasonal stawberries makes this a great recipe. Give them a try while the berries are in – you can keep them simple or fancy them up with some whipped cream and extra berries on the side.  The recipe is from Anna Olsen and we all know what a great (Canadian) baker she is. Continue reading →

Rhubarb Cake with Cinnamon Crunch Topping

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rhubarb cake with cinnamon crunch topping

I was wondering what to make with some fresh rhubarb from the farmer’s market…when I saw this recipe, I gave it a whirl. So good!  It’s a buttermilk batter and it’s just so creamy and delightful…with some rhubarby tartness and cinnamon crunch on top. A keeper. Easy too. Continue reading →

Triple Layer Carrot Cake

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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Everyone needs an excellent carrot cake recipe.  There are many carrot cake variations and it seems as though all of them are delicious.  I’m posting this one as the quickest and easiest without sacrificing flavour or texture and it of course has a cream cheese frosting.  This one is made in three 9 inch round pans, but I think you could easily do it in two 10 inchers or even a 9 x 13.  Just adjust your baking time accordingly.  Give this a try next time your having a birthday dinner, everyone loves carrot cake. Continue reading →

Easy Jam Tart

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Easy Jam Tart

I’ve been meaning to make this tart from David Lebowitz’s blog.  It appeared to be simple (and it is) but with a je ne c’est quoi type of French ‘patisserie’ elegance. Comprendez vous?  I made it with a really nice jar of peach-apricot jam, but you can use any flavour you like. Blueberry, raspberry or strawberry would give it Canadian flair. I think a less sweet or low sugar preserve would work really well – it’s quite sweet with regular jam.  The crust is easier than pie, no rolling required.  Give it a try – serve with coffee…c’est bon. Continue reading →