Category Archives: desserts

Coco-nut Pro Bars

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Deanna

Have you heard of Attune Foods? No? That’s okay. I hadn’t either until Amy of Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free asked me if I’d like to sample some of their products, and possibly incorporate them into a recipe or two, if … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Deanna

I could have all sorts of excuses for why it’s been 3 weeks since I’ve posted a recipe. Let’s just skip all the talk about the cute new kitten in my life (Stripus Maximus) and the week in Arizona (heaven) … Continue reading →

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SRC: Peanut Butter Nutella Cookies from Sweet and Savory Tooth

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Deanna

It’s Secret Recipe Club time again! This month I was introduced to Sweet and Savory Tooth, written by Heather – a stay-at-home mom and avid cookbook collector (not to mention Disney fanatic). For the first go-round with Heather’s recipe index, … Continue reading →

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Nutella Truffles

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Deanna

I’m finding all sorts of fun things to do with my home made nutella. Today, the kiddo put a spoonful of it in hot almond milk. Instant nutella hot chocolate. That kid is a genius, I tell ya. Meanwhile, I … Continue reading →

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3 Ingredient Nutella

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Deanna

I remember when nutella wasn’t readily available on the shelf of every grocery store in town. My sister, the francophile, discovered it when she went to France as a foreign exchange student. She came back raving about nutella on croissants … Continue reading →

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Grain-Free Vegan Cookie Bars

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Deanna

You know that saying, “best laid plans?” Well, that’s how things have been going around here lately. It’s December 5th and I haven’t made a single Christmas cookie. Well, strike that. I made a raw cranberry almond pinwheel cookie. Um….no. … Continue reading →

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Choco-Nut Drops Take Two

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Deanna

I’ve already posted a recipe for Choco Nut Drops. But, I got a question on that post wondering if they could be made somehow without the peanut flour. I get substitution questions often, and while I always try to offer … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Deanna

Oh shush. Yes I know. EVERYONE is doing pumpkin. Call me trendy. Can I help it that it’s what the kiddo wanted? And you know how I never say no to what the kiddo wants. And, besides, there’s a good … Continue reading →

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SRC: Adventures in Dinner – Panna Cotta

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Deanna

It’s that time again – time for another edition of Secret Recipe Club. SRC is a virtual food blogger secret Santa party. All the participants are secretly assigned another blog to explore. We’re to select a recipe to make or … Continue reading →

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Banana Brownies (nut-free, grain-free, vegan, sugar-free)

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Deanna

Despite the fact that these brownies are typically considered the kiddo’s favorite, this is how this morning’s conversation went… Kiddo: “These are nummy! Best brownies I’ve ever had. Awesome!…. You know what would make these even better? Peanut butter.” Me: … Continue reading →

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