I have so many family recipes that are near and dear to my heart, including this pie. Every summer we would go visit my grandparents in Michigan for 2 weeks and I remember this strawberry pie being a staple dessert in my Grandma’s fridge. This time of year I look forward to the Florida strawberries … Grandma’s Strawberry Pie
My past experience with vegan baking still has me using some of those techniques in my everyday cooking. These cookies have no butter or eggs, yet they have great texture and mouthfeel. Another bonus to this recipe is you can stir all of the ingredients together in one bowl for easy clean-up. I added walnuts … Coconut Oil Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Growing up, I used to love picking raspberries in my Grandpa’s garden this time of year. The berries were bursting with sweetness and he would turn them into delicious pies and jams. My mom picked some for me at a local farm a few days ago and I was so excited to enjoy them! I … Raspberry Crumb Bars
An incredibly simple dessert to make, clafoutis is a great way to enjoy seasonal cherries and berries. Serve this with a scoop of ice cream or gelato at your next summer gathering! 3. Place eggs, milk, sugar, almond flour, cornstarch, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a blender and process until smooth. Pour over … Cherry Berry Almond Clafoutis
It’s a good time of year to stock up on canned pumpkin because it’s most likely going to be on sale. It adds wonderful flavor to this quick bread but I also love using it in pancakes, cookies and even chili. Serve this bread at your upcoming holiday brunch and prepare to wow your guests! … Pumpkin Bread with Maple Chai Glaze
Fresh, locally grown apples are hard to beat this time of year. The farmers markets are loaded with a variety of them – each one unique in taste, texture and color. Typically for baking you want to go with a more tart apple like Ida Red or Granny Smith, but any variety will work here. … Apple Cake
Peanut butter and banana is one of my favorite combos. This recipe is the perfect excuse to have cake for breakfast – there’s no added sugar (only banana and pure maple syrup) so it won’t spike your blood sugar and will keep you satisfied until lunchtime. This is obviously also great for dessert or an … Peanut Butter Banana Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Rice pudding was one of my Grandma’s favorite desserts, so I always love making it. It’s creamy and comforting and super simple to make. The cardamom adds a wonderful depth of flavor and the orange zest adds brightness. I used golden raisins, pistachios and shredded coconut as my add-ins, but any dried fruit or nuts … Cardamom Orange Rice Pudding
Puff pastry is one of my favorite ingredients to work with because it’s so versatile and delicious. The buttery, flaky crust on this galette pairs beautifully with the creamy fruit filling and toasty, crunchy almond crust. Serve this warm topped with vanilla ice cream or gelato, or simply dust with powdered sugar. Preheat oven to … Mixed Berry Almond Galette
The holiday season is here and that means lots of delicious sweets. While pumpkin pie is the traditional dessert to serve, I like providing something more unique. The creamy lemon filling in this pie pairs beautifully with the gingersnap crust. The crystallized ginger whipped cream makes it extra special! Preheat oven to 350. Place gingersnaps … Lemon Pie with Gingersnap-Walnut Crust
