Italian Chocolate Ball Cookies

  Dive into a nostalgic holiday treat with my Italian Chocolate Ball Cookies! Inspired by my Sicilian grandmother's cherished recipe, these cookies are a Christmas tradition. Join me and special guest Leilani McKnight as we recreate the magic, adding a modern twist by using coconut oil and vegan butter. They may not be the healthiest,…

Apple Cranberry Crumble

  This is the ultimate cozy dessert – and my favorite Christmas recipe – Apple Cranberry Crumble! Reduced sugars, amped up apples,and tangy bursts of cranberries create a symphony of flavors – a little sour, alot of sweet! Dive into this deliciousness and savor every bite. While this dish is in the oven, the delightful…

Carrot Cake Cookies

  Get holiday-ready with these GLUTEN FREE carrot cake cookies! Bake and gift them, serve at Christmas parties, or save the recipe and enjoy them later for a delicious dessert. Easy, moist, and simply delicious! Inspired by the uplifting film Divine Influencer, directed by my dear friend Shari Rigby – streaming on Great American Pureflix…

Pumpkin Bread

  I've been baking this delightful pumpkin bread for over 20 years, and it's always been a massive hit! At Christmas time, I like to get extra festive by whipping up mini pumpkin breads, wrapping them beautifully, and giving them as heartwarming gifts to our wonderful neighbors, friends, and family. In this recipe, I've taken…

Posh Pear Sorbet

The next frontier to conquer in my never-ending quest to get sheer food enjoyment without gaining fat: ice cream. Pear pulp plus some extra time spinning in the ice cream maker makes this non-dairy sorbet creamier than Haagen Dazs but of course with a fraction of the calories.Hopefully the Beckhams won't mind me using Victoria's…

Granola Ginger Baked Apple Parfait

These make a fabulous Christmas morning treat to go along with an egg white fritatta or they make a delicious, healthy and festive Christmas dessert. I use rich and creamy Greek yogurt from Voskos (available in most grocery stores). Originally from Southern Living magazine.

Gluten Free Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

Gluten Free Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

I have been making these brownies for years and the original recipe can be found in my book Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food. Over the years I have modified it a bit and gluten-free flour has come along way in the past 12 years. Now you can purchase one-for-one gluten-free flour, meaning you simply swap…