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Raw Chocolate Truffles, A Health Benefit | January 20, 2012

Instead of eating processed chocolate which packs on the pounds with sugar, most people advise eating organic, 70%-or-more-cacao chocolate, which is definitely a step up. But a step up from even that is the following recipe. This is delicious chocolate and actually helps you lose weight if you don’t overdo it.

The cacao has MUFAS (monounsaturated fatty acids) that help burn abdominal fat. The coconut butter or oil is proven by scientific studies to burn fat. The stevia is a natural, safe, but no-calorie-sweetener. People who are interested in better health have recently discovered the power of RAW cacao and are … Read More »


 

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Fall Meals: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie | November 21, 2011

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie with Coconut Crumb Crust and Pecan Praline Topping
The crust and topping were adapted from GlutenFreeGoddess.com.

By: Robin Donovan and Juliana Gallin, authors of The Lazy Gourmet: Magnificent Meals Made Easy

Ingredients:

For the crust:
1 cup flaked unsweetened organic coconut

1 cup pecan pieces

1/2 cup brown rice flour

1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit and line the bottom of a non-stick 9-inch spring form pan with a piece of parchment paper.

Place the coconut, pecans, rice flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in the bowl of a food processor and … Read More »


 

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Healthy Eating: Chocolate Oat Balls | February 1, 2011

This Chocolate Oat Ball recipe is so simple even kids can make it! Whenever I make them, they’re gone in no time!  I enjoy this recipe because when I’m craving something sweet, these Chocolate Oat Balls do the trick!  The best part about these sweet little treats, is that they’re delicious AND healthy!

Chocolate Oat Balls
By Devani Alderson

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups Oats Toasted

½ cup Your Favorite Creamy Nut Butter (we like almond butter)

½ cup Honey

½ cup Fruit & Nut Mix (your favorite blend)

½ cup Chocolate Chips

DIRECTIONS:

First, preheat the oven to 350˚F.  Put the oats on a cookie sheet, and … Read More »


 

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Somebody’s Mother’s Chocolate/Dessert Sauces Giveaway | February 1, 2011

It’s rare when a product is so exceptional, and offers so many possibilities, that it transcends being “labeled” as simply one thing…

Somebody’s Mother’s are all natural, gluten free, gourmet, award-winning (2009 SOFI Silver Medalist) chocolate sauces. There are three varieties (Chocolate, Caramel, White Chocolate w/Pear William). They are made with the greatest of care in small batches to assure maximum freshness.

The magic of Somebody’s Mother’s is about an unparalleled taste and presentation that is only rivaled by its versatility. They are upscale for special occasions, yet affordable enough for anytime use. Somebody’s Mother’s is that “essential” … Read More »


 

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ONO Chocolate Truffle Chai Cake | December 27, 2010

My favorite course in culinary school was pastries so it’s not a surprise that I can spend all day in the kitchen making fine pastries and delicious tortes. However, I still like to have a quick and easy chocolate cake recipe on hand. In about an hour you get a moist and rich cake that is deliciously infused with ONO Chocolate Truffle Chai. Chocolate truffle chai is a perfect ingredient to use because it gives the cake a perfect balance of creaminess, sweetness, and spiciness, with a hint of chai. With the aphrodisiac powers of chocolate and … Read More »


 

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Best Gingersnap Cookies Ever! | December 23, 2010

These are the best gingersnap cookies I have ever made of tasted in my life. It’s an adaptation from The French Culinary Institute’s version (where I went to school) and thrills people every time I make them. They warm the house with the best smell possible during the holidays and (if you can imagine) taste even better.

Gingersnap Cookies

Ingredients:

2/3 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
160 milliliters of molasses
20 milliliters of vinegar
4 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

1. With a mixer cream … Read More »


 

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Lace Cookies | December 13, 2010

This recipe was passed down from my Great-Grandmother to my Grandmama to me. Please note the missing generation: my mother. She was banned from the kitchen by our family for fear of her burning down the house. (We got tired of holding the fire extinguisher.)

As a little girl, I remember going to my Grandmama’s house and begging her to make Lace Cookies. She would bake them for us for every Holiday gathering, knowing that we would never have home baked goodies if we left it up to my mother. As children, we … Read More »


 

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Holiday Drops | December 8, 2010

We have been making this cookie for years during the holidays. It is a recipe that my mom passed down to me.  Now I have passed it down to my son, Michael.

Holiday Drops

by Iris Raie

Ingredients

1 cup shortening

2 cups light brown sugar (packed)

2 eggs

½ cup buttermilk

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 ½ cups pecans (chopped)

1 cup green candied cherries (halved)

1 cup red candied cherries (halved)

2 cups dates (cut up)

additional red and green cherries for top of cookie (halved)

Directions

Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs well. Stir in buttermilk. Sift flour into mixture. Blend dry ingredients and stir into mixture. … Read More »