Almond Apricot Cake
I am in love with almond flour. I discovered almond flour during the holidays while trying to find a way to make some low-carb cookies and cakes for my father. Not all almond flour is created equal. There are some brands available in the grocery store that have a very gritty texture which I do not enjoy. A gluten-free friend of mine suggested I try the almond flour from Honeyville Farms and I am so glad she did. The texture is...
Gooey Chocolate Coconut Bars
I think I may have a little-itty-bitty problem. It is not a serious problem, but it is a little consuming. I can’t seem to stop craving chocolate and coconut. With that said, please excuse me for yet another chocolate and coconut dessert. I pinky-swear that the next few desserts will be sans coconut, and I am pretty sure pinky-swears are legally binding. What is really funny about this dessert is I was thinking of the...
Chocolate Banana Bread
I’m a bad baker. Over the weekend I discovered, much to my shock and horror, that I had run out of butter. It does not happen often and I actually buy two or three pounds at a time as to have plenty on hand at all times. When I do run out I usually discover it while in the middle of baking something and it honestly makes me feel a little edgy. For the most part butter is my fat of choice for baking, but in cake baking oil...
Double Dark Chocolate Chunk Coconut Cookies
The last few days have been a roller coaster ride for me. The biggest positive of the week … Everything Pie is written!! Going in I knew writing a book would be a challenge, but it was more difficult than I expected. The rewards of this experience are numerous, but the biggest lessons I take away from it are that I am more dedicated, disciplined, and creative than I ever thought. The big news now is that the publisher has...
Strawberry White Chocolate Mousse Crepes
I am a sucker for just about anything strawberry. We have reached that time of year where I start to crave all things Spring. Knowing it it just around the corner makes me anxious for its arrival. The weather here in Dallas is already starting to get warmer, and when things like strawberries start to become more affordable at the market, even though they are not truly in season, I find I can’t resist. I need a little spring...
Jam Filled Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Oh how I love overripe bananas. I do not often have them, we are prolific banana eaters in my house, but when I do I like to bake them into breads and cakes. So does my husband, so it typically works out pretty well for everyone. This time around I was thinking about peanut butter and bananas. When I explained my vision to hubs he suggested that some grape jam filling might be a good idea. He was right. Ultimately these are like...
