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Flourless Chocolate Crackle Cookies
A wonderful cookie that are naturally gluten free – there is no flour in these!
And ~ virtually fat free; only the cocoa butter in the chocolate has a little fat.
I just love the contrast of the deep-dark chocolate… Read More
Karen’s Best Blondies – They’re Gluten Free
A “Blonde Brownie” with a rich caramel- butterscotch like flavor dotted with chocolate chips.
Baked in a pan – you cut them into squares or rectangles. Simple to make and a family favorite of mine!… Read More
Perfect Peanut Butter Cookies
Look no further for the perfect recipe – for eating & gift giving!
These are gluten free! Or ~ use regular flour too.
Simple, not fussy and EASY
Bakery quality cookies you’ll love
See recipe: how to make a crosshatch… Read More
Lightened-Up Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Chocolate Biscotti Crust and Honey Peanuts
A Creamy Cheesecake made with Cottage Cheese – no cream cheese here!
Decadent and creamy – Make my recipe: Chocolate Peanut Biscotti for the crust and pile on some Honey Peanuts on top ~ see that recipe too! … Read More
Chocolate Peanut Biscotti – They’re Gluten Free!
Decadent and Delicious! These bake up crispy with a deep-chocolate flavor. Feel free to use any nuts you like. Gluten Free.. you would never guess.
These biscotti are only a tad sweet and can be ground for the crust of… Read More
Karen’s Easy Honey Peanuts
Delicious Honey Peanuts coated last minute with a little sugar. Simple and fun to make.
Caution: These are addictive!!
The perfect nosh! Also use as a garnish for a dessert like my Lightened-Up Peanut Butter Cheesecake with Chocolate Biscotti Crust… Read More
Amazing Apple Crumb Cakes with Cardamom and Ginger
Apple season is here – and these cakes are divine! Enjoy for dessert, a snack or for the Jewish New Year – Rosh Hashanah
A delicious cake with a bit of honey, these cakes are layered with sliced apples and… Read More
Fabulous Black Raspberry Pie!
Summer Black Raspberries lie under a buttery & flaky lattice crust. Perfection with every bite. You will not believe the crust is Gluten Free! A pie to savor ~ I’ve added a handful of red raspberries for color contrast. This… Read More
Karen’s Gluten Free Pastry Crust for Pie
I like my crust golden, flakey, buttery and sweet! This recipe makes two 6 inch smaller pies. Double the recipe for a 9 inch regular sized pie.
Karen’s Gluten Free Buttery & Flaky Pie Crust
With a few hints –… Read More
Karen’s Strawberry Shortcake Frozen Yogurt
A COOL take on “strawberry shortcake.” Creamy and refreshing on a hot Summer’s day – with Brown Sugar Shortcake Pieces Folded in!
It’s Gluten~free.
A smooth, creamy mouthfeel – decadent like ice cream yet lighter.
Brown Sugar Shortcakes – they’re… Read More
Best Blueberry Frozen Yogurt with a Sugar Cookie Crumble
Overview:
It’s really quite simple to make Frozen Yogurt!First, cook blueberries with sugar, brown rice syrup and a bit of water.Simmer until the blueberries soften and the mixture become syrupy.Next ~ blend in the carafe of a blender – add… Read More
Honey Walnut Banana Bread ~ Gluten Free
Gluten Free (I tell all my tricks) Moist and Delicious! I’m making it today using my mini loaf pans which offers a full, beautiful rise.
Mash some bananas ~ leave some in chunks for the ultimate banana bread!
I am… Read More
Parve Ultimate Chocolate Dipped Coconut Honey Macaroons
My favorite Macaroon with a crispy exterior with a chewy and tender interior.
The honey gives them a little more golden color while baking.
A beloved dessert at Passover ~ also for anytime… A fabulous year-round Gluten Free Cookie.… Read More
The Ultimate Coconut Macaroons
Two Varieties: Chocolate Dipped and Dried Apricot & Cherry Pyramids. My favorite version has a crispy exterior with a chewy and tender interior.
A beloved dessert at Passover ~ also for anytime… A fabulous year-round Gluten Free Cookie.
Also see… Read More
Pistachio Lemon Bars for Passover
Bakery-style bars from my kitchen to yours
Who can resist tangy, zesty lemon bars? These are that good… especially at Passover – they taste just like the real deal. Adding sweet and colorful pistachio nuts adds a little interest and… Read More
Delicious Date & Walnut Bars ~ Gluten Free
Easy and moist, these bars are simple to make and cut into 24 bars. Regular flour works great too!
These irresistible bars are an updated version from vintage 1940 and 50’s recipes – when baking was simple. My Date &… Read More
Lemon Biscotti with Dried Cherries and Almonds ~ Gluten Free
Light and crunchy with lots of zesty flavor! Here is your go-to recipe with healthful ingredients.
Crisp and not-too-sweet – these biscotti are the ultimate snack, dessert and great for gift giving!
It’s a good idea to flavor the dough… Read More
Mint Chip Chocolate Chip Ice Cream – It’s Vegan!
Creamy, Delicious and Refreshing!! A natural “Ice Cream” that’s irresistible!… Read More
Homemade Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
The Perfect Irresistible Valentine’s Day treat for your loved ones!
Make these delicious treats with healthful ingredients.
These chocolate peanut butter cups are super-simple to make, with just a few ingredients. Use the best quality chocolate ~ I like an… Read More
Pecan Pie Bars (with a Secret Ingredient)
The Ultimate Pick-Up Bar ~ Perfect for the Holidays! A press-in shortbread crust with a pour-on-top filling enriched with a crunchy pecan topping. Delish!
It seems like all pecan pie/bar recipes call for corn syrup. So try Lyle’s instead –… Read More
Maple Zucchini Walnut Bread – Gluten Free
A delicious and moist Gluten Free Zucchini Quick Bread using Maple Syrup three ways ~ in the bread, glaze and glazed walnuts. Not too sweet with healthful ingredients. Easily made vegan.
Use a good quality natural maple syrup (not pancake… Read More
Vegan Black Cherry Ice Cream + Cashew Brittle
This vegan Black Cherry Ice Cream has a silky texture, is all-natural and surprisingly easy to prepare. (You’ll need an ice cream maker for this recipe, but it’s worth it.)… Read More
Fresh Peach Frozen Yogurt
A refreshing treat on a warm Summer Day – Lightened up with less sugar.… Read More
Vegan Strawberry Rhubarb “Ice Cream”
I’m a rhubarb fanatic! Perfectly blended into a fabulous creamy dessert. It’s sweet-tart flavor and gorgeous pinky hue sets off the sweeter strawberries.… Read More
Karen’s Blueberry Oat Linzer Bars – Gluten Free
Just a great combination of complimentary ingredients – ground nuts, cinnamon, sweet jam… confectioner’s sugar and oats for texture.… Read More
Peanut Butter Energy Bites – with Chocolate Drizzle
The ultimate healthy pop-in-your-mouth treat filled with energizing ingredients.
The perfect Valentine’s Day recipe for giving and enjoying!
Simple to make ~ these bites are loaded with nutrients to keep you going during the day, or the perfect not-too-sweet, pop-in-your-mouth… Read More
Gingerbread Men Cookies ~ Gluten Free!
Filled with healthy ingredients and not too sweet – THE Cookie to make and give this holiday season.… Read More
Amazing Caramelized Apple Cake – Gluten Free and Dairy Free
A moist cake with warm spices topped with Caramelized Apple Slices and baked with Fine Almond Flour. I top it with a drizzle of Vanilla Bean Rum Glaze. A healthy new alternative recipe.
This apple cake is filling is not… Read More
Amazing Vanilla Bean Ice Milk
A lightened-up vision of a favorite dessert. You won’t believe the texture and flavor of the Ice Milk… and it’s not loaded with sugar!
An easy recipe with few ingredients. Natural Coconut Cream adds some nice body. Naturally flavored with… Read More
Vanilla Ice Milk & Peach Melba Parfaits
A lightened-up vision of a favorite dessert. You won’t believe the texture and flavor of the Ice Milk!… Read More
Fresh Mint Chocolate Truffles – Vegan
These delectable, creamy truffles are truly all-natural with Fresh Mint from my garden. Coconut Milk swaps in for heavy cream for a lighter, vegan treat. Cacao nibs adds a little crunch.
You’ll love the simple ingredients: Belgium Chocolate (73% Cacao,… Read More
Strawberry Rhubarb Topping
Rhubarb is one of those flavors that is deliciously addicting…. pairs wonderfully with Strawberries. A tart-sweet flavor, perfectly thickened.… Read More
Strawberry Rhubarb Cottage Cheese Cheesecake with an Oat & Almond Press In Crust – Gluten Free
You’ll fall in love with the lighter texture of this amazing cheesecake. A simple topping with luscious Spring Rhubarb and Strawberries add just the right tart-sweet flavor and gorgeous color!
The one dessert you will make over and over again… Read More
Lemon Poppy Linzer Cookies – Vegan & Gluten Free
Ever wanted to explore Vegan Baking? These cookies pack flavor and crunch… and yes – a little zesty!
So, why not make your own? A few simple swaps will produce these delicious, crispy delightful cookies all can enjoy.… Read More
Black Bottom Chocolate Tarts with a Caramel Pretzel Crust
The Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat: Three bite tarts with a Chocolate Heart Decoration with Crushed Pretzels and Cacao Nibs
Add a dollop whipped coconut cream.
Say “I Love You” with these homemade treats!
Dairy Free and Gluten Free tips!… Read More
Chocolate Heart Cut-Out Decorations with Pretzels and Cacao Nibs
So easy to make – use a good quality, not too sweet chocolate.. the ultimate finishing touch!… Read More
Brown Butter Caramel Maple Glaze
Great for dipping my Baked Applesauce Donuts (see recipe)
Browned Butter adds a nutty flavor to this glaze… Simple to prepare with natural caramel and maple syrup flavor… Read More
Baked Applesauce Donuts with Brown Butter Caramel Maple Glaze
A super-satisfying treat you bake in donut tins. Decadent Glaze or Cinnamon-Sugar…your choice!… Read More
Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies – Gluten-Free!
Finally… the perfect chocolate chip cookie that’s deliciously gluten-free (you would never know they are!) Chocolate Hazelnut Butter adds depth ~ add plenty of Bittersweet Chocolate Chunks
Delicious crispy cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture
… Read More
Applesauce Linzer Bars (Gluten-Free Variation as well)
Tastes like an apple crumb pie in a bar! Perfect for your Thanksgiving dessert buffet – not too sweet with a touch of warm spices.
The mixture (dough) doubles as a topping. Oatmeal, almonds and walnuts in the crust/topping adds… Read More
Karen’s Homemade Applesauce – Perfect for Applesauce Linzer Bars
A simple, not too sweet applesauce that cooks in about 15 minutes. Better than store-bought! Use in recipes, or eat by the spoonful…… Read More
Karen’s Granola for Snacking & Pie Crust
Perfect for snacking, and makes a Pie Crust more delicious than graham cracker crumbs!… Read More
Raspberry Marshmallow Pie with Granola Crust
An Unbelievable, Simple Pie with only 4 ingredients and a press-in Granola Crust. Dream-like light filling with plenty of fresh raspberry flavor.
I went Raspberry Picking in August – see these gorgeous raspberries, some with the stems still attached!… Read More
Cashew Caramel Lace Cookies
It’s time to celebrate the holidays with a cookie that’s hard to resist! Made with natural ingredients with a healthier profile. The dough is simply made on the stove top, dropped and baked. Lacy- Crispy goodness.… Read More
Brownie Sandwich Thins ~ Heart Shaped Cut Out Cookies
Make these special cookies for Valentine’s Day – your choice of two fillings. Red walnuts make them special.… Read More
Clementine Cake with Marcona Almonds
Simple ingredients transform into a moist and heavenly orange-almond flourless cake. Reminiscent of a Sicilian recipe, Mediterranean ingredients, using Marcona Almonds and Clementine Oranges from Spain. Inspired by movie: “The Secret Lives of Walter Mitty.”… Read More
Caramel Orange Cream Cheese Frosting
Use to frost my Clementine Cake with Marcona Almonds – a moist, naturally gluten-free dessert… Read More
Sesame Wafers – Thin, Crispy & Gluten-Free
The nutty taste of the toasted sesame seeds (benne), a hint of sea salt, and the caramel sweet flavor from the coconut brown sugar sugar – a crunchy mélange of flavors in these easy to prepare treats… low in fat… Read More
Chocolate Turtles with Homemade Natural Caramel
Give your sweetie these delectable candies and learn how to make the most delicious homemade caramel from scratch. The ultimate Valentine’s Day treat!… Read More
Pumpkin Scones with Pecans, Cranberries and Coconut
Bakery quality scones! Barely sweet and irresistible – made from your pantry ingredients… with a secret ingredient: coconut milk.… Read More
Caramel Zabaglione
A creamy and rich caramel custard, perfect with poached pears ~ especially for the holidays.… Read More
Poached Pears in Spiced Red Wine & Pomegranate Juice (with Caramel Zabaglione)
The perfect ending to a holiday meal (Thanksgiving!) Spiced, beautiful pears swimming in a ruby syrup with a creamy zabaglione custard.… Read More
Vegan Apple Raspberry Crisp
This easy to prepare fall dessert is bursting with harvest flavors: fruit is blanketed with a crisp cinnamon, pecan and oat layer. Vegan, gluten-free and irresistible!… Read More
Karen’s Key Lime Frozen Yogurt
A light and tasty frozen yogurt with a creamy texture and a fresh, zesty flavor.
Make yourself a heavenly frozen yogurt without colorings, artificial flavorings or corn syrup.
Simple ingredients… simply delicious!… Read More
Brown Sugar Shortcakes – Gluten Free
You’ll love these tasty shortcakes ~ they are quick and easy to make!
Shortcakes being folded into Karen’s Strawberry Frozen Yogurt… Read More
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies
Finally a perfectly delicious soft gluten free sugar cookie that tastes just like the real thing!
Enjoy these cookies with or without a sprinkling of sugar on top (see recipe.)
Or – crumble them into 1/2″ pieces and fold into… Read More
Rhubarb Tart ~ Shortbread Cookie Crust
As summer fruits are still ripening, taste the marvelous, special flavor of Rhubarb in this easy to make (promise!) fruit tart… Read More
Chocolate Lava Cakes with Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles
Let Your LOVE Flow this Valentine’s Day with This Yummy, Fudgy Treat… Read More