Desserts & Sweets

Nigella Lawson’s Orange Blackberry Trifle Makeover – #44 on Gourmet’s 50 Women Game Changers in Food

April 20, 2012

I got the idea for this Orange Blackberry Trifle from Nigella Lawson’s book Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home. In true Nigella style, instead of sticking firmly to the recipe, I modified it to use what I had, something she strongly encourages in her cookbooks. I also lightened it up a bit, giving [...]

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Skinny Yogurt Panna Cotta with Honey and Orange

April 9, 2012

Skinny yogurt panna cotta with honey and oranges. I think this was the highlight of yesterday’s wonderful Easter dinner for me. The meal was great. We had mint glazed slow cooked lamb, turkey breast, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and a roasted vegetable medley of broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, brussels sprouts and mushrooms. But dessert was spectacular – [...]

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Skinny Strawberry Almond Crumble Recipe

March 20, 2012

Strawberries sprinkled with a sweet and crunchy almond topping and baked until juicy and golden. You’ve got to taste this easy strawberry almond crumble to believe how delicious it is. Really. Nigella Lawson calls this “a crumble of dreams.” I found this easy strawberry dessert recipe in my British copy of her book, Nigella Kitchen: Recipes [...]

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Skinny Strawberry Rice Pudding

March 12, 2012

Arborio rice, fat-free milk, and sugar cooked until creamy and then combined with a combination of gently cooked sliced strawberries and a little more sugar. Sounds delicious, doesn’t it? Well, this simple creamy low-fat strawberry rice pudding recipe probably only sounds delicious if you are a rice pudding fan, which I am. I think it [...]

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Favorite Easy Healthy Super Bowl Party Food Ideas

February 4, 2012

I just read a fascinating Wall Street Journal article about how healthy foods are making a marketing push for inclusion in the Super Bowl Eating Frenzy. Did you know that Super Bowl Sunday is the second-largest eating occasion after Thanksgiving? According to NPD Group, a New York market research firm, on Sunday Americans will eat [...]

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Skinny Healthy Pumpkin Dessert Recipes

November 14, 2011

Are you looking for a healthy pumpkin dessert recipe other than healthy pumpkin pie, healthy pumpkin cake or healthy pumpkin cookies? I’m a huge pumpkin fanatic and have yet to meet a pumpkin dessert I didn’t like. For me, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without a pumpkin dessert or two. But these days, I’m on the lookout for [...]

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Healthy Pumpkin Pie Recipes for Thanksgiving and Beyond

November 9, 2011

Pumpkin pie is an essential part of the Thanksgiving holiday season for many of us. It sure is for me and my family. Pumpkin is a superfood you should add to your diet all year long. It’s rich in potassium, vitamin A, beta carotene and fiber. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of traditional pumpkin [...]

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Egg-Free Gluten-Free Chocolate Espresso Buttermilk Cake

October 13, 2011

I made an egg-free gluten-free chocolate espresso buttermilk cake for Mac’s birthday this week. Both he and his dad thought it was good. It turned out moist, dense and chocolatey… I’m definitely a newbie to egg-free gluten-free baking and am having fun experimenting with it. (While Mac’s not celiac, he’s allergic to nuts and sensitive [...]

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Healthy Baked Apples Recipe

August 11, 2011

Here’s a simple, low fat, healthy apple dessert perfect for a cool fall evening – or anytime really – since apples are available year round. Baked apples are the kind of simple old-fashioned dish that never really goes out of style probably because they’re healthy and delicious. Who can resist the smell of cinnamon baked [...]