You know summer has arrived when cherries start appearing in the markets. I always correlate cherries with such happy childhood memories – there was a weekly outdoor concert series in the local park that my parents used to take me and my sister to during the summer. My mom would pack a picnic with all…
Category: Dessert
Black Bean Brownie Bites
I was so excited after making my Chocolate Chunk Chickpea Blondies that I HAD to try something similar with black beans. I think we’ve all heard of people making these, but none of the recipes I saw truly spoke to me – so I created my own! Let me tell you, these did not disappoint….
Chocoloate Chunk (Chickpea) Blondies
I was always skeptical of people who baked with beans. Why put something like that into a dessert? It just seemed odd. However, I have since changed my tune after this recipe and I think you might too. You may have to omit telling people what’s in them until after they try them (like I…
The Best Carrot Cake Muffins
I can’t stop making these – they are TOO good. I first saw a similar recipe in a London newspaper last summer and immediately knew it was one I wanted to try. I’ve since adapted it and love the final product! I’ve been making a batch a week – I have one for breakfast with…
Dates + Cashew Butter = Gold
I think dates have gotten a bad rap for too long – why don’t we change that! I always grouped them into the prune category and that’s not a category most things want to be grouped into. Ever since giving them a fair chance, I’m sold. They are my absolute favorite after-dinner snack during the…