Christmastime is near. And that often calls for trays of something sweet to munch on, for which blondie brittle is perfect. Neither ridiculously sweet nor tricky to pick up, this Pistachio Almond Blondie Brittle is an ideal party guest. And it would make great company for my Hot Chocolate Cookie Brittle and Double Chocolate Cookie Brittle with peanuts. All of three them can also be … Continue reading Pistachio Almond Blondie Brittle
Sparkling red pomegranate atop tangy orange bars make a lovely and refreshing addition to the dessert table. For extra fun, I spelled the word “JOY” with pomegranate arils. But what you write (or don’t write) is up to you! The bars look even more colourful with a generous sprinkling of pomegranate rubies. May your heart and home have room for joy this holiday season. I’ll … Continue reading Pomegranate Gem Orange Bars
Almond Supreme Cookies are a splurge meant for the holidays. Packed with almond paste and almond flour, chewy almond goodness awaits you after crunching through the almond coating. Do you like baking with almond flour? Because you will after tasting these cookies. Usually I hesitate to make recipes that call for almond flour alone, because it is more expensive than other flours. But some recipes … Continue reading Almond Supreme Cookies {Grain Free}
Elegant striped parfaits make a festive holiday dessert that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly–but no one can tell by looking! Cranberries colour the red layer, and coconut milk in the white panna cotta layers adds creamy richness. And the taste is perfectly sweet, thanks to a medley of fruit, a touch of coconut sugar, and pure honey. These parfaits are the ultimate make-ahead dessert. That means less stress … Continue reading Cranberry Pineapple Panna Cotta Parfaits
Bite into a lentil samosa and let warm spices of India chase away winter’s chill. Tomato and onion chutney provides a rich companion sauce with a hint of natural sweetness. As a holiday starter, game day appetizer, or enticing buffet option, gluten free samosas offer flavour, protein, and crunch. While I still love the bold flavours of Tex-Mex this time of year, Indian samosas are … Continue reading Gluten-Free Lentil Samosas with Tomato Onion Chutney
Holiday baking season is upon us, and easy recipes come in very handy when I am called to bring a plate of cookies somewhere. Last week I made some cookie brittle using hot chocolate mix and decorated it with colorful candy coated chocolate bits. Though I usually skip baking with food colouring, I could not resist their charms this time. My kids beg for coloured … Continue reading Hot Chocolate Cookie Brittle {Gluten Free Option}
Swirls and Spice 