Pomegranate and Green Pesto Bites

Bright bites of sweet-and-salty goodness will beckon hungry party-goers to pick these up from your holiday platter–and then return for more.  The green pesto spread features spinach, walnuts, and pecans, but skips the typical fresh basil or cilantro since they are not in season.  Happily, I discovered that adding a few artichoke hearts to the mix rounds out the pesto’s taste perfectly.  And the sparkling … Continue reading Pomegranate and Green Pesto Bites

Double Chocolate Mini Donuts with Coconut

Moist and balanced in flavour, these sweet-but-not-too-sweet chocolate donuts beg to be downed with a glass of milk (non-dairy in my case). As an afternoon or evening snack, or for breakfast, these mini donuts happily accept a variety of finishing touches. Top them with chocolate ganache and coconut or ganache and chopped nuts, or simply dip them in granulated sugar. Chocolate cravings can thus be … Continue reading Double Chocolate Mini Donuts with Coconut