This blueberry lime coffee cake is one of our most requested recipes. It has a light, fluffy texture and a delicious cinnamon streusel topping. A rounded cup of blueberries and a teaspoon of grated lime zest give it a bright, fresh taste. A springform pan makes it easy to unmold and place on a cake […]
Pureed mango adds a tropical flavor to this dip, especially when paired with honey and lime. It has a mild taste that’s meant to complement the fruit without overpowering their individual flavors. The base is Neufchâtel cheese, which is similar to traditional cream cheese but with a third less fat, but either can be used […]
Our Olive Oil Cornmeal Cake is perfect when you’re looking for something that’s just a little bit different than the usual cake made with a lot of butter. Whenever we can, we like baking with olive oil as a healthier alternative. It not only adds a unique flavor to this cake, but it’s also a […]
This mango smoothie is easy to make and has the added benefit of being cold, refreshing, and full of flavor. It’s a perfect snack for when you want something more satisfying than a piece of cake or a couple of cookies. This smoothie also has some health benefits that make it a smarter choice for […]
This blackberry orange quick bread is so good, it can almost double as a dessert. As the name suggests, quick breads come together quickly, and take about an hour or so to bake. Because they’re made with a leavening agent, such as baking powder or baking soda rather than yeast, it eliminates the need for […]
Zucchini is a great ingredient for baking. It adds moisture to a cake or bread in the same way that bananas, carrots, and applesauce add moisture and texture. When choosing zucchini, look for ones that are firm and not too large, about eight inches or less. For this quick bread, they don’t need to be […]
Our roasted pears are cooked in a delicious syrup made with fresh orange juice, lime juice, and a little bit of sugar. The syrup is cooked on top of the stove and added to the pears during the last 5 minutes of cooking. This allows the pears to get a little bit of a caramelization […]
This mocha gingerbread cake is one of our favorite holiday desserts. It has the classic gingerbread flavor, but with a deep intensity that comes from chocolate and espresso. Cocoa and molasses make a great combination, but it’s the espresso that enhances all the flavors. If you haven’t used instant espresso powder before, it’s very easy […]
We came up with the idea for this sorbet because we wanted something that would seem like an indulgent treat, but still stay within the realm of being healthy. Dark sweet cherries have such a delicious, concentrated flavor, that they seem like an indulgent treat all on their own. Combined with a blackberry puree, it […]
Cobblers are a generational favorite, or at least in our family. It’s a rustic dessert, using seasonal fruits and berries, and usually topped with a biscuit-like topping. In some areas, a pastry type of dough covers the pie in a single top crust. My husband’s aunt, for example, was well known for her cherry cobbler […]
