This sorbet is made with ripe peaches, juicy tropical mangos, and just a touch of lime. It’s a refreshing treat with an intense fruit flavor. Peaches and mangos have large amounts of vitamin C and beta-carotene which are powerful antioxidants. So not only is this a delicious and creamy sorbet, but it’s also a healthy […]
We blend sweet strawberries and blueberries into a smooth puree for this fresh-tasting sorbet. With just 4 ingredients, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert that’s packed with flavor. The deep red and blue pigments that give this sorbet its beautiful color are the same compounds that help protect the body from free radicals. So not […]
This ice cream soda has a raspberry puree made with 4 cups of red raspberries. With part of it cooked on the stove to concentrate the flavor, it gives this soda a nice raspberry punch. It’s a perfect way to use fresh raspberries, and if they’re not in season, frozen berries will work well too. […]
When I need a go-to-salad for a special dinner or get-together, this is the one I choose. Even though the dressing is simple, just honey and fresh lime juice, when it’s combined with mixed berries or other fruit, it’s absolutely delicious. An added bonus is that it’s also healthy. Kiwifruit, for example, has more vitamin […]
This moist pumpkin cake makes a great casual dessert when it’s baked in a 9-x-13-inch pan. It’s perfect for family get-togethers, potlucks, or just about any time you want something that tastes really good, but without a lot of work. For this two-layer version, I used a naked cake finish. Not only does this method […]
Several years ago, my husband brought a piece of carrot cake to work as part of his lunch. Called away from his desk, he naively left his slice of cake unprotected. Waiting for him when he returned was an empty plate and a one-word note that read: “Excellent.” I found this recipe for carrot cake […]
I’ve had this recipe forever, and it contains a very simple (and effective) method for making an egg cream. Contrary to the name, it doesn’t contain any eggs at all, but instead resembles whipped eggs in its finished form. Having worked for a short time at a soda fountain, I realized that this could be the […]
