These are melt-in-your mouth decadent tasting little brownies--gluten-free to boot! The rich coffee flavor is outrageous and the little coffee bean on top of each not only makes for a beautiful presentation but also adds a wonderful little crunchiness! Needless to say there is nothing decadent about these little brownies, nutrition-wise! I use bittersweet chocolate (60%), ... Read More »
Fresh Fig Custard
This is such a lovely little dessert that just brings me back to Provence! It is very quick and simple—just make sure your figs are perfectly fresh and ripe, otherwise the skin can taste a little bitter when baked. My guests always rave about it!! Fresh Fig Custard 12 fresh California fresh figs (very well rinsed)1/2 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt2 Tbsp ... Read More »
Orange Polenta Petits Fours
Petits Fours, in French, means "small ovens" but they actually are little fancy pastries or cookies served after an elegant meal or for an afternoon tea. The wholegrain polenta and almond meal in these delightful pastries blend beautifully with the rich extra virgin olive oil and fresh orange juice and give it a Mediterranean Middle Eastern flair. Their rich sweetness and ... Read More »
Apple Almond Cobbler
Another classic to put all your apples to use! This is another easy fool-proof recipe that is a little more time-consuming than my Peach Almond Cobbler or my Strawberry Apple hazelnut Cobbler. That's because the apples have to cook first in their own juices before baking, so that they are perfectly moist. This makes them so sweet and flavorful. In fact, there is no added ... Read More »
French Apple Tart
I have never before been satisfied with so-called-healthy versions of apple tarts! In the several versions that I have tried, the crust doesn’t hold together well and the apples are typically dry. I say “never”--that is, until I created this one! This sweet crust is a nutritionally upgraded version of a classic “pâte sablée” which is typically made with white flour and lots ... Read More »
Rustic Plum Galette
Galettes are the crusty free-form versions of those more sophisticated tarts or pies. They are more rustic and "rough around the edges" so you can just eat a slice with your hands--no need for forks here! I just love them! The only problem for me is that the traditional ones are made with plain white flour and lots of butter. In fact, I had just resigned myself to the ... Read More »
Marbled Chocolate Pumpkin Baked Custard
WOW is basically what I have to say!! Oh Allright, I'll say more....Amazing, delectable, yummy gluten-free dessert with impeccable nutrition, and so easy to make too! You throw it all in a food processor and drizzle with chocolate, and there you have it! The reason I say WOW to the nutrition as well as the delicious factor is that this marbled chocolate pumpkin baked custard ... Read More »
Rustic Apple Cranberry Galette
Here is a variation on my rustic galette theme (sounds like I should have Bach playing in the background!). This one is with apples, fresh cranberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon! YUM! I also make it with fresh plums, apricots, peaches, you name it! Galettes are the crusty free-form versions of those more sophisticated tarts or pies. They are more rustic and "rough around the ... Read More »
Fresh Fruit Trifle
This beautiful fresh fruit Trifle is one of my favorite dessert for the Holidays! The wine cake layers blend perfectly with the vanilla yogurt, the rhum and the fresh fruit so that it tastes decadently delicious (the rhum-embued cake reminds me of a French "baba au rhum" and the vanilla yogurt becomes so thick you'd think it's heavy cream!). It is absolutely spectacular as a ... Read More »
Rustic Strawberry Galette
Galettes are the crusty, free-form versions of those more sophisticated tarts or pies. They are more rustic and "rough around the edges" so you can just eat a slice with your hands--no need for forks here! I just love them! The only problem for me is that the traditional ones are made with plain white flour and lots of butter. In fact, I had just resigned myself to the fact ... Read More »
