Hazelnut, Pumpkin and Oatmeal! You may want to repeat that sequence of words and just savor it right there! It's just a perfect blend of flavors, as delicious and nutritious as it sounds. These cookies are rich in fiber but completely gluten-free--you just have to make sure to use rolled oats that are certified gluten-free (not all oats are). It's simply cuisinicity at its ... Read More »
Fresh Fruit Clafoutis
This is a hearty French peasant custard filled with fresh mango, blueberries and strawberries. The traditional version of this wonderful dessert is made with cherries, cream, eggs, lots of added sugar and sometimes even butter as well. In this recipe, the cream & butter are done away with, the amount of sugar is reduced significantly (some has been replaced with the ... Read More »
Almond Quinoa Cake
This is a succulent little gem of a cake that is gluten-free. The combination of quinoa and almond meal gives it a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness that is so delicate and just delightful! Its nutritional value is superb....as expected! Almond Quinoa Cake 2 cups cooked quinoa (1 cup dry)1/3 cup smart balance3 cage free organic eggs2/3 cup almond meal1/2 cup ... Read More »
Almond Orange Chocolate Torte
This dark chocolate torte tastes lusciously rich and moist yet it has all of 2 Tbsp of canola oil! The secret lies in the addition of the ground almonds with their healthy unsaturated oils as well as the applesauce and fat free plain yogurt. This is one dessert you will be able to “indulge” in without any guilt! It is a little more time consuming than my other desserts but it ... Read More »
Apple Almond Raisin Oatmeal Cookies
These oatmeal cookies are so yummy! The blend of applesauce with almonds, raisins and cinnamon is just absolutely perfect! The amazing scent emanating from the oven when you bake these is so wonderful and homey! Because these cookies are filled with wholesome ingredients that are naturally sweet, they have considerably less added sugar than traditional cookies. They are ... Read More »
Biscotti Dipped in Dark Chocolate
I LOVE biscotti! If you have ever had the pleasure of dipping an after-dinner biscotti in a little cappuccino in a romantic little Trattoria in Italy, you'll feel the same way about these! These little Italian cookies are unique and absolutely delightful. They are a bit of a "production" to make, I have to admit, certainly not typical of my other recipes. The word Biscotti, ... Read More »
Crème au Chocolat (Vegan)
These remind me of French "Petits Pots de Crème au Chocolat" from my childhood in France! Typically, these petits Pots are made with dark chocolate, heavy cream, egg yolks and sugar. Of course I have revamped them, Cuisinicity style, while keeping their rich creamy texture and luscious flavor. I have done away with the heavy cream, the eggs and...even the added sugar!! The ... Read More »
Peach Flat Cake
This cake reminds me of the luscious buttery galettes from Brittany in the north of France, except of course it has no butter! The sliced almonds give it that rich buttery taste. Its dense flat batter topped with fresh peaches rises slightly as it bakes to “embrace” the peaches. Surprisingly, it is quick and simple to make. Peach Flat Cake Cuisinicity Tip:I use ... Read More »
Almond Oat Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are delicious cookies with considerably less added sugar than traditional cookies. They are plenty sweet because they are filled with wholesome ingredients that are naturally sweet such as banana, almonds and oats! They are rich in fiber but completely gluten-free, you just have to make sure to use rolled oats that are certified gluten-free (not all oats are). ... Read More »
Dark Chocolate Cake
This “rich” cake is so moist, it does not even need frosting! …and the secret ingredient is…Zucchini…lots of it! Even I cannot believe how much I snuck in there! I can frankly say “snuck” because you wouldn’t know they were there. The grated zucchini just “melt” inside the cake batter when baked and the result is pure rich moistness! These also make wonderful little cupcakes ... Read More »
