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Desserts

Healthy Chocolate Flaxseed Pudding

When it comes to keeping your heart healthy, exercise is only one part of equation. No matter how you try to ignore it, “You are what you eat. ” For those you love, here’s a healthy chocolate pudding just in time for Valentine’s Day. It’s where flavorful food meets optimal health and well-being. That’s exactly […]

Tasty Baked Cinnamon Apples

There’s nothing better than the smell of baked cinnamon apples. Whether you’re seeking a slimmed down version of apple pie, or just want something tasty and healthy, these baked cinnamon apples are just what you need. I love baked cinnamon apples. I mean who doesn’t? Whoever first came up with the idea of baking apples […]

Watermelon Lime Ice (Granita)

On these hot summer days, there is nothing like a frozen treat to cool you off.  The fresh summer flavors of watermelon, lime and mint are truly refreshing. Try my watermelon lime ice and tell me what you think. Ingredients                                             Yields 10-12 1/4 of a (seedless) watermelon fistful of fresh mint chopped & 2 tbsp. chopped mint (keep […]

Poached Pears in Red Wine Sauce

Have you ever had poached pears? They are just the most simple and elegant dessert, not to mention…romantic. Do you want to impress your dinner guests? This, is the dessert that you put on the table. There are so many different types of pears. Asian pears, bosc pears, bartlett pears, anjou green pears and more. […]

Blackberry sorbet

Blackberry Sorbet

When it comes to summertime nothing says “summer” like berries. And whether you’ve picked the berries yourself or purchased them from a store, an iconic easy summer dessert is blackberry sorbet. The key to making tasty berry sorbets is starting with good quality ingredients. But once you get the recipe down for making this fruity […]

grilled peaches and macarpone

Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone

Summer just isn’t summer until you fire up the grill. And believe me, summer barbecues are not just about bbq chicken and potato salad. It’s also about watermelon, corn and peaches. This time it’s all about peaches. When selecting peaches, make sure you get the ones that are fragrant and firm, yet will dent when […]

Easy Beach Cake

Earth Day is right around the corner and because I grew up in the Caribbean, I always think about our planet’s beaches and sea life. I want our children to grow up and be able to bask in the beauty of nature. In honor of Earth Day, I made this Easy Earth Day Beach Cake. […]

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