This recipe originated from the Green Smoothie Girl, and includes a key ingredient I needed to use up – namely, beets. Beautifully vibrant red, but a vegetable that is often avoided by the masses – myself included. However, it is also something that is purported to be exceedingly healthy for you, and something that shows up… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Beet Cake
My mom was here over Christmas, and we had picked up a box of sweet potatoes to use for our Christmas dinner. I think we used one, maybe two spuds… that left me with a rather large box to use up (did I mention it was from Costco?) Due to having a few extra sweet… Continue reading Sweet Potato Pie
If you like those brownies that are truly “in-between” – not truffles, not cake – and you like them rich – really rich – and dark, then these just may be the brownies for you! I will caution you though… make sure the milk is standing at the ready! Ingredients: 2 cups sugar1-1/2 cups flour1/2 cup sweetened… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies
This is a quick, easy recipe that will have you staying away from those little boxes at the store in favor of homemade! It only takes 5 minutes. I will warn you, this is a darker chocolate pudding when made with coconut cream. Ingredients: 1 can coconut cream*1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup cocoa… Continue reading Homemade Dark Chocolate Pudding
I received an email feed from Smitten Kitchen several years ago with something utterly delectable… a photo of food that instantaneously caused your mouth to salivate in anticipation of taking a bite of something that is on the other side of the country. Cruelty, plain and simple. What was this photograph? Bourbon Peach Hand Pies.… Continue reading Hand Pies
I have had some requests for chocolate that is vegan and good for diabetics. I’m not sure on the diabetic front, but these use alternatives to sugar, so they just might fit the bill. And they taste great too! For those with wheat allergies, I’m sure you can sub in a gluten-free flour and these… Continue reading Dark Vegan Brownies
This is a recipe that’s been passed around our family for a few years. I’m not sure where the original came from, but we’ve tweaked it a bit… You will be asked for this recipe! 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix with pudding* ½ cup butter – softened 8 oz. cream cheese or neufchatel… Continue reading Sinful Chocolate Cookies
This cobbler is a fabulous dessert recipe for any size gathering – from 2 to 10. It also works great for pot-luck gatherings, as it can be made ahead of time & easily transported. Ingredients: 1 cups sugar 2 cups self rising flour (Bisquick or White Lily work great)2 eggs 1 stick of… Continue reading Great Grandma’s Cobbler
This is one of my favorite cakes… my mom made it quite often while I was growing up, and it has remained with me through the years since then. Kids often love it because it’s green, and it’s sweet without being overpowering. Combine all ingredients in a mixer. Pour into a bundt pan, muffin tin… Continue reading Pistachio Cake
Yes, I am calling this a fruity carrot cake, because it tastes, well, fruity! It’s also very moist, and very delicious. It’s also somewhat good for you, but I won’t tell if you don’t! Ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 3 (8-inch) or 2 (9-inch) cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper and butter… Continue reading Fruity Carrot cake
