From the category archives:

Desserts & Sweets

Dobos Torte: Hardly Hungarian, More a Mess

March 12, 2010
Dobos Torte FAIL

With regret, my raw version of the Hungarian dobos torte has fallen flat, squishy, and sloppy. At least this time around.

Read the full article →

Clementine Dreamsicle Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Pistachio Brownie, Orange Caramel

February 24, 2010
Clementine Dreamsicle Ice Cream with Dark Chocolate Pistachio Brownie, Orange Caramel

Clementines at season’s peak with rich, cashew cream make a delicious creamsicle ice cream and made further decadent when accompanied with a dark chocolate pistachio brownie and orange caramel made with raw yacon syrup.

Read the full article →

Seduce Your Valentine: Raw, Hot Chocolate Fondue

February 13, 2010
Raw, Hot Chocolate Fondue

Silky, hot chocolate fondue made with raw cacao is deliciously seductive…dip in your favorite fruit, or your fingers.

Read the full article →

Vanilla Bean Mousse, Candied Oranges, & Maple Spiced Pecans

October 22, 2009
Vanilla Bean Mousse, Candied Oranges, & Maple Spiced Pecans

Young Thai coconuts blended with Irish moss create a decadent, creamy vanilla mousse, perfect with warm candied oranges and maple-spiced pecans.

Read the full article →

Pineapple Parfaits with Raspberry Gelée

June 9, 2009
Pineapple Parfaits with Raspberry Gelée

Raspberries and pineapple accompany a rich coconut base to create a refreshing, creamy dessert in this layered parfait.

Read the full article →

What's in a Bowl of Cherries?

May 13, 2009
What's in a Bowl of Cherries?

Cherries are a powerhouse of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, vitamins, and minerals. Learn more about this luscious little fruit, and see my recipe for a simple cherry chocolate shake.

Read the full article →

Black & White Hazelnut Truffles

November 5, 2008

(raw vegan, gluten free)
Some tweeting about Nutella last week helped to put the chocolate bug in my (un)cooking bonnet.  It was that time again for something sweet, something rich and chocolatey.  What could be better than that something tasting like a healthy version of Nutella?  Well, that was the idea anyway.  These dense, decadent truffles [...]

Read the full article →

Mini Crème-Filled Chocolate Mint Cakes

September 26, 2008

(raw vegan, gluten-free*)
These little chocolate cakes have given me another perfect opportunity to rave with total geekoid enthusiasm on the deliciousness of raw food’s sheer simplicity.  Not just in the ingredients, but in method and execution.  Sure, you can get very elaborate with equipment, multiple steps and layers, and time consuming processes to achieve the [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries