Packed with natural sweetness and satisfying crunch, these no-refined-sugar bars are the perfect grab-and-go snack for farmers-market mornings or afternoon energy slumps. Medjool dates and almond butter form a chewy, caramel-like base, while toasted nuts, seeds, and dried fruit add texture and nutrition. They’re wholesome, portable, and endlessly adaptable to your favorite mix-ins. INGREDIENTS: 1...Read More

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of pears, spices, and rum wafting from the oven on a crisp fall day. This simple yet elegant dessert transforms ripe pears into something extraordinary, bathing them in a buttery brown sugar and rum sauce that caramelizes as they bake. The warm, spiced pears are tender but not mushy,...Read More

Part macaroon, part drop cookie, these Coconut Chocolate Chewies are deeply chocolaty, chewy, and naturally gluten-free. The rich cocoa base creates an intense chocolate flavor, while the shredded coconut adds a subtle nutty sweetness and irresistible texture. With just a handful of ingredients and no flour, these cookies come together quickly—perfect for last-minute baking, holiday...Read More

  Rich, fudgy, and delightfully chewy, these gluten-free chocolate coconut cookies are proof that simple ingredients can create irresistible treats. Whipped egg whites give them a light, crackly shell while the combination of deep cocoa and toasted coconut delivers an indulgent bite with just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for chocolate lovers and coconut...Read More

Simple and elegant, this old-fashioned fruit compote transforms humble dried fruit into a jewel-toned dish rich with natural sweetness and warm spice. The combination of apricots, prunes, and golden raisins simmered with cinnamon and citrus creates a comforting treat that’s as lovely served warm as it is chilled. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup...Read More

“This gluten-free, dairy-free torte will surpass your expectations. It did mine. It is rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. It’s perfect for vegans as well as those of us who can’t tolerate gluten or dairy. A sensational, show-stopping dessert.” — Patricia Rain INGREDIENTS: 1 cup almonds, finely ground 1/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted 1/2 cup granulated...Read More

“Here is a recipe that I love, which will impress guests. I do not make it often for the markets because it is sensitive to heat, but it has been my signature chocolate cake for many years. I developed the recipe while I was a pastry chef at Ventana Resort and reworked and reworked it...Read More