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

INGREDIENTS: 4 to 5 nectarines 1 cup water 6 eggs 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 1/3 cups ground almonds 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder METHOD: Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Butter and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Set aside Place the nectarines in a casserole dish with 1 cup of...Read More

Compotes are delicious served spooned over pound cake or a scoop of ice cream for a light dessert. Use as a topping for creamy oatmeal or yogurt for breakfast. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup dried apricots 1 cup dried plums (or prunes, pitted) 1 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup sugar 1 strip of lemon peel 2 whole...Read More

These flavorful bars are a soft “power bar” with added crunchiness from nuts and seeds. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup whole raw almonds with skins 1/2 cup dried apricots 1/2 cup Medjool dates, pitted 1/2 cup prunes, pitted 1/4 cup orange juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon chia seed 1/4 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds) 1/4 cup...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Medjool dates, chopped and pitted 2/3 cup almond butter (available from Minazzoli Farm or Stackhouse Bros.) 1 tablespoon maple or agave syrup Water 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/4 cup pepitas (raw pumpkin seeds) 1 tablespoon chia seeds 2 tablespoons flax seeds 2/3 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios all...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