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

INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons cocoa (Valrhona is excellent) 2 3/4 cups confectioners (powdered) sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 egg whites, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 – 1 cup dried, unsweetened flaked coconut METHOD: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir cocoa, powdered sugar and salt together...Read More

This excellent gluten free flour formulation comes from King Arthur Flour, America’s oldest flour company in Vermont. Special diets, such as the gluten free diet required for celiac disease, can be very challenging especially if you enjoy traditional baked goods and breads. Tested, reliable formulations using quality ingredients to replicate traditional baked products (which use...Read More