These mini Gingered Blueberry Shortcakes are the perfect ending to a summer barbecue. A dollop of this Light Creamy Topping stands in for whipped cream with minimal fat. I’m always looking for ways to lighten up desserts, so today, I’m sharing our first of the season summer dessert – barely cooked fresh blueberries, topped with…
Desserts and Cookies
Healthy Light Dessert and Cookie recipes made with whole ingredients to satisfy your sweet tooth
Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Parfait Recipe
These decadent looking Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits are deceptively light compared to traditional cheesecake – the secret ingredients in this recipe are low-fat cottage cheese and non-fat Greek yogurt. As most of you know, I don’t make a lot of sweets, but when I do, I try to lighten them up a bit. My boys…
Insanely Good Chocolate Brownies Recipe {The Longevity Kitchen Book Review}
I know the title to this post must have grabbed your attention – Insanely Good Chocolate Brownies! Rarely do I post sweet recipes, but when I find one that’s healthier than most, I have to share it with you. Today, I have a special treat – I’m sharing this gluten-free and healthier brownie recipe with…
Making Cocoa Dusted Almonds with Caryn Stabinsky at Elm Restaurant
Last week, I had the opportunity to learn firsthand how to make Cocoa Dusted Almonds from the very talented Caryn Stabinsky, pastry chef at Elm, named one of the Best New Restaurants 2012 by Esquire. Some of you might recall that I tried to recreate these little treats at home after a meal I had…
Dark Chocolate Red Wine Truffles {Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy 2013}
Happy Valentines Day! Today, I’ve got a special treat for you! Beth from Tasty Yummies is sharing a special recipe as part of our week-long Gluten-Free Heart Healthy event. Treat your heart well and enjoy these Valentine truffles. Hi there! Happy Valentine’s Day! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Beth…
Almond Joy Raw Bars {Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy 2013}
Today is the fourth in a series of Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy recipe posts from a group of talented health-minded bloggers. Please welcome Meg from Beard and Bonnet! For those of you who don’t know me, My name is Meg and I run a little site called Beard and Bonnet. I would like to thank…
Chocolate Pecan Love Bites {Gluten-Free & Heart Healthy 2013}
This week, we’re been featuring some of my favorite blogger’s Gluten-Free & Heart Healthy recipes. Today, I’m thrilled to be hosting The Spicy RD! Please welcome EA Stewart! Be still my beating heart! I’m thrilled to be partnering with my fabulous 2012 Gluten-Free All Star Hosts as we celebrate American Heart Month in February with another healthy and delicious…
Peanut Butter Chia Choco Chip Cookies {Gluten-Free and Heart Healthy 2013}
Starting today and through the rest of this week, a group friends and I are posting a series of Heart Healthy recipes in celebration of February as Heart Health Month. Please welcome Cara from Cara’s Cravings who’s starting us off. Take it away Cara! Hello, Jeanette’s Healthy Living readers! Jeanette is graciously hosting me today…
Florence Lin’s Baked Coconut Sticky Rice Cake Recipe for Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is this coming Sunday, so today, I’m sharing a very special recipe – my Aunt Florence’s Coconut Sticky Rice Cake. She’s in her 90’s now but she is as spry as can be and still cooking. She is the author of five comprehensive Chinese cookbooks of which I am the proud owner….
Cocoa Dusted Dark Chocolate Coated Almonds Recipe (Power Foods)
Last weekend, my husband and I shared a special dinner with friends at Elm Restaurant, where chef Brian Lewis showcases inventive and seasonally inspired cuisine. His menu changes each week depending on what’s fresh and in season, and he and his kitchen staff are meticulous in their preparation and presentation of each and every dish,…
Gluten Free Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies Recipe
Gluten Free Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies are a healthy dessert or snack, sure to please your sweet tooth. Is there such a thing as a healthy cookie? I don’t know, but I can tell you that the Gluten Free Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies that I’m sharing today are healthier than most. Leaving the healthy talk…
Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifle Recipe
This Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifle is the perfect holiday dessert for entertaining. No guilt here with this lightened up recipe. If you’re looking for a showstopping dessert that’s on the lighter side for a special occasion (New Year’s would be perfect), look no further. I’ve got you covered. I made this Skinny Berry Cheesecake Trifle…
Strawberry Whipped Cream Santas Recipe
Strawberry Whipped Cream Santas are easy to make and so cute for Christmas. These are sure to please children and adults. Serve on a pretty platter for dessert or even Christmas morning. I don’t make sweet treats very often, but this holiday season, I’ve been experimenting with sweet treats for our Holiday Open House. Yesterday,…
Gluten-Free (Dairy-Free) Raspberry Almond Bar Recipe
Are you baking for the holidays? I used to make lots of Christmas cookies for the holidays, but last year I did very little baking because my youngest son went on a gluten-free and dairy-free diet and I was overwhelmed by the thought of trying to recreate all his favorite treats gluten-free. This year, our…
Sarah Bakes Gluten-Free Sweet Treats {Guest Post}
Today, I am super excited to introduce you to Sarah who I met recently on a Google+ hangout. Sarah just started her blog this past year, but you’d never know it. Her site is absolutely gorgeous – her photography is beautiful and her site is a great resource for gluten-free and dairy-free sweets. Be sure…
Gluten-Free Pear and Apple Crisp Recipe
Gluten-Free Pear and Apple Crisp is the perfect Fall or Winter dessert. This version uses oats and olive oil in the crisp topping for a healthy and delicious treat. Last winter, my sister forwarded me an article from NPR featuring gluten-free desserts, and I’ve kept it tucked in my pile of recipes to try. One…
Gluten-Free Coconut “Semolina” Cake (Edible Mosaic)
Recently, I was asked to participate in a virtual Mid-East Feast to celebrate the upcoming release of An Edible Mosaic, authored and photographed by my fellow blogging friend, Faith Gorsky. Brandy from Nutmeg Nanny is organizing this month-long event where a group of fabulous foodie bloggers has been sharing a different recipe for the past…
Easy Berry Sauce Recipe (Power Foods)
Over the summer, my family visited my folks down in Maryland to celebrate my dad’s 85th birthday. Food has always been central to our family gatherings and this was no different. We ate our hearts out and were treated to a few special desserts served with this Berry Sauce that my brother-in-law made. My brother-in-law…
Chocolate Dipped Dried Apricots with Toasted Nuts Recipe (Power Foods)
Fresh apricots are only available for a short season, so over the summer, I usually buy at least one box from Costco’s to enjoy this delicate stone fruit. Fortunately, dried apricots are readily available, so these beauties can be enjoyed year-round. Although I like the bright orange color of dried apricots that have been treated…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Marble Cake Recipe
Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Marble Cake is a delicious, healthy dessert. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Today, I’m sharing a rare treat on my blog – Gluten-Free Chocolate Coffee Marble Cake. Although I’m not a big sweet eater, when I do eat something sweet, it has to be really good. Today, I’m sharing…
Gluten-Free Jewish Apple Cake Recipe
My youngest son read a lot of books this summer, including a few books about kids entering middle school. I wanted him to get a feel for what it might be like since he’s entering middle school this year. One of the books (we can’t remember the name) had a recipe for Jewish Apple Cake that…