Get your caramel on.

CARAMEL LAYER COOKIE BARS No such thing as too many cookies…so here ya’ go. These were created to use with Cinnamon Bliss…one of my favorite things on earth.  You can find it in this link at Amazon.com and a little goes a long way, so the jug will last awhile.  If you can’t find it [...]

Read Full Post »

Bakery-beautiful from your own oven..

RASPBERRY CRUMB BARS I adore these bars! Sweet jam baked until bubbly on an almond-pecan shortbread crust and topped with spicy crumbs…what’s not to love?! Raspberry is wonderful, but you could make several different flavors and present them on a gorgeous platter for parties or tea…or gorgeously boxed for a friend. ~~~~     Vegetable [...]

Read Full Post »

Sugar free shortbread – yep!

ALMOND SHORTBREAD Real-Deal Shortbread that will make any Scotsman proud!  The secret is to not over-work the dough or over-bake it.  It’ll still taste great – just won’t be nice and flaky! **(This dough is affected by moisture in the butter. Purchase a higher end brand for this recipe.) ~~~~   1/2 cup almond flour [...]

Read Full Post »

Fall is in the air…or will be…eventually!

  APPLESAUCE CAKE with WHIPPED CREAM CARAMEL FROSTING But don’t wait for autum to make this. It’s so easy and, if you need an immediate mood-lift, it makes your house smell simply delicious! It mixes together quickly, and that’s not a typo – there are no eggs! Topping this with the Caramel Whipped cream, toasted [...]

Read Full Post »

Bakery favorites….low sugar? Yes. Low flavor? Absolutely not!

BLUEBERRY-RICOTTA MUFFINS Need a nutritious goodie to munch on? This is one fabulous sugar free muffin! Loaded with those gorgeous berries and fluffy-light, they are perfect with some melted butter and a cup of coffee. ~~~~   1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup Whey Low Granular 1 whole egg 1 egg white 1/2 teaspoon vanilla [...]

Read Full Post »

Pretty perfect pair…

BANANA-CHIP BARS Bananas and chocolate – they go together like…well, they just DO! These bars are moist, dense, loaded with banana flavor and just enough soft, dark chocolate chunks.  They are one of our favorite quick desserts.  Great right out of the oven or even the fridge. This recipe makes a large panful and they [...]

Read Full Post »