Strawberries and Chocolate

Strawberries and Chocolate is a stunning and quick dessert to serve even the most sophisticated guests.  Pair it with a bottle of moscato or merlot, add a few friends and you’re set for a lovely evening. Keeping a stash of simple beautiful desserts like this one is the key to effortless entertaining! Think of how…

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Simple Fruit Salad

Want to be a popular cook with children? Make them fruit salad! This hits the spot perfectly on those calm summer evenings, when no one wants to heat up the kitchen. Simple Fruit Salad Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 Ingredients: 3 cups of different types of fruit (Any work) 1/2 lemon, juiced 1…

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Traditions: Better Than Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

These are not minimalistic by any stretch, but they are traditional for us on Christmas morning. This is me showing love to my family. They are so amazing! And they are better than Cinnabon. I have now ruined all my friends from eating at Cinnabon; they like these better! This makes 16 huge rolls- two…

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5-Minute Fudge

This fudge is so easy, but looks like you spent all day in the kitchen! Perfect for gift giving! Click here to read 15 Clutter Free Gift Ideas. 5-Minute Fudge Ingredients: 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (Click here to buy fair trade chocolate chips) 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk (Click here for recipe) 1 teaspoon…

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Honey Nut Brittle

I always remember having my grandmother’s peanut brittle over the holidays and am thrilled that I can make brittle out of Honey! And who wouldn’t want some delicious nut brittle as a gift?! (Click here for 15 clutter free gift ideas.) Honey Nut Brittle Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter or ghee 1/2 cup honey 1 cup nuts…

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Easy Honey Caramel (GAPS legal)

MMMMM Caramel. We have 2 favorite ways to eat this… so far.  Over the top of coconut flour vanilla cake and on crispy pecans with a sprinkle of Celtic sea salt. I have no doubt it’s going to be delicious on ice cream…  Oh and in coffee… And on granny smith apples… Oh yes, the possibilities… Easy Honey…

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Avocado Chocolate Mousse

I love treats that are healthy but don’t taste like it!! Avocados are full of healthy fats- excellent for all ages! And if you know someone who doesn’t care for avocados… well, they won’t have a clue they are eating them! Avocado Chocolate Mousse Ingredients: 5 ripe avocados 1 cup cocao powder 3/4 cup maple syrup*…

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Grain Free Chocolate Cake

We eat mostly grain free. Sometimes I will make quick breads with flour, but always gluten free. I had to give up gluten to get rid of my every-other-day migraines. Sometimes I miss bread, soft pastries and doughnuts… but then I remember that half my life was spent laying on my bed with ice on…

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