Mother’s Day

strawberry rose infused dates
Birthdays, Brunch, Desserts, Father's Day, Fewer Than 6 Ingredients, Gluten Free, Mother's Day, Oil Free Recipes, Snacks

Strawberry Rose Cream Dates

Strawberry rose cream dates are absolutely delightful – sweet and natural desserts good for all occasions. They are pretty on the table, too! Medjool dates are easy to find in most grocery stores these days, and are easy to prepare. For this recipe, simply slice them down the middle and remove the pits. Pipe in […]

cranberry orange pistachio biscotti
Birthdays, Breakfast, Brunch, Fall & Winter Holidays, Italian Cuisine, Mother's Day, Oven Dishes, Snacks

Cranberry Orange Pistachio Biscotti

The third biscotti recipe in the trilogy with Triple Chocolate Vegan Biscotti and Simple Vegan Almond Biscotti is my favorite: a cranberry orange pistachio biscotti. I love the orange flavor the zest adds to the dough. The cranberries are chewy and sweet and the pistachios add rich flavor and a little saltiness. These are a […]

Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Easter, French Cuisine, Mother's Day, Oven Dishes

French Almond Croissants with Almond Paste

For a quick, simple dessert or brunch pastry, these puff pastry almond paste-filled French almond croissants (croissants aux amandes) are perfection. They are easy to make and have a delightful, slightly sweet, almond-y flavor. I top them with drizzled simply syrup and sliced toasted almonds for a nice glaze with a little crunch. The filling […]

Birthdays, Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Easter, Mother's Day, Oven Dishes

Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

We love these carrot cake cinnamon rolls at my house! The addition of shredded carrots and nutmeg to cinnamon roll dough makes them even tastier. Top them with a vegan cream cheese glaze or my vegan sugar glaze for a perfect sweet breakfast or delicious dessert. I’ve slightly adapted a recipe from Mindful Avocado, omitting […]

Appetizers, Brunch, Gluten Free, Mother's Day

Cucumber Orange Hummus Appetizers

I credit Covid-19 with the creation of these delish cucumber orange hummus appetizers! One good thing about being in isolation due to the coronavirus is that we are getting inventive with food. Using only the food available in our pantries can be a challenge, if we don’t want to just eat plain foods. These appetizers […]

Birthdays, Desserts, Fewer Than 6 Ingredients, French Cuisine, Fruit, Gluten Free, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day

Easy Fresh Raspberry Mousse

My easy fresh raspberry mousse is so simple to make. You’ll love the delicious flavor and smooth fluffy texture! This mousse is both sweet and rich – an elegant dessert for any occasion. It’s perfect paired with other fruits or chocolate toppings. You can use the fruits or chocolate for nice garnishes, too. This mousse […]