Peanut Butter Date Bars (vegan and gluten-free)

It’s almost Halloween and that means kids (and adults too) will be over indulging in sugary sweets. Why not make the sweet treats healthier for us? Just as delicious and decadent, but with better ingredients. Of course these Peanut Butter Date Bars don’t have to be…

Key Lime Pie Tarts

Ever since I was a kid key lime pie has been my favorite dessert! I loved the texture, tart yet sweet flavor, and richness. I loved it so much that I made it our “cutting pie” at my wedding (my husband and I had lots…

Simple Mills Chocolate Chip Cookies Reinvented

Cookies! Who doesn’t love a good cookie?! Finding a delicious “healthy” cookie, however, can prove to be a challenge. One of my favorite brands, Simple Mills, creates a scrumptious cookie mix that’s gluten-free and can easily be made vegan. Recently, I decided to change it…

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

It’s May and that means my husband’s birthday and rhubarb season! He grew eating and loves strawberry rhubarb pie so every year I make it for him. Prior to him and me meeting, I had never had strawberry rhubarb. Perhaps it’s not a common southern…

Pecan Crust Pumpkin Pie

Vegan Gluten-free Pecan Crust Pumpkin Pie Crust: 1 cup pecans 1/2 cup almond flour 1/2 cup medjool dates, pitted and chopped 1 tbsp coconut sugar 2 tbsp ground flax seeds 3 tbsp water 1 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 tsp salt Filling: 1 can (15 oz)…

Black Bean Brownies with Caramel Sauce

You may be thinking, “black beans…in brownies? What type of sorcery is this?” The delicious and nutritious kind. No, they don’t taste like black beans. At ALL! Everyone who has tried them can never guess the ingredients. They also always go back for seconds. Or…

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Summer is officially here and all my favorite fruits and veggies are in season! I’ve always associated strawberries with summer, but rhubarb…not so much. I actually hadn’t even tried rhubarb until I met my husband. He grew up loving rhubarb pie; it’s his absolute favorite!…

Kudzu Benefits + Chocolate Pudding

Did the title of this post peak your interest? One of the special ingredients in this recipe will probably come as a surprise. Especially if you’re from the South. One word. Kudzu (also called kuzu or kuzuko). Yes, it’s edible and even crazier news is…