Today's Recipe

My husband is a pureblooded Sicilian and loves all the treats that are a part of that rich culture.  His favorite dessert was light and crispy, not too sweet sesame-coated cookies.  After many failed attempts, I got them just the way he likes them.  Enjoy!
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Jam-filled, nutty cookies, based on the decadently rich linzer tortes.  These bite-sized jewel-like treats make any occasion special. I love the avocado oil in these…just like butter…without the saturated fat!
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When I was a kid, chocolate milkshakes were my favorite treat. We weren’t allowed a lot of them. My mother was pretty ahead of her time about health and milkshakes, well, they didn’t make the cut. But these come s-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o close to the real deal and even have omega-3!  Read more

Hands down, everyone’s favorite, blueberry muffins have morphed into all sorts of variations. I went back to the classic recipe my mother used (to all our delight) and built up from there to a healthier version with avocado oil to give me a buttery crumb.
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Who doesn’t love cupcakes?  They’re small enough to indulge in a whole one; sweet and decadent enough to feel like a real treat and so yummily comforting that they are nature’s perfect food!
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Who doesn’t love peanut butter cups? But no one loves what they can do to our health. So while you may have to make these, they are just as yummy and so much better for you.
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My mother used to make this dish all the time. Broccoli was the one thing she knew for sure I would eat. Here’s my updated version of my childhood favorite.  Read more

This richly flavored salad needs a mild-mannered oil and avocado fits the bill perfectly, allowing all the flavors to work in harmony…and giving you lots of richness in the process.
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This delicate slaw is great for digestion and so easy to make you’ll want it all the time. Its fresh taste is exceeded only by its omega-3 punch.
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I know this recipe isn’t quick, but really, it’s just oven time. You won’t be sweating over a hot stove, but boy, will you love this one. The earthy flavor of the basil lifts the sweet taste of the squash to a whole new level of yumminess.
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