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Lemon-Nutmeg Shortbreads

Just crisp enough to be light, just chewy enough to be satisfying, with just a hint of lemon flavor to keep them sparklingly delicious. And the avocado oil gives me that buttery flavor I want.
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Cinnamon Baked Apples

Nothing says cool weather quite like turning on the oven and popping in a tray of yummy baked apples.  With cinnamon complementing the natural sweetness of the apples, this is a dessert that will become a regular part of your autumn menu plans.  
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Sesame Cookies

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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Linzer Bar Cookies

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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Better Than Milk Shakes

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


Blueberry Muffins

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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Orange-Scented Chocolate Cupcakes

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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Peanut Butter Cups

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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Garlic-Braised Broccoli

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


Tangy Pear and Blueberry Salad

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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