Indulge in these delicious and healthy chocolate energy bars made with wholesome ingredients like virgin coconut oil, agave nectar, cocoa powder, and crispy rice cereal. Packed with rolled oats, chia seeds, and chocolate chips, these easy no-bake energy bars are the perfect guilt-free snack for a boost of energy when you need it.
This is an original recipe from the second book of the new Yolanda’s Yummery Cozy Mystery series.
Read MoreTen years ago I wrote the first book in what would become a [so far] 4-book cozy mystery series. It was more sweet romance than cozy mystery, but I was pleased with the story and the second book in the series was a proper cozy mystery story.
The changes made to “The Great Brownie Taste-off” include removing some extraneous descriptions and backstory, getting rid of the magical secret ingredient, and having a more realistic relationship between Yolanda and Zac. And I kept refining that brownie recipe until I really liked it. It’s not my favorite dessert or snack, but now I appreciate a good, hot brownie fresh out of the oven.
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Read MoreAs I love anything peppermint, I thought I’d make some peppermint ice cream and here’s my recipe which makes just under 2 quarts. You can use peppermint or spearmint extract. But if you want only a pure mint oil flavor, check out peppermint essential oil. I only added ¼ teaspoon and that really made the ice cream extra cool and refreshing!
Read MoreKnowing some of the ingredients in commercial ice cream, I wanted to make my own, especially as I can find raw milk in my area. I bought a Cuisinart ice cream maker which is easy to use.
Read MoreHow to cool off on a hot summer day? Enjoy a nice, cold slice of Key Lime pie! This deliciously tart and sweet crumb crust pie is easy to bake. Don’t have key limes in your area? Not an issue. Use regular Persian limes. They taste just as good.
Read MoreSoft and chewy chocolate chip cookies retain the lovely pink shade of the ruby chocolate callets. Two ways to retain the color are to lower the oven temperature and to only use baking powder as a rising agent.
Read MoreThe combination of dark chocolate and tart yet sweet raspberries is classic. I’ve slightly revised this recipe to include golden sugar and organic coconut sugar rather than plain granulated sugar. Also, golden ‘tinker dust’ has been added on top of each frosted cupcake to give it a distinctive glittery appearance.
Read MoreClay soap is designed for either oily skin or as a shaving soap. The clay seen here is called Pascalite and it’s only found in the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming. It’s a form of bentonite clay but has higher amounts of calcium.
Read MoreAlong with the flowers, the other ingredient is pine needles. Yes, they smell like a Christmas tree. They have that distinctive herbal taste but since mixed with hibiscus, the taste is lighter. Pine needles are abundant in vitamin C, so they’re the perfect addition to this healthy combination which boosts your immune system. They are also rich in suramin, which may prevent blood clots. It might even help when being around those who’ve taken experimental injections and may be shedding spike proteins.
Read MoreApples and autumn go perfectly together. Think of apple cider, candy or caramel apples, apple crisp, and Apple Spice Macarons.
Read MoreThis recipe is similar to the big, 6-ounce Levain-style cookies, but there are distinct differences. My recipe calls for ruby chocolate, the cookies are slightly smaller at four ounces, and I used three different types of sugar to enhance these distinctive cookies’ flavor.
Read MoreThis travel-friendly soap comes in a convenient, easy-to-pack soap dish with a secure cover! Each container holds 2.3 ounces (68 ml) of soap. Seeking outdoors adventure or touring a new destination, these soap containers are easy to make for any traveler.
Read MoreDessert Cookbook Series: A Beginner's Guide by Lisa Maliga
Includes 3 full-length dessert cookbooks and more than 55 recipes.
Learn how to make many different desserts, no matter what your level of baking experience.
Books in this series include:
Baking Chocolate Cupcakes and Brownies: A Beginner’s Guide
Baking French Macarons: A Beginner’s Guide
Ruby Chocolate: A Beginner’s Guide
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Get ready for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion by making this unique fudge! This is the best kind of recipe to make for any fudge lover! This is the actual color of the fudge as it contains no added milk, cream, sugar, or butter. Some might call it ruby chocolate bark, except that it’s too thick for that. It turned out like this because I forgot to add the sweetened condensed milk. Roasted and salted pistachios provide a nice contrast to the sweetness of the chocolate.
Read MoreRuby Chocolate: A Beginner’s Guide includes ten original and tested recipes using authentic ruby chocolate. From healthy granola bars to tasty ruby chocolate chip cookies to decadent fudge, chocolate lovers will be inspired to create their own desserts. The reader also receives gift packaging ideas and lots of resources.
Read MoreShopping for a fruity tropical taste of sweetness? This is a great combination for those who adore such a compatible flavor duo. It’s also a marvelous summer treat!
Read MoreThere’s no such thing as foolproof macarons! However, there are ways to ensure that you bake the best batches you can by keeping this handy baking checklist nearby.
Read MoreAlmond is a classic flavor and the filling also contains almond flour. Using a high quality almond extract will make the flavor even richer. These lovely almond macarons will brighten any occasion!
Read MoreOrange curd, like lemon and lime curd, isn’t difficult to find in many grocery, health food or even discount stores. I was in TJ Maxx checking out the jams and jellies section, which is nicely stocked throughout the year, when I saw a jar of orange curd and thought it, might make a nice macaron filling. The taste wasn’t as tangy as I thought it would be so adding orange extract was necessary to get a brighter and tangier orange flavor.
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