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Apple season—and the bounty of delicious healthy apple recipes it inspires—is not something I take for granted. Where I grew up in California, we had two seasons: summer and slightly colder summer. The leaves never changed, I never owned a coat, and we never had a real excuse to fire up our oven. Naturally, this […]
Chocolate zucchini cake with coconut frosting Grated zucchini makes this cake really moist, and the topping adds a nice crunch. When zucchini is in season, I shred, measure, and freeze it in two-cup amounts for this favorite recipe. —Lois M Holben, Creal Springs, Illinois. While we’re on the subject of coconuts…is a coconut a nut? […]
Sweet berry salad “This fluffy salad is a welcome treat on warm Texas afternoons. Because there’s a blueberry orchard near our home, we often pick up berries to use in this recipe and others. When blueberries and strawberries aren’t in season, you can substitute frozen berries with equally good results.” —Karen Wenzel, Conroe, Texas Get […]
Cocoa meringues with berries “Meringues can be challenging on a humid day, but if you’re really craving one, meringues can be purchased at your favorite bakery. Add this sweet sauce, and you’re all set!” —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario Get Recipe Let’s block ads! (Why?) Food – Reader's Digest
8 Keto Christmas Desserts That Will Make the Holiday Even Sweeter – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image 8 Keto Christmas Desserts That Will Make the Holiday Even Sweeter this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s […]
6 Chocolate Desserts You Won’t Believe Are Keto – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image 6 Chocolate Desserts You Won’t Believe Are Keto this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s block ads! (Why?) Food – Health.com
Recipes & Cooking Amy Gorin, MS, RDNMay 08 Give your sweet tooth a taste of what it craves, and you’ll find yourself making healthier choices throughout each day. Chocolate Pudding Courtesy Amy Gorin While I’m a huge dessert fan, as a registered-dietitian nutritionist and healthy-recipe blogger I’m always looking for ways to whip up a […]
All the things that make holiday desserts delicious—butter, cream, and milk chocolate—are also the ingredients that are high in artery-clogging saturated fat. Instead of completely passing up the dessert tray, bring these tempting but guilt-free desserts. Linzer Thumbprints Raspberry jam and toasted hazelnuts make this cookie recipe hard to resist, and for 87 calories, you […]
Try this recipe: Decadent Chocolate Mousse This avocado and banana-based mousse tastes like the real deal, but it actually significantly reduces the calories, cholesterol, and fat from the usual milk-based version. Top off the chocolaty goodness with a compote made of raspberries, lemon juice, and honey—you won't be disappointed. Ingredients: Raw honey, banana, avocado, cacao powder, vanilla […]
On Thanksgiving, it's basically me versus my oven. I only have two racks in that sorry, old piece of machinery, which means that once my turkey goes in, there isn't space for much else. Though I can usually manage to get all my sides cooked before and after the turkey takes over, I'm left with […]
Delicious, no-hassle treats that are low-carb—and even lower guilt. If you get serious sugar cravings, the idea of going on the keto diet might be a turnoff. No carbs? No sugar? How am I supposed to treat myself? But you actually can eat brownies and ice cream and so much more good stuff when you go […]
Dessert: To eat it, or not to eat it? That is the question. Whether ’tis nobler to eat fruit-based desserts because they’re the healthier choice seems dubious. And yet, when it comes to what we eat, we restrict our diets with uninformed nutritional judgments all the time. An acquaintance of mine recently posted on social media that […]
Fruit flag cake Taste of Home“I took this patriotic dessert to a luncheon and came home with dozens of requests for the recipe! It was quite a success. People told me it looked as good as it tasted.” —Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma. Pair your desserts with these festive Fourth of July appetizers. Get the recipe Flag […]