Rich dark nutty fudge packed with precious minerals.

Sticky sweet mineral rich striking black sesame candy - a fun treat for Halloween too.

Pretty little cookies made with oats, flax and dark chocolate...

Beautiful, aromatic, sweet and tart. Wonderful on it's own, dipped in dark chocolate, or as a vibrant addition to recipes.

A variation of my wheat-free Classic-Style Cherry Clafoutis made with a slivered almond crust. You can make this with other fresh fruit like blueberries, blackberries, raspberries - or sliced fruit like fresh figs, apricots, plums...

Incredibly tasty almondy chocolaty crunchy cookies - high in fiber too.
Lovely with espresso or tea, great for dipping or crunching.

From the hands and heart of Kurt Frost in the kitchen of Sugar Ridge Retreat Centre. These are his famous brownies!

This scrumptious cake is a variation of my grandmas recipe which I've updated to be wheat-free and lower in refined ingredients, sugar and fat. (This can be made with wheat flour too.) Richer than my Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Cake recipe, this version is delightfully airy with a delicate balance of aromatic ingredients + extra chocolate. (More info in my blog entry.)

An easy versatile favorite.This basic recipe can be made using wheat or fine spelt flour, and can be made dairy-free.

One of my favourite summer treats. This rustic French baked fruit and custard dessert is delicious made with fresh local fruit (traditionally cherries) and is elegant and easy to make. This is a wheat-free version of the classic, sweetened with agave syrup (or your choice of sweetener). You can make this with other fresh fruit like blueberries, blackberries, raspberries - or sliced fruit like fresh figs, apricots, plums...

Super-fine dark chocolate filled with smooth almond butter. Add a sprinkle of sea salt and whoa! (Based on this stellar recipe for classic peanut butter cups.) Beautiful, delicious, and dare I say nutritious?

Bittersweet dark nutty fruity chocolaty bliss! These slightly cakey brownies are much healthier than your average brownie, as they're made with natural whole ingredients.

Seasonal fresh berries sweeten beautifully

"This cookie combines ground sesame seeds, almonds, and arrowroot to make
a delicious crispy cookie that is high in calcium."

A beautiful variation of this wheat-free (+ gluten-free) clafoutis, using fresh black mission figs and fresh blueberries. Technically called a flognarde, this is my favorite fruit combination.

A great classic from epicurious: "These crowd-pleasers are loaded with potassium and antioxidants. Double the recipe for playdates and parties."

A healthy carrot cake that's low in fat, high in flavor, and made with natural sugars: moist, fruity, spicy + bonus fiber!

A Japanese take on classic peanut butter cookies. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy is pretty awesome :-) These decadent treats just happen to be dairy-free and gluten-free.

This delicious recipe is courtesy of Jen. Thanks Jen!

This classic cake is based on my grandma's delicious (and very rich) recipe. I altered her recipe to make it healthier, while keeping the delicious flavours and texture of the original. This version uses whole ingredients, a lot less sugar and fat (over half as much! don't worry, the zucchini keeps things moist) - and more chocolate, spice and vanilla. (More info in my blog entry.)

A delicious not-too-sweet version of classic French-style almond macaroons made with fragrant orange zest and honey. Make your own almond flour by grinding whole raw almonds (easy to do in a blender or coffee grinder) for even better flavour and nutrition. I absolutely love these cookies!

Another Mexican inspiration, made with a genereous amount of Kahlua, cacao, walnuts, as well as purreed prunes/dates. A cakey brownie that's beautiful in texture and exquisitely flavored: rich, dark, moist, chocolaty, and not too sweet. Voted "best brownies of all time" by my partner!

Striking and delicious: rich dark dense chocolate torte with a subtle blend of Latin flavours, crowned with airy fragrant Honey Vanilla Marshmallow Frosting. Perfect for a fiesta :-)

Oatmeal peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies: similar to classic monster cookies, these MONSTER COOKIES have been remixed into sophisticated dairy-free (healthy) treats.

Exquisite silky dark chocolate spread perfect for slathering on toast, crackers, rice cakes, or for enjoying with strawberries or other fruit. This sweet decadent vegan treat is good for you too: rich in healthy omega-3 flax oil, full of antioxidant-rich cocoa, and sweetened with raw agave syrup. My own dark nut-free version of nutella :-)

A classic recipe from 1955.

Made and devoured these fantastic cookies by Wen Zientek-Sico: "These traditional cookies, which also go by bridal cakes or Russian Tea Cakes, are a favorite of mine." Mine too!

This is my favorite fall and winter dish. It's like an awesome pumpkin pie, sans traditional crust. Like a clafouti, this pudding makes it's own "crust" and is sliceable when cooled down. Beautifully spiced and rich, it has a layer of crunchy caramelized nuts on top. This is an easy and flexible recipe where you can play with the ingredients and their proportions - here are some tips. The aroma of this dish baking in the oven is absolutely heavenly...

These sound great! I haven't made them yet - please leave a comment if you do :-)

A very spicy crunchy twice-baked cookie: the spice must flow.

A delicious not-too-sweet twice baked cookie.

Also known as 5-Bean Brownies. See the recipe here on my blog post about these incredibly delicious healthy *and* decadent treats.

Bittersweet and divine - this loaf can also be made into my quintessential prune brownies. You can play with the ingredients and proportions in this wonderful versatile recipe that's surprisingly healthy and full of fiber!

Simple, nutritious, satisfying, and almost shockingly delicious - really!

A great way to enjoy fresh local peaches during peach season. Leftovers make an amazing breakfast.

Beautiful rich fudgey spicy brownies, inspired by Mayan spices and grains. These are dense and gooey - almost like a fudge. Sweet and rich, these are also packed with healthy fiber, cocoa, and sprouted seeds.

These honey-sweetened aromatic cookies are pretty satisfying and delicious. Inspired by Tahini Oatmeal Walnut Cookies, these are made with sweet nutty sunflower seed butter, which is abundant in these parts (and for some, easier to digest than tahini). These cookies happen to be vegan and wheat-free/gluten-free + they're really quick and easy to make.

A soft chewy yummy easy-to-make classic treat.

Chewy, sweet, nutty - and very easy to make.

These buttery melt-in-your-mouth cookies are very similar to Mexican Wedding Cakes - great for a special occasion.