Chocolate-dipped Cherries

Just two ingredients … but they are two of my favorite ingredients! Chocolate-dipped Cherries 200 g cherries (with stalks attached) 150 g dark cooking chocolate Makes about 25 chocolate-dipped cherries. Wash and dry the cherries, then place on a tray in the freezer for an hour or until you are ready to dip them. MeltContinue reading “Chocolate-dipped Cherries”

Chocolate coconut squares

These chocolate coconut squares are free from gluten, dairy and refined sugar, but are nonetheless one of the most intensely chocolate flavoured desserts I have ever eaten. I had intended the recipe to be for chocolate coconut bars, but they came out so rich I had to downgrade the size to squares. These are lovelyContinue reading “Chocolate coconut squares”

Cranberry Sorbet

Looking for a lighter Thanksgiving dessert that happens to be gluten and dairy free? Here is a tart and refreshing cranberry sorbet – very easy to make and perfect with a slice of pumpkin cake. It would also make a delightful Christmas dinner palate cleanser. As well as being delicious and vibrantly colored, cranberries are packed withContinue reading “Cranberry Sorbet”

Pumpkin Cake

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I have been busy testing some new dessert ideas. I have not yet managed to produce a gluten and dairy free pie that meets my family’s approval – maybe next year? – but fortunately this Pumpkin Cake was judged a winner and I will be baking it again on Thursday. ItContinue reading “Pumpkin Cake”