PB&J Popsicles

PB&J Popsicles

On Sunday mornings Tal, Talya, and I often go to the farmer’s market. Last week we picked up a jar of local honey and several baskets of gorgeous blackberries and strawberries. We ate half the berries before we even got home. They were so deliciously sweet. I decided...
Chocolate Pudding Pops

Chocolate Pudding Pops

When I was a child, Jell-O pudding pops were one of my favorite desserts. Frozen pudding on a stick. What child wouldn’t love that? Sadly, they stopped making Jell-O pudding pops years ago. Luckily they’re quite easy to make. Now, Talya can enjoy one of my favorite...
Mixed Berry Cheesecake with Mint and Lime

Mixed Berry Cheesecake with Mint and Lime

Don’t let these lovely cakes fool you. They’re actually low in fat and high in protein. I first created this recipe on an episode of My Sweet & Skinny Life. The blend of cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, and reduced-fat cream lightens up this recipe while packing it...
Rye Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rye Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Not long ago I wrote an article for Prepared Foods Magazine. The feature. The Future of Desserts, was about upcoming culinary trends. As I did my research I kept coming across rye flour, specifically in cookies. At first I was surprised. After all, rye bread is...
Healthy-ish Krispies Treats

Healthy-ish Krispies Treats

I recently took Talya to a fair being held at a local preschool. Much to my delight, they had a bake sale setup. It took me back to my early school days. I still remember my first cakewalk. It was set up on the stage in the school gymnasium, where rows of cakes were...
Quick Lemon Mousse with Basil and Blueberries

Quick Lemon Mousse with Basil and Blueberries

This light mousse highlights summer’s beautiful berries in a simple yet sophisticated dessert. The additions of yogurt and lemon zest create a tangy dessert with just a hint of lemon. The best part of this mousse, it needs no time to set and only takes ten minutes to...