Category: Dessert
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Old Faithfuls, aka Grandma’s Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Whenever my British Grandma went to a potluck, party, or family gathering, she would have these oatmeal raisin cookies in hand. She nicknamed them “old faithfuls” because they’re so easy to make and everyone likes them.
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Creamy Rice Pudding
When there’s leftover rice around, we like to turn it into a comforting bowl of creamy, vanilla-y, raisin-y good rice pudding.
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Peach Mango Cobbler
What is a peach plum cobbler, you say? It’s baked fruit with fresh biscuit dough on top, which tastes spectacular!
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Caramel Custard Fruit Tart (plant-based, gluten-free)
The kids have been begging for a fruit tart filled with custard and shiny berries on top for months. I just couldn’t figure out how to make it without milk and eggs, so I kept putting it off.
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Apple Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce
We’ve tried a lot of pancake recipe variations, and these fluffy apple pancakes are definitely the favorite. Great for a weekend morning.
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Fudgy Apricot Torte
I’ve never put olive oil in a cake before, but this came out as just about the moistest, most flavorful chocolate cake we’ve ever eaten! I spread apricot jam between the layers, and the hints of vanilla-almond-chocolate-coconut really make it worth having third helpings.
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Banana Carob Brownie Muffins (plant-based, gluten-free)
I call these banana carob brownie muffins because people eat them, they ask me “are you SURE there’s no chocolate in this?”
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Banana Cheesecake Brownies (plant-based, gluten-free)
What a decadent treat! I had some ripe bananas and homemade vegan cream cheese, and I was getting requests for chocolate. So I invented a banana brownie with cream cheese swirls going through it.
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Easter Paska Buns (plant-based)
In Mennonite communities, Easter paska is a special treat – kids look forward to this sweet iced bread from Oma’s oven.
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Tapioca Pudding (Dairy-free)
Tapioca pudding is a kid favorite at our house. We don’t use dairy, so this recipe is made with coconut milk for a lovely rich and creamy texture.