Tag Archives: low glycemic

Harvest Apple Crisp II

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

  Apples are one of my favorite foods.  Maybe it’s because I grew up in New York?  Either way, I’ve been an apple snob since I was a little kid.  Store bought apples can’t compare to Farmer’s Markets. Mac Intosh … Continue reading →

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The BEST Chocolate Ganache–SF Vegan Sweet Treats Part 2

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Holy chocolate! My current new love happens to be this ungodly rich, creamy, smooth, luscious chocolate ganache frosting.  Which is, as usual, vegan and sugar free, but you’d absolutely never know.  I had half a can of coconut milk from … Continue reading →

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Sweet Treats Part 1: Caramel-y Apple Dip (Vegan)

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

We had a party last weekend with 30 lovely guests, many gored pumpkins and a bunch of rambunctious kids.  And what went fastest?  Apple slices.  I know, who would have thought?  Granted, they were my favorites, fresh from the Farmer’s … Continue reading →

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Lentil Stew (and why I love my garden)

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Gardening is such a joy.  I don’t always get a lot of food or exercise out of it, per se, but it’s so delightful to spy a growing watermelon, a new flower budding, my first artichoke–oh!  my babies.  The butterflies, … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Chestnut Fudge

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

Note: Somehow I managed to ‘un-publish’ this recipe and I just realized it, so I’m sharing this again because it’s too good to miss!  Bon appetit! This fudge, or a version of it, was my saving grace.  When I went … Continue reading →

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Kalamata (Sesame free) Hummus

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I got a new toy, a food processor. I broke my old food processor, which has been a huge bummer. I didn’t realize how much I used it! And, it kept me from exploring Ricki’s fantastic e-book, Desserts without Compromise. … Continue reading →

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Herby Almond Crackers (vegan)

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I was surprised to see Elana’s recipe for Vegan Herb Crackers, especially since I had been planning on posting mine this week! Upon looking at the recipes, they’re quite a bit different so I figured I’d go ahead and share … Continue reading →

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Banana Cupcakes with Fudgy Chocolate Frosting

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

E, (aka DH) has developed food intolerances to bananas and eggs, so it was time for both to leave the premises.  So I went hunting for something that looked delicious, and made Elana’s Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes with my VERY … Continue reading →

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Easier Easy Almond Cookies

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I posted a recipe for Easy Almond Cookies a while back, but these…these are even easier.   I enjoy both and can’t say which I like better, the other have much more of a hearty texture while these are delicious wafer-ish … Continue reading →

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Kale “Pesto”

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Cheryl Harris

I love kale.  Adore kale.  Can’t get enough, really, and that’s why I’ve chosen if for this week’s menu plan (see below) And my (current) favorite way of making it is in pesto form.    It’s super easy, and totally customizable … Continue reading →

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