While we associate pumpkin pie with American cuisine, recipes for pumpkin pie appeared as early as the 17th century. Originally they were called “pompion”, the French word for “pumpkin”, which suggests that the French created the first pumpkin pie recipes. Non fat evaporated … [Read more...] about All the Taste, Half the Guilt Pumpkin Pie
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Guilt Free Pumpkin Tartlets
You know that Fall is here when pumpkin appears on every coffee shop menu: from pumpkin lattes at Starbucks, pumpkin muffins and donuts at every donut shop. This recipe is a guilt free treat for tea or Thanksgiving dessert table. These are great to serve as a healthy alternative … [Read more...] about Guilt Free Pumpkin Tartlets
Can’t Beet this Rich Chocolate Keto Torte
This is a fabulously rich chocolate dessert which is sure to please everyone, but not just those following a low carb, gluten free and keto fans. The secret ingredient is beet. The torte differs from cake as it is made is made of eggs, little or no flour, using ground nuts to … [Read more...] about Can’t Beet this Rich Chocolate Keto Torte
Unbeetably Healthy Moist Chocolate Cake
B is for beets. The surprise ingredient in this rich moist chocolate cake is the humble beet, or beetroot as it is known in the UK. A great way to get fussy children and spouses to each their veggies and a wonderful way to use bumper crop of beets from your garden. Not only do … [Read more...] about Unbeetably Healthy Moist Chocolate Cake
Victorian Manchester Tarts
The Manchester tart is based on manchester pudding from the Victorian era. The tart originated in Manchester, England as a working class dessert made of bread crumbs. When Queen Victoria came to visit the city, the meringue topping was added to make it more regal. This … [Read more...] about Victorian Manchester Tarts
