Carrot Walnut Cupcakes with Lemon Buttercream Frosting
Courtesy of California Walnut Commission Satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth with delightful, delicious cupcakes. Unfrosted, these moist cupcakes are perfect for breakfast on the run or a lunch-box treat. Combine the butter, sugar, lemon juice and zest and vanilla in a stand mixer and whip until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
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Blueberry White Chocolate Dream Bars
Ready for a dessert so good you might actually dream about it? Look no further than these Blueberry White Chocolate Dream Bars. They’re the perfect soft, gooey treat. Tart lemon and sweet coconut flavors come together in such a yummy way, with pops of blueberry throughout. You’ll want to make bunches for your bunch.
No-Bake Almond Cheesecake
Courtesy of Almond Board of California The cheesecake that will get you back into baking… well, sort of. This one is easy, requires minimal skill and no oven! (Yep - that means the crust too). If you are after a simple dessert recipe for this festive season, look no further than the dairy-free No Bake […]
Chewy Almond Power Cookie
Courtesy of Almond Board of California The combination of almonds and chickpeas creates a quality plant-protein base for this modern snack or breakfast cookie, and dark chocolate chips and an almond butter drizzle add craveable texture.
Heirloom Tomato And Black Olive Tart
Courtesy of California Wine Institute Make this colorful savory tart in late summer when tomatoes are at their flavor peak. Serve in thin slices as an appetizer or in bigger portions with a side salad for lunch. The tart also works nicely as a side dish for a roast leg of lamb or roast chicken. […]
Chocolate Pumpkin Patch Cake
Courtesy of California Strawberry Commission We love this pumpkin patch cake created by Sugar & Charm, made with California strawberries! It’s a rich and creamy chocolate pumpkin cake, topped with chocolate ganache and juicy California strawberries! The strawberries are dipped in orange candy melts to create mini strawberry pumpkins. We placed them on the cake […]
Blueberry Oat Cobbler
Courtesy of Organic Trade Association Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean you need to give up summer desserts. This blueberry cobbler can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries. It is simple to make and certain to impress. To increase your antioxidant intake, make sure to choose organic blueberries for this […]
Apple Peanut Butter Crumble
Courtesy of Peanut Bureau of Canada Kick this crowd-pleasing classic into high gear with peanuts! Not only delicious, but also an easy and fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen. Try it with your favourite in-season fruit. More great recipes can be found at www.peanutbureau.ca.
Kids’ Watermelon Strawberry Frozen Smoothie Pops or Ice Cream
Courtesy of the National Watermelon Promotion Board
Cherry Upside Down Cake
The simplicity of this cake can’t be beat. Slightly caramelized sweet juicy cherries sit on a super moist vanilla cake. Courtesy of the Buy California Marketing Agreement Prep time: 20 minutes Baking time: 1 hour Standing time: 15 minutes
Grilled Peaches Drizzled with an Aged Balsamic Reduction
Sweet, smoky, sharp, and creamy; this easy-to-make dessert can also be served cold on a warm summer night. Pair with California Pinot Noir or Viognier. Courtesy of California Wine /The Wine Institut
Gluten-free Brown Rice Espresso Brownies
Courtesy of the USA Rice Made with rich dark chocolate, a punch of espresso and rice flour, guests won’t believe that these deliciously decadent, fudgy brownies are really gluten-free! These thick and rich brownies are a must for family gatherings and holiday cocktail parties alike.
Almond Butter Crunch Cookies
Made with creamy almond butter and roasted almonds, this delicious crunchy cookie is easy to make and a great anytime snack for when a cookie craving hits. Courtesy of the Almond Board of California www.almonds.com
Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwiches
Kids and adults alike will love these peanut butter ice cream sandwiches. Consider making miniature versions for a barbecue or child’s summer birthday party. Courtesy of the Peanut Bureau of Canada Prep Time: 20 minutesBake Time: 10 minutes
Poached Bosc Pears
Simple and delicious, poached Bosc pears retain their distinctive buttery flavour and are firm enough to maintain shape. Lightly used, spices add their voice to this dessert, served warm or chilled. Courtesy of Pear Bureau Northwest
