Luscious pear chocolate clafoutis

You won’t be disappointed with this luscious pear chocolate clafoutis. Clafoutis is a traditional French dessert that is somewhere between a cake and a flan. It’s typically made with fresh cherries, but most fruits work, so pick seasonal ones that look the best at your local market. I personally love apricot and plums in the […]

Drool-worthy tahini chocolate espresso squares

The humble brownie is brought to great heights here. Luscious, creamy tahini and a shot of espresso give these delicious little chocolate squares an earthy yet sophisticated taste, making them quite adult-like despite their decadent gooeyness. They don’t take long to prepare and their intensity is perfectly tempered if served warm with a big scoop […]

Intense molten chocolate cakes (gluten and sugar free)

Nothing can stand in the way of these decadent little chocolate cakes and I when they come out of the oven. And because they are totally gluten and processed sugar free, I make them regularly. They also happen to contain two magical ingredients every health-conscious baker should know about: dates and cashew butter. I turn […]

Chocolatey chunk cookies (vegan)

Although I can resist sweets, I can’t be trusted around a plate of these double chocolate cookies so I only make them once in a while. This recipe is a part of my vegan snack and dessert arsenal, which is comprised of sweets that don’t taste like they are vegan. They’re fairly healthy, gluten, dairy […]

Ahhhhmazing vegan chocolate mousse

If you are vegan or are trying to eliminate dairy and eggs for whatever reason, definitely put this recipe in your toolkit. I had my doubts about aquafaba, but it’s probably one of the most surprising ingredients I’ve come across in a long time. What is it? Chickpea brine. Yep, the slimy water you find […]

Cardamom chocolate granola bars

I love cardamom, it adds sophistication to even the most basic things – in this case granola bars. However please use freshly ground cardamom pods, not the powdered stuff. I didn’t add any “sweetener” like maple syrup, stevia or coconut nectar in the bars themselves because of that luscious chocolate drizzle and because I don’t […]