Dessert — Cooking God's Way

Grain-free Chocolate “Bean” Cake

June 2, 2011 By Shannon 15 Comments

I recently made a grain-free yellow-vanilla cake made out of of a secret ingredient. Well it's not so secret anymore, so I can tell you.....beans. The whole family enjoys it and others have commented that it is really Delish, so I decided to make a chocolate version. Because after all who doesn't like chocolate?! This cake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts, Frostings, Glazes, Icings, Holidays, Pies, Tarts, & Cakes Tagged With: Bean Cake, Beans, Cake, Chocolate, Dessert, Grain-Free, Healthy, Holiday, Holidays, Reduced-Sugar

Healthy “Magic Shell” Ice Cream Topping

May 18, 2011 By Shannon 2 Comments

Once upon a time, "Magic Shell" was my absolute favorite ice cream topping. It's been a long time since I've tasted it. Now that we avoid all processed foods, packaged, bottled foods in our home...I decided to make my own. It's so easy and I knew the kids would love it as much as I do. And indeed they did! Give it a try and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts, Frostings, Glazes, Icings, Frozen Desserts & Treats, Ice Cream & Sorbet Tagged With: Chocolate, Coconut oil, Dessert, Glaze, Hard, Hardened, Healthy, Ice Cream, Kids, Magic Shell, Natural, Sauce, Shell, Sweet, Topping, Treat

Grain-free Yellow Vanilla “Bean” Cake

May 9, 2011 By Shannon 11 Comments

This cake is delicious, healthy, reduced in sugar, and grain-free. And yes I really mean the delicious part. The cake is made with one secret ingredient that might have you unsure about it, but trust me when I say you won't even know it's there when you take a bite. What is this "secret ingredient"?............well, it's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts, Frostings, Glazes, Icings, Holidays, Pies, Tarts, & Cakes Tagged With: Bean Cake, Beans, Cake, Dessert, Grain-Free, Healthy, Holiday, Holidays, Reduced-Sugar, Vanilla, White Beans, Yellow

No Bake “Creamy” Key Lime Pie *

May 5, 2011 By Shannon 2 Comments

This "key lime" pie is easy to make and the perfect dessert for spring-summer. It is very rich and creamy, so a little slice goes a long way. Top this key lime pie with homemade whipped cream and/or strawberries. Or for a lovely treat, top with a fluffy meringue topping (see instructions below). 1 baked and cooled … [Read more...]

Filed Under: *S & G Free*, Desserts, Desserts*, Holidays, Holidays*, Pies, Tarts, & Cakes Tagged With: Cheesecake, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Holiday, Holidays, Key Lime, Lime, No Bake, Pie, Spring, Sugar-Free & Grain-Free, Summer

Dark Chocolate Pudding – Simple or Over the Top

April 29, 2011 By Shannon 1 Comment

This chocolate pudding is a favorite among all who try it, from kids to adults alike. It has a rich "dark" chocolate flavor that is creamy and decadent. Serve well chilled, as is, for a "simple" but delicious dessert. Or better yet, go "over the top" and serve it with a meringue topping that will delight your taste … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Desserts, Holidays, Puddings & Custard Tagged With: Chocolate, Classic, Dark Chocolate, Decadent, Dessert, Grandma's, Pudding, Rich, Stove-top

Mocha-Coffee “Coconut Milk” Ice Cream

April 11, 2011 By Shannon 1 Comment

Our second favorite flavor of coconut milk ice cream is this one, Mocha-Coffee "Coconut Milk" Ice Cream. Everyone in the family appreciates this flavor, as it is always gobbled up in one sitting. It's rich, deep, and very satisfying -- I know it's dessert, but think how good it is for you (with the coconut milk and all) … [Read more...]