Here are three of my favorite things—strawberries, cream, and cake. I roast all kinds of fruit, but I especially love roasted strawberries. Trim them, slice them, add a dash of oil and maple syrup (or honey) and roast for 20 minutes. It’s so simple, and then you have the ultimate topping. I confess I also …
Carrot Cake {grain free}
In case you need to justify eating cake for breakfast, here goes… This recipe is sweet but not too sweet. It’s naturally sweetened with carrots, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup or honey. The creamy cheese frosting can also offer a probiotic boost to your day. The frosting doesn’t require much sweetener because the tanginess balances …
Thai Coleslaw
When I’m craving something sweet and healthy, I often turn to my Thai dressing and this salad mix. I vary it somewhat from time to time, and I’ll toss in any leftover lettuce or other greens and veggies, but this is basically what I chop and mix together for the coleslaw base. Then I whip …
Milk Chocolate Buttercream Frosting {dairy free}
While I love my recipe for chocolate frosting using heavy cream and chocolate, I like this one even more for a few reasons: It’s dairy free and it’s made with cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, and coconut milk. I can also easily adjust it to my liking. I’ve been experimenting for a while with …
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One of my boys was diagnosed with Crohn’s, which inspired me to start Comfy Belly, and create recipes to share my love of good, healthy food. Read More →
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