Desserts & Drinks

The Okarito

This alcoholic cocktail balances the tart flavour of kiwifruit, lime and rhubarb with the sweetness of apple juice and a...


Spicy Chocolate Energy Bars

These homemade energy bars offer the taste of chocolate with a bit of a bite. The macadamia nuts help replace...


Peach Breakfast Crostini

Fresh peaches and berries with a hint of maple syrup and fresh mint rest on a canapé of cream cheese,...


Breakfast Power Smoothie

This delicious dairy-free smoothie uses silken tofu as a base blended with banana, juice and strawberries. Omit the protein powder...


Rhubarb and Berry Crisp

When berries aren't in season, choose frozen varieties such as strawberries, blueberries or raspberries to give this crisp a fresh...


Toasted Almond Meringue Cloud

These almond meringues taste decadent, but are actually low in fat and calories


Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse

Cutting out dairy doesn't have to mean cutting out delicious, decadent desserts. Use the highest-quality dark chocolate for the best...


Dried-Fruit & Apple Strudel

Phyllo pastry may seem decadent, but this is a great way to get healthy dried fruits, nuts and spices into...

Red Rustic Cherry and Apple Tart

This freeform apple and cherry tart makes a nice change from classic pie. Use your favourite pie crust recipe if...


Sparkling Red Cherry Punch

Sweeten your parties with this festive punch made of cherry juice, orange juice and your favourite sparkling wine or champagne....


Cranberry Semifreddo with Toasted Almond Meringue

This almond-based dessert consists of 3 layers'a cranberry semifreddo, cranberry sorbet and crunchy toasted almond meringue.


Raspberry Almond Macaroons

These raspberry almond macaroons aren't the coconut macaroon you probably know. They're a light French sandwich cookie.


Almond-Orange-Cardamom Cookies

These nutty cookies are packed with heart-healthy almonds and delicately flavoured with orange and cardamom.


Cherry, Quark and Pumpernickel Trifle

These German-style trifles are made of hearty pumpernickel and fresh Quark cheese and flavoured with cherries.


Cinnamon Star Cookies

These crisp, spicy cinnamon star cookies make a perfect snack after a day outdoors. Serve them with big pitchers of...


Crispy Cinnamon Cookies

These crispy cinnamon cookies are wonderfully quick and easy to make.


Apple Puff Pancake

This amazing apple puff pancake can be ready for the oven in no time, and it only takes 20 minutes...

Caramelized Apple Crêpes with Maple Syrup

If you don't have maple syrup, top the caramelized apple crêpes with honey, which is available locally in most places.


Apple Cranberry Sangria

To make this apple cranberry sangria recipe truly local, make sure to adapt the ingredients depending on what is available...


Vegan-Friendly Fig and Raspberry Rice Pudding

Figs and berries are a match made in health-food heaven.


Chocolate Almond Smoothie

This satisfying, antioxidant-rich chocolate almond smoothie will keep the hunger away for hours.


Apple Butter

A perfect condiment for toast, pancakes or fruit parfaits, Apple Butter is as versatile as it is delicious.


Glazed Apple-Ricotta Tarts

Rich homemade pastry sets the stage for a creamy-sweet combination of ricotta cheese and caramelized apples. Infused with Calvados (apple...

Dr. Merrell’s Morning Shake

Start your day right with this healthy, fruity morning shake.


Matcha Green Tea Torte

Satisfy your cheesecake craving. Bonus: This green tea torte recipe is perfect for raw-food enthusiasts or anyone sensitive to milk...


Flambéed Apple and Walnut Salad

This delicious cold-weather dessert of flambéed apple and walnuts is still light on calories.


Baked Apples with Currants

This simple dessert will fill your home with the aroma of baking apples. Serve the baked apples and currants with...


Whole Grain Crusted Apple Pie

Even when you're baking a treat you can make healthy choices. This apple pie is full of whole grain goodness,...


Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bites

Don't feel guilty about indulging in these bite-size chocolate raspberry brownies'the applesauce keeps them moist without any added fat. They...