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A watermelon sorbet in a white bowl on a plate with some slices of watermelon and half a lime.

Desserts & Sweets

Craving something sweet? Here you’ll find some classic dessert recipes along with some Paleo adaptations and lower sugar treats.

a collage of 4 photos of different recipes using stinging nettles.

Surprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)

April 28, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Think stinging nettles are just a weed? Think again. They’re a delicious, plant with numerous health benefits that can be used in recipes and in …

Read moreSurprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)
Top view of partly eaten plate of heart shaped chocolate ravioli served with whipped cream, raspberries and raspberry sauce.

Heart-Shaped Chocolate Ravioli

February 11, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Impress your valentine with this romantic dessert pasta: heart-shaped chocolate ravioli with a chocolate mascarpone filling and raspberry sauce. …

Read moreHeart-Shaped Chocolate Ravioli
Close up of heart-shaped gummy treats with real rose petals inside next to a red rose.

Rose Sweets: Rose Petal Gummies for Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Roses are an edible flower, perfect for confecting Valentine’s Day treats. These rose petal gummies are beautiful and healthier than candy …

Read moreRose Sweets: Rose Petal Gummies for Valentine’s Day
Overhead view of a paleo strawberry cream pie with one slice cut from it, ready to be removed with a spatula

Easy, No Bake, Paleo Strawberry Cream Pie

January 20, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Quick and easy, this no-bake, paleo strawberry cream pie can be whipped up in a matter of minutes for a light, creamy dessert. Through blogging, I …

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Overhead view of several homemade fortune cookies. One has been opened to show a fortune that reads "You are fortunate to have found thethingswellmake.com".

Homemade Fortune Cookies (Gluten-free, Grain-free)

January 17, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fun and easy to make, these homemade fortune cookies are also gluten and grain-free. They’re the perfect way to get your message to that special …

Read moreHomemade Fortune Cookies (Gluten-free, Grain-free)
Overhead view of a glass of homemade panna cotta in front of another one, both garnished with mango puree and raspberries.

Smooth and Creamy Panna Cotta

January 10, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This smooth and creamy panna cotta has the perfect consistency and almost melts in your mouth. It’s a light dessert that’s easy to make …

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two chocolate-covered strawberry hearts in a jar next to a whole strawberry and a heart-shaped strawberry on a skewer ready for dipping in chocolate.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts

January 5, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Better than candy, these chocolate covered strawberries are easily made into a heart shape that is perfect for gifting on Valentine’s day, …

Read moreChocolate Covered Strawberry Hearts
Two champagne glasses filled with a lemon champagne sorbet and garnished with fresh spearmint leaves.

Sorbete de Limón al Cava: Spanish Lemon Champagne Sorbet

December 31, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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One of Spain’s signature desserts, the sorbete de limón al cava, or lemon champagne sorbet, is often served at weddings and fancy …

Read moreSorbete de Limón al Cava: Spanish Lemon Champagne Sorbet
A plate full of homemade marzipan candy figures next to a baking sheet filled with them.

How to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)

December 17, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Simple to make, yet impressive in appearance, marzipan candy figures, or “figuras de Mazapán” are one of the most popular Christmas …

Read moreHow to Make Marzipan Candy Figures (Figuras de Mazapán)
Overhead view of two plates of churros sprinkled with sugar with a cup filled with Spanish hot chocolate next to it.

Grain-free, Gluten-Free Churros

November 4, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Just as crispy and delicious as their traditional counterparts, these Spanish-style gluten-free churros are also grain-free.   Perhaps the most …

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Spooning up a thick, Spanish hot chocolate known as chocolate a la taza.

Spanish Hot Chocolate (Chocolate a la Taza)

October 30, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Thick and creamy, chocolate a la taza, or Spanish hot chocolate, isn’t just your ordinary hot chocolate. Its thicker consistency is perfect for …

Read moreSpanish Hot Chocolate (Chocolate a la Taza)
A block of homemade sweet quince paste (dulce de membrillo) on a black rectangular platter, in front of a cutting board with manchego cheese and chorizo sausage.

Homemade Dulce de Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)

October 18, 2019 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Sweet, yet slightly tangy, dulce de membrillo is a thick, sliceable jelly made from the quince fruit. It is also known as quince cheese, or quince …

Read moreHomemade Dulce de Membrillo (Sweet Quince Paste)
Making homemade gummies using fruits, juices, non-dairy milks, or even kombucha is a fun activity for kids and a healthy alternative to candy for any age. #gummies #gummytreats

Homemade Gummies (With Fun Variations)

October 29, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making homemade gummies using healthy fruits, juices, non-dairy milks, or even kombucha is a fun activity for kids and a healthy alternative to …

Read moreHomemade Gummies (With Fun Variations)
Avoid emulsifiers and other unwanted ingredients and control the process by making your own homemade chocolate bars from cocoa nibs. #chocolate #cacao #cocoa

Homemade chocolate from cocoa nibs

June 8, 2018 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Avoid emulsifiers and other unwanted ingredients and control the process by making your own homemade chocolate bars from cocoa nibs.  This post …

Read moreHomemade chocolate from cocoa nibs
3 pieces of baklava on a plate in front of a tray of baklava

How to make Baklava (Greek Baklava Recipe)

December 26, 2017 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Perfect for the holidays, baklava is a sweet, flaky and impressive looking dessert that is actually simple to make and sure to please your guests. …

Read moreHow to make Baklava (Greek Baklava Recipe)
Homemade turrón de Jijona (soft almond nougat) on a black slate platter with small pieces cut from it.

Turrón de Jijona Recipe (Soft Spanish Almond Nougat)

December 16, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Homemade with toasted almonds and honey, this turrón de Jijona recipe will allow you to enjoy the sweet, smooth, popular Spanish Christmas …

Read moreTurrón de Jijona Recipe (Soft Spanish Almond Nougat)
A tablet of homemade turrçon de Alicante (Hard Spanish almond nougat) wrapped in paper and decorated with baker's twine.

Turrón de Alicante Recipe (Spanish Hard Almond nougat)

December 14, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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One of Spain’s most popular Christmas treats, turrón is an almond nougat made with almonds and honey. Today I’ll share my recipe …

Read moreTurrón de Alicante Recipe (Spanish Hard Almond nougat)
A slice of pumpkin pie on a plate in front of the rest of the pie

Easy, No-Bake Paleo Pumpkin Pie Recipe

November 4, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Super quick and easy to make, this no-bake paleo pumpkin pie can be whipped together in under 15 minutes, and is the perfect ending to your …

Read moreEasy, No-Bake Paleo Pumpkin Pie Recipe
With fall apples giving this coffee cake its moist texture, which contrasts with its crispy crumb topping, this paleo apple crumb cake is definitely one of my favorite paleo treats.

Paleo Apple Crumb Cake (Coffee Cake)

October 15, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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With fall apples giving this coffee cake its moist texture, which contrasts with its crispy crumb topping, this paleo apple crumb cake …

Read morePaleo Apple Crumb Cake (Coffee Cake)
These homemade healthy chocolate bars and mints are super quick and easy to make. They're vegan, paleo, and even candida diet safe!

Easy Homemade Healthy Chocolate Bars (Vegan, Paleo)

May 14, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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These homemade healthy chocolate bars and mints are super quick and easy to make. They’re vegan, paleo, and even candida diet safe! This year …

Read moreEasy Homemade Healthy Chocolate Bars (Vegan, Paleo)
Super quick and easy to make, this strawberry chia seed jam can be whipped up with minimal time and effort, and doesn't need excess sugar for gelling.

Strawberry Chia Seed Jam Recipe

February 25, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Super quick and easy to make, this strawberry chia seed jam can be whipped up with minimal time and effort, and doesn’t need excess sugar for …

Read moreStrawberry Chia Seed Jam Recipe
This grain free birthday cake isn't as good as a "normal" cake, it's better. It's moist and flavorful, and goes perfectly with a homemade buttercream frosting.

Classic Grain Free Birthday Cake Recipe – Without Grain Cookbook

January 22, 2016 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This grain free birthday cake isn’t as good as a “normal” cake, it’s better. It’s moist and flavorful, and goes …

Read moreClassic Grain Free Birthday Cake Recipe – Without Grain Cookbook
Two homemade mantecados or polvoron cookies on a plate with one broken open to reveal the smooth texture inside.

Mantecados & Spanish Polvorón Recipe (Grain free, Gluten Free)

December 2, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This mantecado and Spanish polvorón recipe will allow even those following a gluten free or grain free diet to enjoy these soft and crumbly …

Read moreMantecados & Spanish Polvorón Recipe (Grain free, Gluten Free)
Crispy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside, these sweet, paleo baked apple fries are perfect for dipping in my sweet pumpkin pie dip. #apples #applefries #paleo

Paleo Baked Apple Fries

October 5, 2015 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Crispy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside, these sweet, paleo baked apple fries are perfect for dipping in my sweet pumpkin pie dip. The …

Read morePaleo Baked Apple Fries
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