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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.

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An assortment of homemade mantecados and polvorones on a black slate plate.

Mantecados and Polvorones: Typical Spanish Christmas Cookies Recipe

December 11, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Soft and crumbly, mantecados and polvorones are the most popular Christmas cookies here in Spain. Learn how to make them at home with this recipe. …

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A white square plate on the right full of dates stuffed with cream cheese and walnuts, with two bowls on the left side full of dates and cream cheese.

Cream Cheese Stuffed Dates with Walnuts

December 1, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Quick, simple, yet elegant, these cream cheese stuffed dates with walnuts are highly customizable and are the perfect addition to your holiday …

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Overhead view of a golden brown circle spanish almond cake decorated with powdered sugar in floral shapes.

Tarta de Santiago (St. James Cake) – A Spanish Almond Cake

November 16, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The Tarta de Santiago, also known as the St. James Cake, is a naturally gluten-free traditional Spanish almond cake which can be easily …

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Closeup of a homemade green matcha lychee ice cream in a blue bowl with red lychees around the bowl.

Matcha Lychee Ice Cream

October 27, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Exotically delicious, this matcha lychee ice cream is smooth and creamy and sure to please. I have always loved exotic and tropical fruits like …

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A hand holding a gummy eyeball from a plate full of gummy eyeballs and a jack-o-lantern in the background.

Healthy Halloween: How to Make Gummy Eyeballs

October 4, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for a healthier Halloween treat? Learn how to make gummy eyeballs, paleo style, using real food (not so spooky) ingredients. Being a summer …

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Cars Party: Making Fondant Cars

September 29, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The perfect birthday cake topper, these super cute DIY fondant cars feature Lightning McQueen and his friends. With this simple technique, even a …

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A closeup of delicious coconutties drizzled with white chocolate on a black plate, surrounded by small Minion toys.

Miss Hattie’s Coconutties – Grain Free Adaptation Recipe

August 4, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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In Despicable Me, Miss Hattie’s Coconutties were Vector’s favorite cookies. They’re a mix between white chocolate macadamia cookies …

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Fruit Ice Cubes: Freezing Fruit for Smoothies or Baby Food

July 24, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Making fruit ice cubes for smoothies and homemade baby food is the best way to freeze excess fruit so it doesn’t take up excess room in your …

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Overhead view of a spoonful of chocolate mousse on top of a jar full of the same mousse with pieces of chocolate scattered around

Two Ingredient Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe

July 17, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This two ingredient, easy chocolate mousse can be whipped up in a matter of minutes, and it’s rich, smooth creaminess has made it a family …

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10 Traditional Cakes from Around the World

July 12, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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From France’s Galette des Rois, to Japan’s mochi, cakes come in a variety of shapes and colors. Discover these traditional cakes from …

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Coconut Flan Recipe

June 24, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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This coconut flan recipe doesn’t use condensed or evaporated milk; only real food ingredients. It’s sweet, creamy, and delicious. So, last …

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How to Make a Guitar Cake with Fondant

June 10, 2013 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Learn how to make a guitar cake, covered in fondant, step-by-step. I made this acoustic guitar cake for the music festival in our neighborhood. A few …

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