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Poached pears in red wine has to be the ultimate, cozy cool weather dessert. Paired with warming spices, and poached in the Instant Pot™, it’s easy too. This elegant dessert is ready with limited effort in under an hour. Pears are surely the unsung heroes…
Baked apples prepared in a rich, creamy sauce fragrant with Eastern spices make a cosy, satisfying dessert. This is a rich, decadent treat that’s easy to prep in advance to serve a crowd. During the cooler months there are times when you simply can’t help…
Stewed apples are the stuff warm, fuzzy memories are made of. Certainly a dish with fall written all over it, and the doctor’s answer to anything that ails you. Best of all, with the Instant Pot™, this tasty, healthy side dish practically makes itself! Life…
Healthy strawberry mousse may sound like a fantasy. However, trust me when I tell you this is the easiest guilt-free dessert you’ll ever make. It takes mere minutes of hands-on effort to yield a sugar free, dairy free dessert that’s creamy, rich and satisfying. If…
Black rice comes together with mango, coconut and a hint of cardamom to make a rich, exotic pudding filled with healthy goodness. Best of all, the Instant Pot™ makes its preparation super quick and easy. I’ll never forget the first time I actually saw black…
This decadently creamy ginger-crusted cranberry orange cheesecake is a snap to prepare in the Instant Pot™. Best of all, it’s an easy, elegant dessert to grace your holiday table without overheating your kitchen! If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, where Christmas takes place at…
Raspberry chocolate fool is a simple, four ingredient dessert which is as light and nutritious as it is tasty. It feels creamy and decadent. Yet, this is one dessert that’s incredibly healthy. With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, I had to confront the fact that…
This guilt free piña colada sorbet is a light, refreshing dessert or palate cleanser. It’s light enough for the hottest of days and 100% refreshing. In recent years, we’ve all become more aware of the impact of a balanced diet on our overall health. Like…
Nothing says summer quite like an ice cold bowl of homemade ice cream. This nectarine ice cream is one of my favourites. With a mint-infused base, it’s refreshing and jam-packed with summer, stone fruit flavour. The perfect end to a barbecue! I love ice cream.…
Nothing makes a better holiday treat than buttery caramel popcorn. It is the perfect companion to hot chocolate and a good movie. Its crunch and saltiness make it addictive. And, thanks to the microwave, it’s easy enough to make throughout the holidays! I love caramel…