Desserts, 400 or fewer calories Recetas

S’mores Snowballs (a no-cook confection)

This is a variation of Graham Cracker Snowballs and one way to get your “s’mores fix” any time of the year!…

Strawberry Shortcakes with Whipped Cream

German Chocolate Cookies

This recipe from the BHG.com website was developed as a healthier alternative to outright decadent German chocolate cake. Rolled oats and flax meal…

HOT CHOCOLATE MELT PINE APPLE GRANITA

HOT CHOCOLATE MELT PINE APPLE GRANITA

Giant Valentine Heart Cookie (It’s a Puzzle Too!)

What fun this is, to get a giant heart cookie that is a jigsaw puzzle too! Package pieces in a box, or stack…

Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

How about a foot-wide chocolate chip cookie for a party or gift? This treat is quick and easily portable. Chocolate chip cookie recipes abound, but…

Apricot Clafoutis copyright 2011 art of living.PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

This recipe is from my latest book and winner of the Gourmand World…

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET

CINNAMON POACHED PEAR WITH ALMOND PANNA COTTA, ORANGE SORBET

"Ice Cream" Frosting

I have made this many times and have had positive reactions, especially when people are told it is made with flour. It is easy to make; costs…

Peanutty Oatmeal Cookies

A different take on peanut butter cookies. The oatmeal adds chewiness, and the chopped peanuts add extra crunch. For an over-the-top serving, spread…

World's Best Pecan Shortbread

The closest some people will ever get to tasting real “Scottish” shortbread is the pecan style in the grocery store. Here’s my version. It’s easy…

Cranberry & white chocolate Anzac biscuits

Holiday Magical Bars Made Skinny

Many of you know these outrageously delicious bars as Magic Bars or Hello Dollys. I’m calling them, “Magical…

Banana and chocolate muffins

A mood-lifting treat!

Texas Sheetcake for a Large Group

Nice one-layer cake that will feed 20 or more. Make the cake from scratch, but use canned frosting.…