Recipes

Honey Glazed Grilled Apricots

Desserts

Fresh Okanagan apricots are definitely tasty just as they are, but adding a little glaze and a few minutes on the grill will give you an extraordinarily delicious and versatile topping that you can enjoy any time of day! Try them on Greek yogurt for breakfast; as a topping for ice cream; add to salads; pair with toast or flatbread along with a soft cheese like brie or chevre; or even serve them with grilled meat dishes. Enjoy the sweet and slightly smoky flavour of these local treasures!

Ingredients:  6 fresh apricots, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ t...

Mango Chia Pudding

Desserts

Equally delicious for dessert or breakfast, this mango chia pudding is healthy, creamy, sweet, and super easy to make using only 4 ingredients! This recipe makes 4 servings so you can enjoy it yourself for a few days or share it with others.

Ingredients:  2 large ripe mangos ½ cup chia seeds 2 cups (480 ml) full-fat unsweetened canned coconu...

Honeydew Sorbet

Desserts

It’s hard to imagine anything more refreshing than this! The sweet and summery flavour of honeydew is transformed into a delightful and healthy dessert by just adding a couple of ingredients, blending it up, and patiently waiting for it to freeze. The results are worth it!

Ingredients:  1 medium-sized honeydew melon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2-3 tablespoons sweetener of your choi...

Apple Crisp

Desserts

Old fashioned apple crisp is a delicious, classic dessert that isn’t just for fall. On a cool winter day the aroma of cinnamon and apples baking in the oven is the perfect cozy and comforting treat to look forward to. Plus it’s easier to make than pie! Serve warm and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients:  7 - 8 apples, peeled and cut into chunks or thick slices (Gala, Honeycrisp or Golden Delicious work ...

Simple Blueberry Cake

Desserts

Make this simple blueberry cake recipe! This blueberry cake is tender and delicious, loaded with blueberries, and not too sweet. It’s naturally sweetened and whole grain as written, too (check recipe notes for more flour options). Recipe yields one 9-inch round cake, enough for 8 slices.

Ingredients:  1 ¾ cups plus 1 teaspoon white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour 1 teaspo...

Vanilla-Pear Holiday Punch

Desserts

Make this pear punch for your holiday get-togethers! It’s not too sweet, but full of cheer. Recipe yields 8 cocktails (about 48 ounces total). Divide or multiply the recipe as necessary

Ingredients:  ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 24 ounces (3 cups) pear juice or pear nectar (I like C...

Perfect Baked Apples

Desserts

These delightful baked apples turn out perfectly, every time! This baked apple recipe features tender apples stuffed with a buttery oat filling. It’s easy to make gluten free, dairy free/vegan and nut free—see the recipe notes for details. Recipe yields 4 baked apples.

Ingredients:  4 medium Apples  ½ cup old-fashioned oats ¼ cup lightly packed...

Blackberry Peach Galette

Desserts

This delicious blackberry and peach galette is made with a whole wheat crust. It’s a beautiful, rustic dessert that’s perfect for summer time!

Ingredients:  Filling   5 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced 6 ounces of blackberri...

Plum Crisp with Pistachio, Oat and Almond Meal Topping

Desserts

This simple plum crisp recipe features honey-sweetened summer plums and a gluten-free oat and almond meal topping! Ginger and pistachios send it over the top (but feel free to substitute another nut for the pistachios).

Ingredients:  Plum filling   2 pounds plums, halved, pitted and sliced (no need to peel...

Balsamic Stone Fruit Sundae

Desserts

A super simple summer dessert featuring balsamic roasted stone fruit (peaches, plums and cherries) and vanilla ice cream. Feel free to wing the amounts—my friend just tossed the fruit with sugar and balsamic vinegar until they seemed “pretty well coated.”

Ingredients:  1 ¾ pound stone fruit (any combination of peaches, nectarines, plums and/or cherries) ...

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