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Layered Pumpkin Smores Bars

Pumpkin Smores Bars fall dessert idea. Layers of real pumpkin filling, rich dairy-free chocolate ganache, topped with fun ghost marshmallows, all combined in one irresistible pumpkin dessert. Whether you're looking for a fun fall treat for the kids or a spooky addition to your Halloween party, these bars are sure to be a hit.

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Lemon Shortbread Cookies

These Lemon Shortbread Cookies will amaze you in more ways than one. These are made with minimal ingredients and the best part…they are melt in your mouth delicious, sweet, but with that tangy lemon flavor, made with fresh lemon juice and zest for that natural, summertime taste…or any time of the year! Easy cut out shape cookies recipe.

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Black Magic Cake

There’s nothing scary about this Black Magic Cake! The name “black magic” actually refers to the strong black coffee added to the batter that lends to the rich chocolate taste. The layers have a deep, decadent dark chocolate flavor that is complimented by the espresso buttercream frosting. Black magic cake coffee recipe.

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Purple Sweet Potato Chocolate Tart

This purple sweet potato chocolate tart is an easy no-bake recipe that is vegan and gluten free with a walnut crust. You can garnish the top with chocolate shavings, purple sweet potato crumbs (for a pop of color) and some halved fresh figs that complement the flavors of the tart very well.

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Easy Caramel Sauce

This Easy Caramel Sauce has the delicious flavor and texture of the traditional but with no dairy or corn syrup added. It’s vegan friendly and comes together in less than 10 minutes for a creamy and luscious caramel sauce that can be used for dipping, drizzling and even as a simple syrup for brushing cake layers before icing. Makes 8 ounces.

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Okinawa Dessert Bars

This is a simple recipe that yields a stunning double layered dessert with a smooth, silky upper layer that has a sugar cookie like crust on the bottom for a slight salty complimentary contrast. Makes 9 large bars. (Inspired by my son, Ryan, currently stationed in Okinawa Japan,) Gluten free, vegan and dairy free.

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Sweet Potato Pie with Streusel Topping

This dairy-free version of sweet potato streusel topping pie is a chef’s choice recipe from Biltmore Estate’s Bistro restaurant. A comfy taste of the south, elevated with the crunchy and delicious streusel topping. The luscious cheesecake layer blends together wonderfully with the sweet potatoes. Perfect for Thanksgiving dessert.

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Easy Bubblegum Sorbet

Save time and money by making this 3-ingredient no-churn Bubblegum Sorbet (or dairy free ice cream) and it’s also healthier than the store bought or ice cream shop versions. This sorbet is vegan and gluten free with less than 1 gram of fat and under 100 calories per serving. Only takes 3 minutes to make and it’s totally scoopable!

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Elvis Cupcakes

These Elvis Cupcakes were inspired by none other than the king of rock n’ roll himself, Elvis Presley. I wanted to create an Elvis themed party cupcake with all of the flavors of Elvis's favorite sandwich and so I made a banana bacon cupcake with peanut butter frosting. I also added edible gold glitter dust, because Elvis was flashy and loved gold!

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Pina Colada Sorbet

This dairy free Pina Colada Sorbet is easily made with a blender, or you can also choose to pour mixture into popsicle molds for a hand-held frozen treat. The inspiration for the flavor is a classic summertime cocktail, the Pina Colada. Easy no churn sorbet recipe using only 5 simple ingredients for a vegan and gluten free ice cream alternative.

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Margarita Cupcakes

If you love the sweet and salty citrus flavor of a classic margarita drink, you will love these fun Margarita Cupcakes. It’s easier than you think to make these delicious treats and they make the perfect dessert for cocktail parties, bachelorette parties, pool parties or for any margarita lover’s birthday or celebration.

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Banana Coconut Rum Cake

This dairy-free banana coconut rum cake is extremely moist and full of tropical flavors that combine for a delicious and sweet indulgent Bundt cake. It is topped with a rum sugar glaze that has a hint of coffee flavor and sprinkled with flaked coconut. Full step-by-step instructions for making rum cake with glaze.

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Key Lime Icebox Tart

This dairy-free key lime icebox tart will transport you straight to paradise at the first bite. A luscious, smooth filling that has all the flavors of a tropical vacation with lime and coconut, perfectly balanced out with a salty/sweet graham cracker crust. The filling is no-bake and easily mixed together and poured into crust, then frozen for an effortless yet impressive dessert. Optional toasted meringue topping.

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Flower Shortbread Cookies

These “melt-in-your-mouth” soft and delicious Flower Shortbread Cookies are easier to make than you think. With just a few simple ingredients you can have an impressive and beautiful cookie perfect for tea parties, Mother’s Day or gift giving. You can make them as plain shortbread cookies or add any flavor to the dough to enhance the flavor.

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Kentucky Bourbon Balls

These no-bake Kentucky Bourbon Balls would be the perfect Kentucky derby party dessert. They are dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free which makes them friendly for pretty much any guest. The taste is so amazing you can’t tell that these are a much healthier version made with pecans, vanilla protein powder, milled flax seeds, plant butter and sweetened with pure maple syrup. Makes 26 servings.

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Blueberry Lavender Cupcakes

These dairy-free Blueberry Lavender Cupcakes are such an enchanting and delicious bite. If you are longing for summer, these are full of flavors that will excite you. The cupcakes have a vanilla and slight hint of lavender flavor. The center filling is a blueberry lemon compote made with fresh blueberries and lemon rum (you can substitute with lemon juice, if desired) and the frosting is a lavender vanilla buttercream tinted with a touch of purple.

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Arkansas Travelers Peanut Butter Cookies

This recipe for gluten-free Arkansas Travelers Peanut Butter Cookies was inspired by a few different things. The first time I discovered this recipe (in its original form) was in my grandmother’s very old recipe scrap book. I wanted to create a healthier version that was gluten-free with less sugar. These cookies are named after the MiLB baseball team out of Little Rock Arkansas, where my husband’s family is from.

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Mocha Tortoni Cups

My dairy-free Mocha Tortoni Cups are made from eggs, gelatin and coffee, which makes this a low-fat version. Instead of using traditional paper cupcake liners, I decided to make dark chocolate cups to hold the delicious Tortoni's and even topped them off with a dairy-free whipped cream and made chocolate covered pretzel stir sticks for a fun garnish. These have a great mocha flavor thanks to JUST Coffee El Corazon blend.

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Pineapple Lavender Tea Cakes (dairy-free)

These dainty and delicate Pineapple Lavender Tea Cakes are the perfect three-bite treat for a whimsical luncheon or tea party. Sweet pineapple pairs beautifully with a floral hint of lavender and sweetened with a colored Honey Lavender Glaze. These are dairy-free and would be delightful with most any flavor tea. Cute bee themed summer dessert idea.

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Guinness Pub Brownies

These Guinness Pub Brownies have all the wonderful textures and delicious flavors to make your taste buds cheer with excitement! A pretzel crust, a cake-like chocolate brownie made with Guinness stout topped off with a creamy dairy-free chocolate fudge frosting. Delicious brownie recipe made with guinness stout.

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