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Blueberry Crumb Bread
Wild Blueberry Association of North America
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Wild Blueberry Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing and Wild Blueberry Topping
Wild Blueberry Association of North America
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Smoothie Pops
Adapt this recipe to use whatever fruit you want'peaches, plums, pears, mango'all blend up well. We made this one with...
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Almond Meringue Kisses
What could be better for Valentine's Day than a kiss from your sweetie? Perhaps a homemade almond meringue kiss! Easy...
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Parsnip & Carrot Cupcakes
Your kitchen will be filled with the aromas of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice when you whip up a batch...
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Velvety Beet Brownies
Beet purée enriches the flavour and moisture of these dense, dark chocolate brownies. Loaded with antioxidants (and free of nuts),...
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Baked Cinnamon-Honey Plantain
Native to Southeast Asia, plantains resemble large bananas but are hard, starchy and bland, and need to be cooked before...
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Carrot tart
Carrots make a great filling for a tart because they are sweet and colourful. Here the smooth and creamy filling...
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Goat’s Cheese and Cranberry Strudel
An impressive centrepiece for a festive vegetarian meal, this crisp phyllo pastry ring is filled with mushrooms, hazelnuts, vivid, tart...
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Blueberry-Strawberry Mousse (It’s not yogurt!)
Take advantage of all the fresh berries available at your local grocery stores. This light dessert will satisfy even the...
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Flourless Chocolate Cake
Enjoy the richness of chocolate'without gluten! This dessert is definitely decadent. Just a small slice with a cup of coffee...
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Lemon and Lavender Tea Cookies
Pretty as a picture and perfect for afternoon tea. These are delightful served at a baby or wedding shower, or...
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Baked Apples
I love the topping of apple crisp, so I used it as a filling for these baked apples. The recipe...
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Swedish Tea Ring
This showstopper will add a special touch to any recipient's holiday spread. The maraschino cherries add a festive touch.
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Crunchy Vanilla Walnuts
A source of omega-3s and B vitamins, these walnuts are a delicious holiday snack.
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Cocoa-Almond Meringue Cookies
These light, tasty cookies are only 26 calories apiece, making them the perfect sweet treat if you're watching your waistline....
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Candy Bar Cupcakes
Eating a cupcake has never tasted of felt so good, thanks to this trimmer version. They're a perfect snack to...
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Makeover Traditional Cheesecake
Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavour. It's sure to make...
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Orange Cranberry Torte
This scrumptious holiday treat is the perfect way to end your festive meal. Antioxidant-packed cranberries and omega-3-rich walnuts give this...
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Summer-Fruit Slump
A slump'which is also called a grunt'is sort of like a cobbler, except you make it all on top of...
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Light Raspberry-Ricotta Fool
A fool is usually made with fruit and whipping cream. We've lightened the original by using ricotta cheese, and added...
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Sour Cherry Clafoutis
A clafoutis sounds fancy, but it's just a big, baked fruit pancake. This version is loaded with antioxidant-rich sour cherries....
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Plum Cardamom Compote
Delicious warm, or very cold on a hot day, this compote is light'we've kept calories low'and so simple. The cardamom...
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Iced Melon and Berry Soup
Honeydew melon is perfect for this dazzling display, but it is essential that the melon be very ripe and sweet....
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Blooming Lemon Cheesecake with Strawberry and Rhubarb Compote
This delicious dessert from "Fearless in the Kitchen" host Christine Cushing blends the tangy taste of lemon with luscious summer...
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Almond Butter Cookies
Whole almonds a satisfying crunch to these yummy, nutrient-packed cookies
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Whole-wheat grapefruit bran biscotti
This heart-healthy recipe makes for a fresh-tasting dessert option
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Light Cream Cheese, Banana & Coconut Pain Perdu
Pain perdu, which is the French name for French toast, is a great brunch treat or a surprising dinner party...
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Apple & Raisin Squares
Bake up a big batch of these lower-fat squares and serve them for snacks, desserts, even brunch