Bake Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies, With Or Without Sugar

[1] Make these red velvet cheesecake brownies anytime you want to express your love (photos #1, #2 and recipe © Thomas John | Purecane). [2] Purecane replaces sugar in a 1:1 ratio. It’s that easy! [3] That irresistible red color! Here’s the recipe from McCormick (photo © McCormick). [4] Red velvet is such a popular…
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Swerve Noncaloric Sweetener With Erythritol Checks All The Boxes

Swerve is an erythritol-based sugar substitute that checks all the boxes for anyone seeking a noncaloric sugar substitute. It has zero calories, zero net carbs, and is non-glycemic*. It’s made from natural ingredients†, chiefly, the sugar alcohol erythritol. It’s keto friendly. It’s vegan. It’s non-GMO. It’s gluten free. It’s OU kosher (parve) It’s halal.  …
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Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Gift For National Pretzel Day

[1] Chocolate covered pretzel gift box from Sugar Plum. Get it here (photo © Sugar Plum). [2] Another sweet idea: Buy doughnuts and top them with crushed pretzels. Here’s the recipe from A Cozy Kitchen (photo © A Cozy Kitchen). [3] Salted caramel pretzel brownies. Here’s the recipe (photo © The Baker Chick). [4] Top…
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Cashew Salsa Recipe & More Salsa Recipes For Cinco De Mayo

[1] Cashew salsa (recipe below) adds protein to salsa (photos #1, #2, #3, #4 © DeLallo). [2] Fire-roasted diced tomatoes from DeLallo. Fire-roasting provides a slightly smoky flavor. [3] Calabrian chiles (or chile peppers, if you will), from DeLallo. [4] Roasted piquillo chiles from DeLallo.   Add some cashew protein to your salsa with this…
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