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Date Sweetened Cinnamon Rolls

Date Sweetened Cinnamon Rolls by Alison's AllspiceThese date sweetened cinnamon rolls are completely naturally-sweetened without any refined sugars.  I used honey in the rolls (because I didn’t think dates would work well there).  Then, I used dates to make the filling, and dates to make the cream cheese frosting.

Why are naturally-sweetened treats a healthier alternative?  Sources of natural sugars also contain other nutrients, like fiber, minerals and vitamins.  Specifically, dates are a good source of potassium, vitamin K and vitamin B. Continue reading

Mini Purple Sweet Potato Pies with Cheesecake Filling

Mini Purple Sweet Potato Pies with Cheesecake Filling by Alison's AllspiceThe humble sweet potato is such a versatile root vegetable.  A few weeks ago I posted my chipotle sweet potato fries recipe, highlighting my love of sweet potato with spicy chipotle.  Today I have mini purple sweet potato pies with cheesecake filling, a delectable treat to represent sweet potato’s dessert side.

This purple sweet potato pie is reminiscent of pumpkin pie, with the exception that it has a deep purple hue.  I also love pumpkin cheesecake, so I decided I wanted to add a cheesecake center to these sweet treats. Continue reading

Cream Cheese Earl Grey Ebelskivers with Blueberries

Cream Cheese Earl Grey Ebelskivers with Blueberries by Alison's AllspiceThis month the recipe redux challenged members to make healthy small bite desserts.  I am not a huge sweets person; I vary rarely make and eat desserts.  As you can see on the Recipes Homepage, I only have 6 desserts posted!  When I started brainstorming this  challenge, I focused on my favorite healthy, small bite meals. Ebelskiver means filled danish pancake; they can be sweet or savory depending on the filling and seasonings used.  For this challenge, I made cream cheese earl grey ebelskivers with blueberries! Continue reading

Grilled Bagels with Dill Cream Cheese Spread

Dilled Cream Cheese Smoked trout grilled baglesThere are some days that are simply meant for grilling.  Those days when you want nothing more than to sit on the patio, sip a cold beverage, and enjoy some time in the sunshine.  You also don’t want to fuss around with lots of prep, so simple is the name of the game.  Try these grilled bagels with dill cream cheese spread.  I top mine with smoked trout to make it even more smokey and filling! Continue reading

Smoked Fish Dip

Smoked Fish Dip with Toast Points

Smoked fish is a favorite of mine.  I use it in many dishes because it is so rich and salty, it has the ability to make almost anything taste rich as well.  When you add smoked fish to something rich and creamy, it becomes over the top! Continue reading

Homemade Sushi with Smoked Trout

The first time I had sushi was in Sydney Australia when I took my study abroad trip in college.  I was uncertain about the idea of eating raw fish… Will it taste weird? Will the texture be off putting?  As it turns out, sushi and I must have been long lost friends!  I loved the flavor explosion.  In a roll, the majority of the texture comes from the rice and veggies.  The rice is seasoned and sauces are used to add flare and flavor.  If you have never tried sushi I highly recommend it.  Most restaurants have varieties that use cooked fish and seafood if the raw aspect sends you screaming.A_DSC_7496

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