A recipe by Ania Catalano Spiced, Caramelized Apples: 3 firm, cooking apples (Cortland, McIntosh, Granny Smith), peeled, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or butter substitute 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup amber agave nectar Melt butter in a large sauté pan Add apples and sauté over medium [...]

A recipe by Ania Catalano These are soft, fudgey, deep, dark chocolate cookies that are filled with three of my favorites…sweet chocolate chips, crunchy pecans and chewy raisins. A winning combo for any cookie lover! P.S. They freeze well! Yield 2 dozen cookies Triple Whammy Chocolate Chip Cookies: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or [...]

A recipe by Ania Catalano A great snack or not-too-sweet treat for the kids–and adults as well! Makes approximately 2 dozen Crispy Cocoa Almond Rice Treats: ½ cup smooth raw almond butter ½ cup Ohgave! nectar ½ cup raw sunflower seeds 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons raw organic cocoa powder [...]

A recipe by Ania Catalano Cream Cheese Frosting: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature 1 8 oz. Package cream cheese at room temperature ½ cup light Agave nectar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Cream together butter and cream cheese Add agave nectar and vanilla and beat well until creamy Refrigerate frosting for about ½ hour [...]

A recipe by Ania Catalano This moist, luscious cake is a tropical twist on an old favorite–made even better with Agave nectar and wholegrain flours. Serves 8 – 10 Pineapple Coconut Carrot Cake: 3 cups carrots, finely grated in food processor ½ cup unsweetened, canned pineapple, drained well and chopped ½ cup unsweetened, shredded coconut [...]

A recipe by Ania Catalano This homey dessert is perfect in the fall when pears are at their best! A real crowd-pleaser, this crisp is perfect for parties or large gatherings making it an easy dessert that everyone will love. Serves 10 – 12 Almond Oat Topping: 3 cups rolled oats (not quick cooking) ½ cup [...]

A recipe by Ania Catalano This is a great, really low-fat tea or coffee cake. It’s full of whole grain goodness, and is super-moist because of the yogurt and apples. Perfect any day of the week for a not-too-sweet treat! Serves 8 – 10 Coffee Cake: 1 tablespoon canola oil ¼ cup egg substitute, or [...]