Indulge this spring in a homemade ice cream recipe that's low in sugar, dairy-free and full of luscious flavor: Grapefruit Lavender Ice Cream. This heavenly recipe has just a hint of tangy citrus, and a whole lotta floral aroma from the real lavender infusion. Enjoy on a sunny patio or while taking a break from gardening in the backyard.

Every spring, I hold my breath for the arrival of mangoes. Those silvery-sweet, complex and inherently exotic fruits offer a taste unlike anything else in this world. And as far as I'm concerned, the world's best dessert is sweet coconut rice with fresh mango, a Thai tradition. Nutty, sweet and chewy, it's an excellent homemade treat even if your budget is tight. Make extra; you'll want to eat it every day.

This flourless cake recipe is also nut-free, gluten-free and full of beets--yes, beets. Taking a nod from Mexican pastries, it's spiked with ample cinnamon and a touch of spice. The texture is moist and spongy, not unlike a souffle cake. It's irresistable for lovers of beets, cakes and chocolate. Indulge.

Crisp apple strudel is on the list of everyone’s favorite things, up there with raindrops on roses and schnitzel with noodles. A Viennese classic that is popular all over Austria and in much of central and eastern Europe, “Apfelstrudel” is a classic dessert that is not too sweet and thus well suited for teatime or even breakfast.

This recipe is not your Gramma’s fruitcake. It’s gluten-free, using ground almonds in place of flour, and is packed silly with dried fruits, nuts and holiday spice. Not for the faint of heart, this intense cake is loaded with sweet flavor, nutty crunch and incredible comfort. Serve sliced with butter, jam and spiked cocoa for the ultimate Christmas dessert.

Pears have a certain elegance. Maybe it's their sweetly refined flavor, maybe it's their tender skin, maybe it's that feminine shape. Whatever it is, pears are somehow fancier than most other fruits. And wait 'til you see them in red.

Indulge in a homemade pecan pie this Thanksgiving season that's easy as... well, pie. Just mix, pour, and bake with this no-hassle recipe for bourbon-spiked pecan pie. It's all-natural for a delicious--and wholesome--holiday dessert. Enjoy!

Just five ingredients are all it takes to create this beautifully festive holiday dessert: Cranberry Pear Pie. (Technically, the pie crust is a sixth ingredient, but once you’ve mastered our Olive Oil Crust, you’ve got that in the bag). Prepared without a traditional lattice topping, this open-faced—and vegan—fruit pie dazzles a crowd with its stunning winter hues and shimmery glazed look. Enjoy with regular or non-dairy whipped cream, a sifter of brandy, and fine holiday company.

This holiday season, treat your guests to a flaky, savory pie crust that’s made with olive oil—no butter required at all. This incredible recipe is from the culinary school Natural Gourmet Institute, where I received my training. It’s been a staple recipe in my kitchen for years, and it will transform your holiday desserts forever. Promise. 

'Tis the season to cut up your surplus of homegrown zucchini and get to bakin'. Zucchini is a bountiful vegetable that typically returns high yields, but we don't have to tell you that. You might even have pounds and pounds of peeled and grated zucchini stuffed away in your freezer! Well, thaw out a container (about 2 cups worth) and take a gander at this lovely late-summer, sweet zucchini bread recipe.