Confections and Desserts

Gingerbread with Citrus Chiffon Mousse October, 2005 Serves 12 / A hint of cocoa and fragrant spices add depth and

Although it would be great if we reached for broccoli instead of sweets when we’re stressed, there’s no need to feel guilty with these treats. Oats have a calming effect, and chocolate contains magnesium, believed to help ease anxiety.

The antioxidant power of sweet blueberries combines with tart apples to create this incredibly easy, low-cholesterol dessert.

Following Ayurvedic principles, this pie promotes peacefulness because it doesn’t contain caffeine (found in chocolate) or strong spices.

This rich-tasting, rice syrup-sweetened, dairy-free cream tastes too good to be true.

Millet & Root Vegetable Custard Serves 8 to 10 Modeled after a traditional New England Thanksgiving pudding, this

Yellow Cake with Chocolate Tofu Ganache Serves 8 The addition of soft tofu makes this cake moist and delicious. In this

Jamaican Jerk Tempeh September, 2004 Serves 4 / The Scotch bonnet peppers used in this recipe give the jerk seasoning

Pumpkin Mousse Cake 8 Servings Finish off your meal with our naturally good dessert composed of maple-sweetened cake