Apricot-Coconut Cookie Bars

If you enjoy gooey delicious fruit bars, this recipe is for you. I’ve added ground oats to the pastry, which gives it a slightly heartier consistency, mixed in apricot preserves with the chopped apricots to spread on top of the baked pastry, and added sliced almonds to the coconut mixture to give the bars a little crunch. To make these bars just a little more special, I’ve topped them with drizzled white chocolate, diced apricots, and chopped sliced almonds. Your family and friends won’t be able to resist!

Maple Rice Pudding

This recipe calls for walnuts but since my son is allergic I substituted almonds; even pecans would be good too. For some, this recipe may be lacking a little in flavor. One could add in additional vanilla, a little bit of cinnamon, or even more maple syrup. Do what you will with it to make it the perfect dessert.