Be Daring And Try Teri’s Favorite Secret Ingredient

Why I Love This Secret Ingredient So Much

California prunes are packed with antioxidants, which are great for bone health, gut health, and your immune system! Most of all, they have an incredible flavor that elevates any dish you add them to. We’ve used prunes in about a dozen recipes, and each one has a great depth of flavor and deliciousness thanks to the prunes.

Whole30 Prune Mayo

Speaking of Magic Elixirs, this Whole30 Homemade Mayo is incredible. We love it on toast or as the basis for a lovely salad dressing. It’s thick, creamy, naturally sweet, and totally addictive.

Chipotle Prune Jam

Magic Elixirs have earned their name for a reason! If you have never made one, this is a fantastic recipe to start with.

I recently created a recipe for a fabulous Fall-Inspired BLT and put my favorite “secret ingredient,” California prunes, to work.

The Chipotle Prune Jam adds a hint of sweet, smoky flavor you won’t be able to get enough of. Once you try this BLT sandwich, you’ll never go back. It’s so simple yet so delicious, and it’s worth the extra step of making the jam.

Creamy Clementine Dressing

I love our Creamy Clementine Dressing on so many salads. Here, we used it with our Citrus Chopped Salad. It’s a little sweet, super creamy, and totally versatile. This is a dressing to make for meal prep and use throughout the week, if it lasts that long!

Prune Puree

Prune purée is a multi-talented baking substitute. Use it to replace sugar, eggs, or fat and prepare for rave reviews.

Swap for sugar: Use prune purée to replace anywhere from one-third to half of the sugar in a recipe.

Swap out eggs: To replace 1 large egg, use ¼ cup prune purée. Keep in mind that this works best in recipes that call for no more than 3 large eggs.

Lose the fat: To cut down on fat, replace up to half of the butter or oil with an equal amount of prune purée.

A Sensational BLT Sandwich For Fall with Chipotle Prune Jam

As I start to look forward to fall and the crisp autumn winds begin to usher in a season of cozy sweaters and vibrant foliage, I find myself craving something familiar yet refreshingly different. What better way to welcome fall than with a classic BLT sandwich with a delightful twist that elevates it from delicious to unforgettable?

Crunchy Grilled Cheese with Sweet and Savory Caramelized Onions

This grilled cheese has become a true fan favorite at nocrumbsleft. The sweet and savory caramelized onions are a Magic Elixir of their own, and you will want them on everything. I cannot begin to tell you the number of prune converts we’ve had because of this recipe!

Cheeseburger Sliders with Sweet and Savory Caramelized Onions

Prepare yourself for the most fabulous burger you’ve had in ages. My recipe for Cheeseburger Sliders is a life-changing one! These mini-cheeseburgers offer a combination of flavors that will have your favorite eaters raving. The secret is the depth and sweetness of California Prunes combined with my sweet and savory caramelized onions. Trust me: this will be a truly memorable burger experience!

Chicken Enchiladas

These Chicken Enchiladas are another total crowd-pleaser. The sauce is unreal, people. It has such a rich, delicious flavor. This recipe is great for a party, a brunch, or just any night of the week, because who doesn’t love an enchilada?

Pork Roast with Prune Wine Reduction

This Pork Roast with Prune Wine Reduction is one of those next level recipes I am so proud of. It takes a little bit of work, but it is totally worth it. It’s perfect for weekend cooking–not to mention, the smell is incredible!

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Prune Cardamom Cookies

Okay, and now onto the sweet stuff! These are the gluten free chocolate chip cardamom cookies I dream about practically every night. They are that perfect consistency with a yummy, gooey center that is so addicting. I could eat an entire batch myself!

Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Prune Fudge Cake

This Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Prune Fudge Cake is from This Mess Is Ours, who is also a prune-thusiast! We made it at the nocrumbsleft kitchen, and I couldn’t help but share! What’s better than a chocolate cake?

Gluten-Free Blondies with a Secret Ingredient

Our Gluten Free Blondies with a Secret Ingredient is the kind of recipe you’d never know was gluten-free. It’s an incredible texture, and best served with a scoop of ice cream in my opinion. They are great to bring to a party, and you can amaze people with the secret ingredient in them!

The Perfect Mondae Chocolate Sauce

And speaking of ice cream, this Mondae Chocolate Sauce is a fantastic little treat! Believe it or not, it’s made from the same reduction as the Enchiladas. Instead of adding the heat and tomatoes, you add some fabulous chocolate to create a fudgy and fantastic ice cream topping.

Chocolate Orange Cupcake

These Gluten-Free Chocolate Orange Cupcakes are the perfect dessert. They are moist, fudgy, and delicious! Make them for your next holiday party or just for yourself. They are so tasty!