Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Muffins
It may seem like it is all about the big Turkey Day here in America – Thanksgiving. But if we have guests over the long holiday weekend, we need to feed them more just the one meal. Sure we can fashion the leftovers into respectable lunches and dinners but what about breakfast?
These simple gluten, grain, and dairy muffins are a healthy and delightful way to start the day and, fortunately for the cook, are a snap to make
Gluten Free Dairy Free Sweet Potato Sundaes
Just because the lazy days of summer are gone and fall is here in all her glory is no reason, in my humble opinion, to stop eating ice cream!
Sweet potatoes and coconut milk make for a fabulous dairy free autumn ice cream. So simple to prepare, so delicious to eat!
And what goes better with sweet potatoes than marshmallow topping?
Easy Gluten Free Pumpkin Empanadas
I know that pumpkin pie time is right around the corner but I couldn’t resist a little prelude.
I decided that little handheld pumpkin empanadas were just the thing! Empanadas are stuffed pastries that are either baked or fried and are very popular in South America.
These quick pastries can be eaten for breakfast, tucked into a lunch box, enjoyed with afternoon tea or coffee and make a nice weeknight fall dessert.
Gluten Free Almost Instant Pumpkin Mousse Recipe
Tis the season for all things pumpkin; every store I walk into these days reminds me of a pumpkin patch at harvest time.
There are many in our family that regards pumpkin as a favorite flavor. In fact recently we had four generations all seated around the table discussing the attributes of pumpkin pie. My g-kid Julian is a big fan and always requests it for dessert.
Unfortunately I don’t always have time to whip up a gluten free pumpkin pie. But I do always have time to whip up this tasty dessert – Almost Instant Pumpkin Mousse. This recipe takes about 5 minutes to prepare and really could not be simpler.
With a can of pumpkin puree
Gluten Free Easy Caramel Apple Tart Recipe
I love it when I can take my own recipe and make it even easier!
I first came up with this gluten free caramel apple tart for my daughter-in-law who wanted to learn some gluten free baking that was not too complicated. The original recipe is in my first book and requires that one start with pie crust.
Learning the basics of baking is always a great place to start – if you can make a great pie crust then the world of pies is at your feet. I am proud to say that my daughter-in-law has perfected her pie crust making skills!
But there are times when you just want to do something fast and easy. Just because you know how to do something well, doesn’t mean you always have to do it!
Gluten Free Vegan Mexican Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe
Ever had Mexican hot chocolate? It is rich, creamy, intensely chocolaty with hints of cinnamon and vanilla and a slow, latent hit of heat from chili that sneaks up on you with a delightful surprise. It is indescribably delicious and the inspiration for these gluten free, vegan cupcakes.
As amazing as these cupcakes are, not everyone in my family was an easy sell for a taste test. My son was game because he loves anything with spice. My Dad was skeptical at first but in the end his sweet tooth was stronger than his fear. Both of them declared