Double Chocolate Cherry Cream Cheese Brownies
These gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free Double Chocolate Cherry Cream Cheese Brownies are deliciously wonderful, nutritionally bad, and so completely satisfying. And that’s okay with me right now. I’ll get back on the healthy bandwagon soon. They’re rich, creamy, sweet, have an ooey-gooey goodness texture. They’re also free of gluten, dairy, soy, and peanuts. One brownie will completely satisfy any cravings you have, so you’ll definitely need to share these, or cut them into individual portions and freeze them for your next undeniable sweet tooth attack. You know it will come!
Read MoreGluten-free Dairy-free Carrot Cake with Apricots and Orange Zest
I really like a good carrot cake. What makes a good carrot cake to me? Carrot cake that is moist tender, filled with interesting tidbits that create texture and surprise bites of unexpected flavors, and one that is just as delicious without a frosting as it is with it. And did I mention, it can’t be complicated?
Read MoreSmokey Bacon Tart Cherry Date Cookies
Though I couldn’t eat chocolate for a few weeks, I still wanted a chocolate chip-style cookie. You know the ones. They have a crispy exterior, are a little bit buttery, and have a great chewy center with bits of tasty surprises. So I decided to tweak my favorite recipe with some creative savory and tangy add-ins. What a surprising …
Read MoreCashew Butter Cup Easter Cutout Cookies
I used to LOVE, and miss, those Easter-only Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Eggs! But I’m not one to sit and be bothered permanently. So I created my own Easter egg nut butter cups. And to keep from being a Reese’s copycat, I decided to put a cookie twist on them. Now, I’m not saying that I’ll ever stop reminiscing the days of old, but I certainly don’t have to feel a longing for them anymore.
Read MoreLemon Poppy Seed Coconut Finger Cakes
This recipe creates little “cakes” that are really more of a cross between a scone and a muffin. They’re tender and light in texture, with a very mild sweetness to them. I love how the almond, coconut, and oat flours create a “whole grain” mouthfeel. And the coconut and lemon together … well, … it’s fabulous!
Read MoreOrange Poppy Seed Muffins
These gluten-free, dairy-free orange poppy seed muffins have a bright, citrus flavor bursting with a freshness of springtime. The poppy seeds speckled throughout the cake provide just the subtlest occasional crunch.
Read MoreAmaretto Tart Cherry Coconut Macaroons
This macaroon recipe is the epitome of all-delicious characteristics – chewy center, textured composition, and crisp-toasted shredded coconut strands, with tartness of dried cherries, amaretto, and almond essence. A dynamic flavor explosion!
Read MoreCashew Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cookies
This is not your standard peanut butter and jelly sandwich – thank goodness! These cashew butter and jelly sandwich cookies are a real treat. The cookies are lacey and chewy alone, but then some kind of great alchemy happens when you slather a dollop of jelly between two of them.
Read MoreCashew Butter Rice Cereal Bars with Chocolate Topping
There’s no “wanna-be” with these gluten-free, dairy-free rice cereal bars, even though I’ve labeled them as fake. They “are”! Yes, I can’t really call them rice krispie treats, but I can call them better.
Read MoreRich Dairy-free Hot Cocoa with Homemade Marshmallows
What a sweet treat to sip hot cocoa on a cold winter’s day. You know that satisfying feeling of slurping rich and creamy lusciousness that warms all the way down the throat and into the chest, right? And what could be better than topping that cup of chocolate-y richness with some tender and springy, melt-in-your-mouth homemade vanilla marshmallows? Not much, in my opinion.
Read MorePeach Amaretto Thumbprint and Peach Ginger Thumbprint Cookies
There’s something special about the combination of flavors in these cookies. Whether we’re talking about the pairing of the peach with the amaretto, or the peach with the ginger, you’ll get an exquisite lusciousness. Both variations use the gluten-free, dairy-free buttery shortbread recipe I use in my chocolate-filled pecan sandies and my dark chocolate thumbprint cookies.
Read MoreOrange Zest Chocolate Chip Coconut Macaroons
Yes! A kicked up macaroon recipe free of gluten, dairy, and soy. These cookies have bright, rich flavor and a chewy texture. Christmas goodness that really is too delicious to share … but it is the right thing to do at the holidays.
Read MoreChocolate Ganache Pumpkin Pie
I’ve put a little “black tie” action on our pumpkin pie by adding a layer of rich dark chocolate ganache between a ginger graham cracker crust and creamy, dairy-free pumpkin filling. Oh yeah! All done with the intent of having even more tasty pie options – especially at Thanksgiving and the holidays.
Read More15 Minute Ginger Graham Cracker Crust
I rely on this crumb-style crust when I want big flavors and don’t have time to fuss. Ready to fill in just 15 minutes with no-bake fillings or fillings requiring baking of your choice. I especially like it for the holidays for pudding pies and my favorite pumpkin pie recipes.
Read MoreGluten-free, Dairy-free, Oat-free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Creating a chew, or special textural quality, in gluten free recipes is often achieved by adding a percentage of gluten-free oats or oat flour. But when oats are not an option, I’ve found sweet white sorghum flour is a perfect substitute in most recipes. Like these Chewy Oat-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies!
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