Archive for October, 2010

Chocolate Toffee Popcorn Balls

By On October 29, 2010 In Candy, Gluten-Free With 16 Comments Permanent Link to Chocolate Toffee Popcorn BallsPermalink

Popcorn balls are one of those things that never EVER cross my mind to make or even eat. I have no idea why. Even though I’m not a huge fan of eating fistfulls of popcorn, I absolutely love popcorn when it is slathered in buttery flavored sugar and shaped into a sphere! I also love that they are sweet and salty and will make you totally sick if you eat too many.  :)

Plus, these things are friggin cute. Seriously… they are so easy, but you can make them look like you spent hours making them- and because of this, they make the perfect “bring along to someone else’s party” food.

Happy Halloween!!

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Pumpkin, Black Walnut & Apple Muffins

By On October 18, 2010 In Baked Goods, Gluten-Free With 18 Comments Permanent Link to Pumpkin, Black Walnut & Apple MuffinsPermalink

These muffins encapsulate some of my favorite flavors of the fall season: pumpkin, apple, and the deliciously rich black walnut.  They are flavorful, moist, and oh so pumpkin-y.

Enjoy with a steamy pumpkin latte and soak in that Autumn feelin’.

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Gluten Free Crêpes

By On October 14, 2010 In Breakfast, Desserts, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Pancakes/crepes With 23 Comments Permanent Link to Gluten Free CrêpesPermalink

A few days ago I was asked by a very sweet gal if I could make a crêpe that was, of course, both vegan and gluten free.

Here’s one variation of a crêpe recipe I have been kickin’ around for a while.  It’s a touch lighter and airier than an “eggy”, glutinous crêpe; but, it is still very delicious.

This recipe works great for both sweet and savory filled crêpes.

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Chocolate Acorn Squash Baked Custard

By On October 6, 2010 In Baked Goods, Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten-Free, Pudding/Mousse, Veggies With 32 Comments Permanent Link to Chocolate Acorn Squash Baked CustardPermalink

I woke up this morning determined to create something wonderful with this little acorn squash that had been rolling around on my counter-top for the past few days.

After mixing up all of the ingredients,  I had no idea that I had just created my new favorite Autumn treat. I’m serious! This dessert tastes remarkably like a chocolate pumpkin pie, or a pot de créme,  or simply what it is: an awesome baked custard (no eggs or cream needed). And it’s so easy to make!

Creamy, rich, and chocolatey, I dare you to eat just one bite.

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Vanilla Bean Macadamia Biscotti

By On October 1, 2010 In Baked Goods, Cookies, Desserts, Gluten-Free With 16 Comments Permanent Link to Vanilla Bean Macadamia BiscottiPermalink

Whenever I taste biscotti, I immediately have a flashback to the year in college when I worked as a café barista. I was one of the oddballs in the café world, constantly greeting people with a chirpy hello! and an exaggerated grin. My coworkers, much cooler than I, normally went for the “service without a smile” approach.

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