Okay, when I say this cake is super sticky… I mean it is super friggin’ sticky. See how the cake kinda dips in the center? I’m not exactly certain why this happened. :|
My guess is: incredibly moist (and heavy) cake with crispier ( therefore lighter) edges = cake that sinks in the middle. But the [...]
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Super Sticky Clementine Cake
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Garam Masala Cookies
A little unconventional maybe– but pretty delicious for a last minute pantry raid. What I like best about these cookies is their texture– they are thin and chewy and crispy all at once. The flavor is, well, flavorful!
Since Garam Masala varies— I cannot guarantee that your cookies will taste just like my photo. :) Mine [...]
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Blackberry Cobbler Muffins
When I woke up this morning, it was beautiful and sunny and the birds were singing. Yay!
There was still two feet of snow on the ground… but the sun gave me a much needed burst of energy. So, rather than the usual bowl of cereal my son is honored with in the morning, I made [...]
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Vegan Doggy Biscuits
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’ve got love on my mind. Puppy love.
As much as I bake, I often neglect to bake treats especially for my furry friend (even though he always gets some of my human treats). But our dog friends deserve their very own batch of cookies just as much as [...]
Chocolate Filled Vanilla Cupcakes
While not super fancy, these cupcakes are sure to please the kids and adults in your life.
The recipe provides an excellent, almost “no fail” type of cake, while the frosting is over-the-top chocolatey. I think it’s the best chocolate frosting I have made so far, and it goes really well with this simple white cake. [...]
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Almondy Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF)
Okay folks… they may not look like regular chocolate chip cookies… but you gotta trust me on these. They are seriously addicting little bites of awesomeness.
Since I first started eating gluten free, I have been trying to create a replica of my all time favorite vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe. Well, I finally have come [...]
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Gluten Free Focaccia
Last week I received a special recipe request —-from a very seasoned foodie. I was asked if I could conjure up a GF focaccia recipe, because her mother (a celiac) missed the taste of the flavorful flat bread. Isn’t that sweet??
So I searched through my old recipes, artisan bread books, gluten free baking [...]
Sweet Potato Tart with Maple Icing
I adore sweet potatoes. I could go for them any time of day. Today, I had this sweet potato tart for breakfast. It was pretty awesome, and went well with my pumpkin flavored coffee that I have been trying to use up. Although it is easy to make, it would be a royal pain if [...]
Also posted in frostings and icings, sweets, tarts Tagged baking, dates, dessert, Gluten-Free, vegan 8 Comments
Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Cookies
These are super rich and chocolatey, exist somewhere in between a cookie and a truffle, and are loaded with peanut butter. Yes, they taste as awesome as they sound. If you are feeling a little lazy (or are just out of chocolate chips) the cookies are fantastic if you skip the dipping step.
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Shiraz Ganache Covered Brownies
I did something wonderful this weekend… I made brownies, and they tasted amazing. You see, this is a very rare occurrence in my house, so it was cause for a tiny celebration: hence the red wine ganache.
I have a great trusty ol’ brownie recipe… which I never use. I am always looking for something better, [...]
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Anise Cookies
Ever since I first tasted a springerle, (which honestly was less than ten years ago) I fell in loooove with anise flavored cookies. There is something about the whole “flavor explosion” thing that happens –from just a touch of anise oil– that really drives me over the edge.
With these, I tried out a flour mix [...]
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Cranberry Cupcakes with Clementine Frosting (Gluten-Free)
Cupcakes are an essential part of one’s diet… so, it is entirely necessary for me to figure out a few good gluten-free versions. This cupcake is a good start, its tangy and sweet, with a generous amount of spice (because I still can’t get into the way “wheat-less” batter tastes). I used a flour [...]
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Double Post: Seiten is Evil?! / Moon Cookies
Seiten is Evil?!
This is a slightly different type of post- and I apologize in advance for the lack of redundancy. But, there will be a few changes with Manifest Vegan. Nothing huge, but I thought I should let everyone know. My intention for the site will still be the same: to show people that their [...]
Also posted in Gluten-Free, cookies, desserts, sweets Tagged baking, celiac, Gluten-Free, Mexican Wedding Cookies, vegan 19 Comments
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps are such a great holiday cookie. They keep well, they are ginger-y, they make your kitchen smell festive… what more could you ask for? These are the snappy kind of gingersnaps… crunchy and spicy, rather than the softer types that better describe a gingerbread cookie. The trick is to get the dough dry enough [...]
Banana Walnut Cookies
Banana anything is always great in my book, and these cookies are certainly no exception. Soft and chewy and authentically banana flavored…I am pretty sure you could win many people over with these. They couldn’t be easier, and chances are, you will have most ( if not all) of the ingredients on hand.
I didn’t add [...]
Black Rice Phyllo Tarts
With Thanksgiving coming soon, I know I’ve been focusing on all the goodies that will grace our table as we sit down to our feast. But what about the appetizers? If you are having company, and dinner won’t be ready right away, appetizers certainly come in handy.
Think of all of your poor hungry guests who [...]
Also posted in Side dishes, appetizers/hors d'oeuvre, phyllo dough, tarts Tagged appetizer, black rice, hors d'oeuvre, Thanksgiving, vegan 2 Comments
Pecan Sandiedoodles
This cookie is a fun combination of two of my faves: Snickerdoodles and Pecan Sandies. And, there are some more spices laced in to make them super festive. These are so simple to prepare, and take almost no time to bake and cool. They would be a perfect addition to any holiday cookie line-up. Double [...]
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Almond Butter Sandwich Cookies
Lately I have been loving me some almonds…and these cookies are a great way to get a good fix of almonds AND overdose on sugar. They are crunchy cookies with a filling that is eerily similar to a store bought peanut butter sandwich cookie’s filling- especially the generic kind. And that just makes my day.
Be [...]
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Banketstaaf
Banketstaaf is a traditional Dutch treat, I believe generally served around holiday time. I don’t know much else about this truly outstanding dessert. I can tell you that banket=pastry, and staaf= bar. I think.
I do know, if you love almonds… I guarantee you will fall head over heels for this. I am not sure how [...]
Spiked Nog Cupcakes
I love the holidays… especially the festive drinks and desserts. With these, I can have my cake and eat it too! These cupcakes are moist and light, and the flavor of nutmeg really adds a seasonal touch. They also keep well, making them a perfect take along to a holiday get-together. In these I [...]
