This is a fun twist on an old favorite. I have been making this recipe for years and it always turns out perfectly. In fact, I’m pretty sure this was the first recipe I came up with “all by myself”. :)
To make it gluten-free, I just subbed out a few different flours where I usually [...]
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Chocolate Avocado Banana Bread
Also posted in Quick Breads, baked goods, chocolate Tagged avocado, baking, banana, bread, chocolate, Gluten-Free, vegan 6 Comments
Super Sticky Clementine Cake
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 [...]
Also posted in baked goods, cakes, desserts, frostings and icings, sweets Tagged baking, cake, clementine, dessert, Gluten-Free, moist, vegan 4 Comments
Vegan Star Crunch!
As a child, did you ever love a food so much that you would risk the wrath of your huge and terrifying older brother to sneak the last one?
The other day my husband and I were reminiscing about childhood junkfood favorites, and I remembered how much I desperately loved Little Debbie Star Crunches. I had [...]
Also posted in candy, chocolate, cookies, desserts, sweets Tagged chocolate, cookies, Gluten-Free, star crunch, vegan 13 Comments
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 [...]
Also posted in baked goods, chocolate, cookies, desserts, sweets Tagged cookies, garam masala, Gluten-Free, vegan 10 Comments
Super Seductive Smoothie
I just couldn’t resist the kitschy-ness of including a post about aphrodisiac foods right before Valentines Day. So, I did some research googling, and found some pretty interesting “facts” about foods from various unreliable sources on the internet. :)
I thought it would be fun to include a simple list of foods that will spice up [...]
Also posted in chocolate, drinks Tagged aphrodisiac, avocado, chili pepper, chocolate, smoothie, vegan 1 Comment
Chocolate Cashew Ice Cream Pie
Okay, this pie does not actually contain ice cream. But, when the creamy mousse and cashew cream layers are frozen, they sure could pass for ice cream. It is rich with flavor and kind of indulgent as far as ingredients go. But, Valentine’s day is coming up, right? So why not splurge on yourself… [...]
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. [...]
Also posted in baked goods, chocolate, cupcakes, frostings and icings, sweets Tagged chocolate, cupcake, frosting, Gluten-Free, vanilla, vegan 9 Comments
Meyer Lemon Pudding
If you are craving sweet, sour and a little bit salty all at once, this pudding will deliver. It is pretty fast and easy to make… but it does seem to take forever to set up in the fridge. It is worth the wait though. The taste kind of reminds me of an Orange Julius… [...]
Also posted in desserts, pudding/mousse, sweets Tagged dessert, Gluten-Free, meyer lemon, pudding, vegan 5 Comments
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 [...]
Also posted in baked goods, chocolate, cookies, desserts, sweets Tagged almond, baking, chocolate, cookie, dessert, Gluten-Free, vegan 12 Comments
Forbidden Rice Salad
Forbidden rice is so wonderfully amazing. With its chewy texture and deep purple hue, it is as striking as it is tasty.
If you have not yet experienced the taste/texture/greatness of Forbidden rice, it’s worth tracking down. It is, without a doubt, the best rice I have ever enjoyed… and it’s practically black. Very cool.
Also posted in Rice dishes, Side dishes, salads Tagged forbidden rice, Gluten-Free, rice, salad, vegan 15 Comments
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 [...]
Green Curry Butternut Squash Bisque
Can the world use another Curried Butternut Squash Soup recipe?
I think so.
I made this yesterday for lunch and found it so surprisingly easy and yummy that I wanted to share it. I have honestly never made any kind of squash soup before this, but I have seen numerous beautiful photos from some of my favorite [...]
Also posted in Side dishes, appetizers/hors d'oeuvre, soups Tagged butternut squash, curry, soup, vegan 5 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.
Also posted in baked goods, chocolate, cookies, sweets Tagged baking, chocolate, cookie, dessert, Gluten-Free, peanut butter, truffle, vegan 25 Comments
Lentil, Kale and Potato Soup
Since the weather outside is so frightful, (and freezing!) soup is on my mind. This lentil soup is nice and light, yet very satisfying. It is also chock full of warm fuzzy feeling. I created it to emulate a soup I always order at one of my favorite restaurants. Fragranced with lemon and cilantro, and [...]
Also posted in appetizers/hors d'oeuvre, dinner, soups, vegetables Tagged cilantro, Gluten-Free, kale, lentil, soup, vegan 14 Comments
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, [...]
Also posted in baked goods, brownies, desserts, frostings and icings, sweets Tagged baking, dessert, frosting, Gluten-Free, vegan 9 Comments
Vegan Hoppin’ John
Since it is New Year’s Eve, I find it necessary to offer up a nice black-eyed pea recipe. Black eyed peas are traditionally eaten in the United States on New Year’s Day to bring prosperity for the upcoming new year. This recipe is similar to a traditional Hoppin’ John recipe but, it has a [...]
Also posted in Rice dishes, dinner Tagged black eyed peas, hoppin' john, New Years's Day, rice, vegan 2 Comments
Vegan Pralines
Here in the United States, there seems to be some debate over the magnificent praline’s basic ingredients and texture. Not having a clue what a praline from the southern United States tastes like, I can’t fairly cast my vote for the best praline. Nor can I advise you on how to pronounce it… (praw-leen or [...]
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 [...]
Also posted in baked goods, cookies, desserts, frostings and icings, sweets Tagged anise, cookies, Gluten-Free, vegan 4 Comments
Vegan Peppermint Hot Cocoa
Hot cocoa is the perfect drink for me when I’m feeling cold… and just plain wintery. The hint of peppermint certainly will light up your spirits and add a touch of holiday cheer to any day. This stuff is simple and fast to prepare, and very warming for these chilly winter nights. Add a touch [...]
