There's just something about summertime. Even though I work and don't get two months off, like my son, it still feels more easy going somehow. I just want to wake up and treat every day like a weekend and make a batch of homemade muffins, like these blueberry muffins or lemon poppy seed muffins. This...
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Gluten Free Blueberry Cake
If you love blueberry muffins and you love coffee cake, I have the perfect recipe for you! This amazing gluten free blueberry cake is a soft, moist vanilla cake bursting with tons of fresh blueberries and topped off with a sweet, crunchy streusel topping. Some people call it a blueberry buckle because the topping makes...
No Bake Strawberry Matcha Cake (Gluten Free & Vegan)
Anyone who knows me, knows I am a tea girl all the way (no coffee for me, thanks). So making a cake with tea as the star ingredient is a no brainer. With the weather warming up, I’ve had no-bake desserts on my mind and matcha seemed like the perfect ingredient to make this cake...
Gluten Free Cherry Cobbler
Cherry season is so short where I live. So I take every opportunity to enjoy fresh, ripe cherries. This simple gluten free cherry cobbler really let's the cherries shine. It's perfect with a scoop of dairy free vanilla ice cream! Why You'll Love This Cherry Cobbler Recipe Ingredients Making cherry cobbler filling with fresh cherries...
Strawberry Apple Pie
Every Spring, my family eats bucket after bucket of freshly picked strawberries. We like them every which way and we are always coming up with new recipe ideas to incorporate strawberries. That's how this strawberry apple pie recipe was born. It's the best of both strawberry pie and apple pie all married into one. Plus...
Honey Ginger Baked Chicken Wings
This post is sponsored by Mr. Spice. All opinions expressed are my own. Many years ago, there was a wing restaurant in my town that had the best chicken wings in dozens of flavors. On top of that, they also had a 10-cent wing night. I'm not sure how any restaurant could offer wings at...
Tie Dye Cupcakes
Want to bring a little extra fun to your next celebration? How about making a batch of rainbow tie dye cupcakes. Everyone will delight in biting into these multicolor cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting. You'll be amazed how each cake turns out a little differently, just like tie-dye fabric. With these easy instructions you can...
Strawberry Yogurt Cake
I've been making this strawberry yogurt cake for years, even before I was gluten free. My family calls this "happy cake" because they always smile when they're eating it. It's a delicious, soft cake that stays really moist thanks to the addition of vanilla yogurt. The flavors of lemon and strawberry blend perfectly. This bundt...
Chocolate Chip Nutella Bars (GF)
I've had a half used jar of vegan hazelnut spread in my cabinet just daring me to eat it with a spoon. So instead I decided to turn it into chocolate chip nutella bars and I'm not mad about it. These chocolate chip cookie bars are filled with chunks of hazelnuts and stuffed with a...
Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies
Carrot cake is an absolute favorite at my house, in case you hadn't noticed with the carrot cake coffee cake, carrot cake granola and carrot cake waffles (LOL). But sometimes you don't want to decorate a layer cake or you want carrot cake on the go. Well, these carrot cake whoopie pies are the answer...
Gluten Free Carrot Cake Coffee Cake
If you love the flavors of carrot cake, you will love this easy carrot coffee cake recipe. No layers, no frosting, just pure carrot cake deliciousness covered in an amazing cinnamon streusel and an optional but highly recommended drizzle of dairy free cream cheese icing. It's perfect for dessert, but totally legal to eat for...
Classic Gluten Free Black and White Cookies
These gluten free black and white cookies are a perfect replica of the classic NYC deli treat. More tiny cake than cookie, they have a soft, spongy texture flavored with vanilla and a hint of lemon and almond. Whether you call them Black and Whites, Half and halfs, Half-moon cookies or Unity cookies, they still...
Limoncello Cookies
With Spring in the air there is no better way to brighten up your day than a batch of these gluten free limoncello cookies. Some people call these cookies Italian lemon drops because of their bright lemon flavor. They are also known as lemon meltaways because their texture is soft and simply melts in your...
Icebox Chocolate Mint Pie (VG + GF)
This easy to make mint pie tastes just like mint chocolate chip ice cream. Amazing frozen mint filling in a gluten free Oreo pie crust. It's very similar to a grasshopper pie, in flavor, but it's made without alcohol and without marshmallows. I have added notes below about adding alcohol if you wish. This pie...
Gluten Free Banana Blueberry Muffins
Are you looking for a way to use up ripe bananas without making another banana bread? These gluten free banana blueberry muffins will make your day. They are so simple to make and definitely kid friendly, plus they will be ready in about half an hour. If you love gluten free muffins as much as...
Gluten Free Strawberry Banana Upside Down Cake
Strawberry banana upside down cake is a delicious and unique twist on the classic upside-down cake. This dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's a dense banana cake layer, like a banana bread bar, covered with a jammy layer of fresh strawberries. This dessert is a great way...
How to Grease a Pan to Keep Cake from Sticking
Learn how to grease a pan to keep cake from sticking, plus how to flour a pan and line with parchment paper. Never have another cake fail.
Gluten Free Chocolate Banana Bread
Back in December, my son's teacher sent home some extra bananas leftover from the class snack. So in return, I made him a loaf of banana bread with pecans and sent it back to school. Since then, my home has been flooded with leftover bananas every week. LOL! So I've been working up new ways...
Chocolate Banana Granola
Homemade chocolate banana granola is one of the easiest treats you can make. It's a great project to do with kids and you can easily customize this recipe to suit your like and needs. I call this granola chunky monkey, because of all the mix-ins. It tastes like banana bread with chocolate chips and walnuts...
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pound Cake
At our house, we absolutely LOVE sweet potatoes. We feel about sweet potatoes the way others feel about pumpkin spice everything. So this sweet potato pound cake is a definite favorite that has people fighting over the last slice. With cinnamon and nutmeg, it has a similar warm fall spice flavor as pumpkin desserts but...
Small Batch Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes
Every once in a while you just want a chocolate cupcake. Am I right? But most cupcake recipes make at least two dozen cupcakes. Who wants that many for a little treat? Well, if you're in a small household, or the only gluten free person in your family, or you need a single cupcake to...
Gluten Free Brookie Bars
Have you ever had trouble deciding what to make for dessert? Chocolate chip cookies are always a winner, but a soft gooey brownie sure does sound good. What if you could make both at once? Hello, gluten free brookie bars. Brownie on the bottom and chocolate chip cookie on top. This brookie recipe will become...
Gluten Free Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies
I remember the first time I ever had red velvet cake. It was at my dad and step mom's wedding. They had a red velvet groom's cake and it was just delicious. Red velvet is a southern staple dessert and these cookies perfectly capture the flavor. They come out soft and chewy, sweet and perfectly...
Banana Bread Coffee Cake
If you're like me, then you've got some ripe bananas sitting on your counter right now. This banana bread coffee cake is the perfect way to use them up if you're looking for something a little different than banana bread. This banana coffee cake is part banana bread and part coffee cake, which makes it...
Gluten Free Tiramisu Cake
A few years back, my friend who is both gluten and dairy free was requesting I make a tiramisu dessert for her birthday. So, I whipped up this gluten free tiramisu cake inspired by the classic Italian dessert and it was a big hit! I've been thinking about this recipe ever since and decided it...
(Copycat) Gluten Free Milk Bar Birthday Cake
It's my birthday! What better way to celebrate than with an extra special cake. This Milk Bar birthday cake certainly fits the bill. In case you don't know, Momofuku Milk Bar is a famous bakery in NYC whose owner and chef, Christina Tosi, specializes in nostalgic desserts with a new twist. And while Milk Bar...
Savory Vegetable Galette
This savory vegetable galette is one of my favorite ways to use pie crust in a savory dish. I have used broccoli and cauliflower here, but you could add in other seasonal vegetables like potatoes and squash and it would be just as delicious. We eat this a lot during soup season, because it makes...
Gluten Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
These gluten free lemon poppy seed muffins are just perfect! Trust me, I've done the research. Lemon poppy seed muffins have always been one of my favorite breakfast treats. I used to visit a bakery near my house almost every morning to get one of their oversized lemon poppy seed muffins topped with crunchy sugar....
(Small Batch) Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
There aren't enough adjective to describe how delicious these cookies are. If you like chocolate chip cookies with chewy edges and soft centers, this is the recipe for you. This gluten free and dairy free small batch chocolate chip cookie recipe makes 5 bakery sized cookies. Perfect for when you just want a little something...
Gluten Free Beef and Broccoli
This easy gluten free beef and broccoli is a favorite weeknight dinner at our house. It's very quick to make, so I like it for busy evenings. It's also the meal that got my picky son to like broccoli, so win! This simple broccoli beef recipe is made both without cornstarch and without soy sauce,...
Gluten Free Maple Pecan Muffins
Get ready to dive into a world of mouthwatering goodness! Today, we're talking about these amazing gluten-free pecan muffins infused with the irresistible charm of maple syrup. So, picture this: tender, moist muffins packed with the nutty goodness of pecans. And then, BAM! The magic happens as pure maple syrup swoops in, adding that sweet...
Applesauce Carrot Muffins
These delicious applesauce carrot muffins are inspired by my son's favorite "healthy" treat from our local farmers' market. A combination of carrots, apple and coconut plus oat flour, spices and a hint of maple, make this the perfect muffin for breakfast or snack time. Plus everyone can enjoy them since they're gluten free and dairy...
Cranberry Prosecco Cocktail
This tart and bubbly cranberry prosecco cocktail is the perfect drink to celebrate the holiday season. The cranberry flavor is the perfect flavor for fall and winter. It's easy to prepare and the cranberry syrup can be made ahead of time if you're entertaining for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years. Why you'll love this holiday...
Instant Pot Hot Chocolate (Vegan)
This instant pot hot chocolate station features the creamiest vegan hot chocolate. It's filled with melted chocolate, cocoa powder and a mixture of coconut milk and oat milk. No one will guess it's a vegan cocoa and it's 100 times better than those little store bought packets. I've been making this for a few years...
Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Muffins
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas cranberries and oranges are abundant. It's the perfect season for these gluten free and dairy free cranberry orange muffins. Sweet bread with the flavor of orange and dotted with fresh cranberries. I hope you'll like them as much as we do! Why You'll Love This Cranberry Orange Muffin Recipe It's dairy...
Gluten Free Cut Out Sugar Cookies
Rolled and decorated sugar cookies are a classic of the holiday season. These gluten free cut out sugar cookies will definitely not disappoint. Not only is it gluten free, it's also dairy free. Plus it stays soft in the middle while being sturdy enough to hold it's shape during baking and travel. I've been enjoying...
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies with Sprinkles
Is there anything more universally pleasing than a sugar cookie? I mean there are no nuts, no raisins, no chocolate, no anything for people to complain about. The pure simplicity of sugar, flour, butter and eggs. I love making gluten free cut out sugar cookies, but If you love soft sugar cookies but hate the...
Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
I know lots of people love gingerbread for the holidays, but to me peppermint is the flavor of Christmas. These decadent chocolate peppermint cookies start with a thick fudge chocolate cookie loaded with chocolate chips. These are serious bakery sized cookies topped with peppermint buttercream frosting and crushed candy canes. These perfect Christmas cookies are...
Best Gluten Free Vegan Pie Crust
Being gluten free, dairy free or even vegan doesn’t mean you have to live without delicious pie. With this amazing gluten free vegan pie crust recipe, you’ll happily say goodbye to pies of the past and start dreaming of all of your future pies. Plus, I am including step by step instructions so even beginning bakers can...
Gluten Free Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Decisions can be hard. Like whether to have a slice of pumpkin pie or pecan pie. Who wants to make a decision like that?!? Well, now you don't have to because you can have all the deliciousness of both pies in one bite with this pumpkin pecan pie. It's pumpkin pie covered with a thin...
Easy Gluten Free Apple Muffins
These gluten free apple muffins are the perfect breakfast treat to eat year round. With a cinnamon swirl ribbon and chunks of fresh apples inside, they kind of remind me of apple fritters (only not fried, of course). They are perfect for a quick breakfast and so easy to make. They got my picky son’s seal...
Classic Gluten Free Stuffing
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, you'll want to make sure to save this gluten free stuffing recipe. Gatherings that center around food are always tough when you're dealing with food intolerance and allergies. But don't worry, you can have all of your favorite holiday food with a few ingredient changes. I know you'll love...