You know how the Sonny is cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs, while my fiancé is pumped for peanut butter balls! He would eat an entire batch if they were left unattended. Seriously he needs them rationed for him.
Read MoreFake It Till You Bake It with Hunter Premo: Classic Lattice-Top Apple Pie
I love to bake. And cook. And make. And eat. So when Hunter Premo asked me to assist her with a new series, which we’ve dubbed Fake It Till You Bake It, I jumped at the opportunity to help my newlywed future sister-in-law become more confident in the kitchen. Side note: I would have helped her anyway. :) Our first objective—A crowd-pleasing Thanksgiving dessert. Something impressive, but not overly complicated. The solution—a classic lattice-top apple pie.
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts
You guys are the best and make everything amazing. So amazing in fact that I completely forgot it was National Apple Cider Day for which I had prepared these light and fluffy, baked cinnamon-sugar-coated apple cider doughnuts.
Read MoreGluten-Free, Vegan Maple Syrup Snow Taffy
Stomping around in the fresh powder and making snowmen then bundling up in our cozy sweaters and comfy socks in front of the fire place with our snow day treats—snow cream and maple syrup snow taffy!
Read MoreBake: Gluten-Free Caramel Apple Crisp
Anything more delicious than biting into something creamy, gooey and rich all at once? Not really! If that sounds like something you might be interested in than caramel is the flavor for you. And this recipe is the one for you.
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Chocolate Lava Cakes
Today we totally got transported back to our college days! There are some tastes and smells that immediately trigger memories and with each bite of these chocolate lava cakes, we were 22 and 23, sitting on our giant couch (dubbed “the pit”), eating pizza, and watching *Entourage* with our friends on Sunday night.
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Cake Bars
Can’t decide on what dessert to bring to your next holiday party? Get the best of everything with this easy, layered sweet treat. It’s part cake, part bars, part pie, and 100% delicious!
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
There are definitely a few foods/meals/snacks that I associate with my childhood and pumpkin chocolate chip muffins were and are still a staple in my diet.
Read MoreGluten-Free, Vegan Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
It’s October and you know what that means…it’s socially acceptable to eat pumpkin-spiced everything. Plus it’s beyond simple to mix up your own pumpkin spice at home, but remember a latte is not all you can make, though no one would turn down some at-home PSL time!
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Tiramisu
Fun fact: The Italian word Tiramisu means “pick up me” or “cheer me up,” which I think is a perfect description of this coffee-flavored custard dessert.
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Sour Cream Cake
Friday is National Coffee Day so this week I’ll be sharing some of our favorite coffee-based recipes. I’m personally not much of a coffee-drinker but I really do like cooking and baking with it.
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pecan Lace Cookies
Autumn is by far the best smelling time of year. The air is crisp and full of scents like apple cider, cloves, cinnamon, oranges, brown sugar, and of course toasted pecans! It smells good enough to eat.
Read MoreGluten-Free, Vegan Fruit Salsa
I’ve never been a fan of hot and humid weather, betting suits, or the lake days that Summer inevitably brings, but what I do love about this season is all the fresh fruit! Berries, peaches, mangoes, cherries, apricots…I could go on and on. The colors alone are FABULOUS!
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Mini Pizza Dough Cinnamon Buns
Cinnamon Buns are one of my favorite breakfast items! Well it doesn’t have to be breakfast, I will take them anytime of day or night. This shortcut version for mini cinnamon buns is one I used often while at uni.
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Chocolate-Drizzled/-Dipped Coconut Macaroons
Here’s a little addition to the Coconut Macaroons we shared a couple weeks ago—chocolate! Chocolate always has and always will make everything better. It’s just one of the not-so-secret secrets of the world.
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Apple Sharlotka Cake
I made this once for fun, but quickly realized how delicious it was and now it’s my go-to for an easy and insanely good sweet treat. Something a little different but with the comfort of apples, cinnamon, and sweet batter. But in a upside-down sort of way.
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Cornbread
I love cornbread. I love making cornbread. I love eating cornbread. Cornbread, cornbread, cornbread. Good ole Southern cornbread is simple and easy to make, tasty with a touch of sweet, and golden brown, crunchy skillet edges. What’s not to love?
Read MoreGluten-Free, Vegan Peach Crisp
One of the best things about summer is the fresh produce, like these fabulous Georgia Peaches! As soon as I get those fuzzy, ripe peaches in my hands, my mind whirls with all their potential—crumbles, pies, galettes, tarts, popsicles, scones, ice cream, salad…the list goes on and on!
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Coconut Macaroons
It’s so exciting that coconut products are popping up everywhere now—coconut flour, coconut sugar, coconut water, coconut shampoo, etc, because I’ve always been a lover of all things coconut! My dad used to drill into coconuts for me to drain the water from. It’s great the water is more readily available now without the trouble of power tools. Though I could never resist scooping out and eating the sweet, fibrous insides of this tropical dry drupe. Mmm!
Read MoreGluten-Free, Dairy-Free Thumbprint Cookies
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. It’s May 14th FYI! And the one thing no mother can resist is “homemade with love” goodies! Buttery without butter. Shortbready without bread. These are the perfect bite size cookie to satisfy your sweet tooth this Spring.
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