Fortunately Autumn still feels like Autumn and our pantry is stocked with apples from orchards all around B.C. and since you can never have too many fruit-based desserts here another SUPER easy one—Apple Cake! Note: For the Americans following along, it would be an excellent addition to your Thanksgiving meal in the few weeks.
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Strawberry Cream Pie
This no-bake treat is super easy—a creamy combo of sweet vanilla pudding, fresh strawberries (or fruit of choice) with the scattered crunch. Essentially all the best textures in a chilled layered dessert. It’s definitely one to bring to a backyard party or family get together. It’s not so much a “pie” as a layered dessert, but that’s what we have been calling it so there you go
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Strawberries & Cream Cheese Toast
Now everybody is on the avocado toast train, and admittedly it’s one of my favorites as well, but for a colorful, fresh summer ready alternative it’s time to hop aboard the strawberry toast train! A little sweet, a little tangy followed by the hearty crunch of the toast. Mmm!
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What's the difference between Macaroons & Macarons?
Most people are surprised to find out that macaroons and macarons are actually two completely different baked items, not just an alternative spelling or translation issue.
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Recipe Roundup | Christmas Treats
Christmas Eve Eve is upon us, which means time to get that last-minute bakign in. We've roundup up a few of our favorite holiday recipes that are easy to prepare AND real crowd pleasers! Enjoy.
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Recipe | Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Bolo de Arroz (Portuguese Rice Muffins)
Everyone will be raving about Pastéis de Nata, traditional Portuguese egg custard tarts which are indeed delicious - we actually preferred Bolo de Arroz. Bolo de Arroz are traditional Portuguese part-rice flour muffins that are perfect for breakfast, snack, or anytime really.
Since they are only part rice flour the ones you’ll stumble upon in Portugal are unfortunately not gluten-free. So when I got home I knew I had to make a gluten-free version that we could enjoy!
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches
Hot Summer days call for a chilled, creamy childhood favorite! I love how simple ice cream cookie sandwiches are to make. You do have to have some patience to allow the ice cream to set back once it’s sandwiched in the cookies, but the cookies are simple as you just adjust a simple boxed cake mix. Less time baking and more time munching!
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Gluten-Free Shredded Brussels Sprout & Spinach Salad
I love the simplicity of this salad. It tastes professional but is incredibly easy to prepare, and I love a recipe that requires very little effort.
The dressing is creamy, light and tangy which the perfect juxtaposition to the sweet dried cranberries, salty seeds and crunchy greens. It’s a wonderful combinations of flavors and textures. If you want something with a little of everything, this Gluten-Free Shredded Brussels Sprout & Spinach Salad is it!
Gluten-Free, Vegan Strawberry Lime Popsicles
But it’s still Summer and summertime calls for popsicles! With a good mold (and a bit of patience) homemade popsicles can easily be created AND enjoyed! And Summer is the perfect time for fruit-based popsicles because so many delicious, juicy fruits are in season.
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Avocado Pesto
Well with that fresh basil calling us from our backyard…pesto it was! I love the freshness of the basil and the sharpness of the garlic. To me pesto isn’t one of those heavier pastas. It’s bright and light, yet filling.
With LeBraun loving creamier pastas we decided to mix it up by adding avocados to the traditional pesto recipe and the result was an indulgent (without being too rich), creamy, fresh dinner! Mmm!
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Chickpea Salad
Growing up chicken salad was my go-to sandwich so I’ve captured all my favorite elements with a vegan twist—Chickpea Salad!
Chickpea Salad is a great base for a picnic basket as it’s hearty yet light. Creamy, crunchy and full of comforting flavors.
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Bunny Bait (Easter Trail Mix)
So here’s the easiest Easter snack. Sweet and salty. Crunchy and creamy. A little something for everyone at your Easter gathering. Have a Hoppy (I mean Happy) Easter!
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pretzel Brownies
Adding a base and topping are a simply way to take simple, delicious brownies (whether they are boxed or not) and upgrading them to something unique and different. The bottom pretzel layer adds crunch to the moist brownies. Then topped with creamy chocolate frosting…YUM! I know Valentine’s Day was last week but you can never show and tell someone how much you love them too many times. And I LOVE my husband!
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Giant Vegan Cookies n’ Creme Rice Krispy Treat Kiss
Treat yo self (+ yo ladies) to a Galentine’s Day sweet in the form of a Giant Vegan Cookies n’ Creme Rice Krispy Treat Kiss—combining the chocolate-y crunch of creme-filled sandwich cookies and the nostalgia of rice krispy treats, all with a vegan twist!
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free No Bake Chocolate-Dipped Sugar Wafers
Need a last-minute Galentine's Day or Valentine's Day treat? This simple 3-ingredient, no-bake upgrade takes a childhood favorite and elevates it to create a delicate and festive sweet treat.
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Jackfruit Flautas
Each crispy, rolled flauta is filled with a southwestern savory combination of spices, vegetables, and of course meaty jackfruit! And each bite packs a flavor punch finished with bright, rich toppings…how do you say, “I’ll take 20 more,” in Spanish?
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Poppyseed Roll Cookies
Each cookie is soft, but crunchy. Sweet enough to satisfy that sweet tooth and yet light enough to not feel like you blow your New Year’s Fitness Resolutions, and perfect to be enjoyed with an afternoon cuppa on a chilly day like today!
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Pasta Alfredo with Meat-less Balls
Pasta is an ultimate comfort food. It always has been and will be. It’s there when you need it (or simply forgot to go to the store that week…) I love this one because it combines a couple of my favorite vegan recipes into one. Plus it’s pasta…so yeah!
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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Christmas CRACK-ers
For this holiday classic it’s all about the layers. A layer of crunchy crackers coated in a caramel-y sauce, topped with chocolate…but wait there’s more…then finished off with a topping of choice, in our versions, peppermint candy canes!
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Peanut Butter Popcorn
Anyway, movies aren’t complete without some popcorn and this recipe takes a standard bag of microwave popcorn and turns it into a slightly salted, creamy peanut butter dream. The texture and flavor combination is riiiight on! crunchy, chewy, creamy, salty, sweet…each bite has got us verbally uttering YUM. :)
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