Upon being put on a restricted diet, one of the things I missed the most was chocolate. So once I could tolerate baked goods once again, I set out to find safe but chocolatey treats. I first turned to my new favorite gluten-free baker, deciding to convert her small batch chocolate cake into cupcakes, so … Continue reading You’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten (and Sugar) Free: Double Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes
Cooking & Recipes
One Pot Chicken, Rice, and Veggies
The only thing better than comfort food for dinner is being able to make it in a single pot, am I right? This homemade cheesy rice pilaf is loaded with herbs, cheese, and veggies. It's filling, nutritious, and the leftovers make a great lunch the next day! One Pot Chicken, Rice, and Veggies(Original recipe: The … Continue reading One Pot Chicken, Rice, and Veggies
Baked Apple Cinnamon Chips
Looking for a cleaner sweet treat without any added sugars or preservatives? Try these simple baked apple chips; just apples, cinnamon, and time. As a bonus, they are so easy to make; you don't even need a mandoline slicer! TIP: Technically, you can use your favorite type of apple, but for this snack, the sweeter … Continue reading Baked Apple Cinnamon Chips
Mexican Chicken Salad
Looking for interesting ways to breathe new life into boring ole chicken breast? I hear you! I love chicken salad; it's loaded with protein and such a blank slate for flavors! I usually make my favorite Tarragon Bacon Chicken Salad, and sometimes this Honey Dijon Poppy Seed Chicken Salad. But this day, I was in … Continue reading Mexican Chicken Salad
Hamantaschen
It's almost Purim for our Jewish friends! Purim celebrates one of my favorite Bible stories: Esther. Her bravery resulted in the Hebrew people being liberated from persecution. Perhaps you were born for such a time as this. (Esther 4:14) To commemorate, the Jewish people often make a filled cookie called Hamantaschen, which translates to "ears … Continue reading Hamantaschen
Cottage Pie
Shepherd's/Cottage Pie is a simple dish, one my husband really enjoys! Hearty, filling, and perfect for a cold winter's day. But do you know the difference between Shepherd's Pie and Cottage Pie? While they are both comprised of ground meat and veggies in gravy topped by mashed potatoes, Shepherd's Pie is made with lamb, while … Continue reading Cottage Pie
You’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten-Free: Orange Drizzle Cake
Did I lose you on that term, gluten-free? I don't blame you; it's been horribly abused and vilified. A gross percentage of GF treats are bland, claggy, dry, and generally awful. But what if I told you they didn't have to be? Most of our current baking habits, knowledge, and training are based on our … Continue reading You’ll Never Believe It’s Gluten-Free: Orange Drizzle Cake
Dark Chocolate Tart
I decided to make a homemade birthday treat for my mother-in-law this month, and she happens to love dark chocolate. Not just love, but adore! So when I saw this recipe for a proper - yet relatively easy - dark chocolate tart from one of my favorite online bakers, Christina from Scientifically Sweet, I knew … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Tart
Citrus Extract
What do you do when you receive a gorgeous bottle of vodka, but you don't actually drink alcohol? Make extract! When Danielle from Rustic Joyful Food handed me a bottle of her new grapefruit and pomelo flavored Florescence Vodka, I immediately knew what I was going to do with it. I loaded up the entire … Continue reading Citrus Extract
Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Poppers
I'm not going to lie; I don't actually like jalapeños. But my husband? He loves 'em! Almost as much as he loves bacon and cheese. So when I saw these Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Poppers in the Five Mary's Farm cookbook, I knew I had to make them for him. And boy was I right! He … Continue reading Bacon Cheddar Jalapeño Poppers
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