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Spiced Apple Doughnuts

These gluten-free Spiced Apple Doughnuts are the epitome of what a sweet treat for fall should be, as far as...

Tabouleh-ish

Traditionally, tabouleh is made with bulgar. To keep this gluten-free, I use quinoa instead and the remainder of the ingredients...

Roasted Eggplant Dip

I am a big fan of small plates. Or call them appetizers, little plates, or tapas. Whatever you want to...

Mediterranean Quiche

This Mediterranean Quiche is made with a Flaky Gluten Free Pie Crust and is filled with fresh eggs, sautéed peppers,...

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

I decided to top this gluten free Chocolate Chip Cheesecake with fresh berries because it is super rich and creamy....

Aperol Creamsicles

Bittersweet and creamy gluten free Aperol Creamsicles are a refreshing treat that will be appreciated on a hot day. If...

Strawberry Crumble Cake

Imagine coffee cake meets strawberry shortcake and what you get is this gluten free Strawberry Crumble Cake.  The cake is...

Caribbean Carrot Cupcakes

A twist on the classic, these gluten free Caribbean Carrot Cupcakes have layers of the spices and flavors you would...

Fancy Dates

Fancy Dates are stuffed with tangy goat cheese, topped with pickled shallots, drizzled with rich pomegranate syrup, sprinkled with fresh...

Lemon Pound Cake

Gluten free buttery Lemon Pound Cake is just dense enough to be true to the name without being heavy. A...

Browned Butter Cheesecake

Gluten free Browned Butter Cheesecake is a testament to my obsession with browning butter. My daughter has gotten into it...

Homemade Matzo Ball Soup

Families have said that Homemade Matzo Ball Soup cures everything that ails you for generations. Boy did that make me...

Veggie Chili

This Veggie Chili is a lighter, yet still an incredibly hearty and flavorful version of my Triple B Chili. It...

Coconut Cream Pie

This gluten free Coconut Cream Pie is made with what you would hope, real coconut! Creamy coconut custard fills a...

Buttermilk Pancakes

Gluten free Buttermilk Pancakes take me back to my childhood. Well, not the gluten free part, but the classic buttermilk...

Apple Streusel Pancakes

Gluten free Apple Streusel Pancakes are fluffy pancakes studded with fresh diced apple with a crispy layer of cinnamon-oat streusel...

Berries & Cream Galette

Berries & Cream Galette

You can think of this gluten free Berries & Cream Galette as something similar to a dessert pizza. However, the...

Southwest Shakshuka Plated

Southwest Shakshuka

Southwest Shakshuka is my riff on a dish I fell in love with while visiting Israel for the first time....

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Creamiest Mac & Cheese

This gluten free Creamiest Mac & Cheese was inspired by my friends Pam and Tad.  They would often bring their...

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Southwest Rice Salad

A great side dish like this gluten free Southwest Rice Salad is easy to toss together, great while warm, at...

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Asian Style Burgers

Gluten free Asian Style Burgers heavily seasoned with warm spices, soy sauce, toasty sesame oil, ginger, garlic, a little heat...

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Chorizo Tacos

Gluten free Chorizo Tacos combine smoky and mildly spicy chorizo sausage with sauteed sweet onions and bell peppers.  But, we...

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Winter Rice Medley

I am a sucker for butternut squash and it is the star of this gluten free Winter Rice Medley.  Heavily...

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Gluten Free Flaky Pie Crust

A buttery, Gluten Free Flaky Pie Crust seemed impossible when I was first diagnosed with celiac in 2012.  But after...

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Peanut Butter Truffles

Simple and addictive, these gluten free Peanut Butter Truffles are fun to make and even better to eat!  Shape and...

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Cranberry Ambrosia

Sweet, crunchy, tart and creamy Cranberry Ambrosia is the treat that will always make my kids think of my mom. ...

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Tropical Ambrosia

Sweet, nutty, fresh and creamy, this Tropical Ambrosia is my island twist on the classic.  After a recent visit to...

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Boozey Ambrosia

A twist on the classic, this Boozey Ambrosia makes the most out of easily available fresh fruit and gives it...

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Rugelach

Buttery, flaky, yet tender, pastry-like cookies filled with all kinds of sweet and savory options are what make these gluten...

Sticky Bourbon Pecan Bars

These gluten free Sticky Bourbon Pecan Bars have a chocolate pretzel base that adds subtle chocolate flavor and salty crunch...

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Perfect Brownies

It is a bold statement to call these gluten free Perfect Brownies.  I know, I get it.  We are all...

Fried Eggnog Donuts

These gluten free Fried Eggnog Donuts have a surprising amount of flavor in such a small bite.  You can clearly...

Caramel Apple Bars

Gluten free Caramel Apple Bars hit all of those warm and comfy notes for me.  The buttery oat crust doubles...

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Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad

Roasted Veggie Pasta Salad starts with perfectly al dente gluten free pasta and tender roasted veggies that soak up the...

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Berries & Cream Pizza

A gluten free buttery sugar cookie serves as the base for this Berries & Cream Pizza.  The tender baked cookie...

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S’mores Pizza

Gluten free S’mores Pizza is my way of bringing the deliciousness of making s’mores around the campfire inside when it...

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S’mores Cupcakes

These gluten free S’mores Cupcakes were developed for my daughter’s birthday.  She requested some type of s’mores dessert and it...

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Macadamia Nut Hummus

I love combining familiar favorites to enjoy them both in a new way. This gluten free and vegan Macadamia Nut...

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Southern Fried Chicken Strips

These gluten free Southern Fried Chicken Strips will ruin you!  Your regular standby of frozen nuggets or fast food chicken...

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Sweet Corn Salsa

Topping, snack or side dish, that’s your call!  There are many ways to enjoy this simple and delicious Sweet Corn...

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Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

I always feel like it is a special treat when I make these gluten free Lemon Poppy Seed Scones fresh...

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Limoncello Frozen Custard

Limoncello Frozen Custard is rich, creamy and decadent. Balanced by sweet and tangy Limoncello, this is a fantastic dessert or...

Skillet Pork Chops

I kept seeing these amazing looking, thick pork chops at Costco and finally decided that I had to make something...

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Breakfast Stacks

Gluten free Breakfast Stacks are awesome for so many reasons.  They can be customized for food allergies, dietary preferences, made for...

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Tarragon Potato Salad

I made this Tarragon Potato Salad with my daughter in mind.  She learned to make a Tarragon Chicken dish at...

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Smothered BBQ Chicken

This Smothered BBQ Chicken is inspired by my first memorable restaurant meal.  Let me start by saying that my family...

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Lava Cake

This gluten free Lava Cake recipe was such a delight to develop.  For one thing, we had to taste test...

Classic Macaroons

Classic Macaroons

Freshly baked Classic Macaroons are an extra special delight and they are naturally gluten free without substitutions!  The crisp exterior...

Thumbprint Macaroons

Thumbprint Macaroons combine the crispy/chewy deliciousness of a Classic Macaroon with complimentary fillings to take it to another level.  For...

Chocolate Filled Macaroons

Chocolate Filled Macaroons

Chocolate Filled Macaroons are an extra special delight and they are naturally gluten free without substitutions!  They bake up with...

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Rainbow Veggie Gratin

  This Rainbow Veggie Gratin is such a beautiful and tasty way to enjoy veggies!  Don’t nutritionists say that we...

Banana Cream Pie (gluten free)

Banana Cream Pie

I have been dreaming of a gluten free Banana Cream Pie for ages.  The problem has been finding a gluten...

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Coffee Cake

One of my favorite weekend treats growing up was coffee cake.  My mom would buy it from our local grocery...

Pretzel Turtles

Pretzel Turtles

In my mind, Pretzel Turtles are the perfect “last minute” treat.  A fantastic combination of chocolate, creamy caramel, salty pretzels...

Easy Chocolate Mousse

Easy Chocolate Mousse

This Easy Chocolate Mousse is light and creamy, yet still rich and chocolatey.  No special skills or cooking is required...

Addictive Artichoke Dip

Addictive Artichoke Dip

Have you ever gone to a party and had trouble leaving the snack table because you just couldn’t get enough...

Mediterranean Layer Dip

Mediterranean Layer Dip

I made this Mediterranean Layer Dip for a gathering at my friend’s house and she asked why I had been...

Apple Slaw

Apple Slaw

I love this Apple Slaw for a nice twist on your typical coleslaw.  It has a wonderful balance of acidity,...

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Peanut Butter Pie

If you were to ask my kids, this Peanut Butter Pie would be their favorite.  It is understandable why.  The...

Spiced Honey Chicken

Spiced Honey Chicken

I was just experimenting with some recipe ideas the first time I made this Spiced Honey Chicken.  I was trying...

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Apple Cake

My family loves apples.  I buy at least a dozen every trip to the grocery store.  Not only do we...

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Tangy Thyme Tart

This recipe for my gluten free Tangy Thyme Tart has been a long labor of love.  I have made so...

Peach Crumble

Peach Crumble

About this sweet and nutty gluten free Peach Crumble…. It took some planning to accomplish this post!  Here’s why.  Every...

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Garden Fresh Quinoa Salad

I love this Garden Fresh Quinoa Salad for countless reasons.  Let me name a few!  Fresh veggies and herbs are...

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Chocolate Bliss Bowl

Introducing your next dessert love affair… the Chocolate Bliss Bowl.  I mean really… What’s not to love about rich chocolate,...

Easy Gazpacho Plated

Easy Blender Gazpacho

Living in Florida, I don’t find myself warming up to a hot bowl of soup very often like I did...

Charlotte's Salad

Charlotte’s Salad

Living in Florida, a light and refreshing salad is always something I look forward to on a hot day (which...

chocolate macaroon tart

Chocolate Macaroon Tart

This Chocolate Macaroon Tart has such a delightful combination of flavors and textures!  A slightly chewy, lightly toasted coconut macaroon...