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Fiesta Salad

Fiesta Salad

Crisp, fresh and literally layered with flavor, this Fiesta Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing tastes as good as it...

Audrey's Salad

Audrey’s Salad

This is one of the great examples of how a few simple, fresh ingredients can come together to make an...

Thai Roasted Chicken Feature Photo

Thai Roasted Chicken

Thai Roasted Chicken is simple to prepare, full of flavor, super moist and juicy. Make one for a family meal...

black beans and rice

Black Beans & Rice

I have been making Black Beans and Rice since I was in high school.  Oddly enough, my brother, who survived...

Lime in the Coconut Pie

Lime in the Coconut Pie

Creamy, tart lime filling with a tender, sweet and “coconutty” crust.  This Lime in the Coconut Pie is sure to...

Gluten Free Edible Easter Basket

Edible Easter Baskets

I was looking for something fun to do with the kids one weekend, when I came up with this idea...

Pecan Crusted Pork Loin

Pecan Crusted Pork Loin

This Pecan Crusted Pork Loin is super tender and juicy with layers of flavor and crunch.  The meat is coated...

Greek Spinach Kugel

Greek Spinach Kugel

I have been playing with making a Spanakopita inspired Passover kugel (aka casserole) for a few years.  I made a...

Sweet Heat Deviled Eggs

Sweet Heat Deviled Eggs

It seems like deviled eggs are making a comeback.  Several restaurants I have been to lately have offered unique twists...

Pistachio and Pesto Lamb Chops

Pistachio and Pesto Lamb Chops

I am drooling just thinking about these Pistachio and Pesto Lamb Chops.  Juicy lamb chops crusted with pistachios, fresh herbs...

sweet thyme carrots

Sweet Thyme Carrots

I recently stopped buying baby carrots for snacking because I feel like they have become flavorless.  I have replaced them...

heavenly deviled eggs

Heavenly Deviled Eggs

Think of these Heavenly Deviled Eggs as a cross between guacamole, a BLT sandwich and a deviled egg.  The rich...

Best Charoset EVER!

Best Charoset EVER!

I try very hard not to overstate how amazing something tastes, but this is one of those places where I...

coconut rice

Coconut Rice

I have been making this Coconut Rice since I was in college.  I had something similar in Kenya when I...

gluten free Shepherd's Pie

Shepherd’s Pie

The first food my daughter fell in love with was Shepherd’s Pie.  Hearty ground beef, sweet peas and carrots with...

gluten free Irish Beef Stew

Crockpot Irish Beef Stew

Not only is this gluten free Irish Beef Stew delicious, hearty and filling, but it’s also a 1 pot complete...

Irish Coffee Cupcakes

Chocolate, coffee and Irish Whiskey. That’s how I like my coffee when I am on vacation, but why wait for...

Peggy's Salad gluten free paleo

Peggy’s Salad

My good friend Peggy introduced me to this ah-mazing salad.  So of course, it is named it after her;-) The...

Cherry Cream Pie gluten free dairy free vegan

Cherry Cream Pie

The combination of fruit and cream is so satisfying to me.  Whether it is a creamsicle, Apple Crisp with vanilla...

Gluten Free Bourbon Street Pancakes

Bourbon Street Pancakes

Bourbon Street Pancakes are light and airy, gluten free buttermilk pancakes with a slightly crisp exterior.  They have a hint of...

Bayou Shrimp Cocktail

Bayou Shrimp Cocktail

Forget the tomato based cocktail sauce!  Well, don’t completely forget it. It is pretty great. But, this Bayou Shrimp Cocktail...

Praline Cream Cupcakes

Praline Cream Cupcakes are a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Now, I doubt we will agree whether you should...

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Red Beans and Rice

Now this is what I call New Orleans comfort food.  Red Beans and Rice. With smokey ham, spicy Andouille sausage,...

Kim’s Salad

I knew my friend Kim for several years and we ate at each other’s houses regularly before she made what...

cajun shrimp ceviche

Cajun Shrimp Ceviche

This is a somewhat spicy twist on the traditional shrimp ceviche.  Cajun Shrimp Ceviche can be made spicier if you...

Elevated Almond Cake

Elevated Almond Cake

This Elevated Almond Cake looks dense, but it isn’t heavy at all.  It is super moist, full of almond, butter...

S'Mousse Cups

S’Mousse Cups

S’Mousse Cups are what you get when you cross a S’mores with chocolate mousse.  It is a serious win in...

Fluffernutter Chocolates

Fluffernutter Chocolates

Guilty pleasure.  That was my first thought when I dreamed up these Fluffernutter Chocolates.  Creamy Marshmallow Fluff mixed with thick,...

Nutella Creme Filled Chocolates

Nutella Creme Filled Chocolates

Oh, Nutella.  Beautiful, rich, silky, smooth, chocolatey and nutty Nutella.  So good on just about anything. Admittedly I have eaten...

Caramelized Onion Tartlets image

Caramelized Onion Tartlets

Think of these gluten free Caramelized Onion Tartlets like a bite sized savory pie.  The almond flour crust is tender...

gluten free sticky wings

Sticky Wings

These Sticky Wings are baked, crispy and gluten free. Then coated in a mouth watering sauce made from honey, ginger,...

Jackson Pollock Popcorn

Jackson Pollock Popcorn

As I was testing this recipe, drizzling peanut butter and dark chocolate over salted peanuts and popcorn, I noticed that...

Buratta Salad plated

Buratta Salad

We were visiting a friend’s house the first time I had a Buratta Salad. I saw it on the plate...

Fresh Avocado Salsa

Fresh Avocado Salsa

I buy the jarred stuff too. But truly, there is no comparison between the jarred salsa and making it yourself....

gluten free chicken enchiladas

Gluten Free Chicken Enchiladas

These Gluten Free Chicken Enchiladas are another great example that you don’t have to compromise flavor or texture when making...

Unbelievable Fruit Dip

This sweet, creamy & slightly tart dip is called “Unbelievable Fruit Dip” because every time someone asks for the recipe,...

Candied Pecans Feature Pic

Candied Pecans

Oh how I love Candied Pecans.  I feel like Bubba in Forest Gump.  Let me count the ways I eat...

roasted sweet potatoes

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

I love the mix of sweet and savory flavors with these Roasted Sweet Potatoes.  They smell incredible when they are...

Blueberry Cardamom Cream Pie plated

Blueberry Cardamom Cream Pie

  Blueberry Cardamom Cream Pie.  Just writing it makes my mouth water.  Seriously.  Now, I love the combination of berries...

Chocolate Cherry Pie

I came up with this ah-mazing gluten free Chocolate Cherry Pie when I was preparing for my father-in-law’s visit.  He...

Baked Eggnog Donuts Feature Photo

Baked Eggnog Donuts

These gluten free Baked Eggnog Donuts are a holiday mash-up of Christmas nog and Hanukkah donuts.  Since donuts for Hanukkah...

Best Latkes Ever

Best Latkes Ever

My Best Latkes Ever also happen to be gluten and dairy free.  They are crisp on the outside with soft...

Almond Cut Out Cookies

Gluten free Almond Cut Out Cookies are one of my husband’s favorite cookies.  I think I tweaked this recipe at...

Quick Dry Cookie Icing

Quick Dry Cookie Icing

I love, love, love this Quick Dry Cookie Icing!!! It only has a few ingredients.  I can whip it up...

Gluten Free Naked Cut Out Cookies Feature Photo

Naked Cut Out Cookies

I dressed up these gluten free Naked Cut Out Cookies because it wouldn’t be proper to leave them in their...

candy strawberries

Candy Strawberries

Candy Strawberries bring me back to some of my earliest memories in the kitchen.  I associate these candies with the...

dirty snowballs

Dirty Snowballs

Dirty Snowballs are buttery gluten free cookies that look like a snowball on the outside, but not on the inside! ...

Perfect Baked Potatoes Feature Photo

Perfect Baked Potatoes

Perfect Baked Potatoes have a lightly toasted and seasoned skin that is a pleasure to devour in addition to light...

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

I have been dreaming up this recipe for gluten free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies for at least 2 years.  Every fall,...

Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted Butternut Squash

This Roasted Butternut Squash is perfectly balanced with sweet and savory flavors.  It has a touch of herbs and a...

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pie

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pie

My Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pie has all of the nostalgic flavor and consistency of the traditional pumpkin pie without dairy,...

Gluten free drunk as a sailor Turkey Gravy

Drunk as a Sailor Turkey Gravy

Turkey gravy is absolutely essential for our Thanksgiving meal.  I played around with various recipes for years before perfecting my...

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Garlicky Brussels Sprouts

Garlicky Brussels Sprouts are a delicious side, especially when you have a lot of different diets to account for in...

Ginger Apple Pie Feature Photo

Ginger Apple Pie

If you are looking for an extra special gluten free apple pie for your holiday table, look no further.  This...

basil awesome sauce

Basil Awesome Sauce

Basil Awesome Sauce is just what it sounds like.  The freshness of the basil, pumped up with fresh garlic and...

Company-Worthy Easy Lamb Roast feature pic

Company-Worthy Easy Lamb Roast

This Company-Worthy Easy Lamb Roast is my answer to entertaining without breaking a sweat!  I really enjoy having friends over...

Spiced Chocolate Cheesecake Feature Photo

Spiced Chocolate Cheesecake

This Spiced Chocolate Cheesecake, is by far, not your ordinary chocolate cheesecake!  The spices in the filling make this cheesecake...

veggie kugel final close up

Veggie Kugel

Veggie Kugel is an absolute “must have” for holidays in my house. It is as delicious as it is easy...