Crisp, fresh and literally layered with flavor, this Fiesta Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing tastes as good as it...
Honey Dijon Roast Chicken
The first thing I think about when coming up with a meal is how to make it taste great. The...
Audrey’s Salad
This is one of the great examples of how a few simple, fresh ingredients can come together to make an...
Broiled Salmon with Creamy Basil Sauce
This recipe puts me in a time machine! I started making a version of this Broiled Salmon with Creamy Basil...
Thai Chopped Salad with Peanut Dressing
You have probably figured out by now that I love salads. I can eat them everyday without getting even slightly...
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 & 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
Creamy, tart lime filling with a tender, sweet and “coconutty” crust. This Lime in the Coconut Pie is sure to...
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
This Pecan Crusted Pork Loin is super tender and juicy with layers of flavor and crunch. The meat is coated...
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
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
I am drooling just thinking about these Pistachio and Pesto Lamb Chops. Juicy lamb chops crusted with pistachios, fresh herbs...
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
Think of these Heavenly Deviled Eggs as a cross between guacamole, a BLT sandwich and a deviled egg. The rich...
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
I have been making this Coconut Rice since I was in college. I had something similar in Kenya when I...
Gluten Free Cherry Crumb Pie
I can’t seem to get enough of cherries lately! Not only am I loving the dark bing cherries in the...
Shepherd’s Pie
The first food my daughter fell in love with was Shepherd’s Pie. Hearty ground beef, sweet peas and carrots with...
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 Soda Bread with Cheddar & Bacon (gluten free)
Imagine pulling off a chunk of fresh bread with a crisp crust, soft interior and dunking it into your Irish...
Classic Irish Soda Bread (gluten free)
Classic Irish Soda Bread is one type of bread that is truly delicious and satisfying when made gluten free. It...
Irish Cinnamon Raisin Scones (gluten free)
What makes these gluten free scones Irish? The Irish Whiskey the raisins are soaked in! The raisins plump up becoming...
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
My good friend Peggy introduced me to this ah-mazing salad. So of course, it is named it after her;-) The...
Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake
Sweet, ripe strawberries are the star of this gluten free Strawberry Shortcake. That’s not to say that the gluten free...
Cherry Cream Pie
The combination of fruit and cream is so satisfying to me. Whether it is a creamsicle, Apple Crisp with vanilla...
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
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...
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
This is a somewhat spicy twist on the traditional shrimp ceviche. Cajun Shrimp Ceviche can be made spicier if you...
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 are what you get when you cross a S’mores with chocolate mousse. It is a serious win in...
Fluffernutter Chocolates
Guilty pleasure. That was my first thought when I dreamed up these Fluffernutter Chocolates. Creamy Marshmallow Fluff mixed with thick,...
Filet Mignon with Madeira Mushrooms
This Filet Mignon with Madeira Mushrooms is something I make on super special occasions, because it is an expensive cut...
Gluten Free Fettuccine Alfredo
I would love to eat gluten free Fettuccine Alfredo every day, but I usually save it for special occasions. It...
Gluten Free Italian Wedding Soup
When I lived in Michigan and New York, I would eat soup or veggie chili almost every day through the...
Nutella Creme Filled Chocolates
Oh, Nutella. Beautiful, rich, silky, smooth, chocolatey and nutty Nutella. So good on just about anything. Admittedly I have eaten...
Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Frosting
Little known fact: My dear friend Charlotte, gave me the nickname “CC” when we were in high school because I...
Gluten Free Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Gluten Free Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes are quick and easy to make. They taste so incredibly good that you’ll never want...
College Dorm Cookies (Gluten Free & Vegan)
These are the easiest no bake chocolate peanut butter cookies to make and they are gluten free and vegan to...
Gluten Free Italian Style Meatballs
Gluten Free Italian Style Meatballs are incredibly yummy, filling, hearty and versatile. They can be an easy appetizer or finger...
Caramelized Onion Tartlets
Think of these gluten free Caramelized Onion Tartlets like a bite sized savory pie. The almond flour crust is tender...
Baked Battered Buffalo Cauliflower
These Baked Battered Buffalo Cauliflower bites have a crisp exterior, a tender interior and a coating of buttery hot sauce....
Sticky Wings
These Sticky Wings are baked, crispy and gluten free. Then coated in a mouth watering sauce made from honey, ginger,...
Crispy Baked Gluten Free Buffalo Wings
“They aren’t greasy!” my husband said as he was eating these Crispy Baked Gluten Free Buffalo Wings. My ears perked...
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
We were visiting a friend’s house the first time I had a Buratta Salad. I saw it on the plate...
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
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
Oh how I love Candied Pecans. I feel like Bubba in Forest Gump. Let me count the ways I eat...
Vegan Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Sure! This Vegan Creamy Butternut Squash Soup could be made with dairy, but why bother when it tastes this amazing...
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
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...
Bourbon Laced Whipped Cream
Topping a dessert with this Bourbon Laced Whipped Cream is a fantastic way to add another layer of flavor. It...
Browned Butter and Sage Scallops
These Browned Butter and Sage Scallops look like they are from a high end restaurant. They taste that good, but...
Crazy Good Gluten Free Crab Cakes
My son made crab cakes during a cooking class at his summer camp. He came home asking if we could...
Baked Eggnog Donuts
These gluten free Baked Eggnog Donuts are a holiday mash-up of Christmas nog and Hanukkah donuts. Since donuts for Hanukkah...
Gluten and Dairy Free Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
I no longer feel like a jerk! Yay!!! For months my good friend Jen asked for my Gluten and Dairy...
Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Crunch Frosting
These Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Crunch Frosting were inspired by a co-worker who avoids dairy. From...
Vanilla Cake Donuts with Mocha Glaze
I came up with these gluten and dairy free Vanilla Cake Donuts with Mocha Glaze because my son asked for...
Best Latkes Ever
My Best Latkes Ever also happen to be gluten and dairy free. They are crisp on the outside with soft...
Sweet Potato and Spice Latkes
These Sweet Potato and Spice Latkes are a flavor packed twist on the traditional potato pancake. I usually serve these...
Gluten Free Grown Up Party Mix
Gluten Free Grown Up Party Mix is an updated twist on the old school classic. Feel free to mix up...
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
I love, love, love this Quick Dry Cookie Icing!!! It only has a few ingredients. I can whip it up...
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...
Gluten Free and Dairy Free Puppy Chow
Puppy Chow has been around for ages. For my food allergy family, I needed to make Gluten Free and Dairy...
Make Ahead Gluten Free Banana Bread Oatmeal
Make Ahead Gluten Free Banana Bread Oatmeal is sinfully good and comes together in mere moments. Then you just throw...
Candy Strawberries
Candy Strawberries bring me back to some of my earliest memories in the kitchen. I associate these candies with the...
Make Ahead Sausage and Egg Casserole
This Make Ahead Sausage and Egg Casserole is super satisfying, simple to make and filling too. Even better, it is...
Carrot Cake Make Ahead Oatmeal
Carrot Cake Make Ahead Oatmeal combines two of my favorite things in a fairly healthy way. And I can make...
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
Perfect Baked Potatoes have a lightly toasted and seasoned skin that is a pleasure to devour in addition to light...
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes could be a meal just by themselves. They are so creamy, rich and satisfying. The aroma...
Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Green Beans
Oh my! This is a bacon lover’s dream. Maple Glazed Bacon Wrapped Green Beans are sweet, savory, a little tart,...
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
This Roasted Butternut Squash is perfectly balanced with sweet and savory flavors. It has a touch of herbs and a...
Mom’s Broccoli Cheese Casserole
My Mom’s Broccoli Cheese Casserole was the definition of a holiday meal when I was growing up. My brother and...
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pie
My Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pie has all of the nostalgic flavor and consistency of the traditional pumpkin pie without dairy,...
Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin Pudding Pie
You don’t need to be vegan or gluten free to appreciate this Vegan Gluten Free Pumpkin Pudding Pie! It has...
Traditional Gluten Free Thanksgiving Stuffing
Traditional Gluten Free Thanksgiving Stuffing. That’s right! I don’t know about you, but it doesn’t feel like Thanksgiving without stuffing. ...
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...
Gotta Have It! Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing
How did I get the name- Gotta Have It! Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing? When I ask my family what we...
Ridonculous Gluten Free Mac and Cheese
Ridonculous Gluten Free Mac and Cheese got it’s name from my good friend Kim Denham. Let me start by saying...
Boneless Thanksgiving Turkey
Boneless Thanksgiving Turkey may not be the huge centerpiece of the table like a 20 pound roaster is, but it...
Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
This Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole is one of the traditional favorites on our Thanksgiving table each year. There were...
Browned Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Browned Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes are absolutely decadent. The browned butter adds a toffee-like richness. Pure maple syrup (please don’t...
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
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 is just what it sounds like. The freshness of the basil, pumped up with fresh garlic and...
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...
Cumin and Lime Marinated Flank Steak
Cumin and Lime Marinated Flank Steak is on our regular rotation in my house. Seasoned with cumin, garlic, oregano and...
Spiced Chocolate Cheesecake
This Spiced Chocolate Cheesecake, is by far, not your ordinary chocolate cheesecake! The spices in the filling make this cheesecake...
Fastest, Easiest and Best Gluten Free Noodle Kugel
This is my Fastest, Easiest and Best Gluten Free Noodle Kugel. I have made a LOT of Noodle Kugel over...
Veggie Kugel
Veggie Kugel is an absolute “must have” for holidays in my house. It is as delicious as it is easy...