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Chocolate Chip Cheesecake

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

Fancy Dates

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

Browned Butter Cheesecake

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

Coconut Cream Pie

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

Creamiest mac & cheese feature photo

Creamiest Mac & Cheese

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

Winter Rice Medley feature photo

Winter Rice Medley

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

Gluten Free Flaky Pie Crust unbaked Feature Photo

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...

Cranberry Ambrosia Feature Photo

Cranberry Ambrosia

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

Tropical Ambrosia Feature Photo

Tropical Ambrosia

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

Boozey Ambrosia Feature Photo

Boozey Ambrosia

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

Sticky Bourbon Pecan Bars

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

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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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...

Peanut Butter Pie Feature Photo

Peanut Butter Pie

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

Apple Cake Feature Photo

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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Chocolate Bliss Bowl

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

roasted and plated

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...

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...

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Spiced Chocolate Cheesecake

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

Drunken Braised Brisket

This Drunken Braised Brisket has become legendary among my family and friends.  You don’t even need a knife.  This brisket...

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Feature Photo

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake

Gluten free Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake became one of our favorite desserts for Rosh Hashanah and Thanksgiving several years ago.  We...

Apple Cider Pumpkin Bread

Apple Cider Pumpkin Bread

Apple Cider Pumpkin Bread is like taking a big bite of Autumn.  Not like chewing on dried leaves, mind you. ...