My first incredible gluten free pasta experience was at Giada’s restaurant in Las Vegas. It was so incredible that we...
Meat Sauce
One of my mom’s signature sauces is a Meat Sauce. Rich, meaty, tomato sauce, full of garlic and herbs. It...
Easy Garlic Baked Shrimp
Of course, it is simply delicious. Besides that, one of the best things about this Easy Garlic Baked Shrimp is...
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 are an extra special delight and they are naturally gluten free without substitutions! They bake up with...
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
I have been dreaming of a gluten free Banana Cream Pie for ages. The problem has been finding a gluten...
Apple Cinnamon Muffins
Apple Cinnamon Muffins. Warm spice and crisp, sweet apple dot the inside of this buttery, gluten free muffin. A sprinkle...
Hamantaschen
Hamantaschen, in the most simple terms, are delicious cookies that are triangular shaped. The center of the cookie is filled...
Coffee Cake
One of my favorite weekend treats growing up was coffee cake. My mom would buy it from our local grocery...
Blueberry Muffins
One day I started wondering what the most popular variety of muffin is. I did a bunch of searching on...
Pretzel Turtles
In my mind, Pretzel Turtles are the perfect “last minute” treat. A fantastic combination of chocolate, creamy caramel, salty pretzels...
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
The combination of chocolate and strawberries is a classic. And Chocolate Covered Strawberries also happens to be one of my...
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
Have you ever gone to a party and had trouble leaving the snack table because you just couldn’t get enough...
Mediterranean Layer Dip
I made this Mediterranean Layer Dip for a gathering at my friend’s house and she asked why I had been...
Eggplant Parmesan
There’s something about breaded and fried food that is deeply satisfying, especially when it is homemade. Eggplant Parmesan is one...
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Not that I have anything against canned soup, I truly don’t. There’s a time and place for it, for sure! ...
Oven Pulled Pork with Apple Slaw
This Oven Pulled Pork with Apple Slaw has it all. The meat is fork tender and explodes with flavor. It...
Apple Slaw
I love this Apple Slaw for a nice twist on your typical coleslaw. It has a wonderful balance of acidity,...
Everything Dry Rub
Everything Dry Rub has it all! Sweet, smoky, a blend of spice and a bit of heat. Of course you...
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
I was just experimenting with some recipe ideas the first time I made this Spiced Honey Chicken. I was trying...
Vanilla Crunch French Toast
Back in my gluten eating days, I made french toast using day old Challah. I would coat it with crushed...
Nutty Baked Chicken
This recipe for Nutty Baked Chicken is a result of my need to recreate a “peanut crusted chicken” I made...
Mocha Caramel Chip Ice Cream
My daughter is the genius behind this recipe for Mocha Caramel Chip Ice Cream. We were having one of our...
Apple Cake
My family loves apples. I buy at least a dozen every trip to the grocery store. Not only do we...
Coconut Cupcakes with Lime Frosting
A good friend of mine (you’ll recognize her from Peggy’s Salad) told me about her daughter’s recent exploits in the...
Tangy Thyme Tart
This recipe for my gluten free Tangy Thyme Tart has been a long labor of love. I have made so...
Ham & Cheese Quiche with Hash Brown Crust
My family loves hash browns. We also love quiche. So why not bring them together, right? This Ham & Cheese...
Chicken & Potatoes in Tomato Masala Sauce
There is so much to love about Chicken & Potatoes in Tomato Masala Sauce. It is made with simple ingredients,...
Peach Crumble
About this sweet and nutty gluten free Peach Crumble…. It took some planning to accomplish this post! Here’s why. Every...
Garden Fresh Quinoa Salad
I love this Garden Fresh Quinoa Salad for countless reasons. Let me name a few! Fresh veggies and herbs are...
Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes
If you are a fan of Nutella, you are going to love these gluten free Chocolate Hazelnut Cupcakes. When I...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Cake
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Cake is what I call a “celebration cake.” It isn’t something I would make just...
Garlic Pepper Roasted Squash
My friend Kim discovered Badia’s Harlem Garlic Pepper seasoning and made a version of these Garlic Pepper Roasted Squash for...
No Churn 3 Ingredient Ice Cream
This No Churn 3 Ingredient Ice Cream is just too easy not to give it a try. That’s what I...
Chocolate Bliss Bowl
Introducing your next dessert love affair… the Chocolate Bliss Bowl. I mean really… What’s not to love about rich chocolate,...
Creamy Caramel Apple Dip
This Creamy Caramel Apple Dip is hands down my favorite sweet dip to make for a crowd. Why, you may...
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
Living in Florida, a light and refreshing salad is always something I look forward to on a hot day (which...
Chocolate Macaroon Tart
This Chocolate Macaroon Tart has such a delightful combination of flavors and textures! A slightly chewy, lightly toasted coconut macaroon...
Mediterranean Style Quinoa
I have been experimenting and developing recipes for the Plant Based Whole Food diet lately. Two friends of mine brought...
Fiesta Salad
Crisp, fresh and literally layered with flavor, this Fiesta Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing tastes as good as it...
Cashew Cream
Cashew Cream is as simple as can be to make. Only two ingredients, it is purely a mix of raw...
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...
Gluten Free Travel Oatmeal
This Gluten Free Travel Oatmeal started out as my solution for breakfast while camping, turned into our family’s go-to breakfast...
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...
Zucchini Bread
Zucchini Bread reminds me of my grandmother. She always had a garden when I was a kid and she made...
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...
Honey Ginger Stir-Fry
A sweet and salty sauce with ginger and garlic coats crunchy vegetables and tender chicken. Pair with some white rice...
Red Curry Cod
Cod is one of my favorite types of fish. It is a meaty fish, flaky, moist and has a slightly...
Coconut Rice
I have been making this Coconut Rice since I was in college. I had something similar in Kenya when I...
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Cauliflower Fried Rice has all the flavor of regular fried rice, very similar texture and is lighter with MUCH lower...
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...
Veggie Feta Pasta Salad (gluten free)
This gluten free Veggie Feta Pasta Salad is so wonderful and easy to make! It is full of crisp veggies,...
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...
Seriously Great Banana Bread
This Seriously Great Banana Bread is truly- seriously great. Not just seriously great for a gluten free banana bread. It...
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...
Not So “Vanilla” Cupcakes
If “vanilla” means that it is “plain” to you or lacks flavor, don’t turn away from these Not So “Vanilla”...
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,...
Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese is not just for kids anymore! This Gourmet Grilled Cheese elevates the typical sandwich to company-worthy status. Buttery...
Pizza Grilled Cheese
I started making gluten free Pizza Grilled Cheese sandwiches for our family while we are on vacation. Although we love...
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...
Fortnite Drop Cake
Yes. Gaming is a big deal in my house right now. I hate to admit it, but I have learned...
Slime Surprise Cake
A Slime Surprise Cake you ask? Yes- the slime craze has hit our house in a really big way! 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...