Valentine's Day has always, always been another excuse to make desserts and spread some love around work, the kids' schools, the neighborhood, and, of course, at home. I know it's one of those holidays that you either love or you don't... I get it. Single, married, happily involved, or just loving your crazy cat lady life, I … Continue reading Raspberry Dark Chocolate Coconut Clusters- GF, DF, Paleo, Vegan
I have a sort of love affair with breakfast and brunch... I mean, really- what other meal can be so versatile? We can go sweet -OR- savory... we can load our dish with fruit -OR- veggies... we can add bacon, sausage, ham, cheese, eggs, steak... omelettes, pancakes, chilaquiles with fresh salsa verde and a fried … Continue reading Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes- GF, DF
When I first found out I could no longer eat gluten, it sorta-kinda felt like my world was ending. I know that is melodramatic... I really, really do. But it is the truth. After the news settled and I began to wrap my mind around all of the things I loved to eat and still … Continue reading Loaded Carne Asada Sweet Potato Fries – GF, DF
You guys, the pictures just can't all be winners... I just feel like I have to lead this post with that advisory statement. Because I feel it is *really* important you know that these pictures DO NOT do this Double Chocolate Banana Cake any justice. Okay, now that that is out of the way, let's … Continue reading Double Chocolate Banana Cake
For as long as I can remember, molasses cookies have been a delicious part of our family's holiday traditions. My sweet, sweet Grams made an incredibly soft, perfectly spiced cookie with a simple powdered sugar glaze. In my adult life, I only successfully made her recipe twice. She was one of those amazingly talented old … Continue reading Spiced Molasses Cookies- Paleo
We live in a world that tells us, "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels." I'm gonna call bullshit on that one and state the obvious facts: 1- whoever said that hasn't tasted this cake and 2- we need indulgence once in awhile. Life is too short to worry about trivial things... Don't spend the … Continue reading Melty Chocolate Lava Cake for 2
Some days I really dislike the technologically-driven world we live in... we are addicted to our phones and would rather spend time arguing with complete strangers over dumb political bullsh*t on Facebook than engaging our friends and family in meaningful conversation that will bring us closer together. That is a rant for a different day... … Continue reading Paleo Lemon Almond Poppyseed Muffins
Once upon a time, in my pre-Celiac life, I made these brownies that were literally To.Die.For. I am not even lying or exaggerating a tiny bit. Promise. These brownies were everything a person could want in an indulgent dessert. A fudgy, decadently rich chocolate brownie, slightly under-baked, and sprinkled with toasted walnuts and pink Himalayan … Continue reading Double Chocolate Salted Walnut Brookies
I have a confession to make... I mostly buy bananas based solely on their future baked-good potential. Do I eat bananas? Sure, every so often. But 9 times out of 10, only a select few bananas are actually enjoyed in our house in their raw, natural state. They sit on the counter, at first with their … Continue reading Maple Walnut Banana Bread
I'm not much of a night owl in my middle-aged days... I'm just not. By 10pm most nights, you will find me finishing my bedtime snack, taking the vitamins and probiotics my (gracefully?) aging body can no longer function without, and getting ready to snuggle into my bed. I used to fight it, rebelliously hanging … Continue reading Paleo Almond Joy Cookies
