These tender almond flour pumpkin muffins are naturally gluten free and come together in minutes. Add dark chocolate chips and warming spices for the perfect way to celebrate fall. We're poised on the edge of November, the advent of pumpkin baking season, of cozy season, of the promise of winter just around the bend. Sonoma […]
Gluten Free One Bowl Brownies
Effortless and gluten-free one bowl brownies are made in, yep, just one bowl. Just mix, pour, and bake! And I promise you won't be able to tell they're made without regular flour. I love brownies, and I love that there are many ways to make them! When I don't need a huge pan of gluten […]
Gluten Free Apple and Blackberry Crisp
This easy, gluten free apple and blackberry crisp recipe takes juicy apples and fresh blackberries and tucks them under a sweet, oat-strewn crust to make the ultimate late summer dessert. Serve it plain, or with Greek yogurt! Whether it's the start or the end of apple season, there's no wrong time to make a blackberry […]
Buttermilk Cake
This beautifully simple and versatile buttermilk cake makes a wonderful birthday cake! It goes well with any frosting and can be used as a base for layer cakes, cupcakes, and more. I love this reliable recipe for buttermilk cake (it works as the base for my unicorn bars, too), and it is fantastic layered up as […]
Almond Flour Banana Muffins
These simple almond flour banana muffins are sweetened just with ripe bananas. Easily made gluten-free with almond flour, they're made in a blender with a bit of dark chocolate added just before baking. Almond Flour Banana Muffins Recipe It's been months. Many months! We're right in mid-summer, with me promising myself that this is the […]
Coconut Loaf Cake
A cinnamon-kissed coconut loaf packed with bits of flaked coconut. Inspired by the classic Bill Granger recipe from "Australian Food." The days we spent in Sydney will always be some of my family's best memories. Waking to the screechy sounds of the morning kookaburra cackle, swimming in the Harbour, and enjoying the Pacific beaches - […]
Gravenstein Apple Pie
This delicious Gravenstein apple pie makes the most of the apple's short season. Gravensteins are so good in pies because they're not too sweet and hold their shape well during baking. Brown sugar, warm spices, and apples are folded into a buttery, flaky crust to produce a homey pie you'll want to make again and […]
Favorite Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Recipe
The creamiest and fluffiest chocolate buttercream frosting that's incredibly versatile. My foolproof, go-to frosting for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, etc. This is the frosting I use on almost every cake I bake, and it always receives rave reviews (I had a friend who loved it so much I just made a batch of buttercream, popped it […]
The Best Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free)
This is the best chocolate cake: Moist, tender, and with a perfect gluten-free crumb! Top it with chocolate buttercream (or your favorite frosting) for a real treat. Great for birthdays or as an everyday chocolate cake. Chocolate cake, chocolate cake, how do I love thee? You are the very fairest of cakes, the truest and […]
Soda Biscuits
Tender and light soda biscuits adapted from the marvelous Forgotten Skills of Cooking by Darina Allen. We love these on Saint Patrick's Day with Irish stew, but they are lovely anytime you want a quick, bready side. Add a little sugar for a sweeter take. When I don't have time for easy dutch oven bread […]
Befanini
Adorable befanini, little Italian sugar cookies, are perfect for New Year's baking or anytime! These lightly sweetened treats are so fun to make with kids! They'll love shaping the cookies and, of course, adding sprinkles. Easily gluten-free if needed. If you've never made befanini before, you are sure to love them. These soft, butter-free, lightly […]
Saudi Days, Saudi Nights
In Saudi Arabia the heat is baked into your skin, which is always coated with a thin layer of dust. The first month we are there a massive dust storm whips through Riyadh and I find piles of sand on my window sills and on the leaves of the basil plant that struggles valiantly to […]
Gluten Free Banana & Zucchini Bread
Sweetly simple gluten free banana & zucchini bread is made with whole grain flour and summer's zucchini, plus walnuts for crunch. A great way to use up the squash in the garden. I am a huge fan of dressing up banana bread whenever possible, be it with fruit to make a gluten free blueberry banana […]
Moroccan Ghriba Cookies (Gluten-Free Option)
These deliciously chewy Moroccan ghriba cookies with walnuts and cinnamon are lightly sweet, rolled in powdered sugar, and baked until crackly. Easily make them gluten-free with a few tablespoons of oat flour if needed. A hint of cinnamon warms these (gluten-free) Moroccan ghriba cookies, which are based on a traditional recipe. I adapted this recipe […]
Gluten Free Carrot Muffins
These easy gluten free carrot muffins are gently spiced and packed with bits of juicy shredded carrots. Made with oat flour and tangy buttermilk, they're just right alongside your morning coffee or tucked into a lunchbox. In spring, I love all things carrots! These sweet and simple gluten free carrot muffins don't need to be […]
Quick Blueberry Yogurt Cake (Fruity and Moist)
Meet your new favorite afternoon snacking cake, a luscious blueberry yogurt cake that's loaded with juicy berries and a sweet cinnamon swirl. Gluten-free option included! Have a slice of blueberry yogurt cake for a mid-morning snack, or, why not? breakfast. And, of course, it's always wonderful in the afternoon, served with a piping hot cup […]
Gluten Free Blackberry Jam Cake with Whipped Cream
This blackberry jam cake with cream features a velvety, gluten free butter cake that sandwiches sweet-tart blackberry jam and softly whipped cream for a decadent, summery treat that's welcome anytime. Top with fresh blackberries in season. My original homemade wedding cake, baked back in 2011, was a labor of love and sugar: layers of vanilla butter cake […]
Gluten Free Pumpkin Olive Oil Cake
A thick maple glaze tops a soft gluten free pumpkin olive oil cake that's dairy-free, made in one bowl, and utterly delicious! Not your everyday pumpkin cake, this little beauty is a lovely option to serve throughout the fall months. I adapted this gluten free pumpkin olive oil cake from food writer Yossy Arefi's excellent […]
Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Bread
This beautifully simple gluten free apple cinnamon bread makes the most of apple season. Tuck home-grown apples into this sturdy loaf if you can, otherwise, stock up at the farmer's market or make an apple-picking trip. During apple season, there is nothing better than this gluten free, lightly spiced apple cinnamon bread. It's tender, gorgeously […]
Oat Flour Banana Cake with Chocolate Icing (Gluten Free!)
This fluffy gluten free oat flour banana cake with chocolate icing is soft and delicious. Browned butter and cardamom add depth of flavor, and the rich slick of chocolate glaze on top is the perfect finishing touch. This lovely little number is a sturdy brown butter-infused, cardamom-scented banana cake topped with a thick swipe of […]
Oatmeal Raisin Bars
Gluten free oatmeal raisin bars are your favorite oatmeal raisin cookies turned into easy-to-bake bars! Buttery, crisp-tender, and absolutely crammed with flavor in every bite. Perfect for lunchboxes or as an after-school snack, oatmeal raisin bars are sweet, sturdy, and totally delicious. A pan-baked version of a cookie classic, these bars are beloved by kids […]
Homemade Frozen Greek Yogurt (2 ingredients!)
Just two ingredients - fruit and yogurt - plus a food processor are needed to make this refreshing and easy homemade Greek frozen yogurt. This recipe is naturally sugar-free and gluten-free, and you can use any fruit you like! Essentially frozen yogurt soft serve, this quick and easy homemade recipe could hardly be easier to […]
Whole Wheat Rhubarb Scones
Tender, flaky rhubarb scones made with whole wheat flour and lots of tart spring rhubarb. Lightly sweet, with a hint of orange zest, they're best enjoyed warm from the oven with butter and/or jam. I dearly love scones, and these tender rhubarb scones are packed with wholesome whole grains and enough rhubarb so that you'll […]
Creamy Vegetarian Marry Me Chickpeas
Ultra tomato-y marry me chickpeas is a vegetarian twist on the popular "marry me chicken" dish. A blend of tomato paste and fresh tomatoes, plenty of garlic, and a splash of cream create a rich, brothy base for tender chickpeas. Great with rice, bread, or gluten-free pasta! Craving something comforting yet light? Marry me, chickpeas […]
Gluten Free Gingerbread Loaf (GF, No Molasses!)
This tender and fluffy gingerbread loaf recipe features whole-grain oat flour and no molasses for those times when you're out but still want to make gingerbread! Naturally gluten-free! Sometimes I really want gingerbread but don't have any molasses in the pantry. So I make a light and tender gingerbread loaf cake that relies on brown […]
Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe
This tender pumpkin spice cake recipe takes a fluffy pumpkin bundt cake and swirls it with a cozy chocolate-spiked cinnamon streusel. Whole grain flour forms its sturdy crumb that holds up well to any type of occasion. In the fall, bake all the pumpkin things. At least, that's my motto! This deeply spiced, delicately moist, […]
Carrot Cauliflower Soup
Creamy carrot cauliflower soup relies on a handful of bright vegetables to make a beautiful, comforting bowl of goodness. Add baby spinach for a dose of greens, or sip on this delicious soup as-is! This carrot cauliflower soup is so simple, good, and nourishing! (It's pretty, too!) Cauliflower and carrots, plus a potato, are cooked down, […]
Gluten Free Pumpkin Banana Bread
This one-bowl gluten free pumpkin banana bread is the best fall bake! Ripe bananas and beautiful orange pumpkin combine with two simple gluten free flours for a quick, easy, and delicious loaf. If you've never made pumpkin banana bread before, consider this your sign! A perfect blend of two favorites, sweet mashed bananas pair with […]
Gluten Free Banana Mini Muffins
My family's favorite gluten free banana mini muffins make a perfect after-school snack, and my kids love finding them the next day in their lunchboxes, too! Simply gluten free with oat flour, these muffins are vegan and naturally sweetened with maple syrup and ripe bananas! We're big fans of banana muffins around here, and I […]
Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting Birthday Cake
Yeah, I made my own birthday cake. Does that make me a complete micromanager? (Don't answer that.) It's just, I couldn't help myself. I made chocolate cakes for my girls' birthdays and frosted them with chocolate butter cream. Delicious and they didn't last long. But for my own birthday I knew I had to have […]
Gluten Free Leftover Oatmeal Muffins
Tender, gluten-free leftover oatmeal muffins are a great way to use leftover oatmeal. A simple batter comes together in minutes and solves the question "what do I do with this leftover breakfast porridge?"! If you've got leftover oatmeal, make it into something fresh by baking a batch of leftover oatmeal muffins! This one-bowl, gluten free […]
(Gluten-Free) Almond Flour Brownies
Deeply rich and fudgy almond flour brownies are both grain-free and gluten-free. So much better than a boxed mix, they come together quickly with simple pantry ingredients, and taste even better on the second day (if they last that long). No one will guess they're gluten-free! Gosh, I love a pan of gluten free brownies, […]
Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup
Each bowl of creamy sweet potato and coconut soup is flecked with fresh ginger and infused with a zingy hint of bright lemon juice. This super spoonable soup will warm you from the inside out. In the winter months, all I want to sip on are cozy, creamy soups! This beautiful sweet potato and coconut […]
Rhubarb Cake Recipe with Whipped Cream
A soft and buttery rhubarb cake recipe that's essentially a jam and cream cake, featuring butter cake layers that sandwich tangy-sweet rhubarb compote. Topped with plenty of fluffy whipped cream! This rhubarb cake recipe is so delicious and beautiful! You'll make my butter cake to use here, which is a fantastic, versatile cake recipe. (For a […]
(whole grain) Upside-Down Rhubarb Cake
This gorgeous upside-down rhubarb cake drapes buttery rhubarb over a whole grain, vanilla-scented cake for a spring treat. Serve it plain or with a little whipped cream. Silky soft rhubarb is obviously the star of this humble upside-down rhubarb cake, but I'd argue in favor of the cake itself. Spelt flour, my favorite whole grain flour, […]
Anzac Biscuits
My version of the Australian staple anzac biscuits, and some thoughts on moving to Sydney, NSW. Easily made gluten-free with oat flour if you wish! Monday night, the babes are asleep, and it's Anzac Day eve. We've just returned from a long park outing with a stop along the way home for Australian-grown almonds, peanuts, […]
Carrot and Coconut Soup
This carrot & coconut soup is everything you want in a comforting meal: bright, kicky with ginger, and ultra creamy thanks to coconut milk. Made with simple staples, this is a naturally gluten-free and vegan soup that comes together fast. A bowl of carrot & coconut soup is sure to warm up the chilliest of […]
Cranberry Cake with Lemon Glaze
Studded with juicy berries, this sweet and soft cranberry cake is so lovely to serve during the holidays! It's wonderful with a morning cup of coffee, or you can dress it up with whipped cream and serve slices for dessert. I love adding berries to cakes (blueberry yogurt cake, anyone?), and cranberries in particular just […]
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and super peanut buttery gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are studded with bits of delicious dark chocolate. Just one easy gluten-free flour is needed for this recipe! What's better than gluten free peanut butter cookies? Gluten-free peanut butter chocolate chip cookies! Like my gluten free tahini chocolate chip cookies, these cookies are […]
Gluten Free Pumpkin Snack Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Sink your fork into this plush gluten free pumpkin snack cake topped with swirls of the most deliciously creamy-tangy maple syrup frosting! Naturally gluten-free with a mix of oat and almond flours (or sub gluten-free flour), this is my go-to easy fall dessert! OK, I bet the first question you may have is: What makes […]
Thanksgiving 2016 Tips and Suggestions
Thanksgiving this year, our third away from the United States, will involve an overpriced turkey imported from France, lots of roasted and sauteed vegetables, butternut squash risotto, and two pumpkin pies plus a pumpkin-chocolate cake. I'm trying to keep things simple yet traditional, with plenty of vegetarian and naturally gluten-free options (actually, the only non-vegetarian […]
Watermelon Refresher
I started thinking about writing this post back in June, when it was so hot -- maybe not hotter than Hades but pretty close and it was only June in Saudi Arabia rather than, say, July or August when temperatures are just unfair -- enough that we sat outside under duress or at the embassy's […]
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