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Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Chocolate and pumpkin were meant to be, and this combo is beautifully carried out in gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip bread. This darkly moist and tender loaf is swirled with autumnal spices and rich olive oil. Hello to my favorite fall bake! This chocolate chip-laden pumpkin bread is a variation of my gluten free pumpkin […]
Simple Gluten Free Waffles
Oat and sweet white rice flour combine to make these lovely, yeasted simple gluten free waffles. Top with maple syrup and butter! These are my favorite yeasted waffles, adapted from Marion Cunningham's classic recipe to be gluten-free. The combination of oat flour and rice flour results in a wholesome, slightly nutty waffle that's crisp and […]
Gluten Free Apple Upside-Down Cake
Buttery apple slices drizzled in maple syrup fan out across a tender, vanilla-scented gluten free apple upside-down cake. A gluten-free version of a classic dessert. This pretty upside-down apple cake is so sweet and light! Here, in-season apples fan across a tender vanilla cake that's easily gluten-free (I tweaked my gluten free butter cake recipe […]
Almost Time (+ A Few More Thanksgiving Recipes)
Thanksgiving menu planning, plus a few recipes for naturally flourless and vegetarian recipes for your holiday meal. Confession: my head has not truly been in the Thanksgiving game this year. Part of it's the weather - sun for days, temps in the 70s -, part of it's the whole living not in America, and part […]
Thanksgiving for All (+ Dessert Recipes)
A naturally flourless whole grain crust bolsters a creamy pumpkin pie filling that demands a place at the Thanksgiving table. Plus a few recipes for naturally flourless pumpkin desserts and notes on cooking holiday meals for those with unique diets. When the holidays loom there's often a bit of trepidation on the part of the […]
Beet Soup
This velvety beet soup recipe turns vibrant beets into a silky smooth, dairy-free soup that's spiked with lemon juice. Serve it with fresh bread or homemade gluten free cornbread. Beets are one of those vegetables I do truly love but when I buy them I too often let them languish in the drawer because it […]
Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles
Warmly spiced and naturally gluten-free pumpkin waffles are just what you want on a crisp fall morning! Homemade oat flour waffles or gluten free waffles on a cool October morning are the ultimate in comfort food. Now, add pure pumpkin puree and a trio of cozy spices, and you're in for a memorable breakfast. I […]
Mini Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chips + Maple Syrup
These perfect bite-sized mini banana muffins are made with whole-grain flour, maple syrup, and heart-healthy olive oil. Easily made vegan, these are wonderful lunchbox treats or an after-school snack. Looking for a quick and wholesome snack? Mini banana muffins (with or without chocolate chips) to the rescue! Sort of a mash up of banana chocolate […]
Gluten Free Whole Grain Biscuits
These gluten free whole grain biscuits feature brown rice and quinoa flour for a nutty, whole grain base that's naturally gluten-free. Use non-dairy milk to easily turn them vegan. Wonderful with vegetable soup or in a breakfast sandwich. I finally downloaded a GPS running app for my phone and hello long runs, my old friends, […]
Super Easy Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
Tender, chocolatey vegan chocolate cupcakes frosted with a sumptuous vegan chocolate buttercream are out-of-this-world good! This one-bowl recipe is made with easy pantry ingredients - everyone loves them! Here's a reliable and easy recipe for chocolate cupcakes that just happen to be vegan. Even better? It's a one-bowl method that's kid and novice-friendly! Could you […]
Date Shake Recipe
This vegan date shake recipe could hardly be simpler to make, and it's so good! Dates are whizzed with a banana, almond butter, almond milk, and ice for a refreshing and nourishing drink. If you're looking for a simple and vegan shake, you will love this naturally sweetened date shake recipe! All you'll need to […]
Alice Waters' Buttermilk Pancakes
These are aptly referred to Alice Waters' buttermilk pancakes because they are adapted from her cookbook, The Art of Simple Food. They rely on buttermilk for lightness plus a little whole grain flour to keep you going. Alice Waters' Buttermilk Pancake Recipe This winter, back at the height of my I don't think I can […]
Gluten Free Buttermilk Pancakes
Fluffy gluten free buttermilk pancakes are a weekend staple! Inspired by a classic Alice Waters recipe, these pancakes are unbelievably light and tender, the perfect vehicle for fruit and, of course, lots of maple syrup. Pancakes are a weekend favorite in my house, and I'll bet they're in regular rotation in your kitchen, too! There are so […]
Gluten Free Lavender Shortbread Cookies
Melt-in-your-mouth lavender shortbread cookies are made with plenty of butter, as all shortbread cookies must be, and infused with a bit of fresh or dried lavender. Made with oat flour for a naturally gluten-free cookie. Proper shortbread should be made with simple ingredients, and this recipe embodies that philosophy. Here, butter, powdered sugar, oat flour, […]
'Flourless.' -- Out Tomorrow!
As I may have mentioned, publishing a book is often likened to giving birth. While I'm still not sold on that analogy I will say that the day my cookbook flourless. (recipes for naturally gluten-free desserts) is released into the world -- and hopefully your hands -- can certainly be called its birth day. Two […]
Life is Life (+ Whole Wheat Pasta with Lentils and Spinach)
[Lisbon, July 2014.] It's not really a secret that living in Casablanca has been ... challenging for me for many reasons. But rather than dwell on the negative I'd like to focus on a major positive, which is our proximity to Europe and the relative ease of slipping over to explore there. Par example, this […]
Nectarine Crumb Cake
A buttermilk-based tender nectarine crumb cake that's full of fresh nectarines to make the most of stone fruit season. This is a lovely little breakfast cake or dress it up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. Nectarine crumb cake is a beautifully simple cake made from a bit of butter, whole wheat […]
My Favorite Granola Recipe
This is my tried and true favorite granola recipe and I hope you love it, too! Plus, some thoughts to share about my cookbook, Flourless: Recipes for Naturally Gluten Free Desserts. My Favorite Granola Recipe I received an advance copy of my cookbook (flourless. recipes for naturally gluten-free desserts) last week and wow, what a […]
Maple Pear Upside Down Cake
This maple upside pear cake is rich with pure maple syrup and caramelized pears. A dense, buttery crumb makes this a real treat. We went away the weekend before last, to Essaouira, which is a bit south of Casablanca on the water. To get there you can either take the coastal road or go inland […]
Lemon Cranberry Bread
This gorgeous lemon cranberry bread features a lemon-scented loaf swirled with juicy cranberries. I love to bake this recipe in mini loaves and give them as edible holiday gifts! A riff on my lemon yogurt cake, this easy and festive cranberry lemon bread combines the best of both a cranberry cake and a lemon quick […]
White Bean Hummus
White bean hummus riffs on traditional chickpea hummus and turns the familiar into something new. Super garlicky and bright with lemon, this velvety smooth dip is a keeper. Smooth and garlicky white bean hummus is a treat of a recipe, combining white beans rather than chickpeas with pungent garlic, rich olive oil, and tart lemon […]
One Layer Vegan Chocolate Cake
Sumptuously moist and fork-tender, this vegan chocolate cake is made in just one bowl! I've been making this cake for 20 years, and it's never failed. Top it with your favorite non-dairy frosting and enjoy. Why bake a vegan chocolate cake? Why not?! When it's this good, you don't need to bother with dairy or […]
Sweet Rolls
Lightly spiced yeasted sweet rolls are stuffed with dried cranberries and blueberries and finished with a drip of vanilla glaze. Perfect for that late morning cup of coffee. Yesterday morning I was up at 4:30 and couldn't manage to fall back asleep so I went downstairs through the sleeping and silent house to the kitchen. […]
Gluten Free One Bowl Apple Cake (Made with Oat Flour!)
This homey gluten free one bowl apple cake is packed with whole-grain flour and juicy bites of cinnamon-spiked apples. Dairy-free and so very good! This one bowl apple cake is a beloved family standby! A riff on my gluten free apple cake recipe, I swapped in whole grain oat flour and reduced the sugar a bit, traded […]
Pizza with Roasted Vegetables
Pizza with Roasted Vegetables features a whole-grain pizza crust topped with zucchini, red onion, and tahini sauce! Add parmesan and mozzarella for a more traditional pizza taste, or keep it vegan and omit the cheese. You could add or substitute a variety of vegetables here as they come into (or out of) season, but I […]
Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Pasta
The ultimate quick, easy, and super flavorful meal, this tomatoes and feta pasta stars roasted cherry tomatoes and deliciously salty cheese to bring punchy flavor and texture. This is a bake-and-go meal - you don't need to make much effort other than throwing the vegetables in the oven and making a pot of pasta, and […]
Chocolate Coconut Blondies
Blondies are sort of the anti-brownie in color and philosophy yet they are still brownie-like in their essential makeup. These chocolate coconut blondies are sweet, cakey, and delicious. Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.~ John […]
Whole Grain Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Chewy and buttery whole grain chocolate chunk cookies are out of this world good! Loaded with spelt flour and delicious chunks of bittersweet chocolate, this is a recipe you'll make again and again. [A California poppy in Morocco, March 2014.] March Dear March, come in!How glad I am!I looked for you before.Put down your hat-You […]
Blueberry Coffee Cake
A moist, sweet blueberry coffee cake that's stuffed with fruit for a lovely morning treat. Separating the eggs gives the cake a beautiful, airy texture and a light crumb. This blueberry coffee cake is a riff of Alice Waters' 1-2-3-4 cake, which is my go-to, fall-back, standard, etc. cake when I want a good, sturdy, […]
Olive Oil Biscuits
This olive oil biscuits recipe creates tender, fluffy biscuits made with olive oil instead of butter. Easily made vegan with homemade buttermilk, you'll love these simple, flavorful biscuits. For a new spin on biscuits, make them with olive oil! One might think, given the absence of butter, that these olive oil biscuits might be a […]
Butternut Squash Soup
Creamy butternut squash soup is a staple in the winter kitchen. This version elevates a classic with coconut milk, ginger, soy sauce, curry powder, maple syrup, and lime juice. Naturally vegan and gluten free! This brightly-hued butternut squash soup brings a welcome flash of color to winter's darkest days. Butternut squash is one of my […]
Honey Gingerbread
This honey gingerbread bundt cake is a riff on traditional gingerbread but made with honey instead of molasses plus extra whole grains in the form of spelt flour. It's a hearty, slightly spicy cake that is wonderful during the cooler months or as a holiday treat. Finish it with a simple lemon glaze. I'll begin […]
Gluten Free Persimmon Muffins
Vibrant fall produce stars in these gluten free persimmon muffins. Tender, flavorful, and studded with walnuts, you'll love making the most of this unique fruit. When fall hits, the persimmons are literally falling off the trees in my California neighborhood. They're so beautiful I use them as decorations, then make them into persimmon jam and a […]
Basic French Toast Recipe
This is your basic French toast recipe - nothing fancy, but totally satisfying! An egg batter soaks into your choice of bread that's fried gently in butter until tender. Top with maple syrup! Easy Basic French Toast Recipe We're currently in our last days in San Francisco -- this time, the keys will be turned […]
Gluten Free Apple Cake
A sweet and simple gluten free apple cake that showcases a tender cake layered with cinnamon-y apples. This one-bowl recipe is also dairy-free and is a great way to use the apples that flood farmers' markets each fall. I dug into my archives and reminded myself of the article I wrote for NPR some years […]
Orzo with Vegetables
Tender orzo pasta is folded with a simple blend of summer vegetables in this orzo with vegetables dish that's best finished with a shower of salty Parmesan cheese. Dress is up or down, try different vegetables - you do you! Simple Orzo with Vegetables Recipe Meanwhile, I'm continuing to plod along over here in pregnancy-land. […]
Blackberry Jam Recipe (No Pectin)
This blackberry jam recipe (no pectin) leans hard into the natural sweetness of blackberries, meaning that it's not so sweet that you don't taste the gorgeous, juicy berry flavor in every spoonful. Made with just 3 ingredients. Here's my favorite recipe for a pectin-free blackberry jam that comes together in an afternoon. I love canning […]
Strawberry Hand Pies
These beautiful little strawberry hand pies feature a sweet (but not too) jammy filling couched in a flaky, buttery, oh-so-tempting crust with just a touch of whole wheat pastry flour to keep it the tiniest bit on the less delicate side. [Sebastopol, August 2013.] These are the golden days of summer -- foggy some mornings, […]
Gluten Free Vegan Strawberry Muffins
Lightly sweet and packed with fresh strawberries, these gluten free and vegan strawberry muffins are so lovely and tender. Easily make them with all-purpose flour if you like, and use any plant-based milk you prefer. When I set out to make a batch of vegan strawberry muffins, I wanted something that felt like a treat but didn't […]
Vegetable Pizza with Polenta Crust
An easy gluten free vegetable pizza with polenta crust rather than a traditional pizza crust. Adapt to whatever you have on hand to make it your own! [Fruit at the market, July 2013.] A grey day here today, as it's been the past few days, at least in the morning; except for the press of […]
Baking Abroad (+ a Fruit and Almond Cake)
[New kitchen, July 2013.] So the way it goes when your husband works for the U.S. Foreign Service and you've been posted abroad is that you are allowed two shipments of your things, one that will arrive via air and one which will arrive via boat. The air shipment should come within a few weeks […]
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