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 […]
Fruit and Almond Cake
A simple Fruit and Almond Cake recipe that's laden with fresh berries and topped with sliced almonds for even more texture and flavor. Simple Fruit and Almond Cake Recipe 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 […]
Sesame Cookies
Easy, naturally gluten-free sesame cookies that are packed with tahini and sesame seeds with egg whites standing in for flour.
Rustic Whole Wheat Rhubarb Galette
This rhubarb galette features a flaky, whole-grain pastry folded around a tart and jammy filling. Rhubarb's unique flavor shines through in this beautifully rustic dessert. I dearly love a galette because at its heart it's so forgiving -- I mean, look at it! A galette is supposed to be a bit messy, a bit juicy, a bit […]
Strawberry Basil Crisp
This vivid and flavorful strawberry basil crisp is summer on a plate! Juicy, sweet strawberries are tucked under a buttery topping and swirled with a few fresh basil leaves for a hint of spice. Easy Strawberry Basil Crisp Recipe Writing my cookbook was an interesting experience for me and not just because I was burning […]
Beet and Quinoa Salad
This beet and quinoa salad features steamed beets, quinoa, and feta folded together into a pretty salad that's finished with a creamy lemon tahini dressing. Enjoy this nourishing dish cold or at room temperature, as a light main or a perfect side dish to a vegetarian main course. I'm writing this as I sit on […]
Gluten-Free Mini Blueberry Muffins
Little two-bite, gluten-free mini blueberry muffins are made with whole-grain oat flour, Greek yogurt, and plenty of juicy berries! They bake up soft and tender, making them a nice, wholesome option for kids' snacks, lunchboxes, and quick breakfasts. Easy to make ahead, too! It's safe to say that I love baking for my girls, and […]
Lemon Yogurt Cake
This classic French-inspired lemon yogurt cake is a reliable one-bowl recipe that always turns out perfectly. Whole milk yogurt and a beautiful lemon glaze that soaks into the top of the cake makes it stand out. I've been making this lemon yogurt cake for over a decade now, and it was inspired by the traditional French yogurt […]
Whole Grain Strawberry Rhubarb Scones
Tender and flaky whole grain strawberry rhubarb scones are a perfect summer morning treat. Serve them warm, with butter and jam, or nibble on a plain scone while you sip a cup of coffee. Juicy bites of strawberries contrast with the jammy pockets of tart rhubarb in this beautifully seasonal bake. Gluten-free or not, as […]
Gluten Free Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes (Rich & Moist)
This recipe for gluten free Guinness chocolate cupcakes has long been a favorite! Naturally gluten-free, deep and dark chocolate cupcakes are infused with Guinness or gluten-free stout and topped with a tangy-sweet cream cheese frosting. Perfect for Saint Patrick's Day celebrations. There is so much to love about this recipe, from the "damp" cupcakes (as […]
Weeknight Dinners for Busy Folk
[Abbotts Lagoon, January 2013.] Note: I had planned earlier in the week to post this today, but after all the crazy sh*t that has been going down especially last night and today in Boston, I hemmed and hawed ... is it 'appropriate'? Isn't food trivial in the face of these terrible things? And then I […]
Peanut Butter Cookies with Milk Chocolate
Nutty and sweet peanut butter cookies with milk chocolate need just a cold glass of milk for the ultimate afternoon snack! Packed with whole wheat flour and plenty of chocolate, you will love this classic combo turned into a handheld cookie. I tailored these cookies a bit to my personal taste - whole wheat pastry […]
Easy Egg Salad Recipe
Pop those leftover hard-boiled eggs into this easy egg salad recipe. You can pile it on bread, or eat it with a little lettuce, and may I recommend adding avocado? The days of cookbook-writing are winding down (2-ish weeks to go - yikes!) and I have been trying to incorporate more vegetables into my daily […]
Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
Little bits of chocolate pack gluten free chocolate chip cupcakes with crunch and loads of chocolatey flavor. Perfect for a kid's birthday party, or just because! Similar to my gluten free chocolate chip cake (a gorgeously vanilla-scented loaf) and my recipe for gluten free banana chocolate chip cake, these adorable cupcakes are packed with mini […]
Gluten Free Poppyseed Bread
Sweet and tender, this gluten free poppyseed bread is always a hit! Loaded with crunchy poppyseeds, you can bake this recipe in a standard loaf size or as three mini loaves. Adapted from my mom's classic poppyseed bread recipe My mom makes poppyseed bread around the holidays every year, and it was only a matter of […]
Whole Wheat Brownies
Rich whole wheat brownies are just like your favorite brownie recipe, but made with whole wheat flour or whole grain oat flour for a gluten-free option. Plenty of butter and melted bittersweet chocolate make these little morsels stand out. Who doesn't love brownies? This whole wheat brownies recipe has been a back-pocket recipe for years […]
A Winter Drink
When it comes to drinking alcohol in the winter, I am pretty simple. I want good, dark glasses of red wine, preferably sipped slowly in front of a fire with a dog at my feet and a book in my hand (if that's not possible, I'll take the book and my blue chair near the […]
Gluten Free Coconut Banana Bread
This recipe for gluten free coconut banana bread produces a beautiful loaf with a dense, moist crumb that's swirled with shredded coconut and a hint of warming cinnamon. An easy one-bowl recipe that plays off of a traditional gluten-free banana bread to make something truly special. Another recipe for the banana bread files, this gluten […]
Chewy Cinnamon Molasses Cookies
You will adore these easy, chewy cinnamon molasses cookies! Inspired by a favorite cookie from a bakery in my hometown, these cookies are totally gluten free with the addition of almond flour.
Flourless Almond Butter Cookies
The perfect little sweet bite, these easy flourless almond butter cookies are the cookies that started my gluten-free baking journey! Creamy almond butter, maple syrup, and a handful of other ingredients are all you'll need to quickly whip up this recipe. Perfect in the holiday cookie tin or anytime, these super simple, super delicious gluten-free almond butter […]
Vegan Sweet Potato Mac + 'Cheese'
Tuck creamy roasted sweet potatoes into this gorgeous vegan sweet potato mac and cheese dish for a satisfying and filling dinner! Easily make it gluten free with gluten free macaroni. The Bay Area currently is experiencing a string of brilliant days (weeks?) of sun and clear skies that have seemed to stretch on endlessly. This […]
Velvety + Rich Gluten Free Lemon Pound Cake
A rich and velvety gluten free lemon pound cake that stays moist and tender for days! A blend of oat and almond flours, cream cheese, and plenty of butter makes this lemon-spiked pound cake worthy of any occasion. This beautiful gluten free lemon pound cake is generously infused with lemon for a bright, fresh pop […]
Nearly There (+ flourless cookies)
[Today, December 2012.] Winter Solstice. The shortest day of the year and also the most hopeful, at least for me: from here on out the days get just the tiniest bit longer until spring. Some years I have celebrated the Solstice at the beach, sunning myself along the Sonoma County Coast with brother and dog. […]
Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Pie
This gluten free chocolate cream pie features a smooth and decadent chocolate filling balanced on a crisp hazelnut-chocolate crust. It's finished generously with homemade whipped cream. I was going to make a chocolate cream pie as part of my 'sweets buffet' that will be on the table for a party this season, but I've decided […]
Flourless Ginger Cookies
Crisp and gingery (gluten free) flourless ginger cookies made with brown rice flour and plenty of warming spices. Flourless Ginger Cookies This recipe was featured in my NPR story on flourless holiday baking, but I wanted to share it here, too, as it's so very good. The brown rice makes for a tender, melting foil to […]
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