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    Maple Shortbread

    December 2, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A plate of maple shortbread and a cup of coffee.

    Buttery and rich with maple sugar and maple syrup, these maple shortbread cookies will have you reaching for just one more. Plus, they're gluten-free! Crisp maple shortbread is packed wtih maple flavor from the maple sugar in the dough and the pure maple syrup that's slicked over the hot cookies as soon as they come […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Cornbread

    November 26, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice cut out of a pan of pumpkin cornbread.

    Savory-sweet, ultra moist gluten free pumpkin cornbread is a fun and festive holiday side! Serve it warm and buttered, tuck it into gluten-free stuffing, or add it to the table anytime you make soup, chili, or stew. Cornbread is such an easy, classic bake that's always welcome on the holiday table! Give it a festive […]

    Homemade Pumpkin Puree

    November 24, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A white bowl of homemade pumpkin puree.

    Here's how to easily make fresh, homemade pumpkin puree for cake, muffins, and of course, pumpkin pie! This simple method for how to make pumpkin puree will be a go-to during fall. In less than an hour you'll have a beautiful, silky smooth homemade pumpkin puree that's fantastic in gluten free pumpkin scones, gluten free […]

    Vegan Gravy Recipe

    November 22, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A pitcher of vegan gravy.

    This easy vegan gravy recipe comes together in 15 minutes and is luxuriously smooth and flavorful. Serve it for a vegan Thanksgiving feast or drizzle it over roast turkey - everyone will love it! Make vegan gravy if you want to cover all the bases this holiday season! It will suit vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters, […]

    Gluten Free Gravy

    November 20, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A pitcher of gluten free gravy on a napkin.

    Easy gluten free gravy is an essential addition to the holiday table! Try this luxurious savory gravy on mashed potatoes, turkey, vegetarian dishes, and more. If you're looking for a gluten-free gravy recipe this holiday season, look no further than my delicious gluten free gravy! With a simple flour swap, you'll be able to create a gorgeously […]

    Gluten Free Chocolate Chunk Banana Muffins

    November 14, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Gluten free chocolate chunk banana muffins on a cake plate.

    A plate of warm and fluffy gluten free chocolate chunk banana muffins is sure to turn any morning cozy! Spiked with cinnamon and packed with chopped chocolate and ripe bananas, these easy muffins are always a crowd-pleaser. This gluten free riff on my banana chocolate chunk muffins makes gorgeously tender banana muffins swirled with big […]

    Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins

    November 13, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of banana chocolate chunk muffins and a cup of coffee.

    Sweet and moist banana chocolate chunk muffins are studded with big bites of semisweet chocolate for a decadent morning treat or afternoon snack! Serve these for brunch or enjoy them with a cup of tea. Always-tender, oh so fluffy banana chocolate chunk muffins are one of the easiest, quickest, and yummiest recipes to come out […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Bundt Cake

    November 11, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A gluten free pumpkin bundt cake topped with maple glaze and pumpkin seeds.

    A tender gluten free pumpkin bundt cake topped with a brown butter maple glaze and a generous sprinkling of pumpkin seeds is a welcome addition to the fall table. Serve it as a side to pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, or cut thick slices to finish a special meal. If you've got a hankering for cake […]

    Gluten Free Walnut Pumpkin Scones Recipe

    November 6, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A plate of gluten free walnut pumpkin scones.

    This gluten free walnut pumpkin scones recipe is a fantastic fall bake that features mellow pumpkin, a trio of classic spices, and a simple, tender dough that bakes up beautifully every time. These easy gluten free walnut pumpkin scones recipe results in perfectly tender, lightly moist and fragrant scones that capture the goodness of fall. […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Sheet Cake

    November 4, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    Mini pumpkin candles next to slices of pumpkin sheet cake.

    Soft and sumptuous gluten free pumpkin sheet cake makes a festive fall dessert for any occasion! Topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and dusted with cinnamon, it's packed with fall flavors in every bite. Inspired by my recipe for gluten free pumpkin bars, this gluten free pumpkin sheet cake is a more, well, cakey version […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Banana Muffins

    October 29, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Cream cheese on half of a pumpkin banana muffin.

    Super fluffy gluten free pumpkin banana muffins come together effortlessly in one bowl and are spiked with warming fall spices. Add a handful of walnuts for crunch and enjoy these little beauties with your morning cup of coffee. Can't decide between banana or pumpkin muffins? Not to worry, these pumpkin banana muffins are the perfect […]

    Oat Flour Banana Bread

    October 28, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Two slices of banana bread are cut from the loaf.

    Oat flour banana bread is a gorgeously buttery, banana-y loaf topped with a crackly crust of cinnamon sugar. An easy one-bowl recipe that needs just one gluten-free flour to make. Does the world need more (gluten-free) banana bread recipes? In my book, the answer is always and emphatically "yes." Especially when they require just one […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

    October 24, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A gluten free pumpkin pie on a counter.

    This gorgeously rich gluten free pumpkin pie balances a luxuriously smooth, cream-based custard infused with cozy spices and brown sugar on a buttery, flaky gluten free crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving! This gluten free pumpkin pie recipe will make all your Thanksgiving baking dreams come true! If you've been looking for a solid gluten free pumpkin […]

    All Butter Gluten Free Pie Dough

    October 22, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A gluten free all butter pie crust in a pie pan.

    This beautifully buttery and flaky all-butter gluten free pie dough is a versatile, reliable pie crust that works in pies, tarts, galettes, and more. My easy gluten free all-butter pie dough is so good you won't be able to tell it's gluten free! Unbelievably flaky, this easy gluten free crust is made with, you guessed […]

    Oat Flour Pumpkin Muffins

    October 21, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Chocolate chip oat flour pumpkin muffins on a white plate.

    These tender, one-bowl oat flour pumpkin muffins are naturally gluten free and come together in minutes. Add dark chocolate chips and warming spices for the perfect way to enjoy fall flavors. Add these oat flour pumpkin muffins to your pumpkin muffin roster. I love these all throughout the cooler months, and you may even find […]

    Gluten Free Mini Pumpkin Muffins

    October 16, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of gluten free mini pumpkin muffins.

    Gluten free mini pumpkin muffins are so soft and fluffy! Plenty of pumpkin and cozy spices combine in this easy one-bowl recipe to make the best two-bite snack. Oh my gosh, these mini pumpkins are unbelievably soft and sweet, the perfect easy pumpkin muffin. My girls LOVE these muffins and I love that it's a […]

    Gluten Free Chewy Pumpkin Cookies

    October 15, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Gluten free chewy pumpkin cookies on a plate.

    These warmly spiced and oh so chewy gluten free chewy pumpkin cookies are infused with plenty of butter and hints of molasses. One bite and you'll fall in love with these fall favorites. I love a batch of pumpkin chocolate chip cookies as much as anyone else, but these cozily-spiced gluten free chewy pumpkin cookies […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

    October 14, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A plate of gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip muffins and a cup of coffee.

    These gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are unbelievably fluffy, soft, and studded with chocolate chips! Packed with warming spices, these muffins are a perfect fall bake. When you want to add a little chocolate to your fall favorite pumpkin muffins, make these gluten free pumpkin chip muffins! A riff on my gluten free pumpkin muffins, you'll […]

    Gluten Free Honey Cornbread Muffins

    October 8, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Cornbread muffins on a red napkin.

    Gluten free honey cornbread muffins are sweet and tender, fragrant with honey, and have a beautifully rustic texture from the addition of cornmeal. Serve muffins with soup, stew, chili, and more! These honey-sweetened honey cornbread muffins are so lovely - tender yet a bit nubbly from the cornmeal, and as welcome on the holiday table […]

    Gluten Free Apple Scones

    October 2, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Two gluten free apple scones.

    Sweet bits of apple punctuate tender gluten free apple scones with delicious fall flavor in every bite. Plenty of cinnamon adds cozy spice. Scones are one of my favorite quick baking recipes to whip up because they are so homey and rustic, yet are still sweet enough to feel like a treat. These gluten free […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Bread

    October 1, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Two halves of a slice of pumpkin bread on a plate.

    Beautifully moist gluten free pumpkin bread also happens to be dairy-free and is the perfect way to welcome fall. A sweet and tender loaf that's packed with pumpkin and cozy spices. This classic, simple pumpkin loaf is on heavy rotation in my kitchen come October. Easily made gluten free with oat and almond flour, I […]

    Gluten Free Apple Muffins

    September 30, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Apple muffins with one on a plate.

    These simple, lightly sweetened gluten free apple muffins are packed with juicy bites of apple, cozy spices, and a secret ingredient: browned butter! The perfect cozy bake, light and fluffy gluten free apple muffins are wonderful to make during apple season, but they're welcome any time you want to make a quick batch of fruit […]

    Oat Flour Scones (Gluten Free)

    September 12, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis 15 Comments

    An oat flour scone on a plate.

    The simplest, tenderest gluten free oat flour scones that are made just with oat flour. Use this recipe as your base for all sorts of add-ins, from fruit to chocolate to maple syrup and more. Similar to my recipe for oat flour muffins and oat flour blueberry muffins, this gluten free oat flour recipe creates […]

    Gluten Free Banana Pancakes

    September 9, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A white plate with gluten free banana buttermilk pancakes and syrup.

    Light and fluffy gluten free banana pancakes get their ultra-tender texture from plenty of buttermilk in the batter with oat flour to give them structure. Totally gluten free, you'll love the touch of natural sweetness from the mashed bananas and a little maple syrup. Gluten Free Banana Pancakes Recipe My girls love pancakes and I […]

    Zucchini Soup Recipe

    September 4, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of zucchini soup on a napkin with a spoon in it.

    This creamy zucchini soup recipe is a delicate puree of summer squash swirled with fresh basil, lemon zest, and aromatics like onion and garlic. No actual cream is needed, but don't forget the lemon wedges to squeeze over each bowl of soup for zingy flavor. This beautiful zucchini soup is inspired by a recipe in […]

    Gluten Free Apple Pie

    September 3, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A piece of gluten free apple pie with a fork cutting in on a plate, with the pie to the left.

    Lightly sweetened apples are folded into an oat flour gluten-free crust that will make all your pie dreams come true.

    Gluten Free Pie Crust

    September 2, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A gluten free pie crust in a pie pan.

    A reliable gluten free pie crust recipe needs to be in your back pocket - and this easy all-butter gluten free pie crust is definitely a worthy go-to. One whole grain naturally gluten free flour plus a little starchy flour for lightness produces a versatile pie crust that works in all sorts of pies and […]

    Super Simple Tomato Sauce

    August 29, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    Spaghetti with simple tomato sauce on a plate with a bowl of cheese next to it.

    This recipe for super simple tomato sauce is the quickest and easiest tomato sauce you can make! This family favorite is a weeknight staple and relies on velvety pureed tomatoes and a little garlic to bring loads of flavor to spaghetti night. This is my family's favorite tomato sauce, and it comes together in minutes […]

    Gluten Free Gravenstein Apple Pie

    August 28, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A piece of gluten free Gravenstein apple pie on a plate with the pie to the right and a cup of black coffee to the left.

    Fold tart-sweet apples into a flaky gluten free crust in this luscious gluten free Gravenstein apple pie recipe. From simple ingredients comes a beautiful pie that makes the most of this special apple's short season. Gluten Free Gravenstein Apple Pie Recipe This tender and flavorful gluten free Gravenstein apple pie showcases my favorite apple - […]

    Gluten Free Zucchini Chocolate Cake

    August 27, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Squares of gluten zucchini chocolate cake.

    This fudgy gluten free zucchini chocolate cake is moist, decadent and the best way to use seasonal zucchini! Spoiler - you'll probably not be able to tell it's packed with veggies. And don't skip the dreamy chocolate ganache icing! Chocolate and zucchini is a classic, if unexpected, pairing for cake, and this gluten free chocolate […]

    One-Ingredient Banana Ice Cream

    August 26, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Banana ice cream is served in a bowl.

    Easy, one-ingredient banana ice cream is naturally sweet and so satisfying, a dream of a homemade ice cream that just needs frozen bananas and a food processor to make. Try the add-ins I suggest below or keep it simple - it's a winner no matter how you serve it. Do you remember when "nice cream" […]

    Gluten Free Banana Zucchini Muffins

    August 23, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A pile of gluten free banana zucchini muffins on a plate.

    Tender little gluten free banana zucchini muffins are moist and delicious from a combination of banana and shredded zucchini. A simple duo of almond and oat flour keeps this recipe entirely gluten free. Tuck that ripe banana on your counter into the batter for gluten free banana zucchini muffins for a touch of natural sweetness […]

    Gluten-Free Zucchini Bread

    August 22, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A loaf of gluten-free zucchini bread on a board with a plate and a slice and a cup of tea.

    Velvety gluten free zucchini bread tucks freshly shredded zucchini into a cozily-spiced batter spiked with cinnamon and nutmeg. You won't be able to tell that this classic quick bread is gluten free - but it is, needing just oat and almond flour to make a gorgeously slicecable loaf! This just sweet enough gluten-free zucchini bread […]

    Gluten Free Banana Peanut Butter Cake

    August 19, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    Four pieces of banana peanut butter cake on plates.

    Gluten Free Banana Peanut Butter Cake takes two of my favorite things - bananas and peanut butter - and folds them into a tender gluten-free batter that bakes into a beautifully fragrant and moist cake. A cap of peanut butter frosting takes it over the top. Easy Gluten Free Peanut Butter Banana Cake This easy […]

    Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Cake

    August 5, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    Sliced strawberries top gluten free strawberrry shortcake.

    Gluten free strawberry shortcake cake piles a rich and buttery gluten-free cake with a fluffy pouf of whipped cream and ripe, juicy strawberries. Your favorite summer dessert - strawberry shortcakes - turned into a cake. Similar to my gluten free strawberry shortcakes recipe but a dessert in its own right, this gluten free strawberry shortcake […]

    Gluten Free Peach Cake

    July 31, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A side view of a gluten free peach cake.

    This gorgeously fragrant gluten free peach cake is sweet and soft - everything a good fruit cake should be. Its tender and buttery gluten free crumb is absolutely crammed with bites of juicy fresh peaches, making for a memorable mid-summer cake. In summer, make a fruit cake, am I right? This gluten free peach cake […]

    Banana Strawberry Smoothie

    July 30, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Glasses of banana strawberry smoothie with strawberries scattered around them.

    This smooth and creamy banana strawberry smoothie is as beautiful to look at as it is good to drink! Just a few simple ingredients combine to make a pretty in pink drink that's so easy to slurp up for a snack or an on-the-go breakfast. If you're in the mood for a sweet and creamy […]

    Gluten Free Blueberry Banana Bread

    July 29, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Slices of gluten free blueberry banana bread surrounded by blueberries.

    Moist and sweet gluten free blueberry banana bread tumbles juicy blueberries into a thick, banana-rich oat flour and brown sugar batter. This easy bread comes together in minutes and is perfect for sharing. This simple gluten free blueberry banana bread combines two of my favorite fruits - bananas, and blueberries. It relies on ripe bananas […]

    Gluten Free Peach Pie

    July 25, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A gluten free peach pie on a white background.

    Sweet and summery gluten free peach pie is bursting with fresh, juicy fruit and a touch of warming cinnamon, all tucked into a flaky gluten free crust. If you're lucky enough to have a peach tree in your backyard, I envy you! We planted a few trees last year, but they are still in their […]

    Oat Flour Pie Crust

    July 22, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Oat flour pie crust in a pie pan.

    This beautifully flaky and tender gluten free oat flour pie crust is incredibly versatile and works in sweet and savory pastries! An all-butter, whole-grain pie crust that is so easy to make and delivers reliably good results every time. This oat flour pie crust is the easiest, most tender gluten free pie crust that needs […]

    Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcakes

    July 17, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A gluten free strawberry shortcakes on a plate.

    Welcome summer with these decadent gluten free strawberry shortcakes! Delicate gluten free angel food cupcakes are piled with sweet, homemade whipped cream and juicy fresh strawberries. A light and pretty warm-weather dessert. Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe Fluffy gluten free angel food cupcakes form the base of this sweet, summery gluten free strawberry shortcakes recipe. Here, you'll […]

    Blueberry Banana Smoothie

    July 16, 2024 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Two glasses of blueberry banana smoothie on a white counter.

    This luscious blueberry banana smoothie whirls tangy Greek yogurt with ripe bananas and blueberries plus a touch of maple syrup for extra sweetness. Naturally gluten free, this smoothie makes for a fresh breakfast or afternoon snack! Easy Blueberry Banana Smoothie Recipe My youngest has always loved fruit and I have always loved giving it to […]

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    I'm Nicole, a writer, recipe developer, and cookbook author. I share carefully tested gluten-free baking recipes as well as the occasional vegetarian and vegan dish, all made with simple, wholesome ingredients. I believe in real food, lots of vegetables, and balance, too -- because I dearly love cake. Welcome! Learn more about me.


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