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    Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipes

    November 21, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    A view of the thanksgiving table with taper candles and mini corn.

    Going meatless this year? My vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes guide will help you make your holiday feast the best ever. Whether you're a vegetarian, cooking for a vegetarian, or feel like going meatless this year, you're sure to find something everyone will love. I've been a vegetarian for almost 30 years now, and believe me when […]

    Delicious Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts

    November 20, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Pieces of maple pumpkin pie one topped with whipped cream on plates.

    From pumpkin pie to pumpkin cake, I've got you covered with the best gluten-free Thanksgiving desserts! And bonus: you don't have to save them just for Thanksgiving! The Best Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Desserts It's that time again! Gluten free pumpkin sheet cake, pie, spiced gluten free pumpkin blondies - you can bake all of the pumpkin […]

    Maple Pumpkin Pie

    November 17, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 12 Comments

    Pieces of maple pumpkin pie one topped with whipped cream on plates.

    This smooth, warmly spiced maple pumpkin pie is rich with heavy cream and sweetened just with pure maple syrup. It's perfect for Thanksgiving. There's a lot to love about this maple pumpkin pie! Let's start with a gorgeously plush custard filling made from fresh cream and pure pumpkin puree that's swirled with plenty of maple […]

    Pasta with Peas

    November 11, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    This Pasta with Peas recipe features a lemon-spiked, velvety sauce that coats gluten-free pasta. Broccoli, peas, and plenty of parmesan come together for a quick and easy dinner. Why You'll Lemon Pasta with Peas I love how soaking and blending raw cashews turns them creamy and luscious but without the heaviness of cream. This easy […]

    Apple Galette (Gluten Free!)

    November 10, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A top down shot of an apple galette.

    Rustic, beautiful, and utterly irresistible, this gluten free apple galette wraps juicy apple slices and warming spices in a buttery, flaky crust. Easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings. Branch out beyond gluten free apple pie and make a gorgeously rustic and homey apple galette! This sweetly simple, free-form pastry is just crammed with tender […]

    Apple Jelly

    October 27, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Apple jelly on a counter.

    Glossy, sweetly fragrant apple jelly is a special way to make great use of seasonal fruit. Serve this gorgeous homemade preserve on toast, scones, and more. If you're looking for a new way to use up apples, make apple jelly! This gorgeous homemade preserve is a different yet utterly delicious way to use up all […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Scones

    October 13, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A plate of gluten free pumpkin scones and a scone on a plate.

    Tender and lightly spiced gluten free pumpkin scones are packed with cozy spices and two simple gluten free flours. A glossy, maple syrup-spiked glaze is the perfect finishing touch. Soft and tender gluten free pumpkin scones are so good you'd never guess they're gluten-free! Oat and almond flour in the right ratios keep these orange […]

    Is Buckwheat Gluten Free?

    October 10, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of buckwheat flour with buckwheat flour next to it on a white background.

    Despite its name, which may have you wondering, is buckwheat gluten free?, buckwheat is actually a completely gluten-free seed! It is wonderful for baking, pancakes, and much more. Here's all you need to know about this naturally gluten-free flour. What Is Buckwheat? Buckwheat is a flowering plant native to Asia. Its seeds are cultivated for […]

    No Churn Pumpkin Ice Cream

    October 6, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A pan of pumpkin ice cream is shown on a white background with a bowl of pumpkin ice cream next to it.

    Easy, creamy no churn pumpkin ice cream is just what you need to celebrate fall! A sweet, whipped cream base is swirled with smooth pumpkin puree and warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. No machine is required! Welcome to your new favorite way to usher in autumn. This lightly spiced pumpkin pie ice cream […]

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins

    September 29, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Gluten-free pumpkin muffins are shown on a white background.

    Cozy gluten free pumpkin muffins are the perfect way to celebrate fall! Warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and two simple gluten-free flours combine to make a delicious treat to welcome the season. These gluten free pumpkin muffins are in rotation in my kitchen throughout fall. If you're on the hunt for simple yet irresistible […]

    Is Oat Flour Gluten Free?

    September 26, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A bowl of oat flour on a white background.

    If you've been wondering Is Oat Flour Gluten Free? I've got you covered! You can learn all about this gluten-free baking staple below, plus some of the best ways to use it. Is Oat Flour Gluten Free? Yes, oat flour is gluten-free! Oats in their natural state are gluten-free, and it follows that oat flour […]

    Gluten Free Apple Crisp

    September 22, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A spoon rests in a bowl of gluten free apple crisp.

    This gluten free apple crisp is a fall favorite dessert, featuring loads of fresh-picked apples tossed with brown sugar, cinnamon, and ginger, and topped with a crisp and buttery streusel. When I don't have time to make a gluten free apple pie, the answer is always apple crisp! A much more forgiving method, making a […]

    Gluten Free Caramel Cake

    September 19, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Pieces of gluten free caramel cake on plates with the cake nearby and a cup of coffee.

    A richly flavored, buttermilk-tender, gluten free caramel cake that's an adaptation of a Southern classic. Here, a fluffy vanilla cake is topped with a glossy cap of caramel frosting, making for a lovely dessert. This delicious caramel cake is beautiful in its simplicity: a soft, richly flavored cake is capped with a squidgy, brown sugar-infused caramel […]

    Gluten Free Oatmeal Pancakes

    September 16, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    Gluten free oatmeal pancakes surrounded by a jug of maple syrup and blueberries.

    These gluten free oatmeal pancakes are hearty, wholesome, and filling! Made with oat flour, leftover oatmeal, and a touch of maple syrup, they make an easy, naturally gluten-free breakfast. Nutritious and filling gluten-free oat flour pancakes are just as good eaten for a quick weekday breakfast as they are on the morning that they're made. […]

    Gluten Free Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

    September 15, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice of banana cake with cream cheese frosting

    This sweet and tender gluten free Banana Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is fragrant with bananas and topped with tangy icing for a gorgeous gluten-free treat. Save your ripe bananas and make this one all year long! Banana Cake Recipe Got ripe bananas? Make gluten free banana cake with cream cheese frosting! Even if you […]

    One-Bowl Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

    September 14, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A vegan gluten-free chocolate cupcakes in a little bowl next to a plate of cupcakes.

    Soft and fluffy one-bowl vegan gluten-free chocolate cupcakes are made with oat flour and a handful of simple ingredients. The perfect vehicle for your favorite icing or frosting! Gluten free chocolate cupcakes, but make them vegan! This super quick and easy (made in just one bowl!) recipe is inspired by my oat flour chocolate cupcakes […]

    Gluten Free Strawberry Loaf Cake with Vanilla Glaze

    September 11, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    A slice of gluten free strawberry loaf cake on a plate and slices in a serving dish.

    Three naturally gluten-free flours combine to create a tender, buttermilk and strawberry-infused cake.

    Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

    September 9, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A gluten-free chocolate cake with chocolate frosting.

    My gluten-free chocolate cake is a dream to bake and to eat! A riff on my best chocolate cake recipe, this is a deeply dark chocolate cake with a soft and tender crumb that's perfect layered and covered in fluffy chocolate buttercream. A truly special cake. How about a gluten-free chocolate cake that's so good […]

    Gluten Free Strawberry Almond Cake

    September 9, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A pot of tea, a cup of tea, and a gluten free strawberry almond cake.

    A version of an upside-down cake -strawberries and almond flour make for a Passover-friendly dessert that's also great any other day of the year.

    Gluten Free Skillet Peach Cobbler

    September 8, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice of skillet peach cobbler on a plate topped by vanilla ice cream.

    Tender oat flour and naturally sweet peaches are baked in a skillet to create a gorgeous, summer fruit cobbler.

    Gluten Free Lemon Loaf

    September 1, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Slices of gluten free lemon loaf on floral plates.

    This simple, oh-so-tender gluten free lemon loaf is bright and fragrant with lemon. It has a wonderfully fluffy crumb made with oat and almond flours plus a secret ingredient: whole-fat yogurt. A gluten free lemon loaf cake is a recipe every cook, gluten-free or not, should have in their recipe box. This simple, super-versatile cake […]

    Gluten Free Nectarine Crisp

    August 25, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A pan of nectarine crisp next to a bowl of crisp on a napkin.

    A barely-sweetened gluten-free crisp that takes good advantage of delicious, ripe, summer fruit.

    Gluten Free Rhubarb Muffins

    July 14, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A plate of gluten free rhubarb muffins.

    Tender and wholesome gluten free rhubarb muffins make great use of seasonal rhubarb. Buttermilk, Greek yogurt, and whole grain oat flour come out to play to make the best homey treat. Deliciously tender and moist gluten free rhubarb muffins are a wonderful way to use rhubarb. Here, a blend of oat and almond flours creates a […]

    Classic Gluten-Free Pound Cake

    June 16, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Berries surround a gluten-free pound cake next to a cup of tea.

    Buttery and rich, this gluten-free pound cake is my version of a classic pound cake. It's moist and dense, just like a good pound cake should be, and is made with a combination of oat and almond flours plus plenty of vanilla. I wanted to make a gluten-free version of a traditional pound cake, so […]

    Gluten Free Strawberry Rhubarb Bars

    June 9, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A strawberry rhubarb bar on a plate.

    Gluten free strawberry rhubarb bars feature a jammy fruit filling sandwiched between crisp layers of buttery crust. Sweet, fragrant strawberries are paired with tart rhubarb to make a gorgeous and easy treat. These cute little guten free strawberry rhubarb bars are a cross between a gluten free rhubarb crumble (or gluten free rhubarb crumble), a gluten […]

    Homemade Ginger Peanut Sauce

    June 6, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of ginger peanut sauce on a blue napkin.

    Silky smooth ginger peanut sauce features fresh ginger swirled with lots of peanut butter, a little garlic, tamari sauce, and sesame oil. It's amazing on noodles, over rice, or used to dress up a simple stir fry. Peanut butter has always been a friend in sweet treats, on toast, dolloped on bananas or apples, or […]

    Gluten-Free One-Bowl Chocolate Cake

    May 26, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Slices of one bowl gluten-free birthday topped with sprinkless

    This gluten free one bowl birthday cake could hardly be easier to make, perfect for those last-minute gatherings! A deeply dark chocolate cake is topped with fluffy buttercream frosting for the perfect birthday treat. Who doesn't love a one-bowl chocolate cake? Even better when it's gluten-free! I certainly love a one-bowl cake - it takes […]

    Gluten Free Chocolate Dump Cake

    May 19, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A slice of gluten free chocolate dump cake on a plate.

    This gluten-free chocolate dump cake hits all the notes you want in a gluten-free cake - soft, fudgy crumb, dense chocolate flavor, and creamy, dreamy frosting. Plus, it lasts for days in the fridge! This glorious chocolate dump cake is my gluten-free take on Amanda Hesser's classic New York Times recipe, which she calls a chocolate "dump it" cake. […]

    Gluten Free Quiche

    May 12, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A plate of gluten free quiche and roasted vegetables on a napkin.

    This gluten free quiche features a creamy custard balanced on a crisp and flaky crust layered with gently sauteed vegetables and plenty of salty cheese. This recipe is super adaptable and perfect for any occasion! A reliable gluten-free quiche is an elegant yet homey dish that works for breakfast, brunch, or dinner! And this one […]

    Gluten Free Hummingbird Cake

    May 5, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A close up of a slice of hummingbird cake with the cake in the background.

    This amazing recipe for gluten free hummingbird cake is one you'll want to make again and again! A dense, moist, fruit-infused cake is topped with fluffy whipped cream cheese icing and sprinkled with toasted walnuts in a gluten-free take on a classic recipe. A few years ago, I took a gluten free hummingbird cake to […]

    Gluten Free Pear Cake

    April 21, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A thick slice of gluten free pear cake on its side on a plate.

    This lovely recipe for a gluten free pear cake will quickly become one of your favorites! Fragrant with cinnamon and loaded with juicy pears, this is an unfussy yet special cake. A cake with fruit tucked into the batter is one of my very favorite kinds of cake to bake. This gluten free pear cake ticks […]

    Flaky Gluten Free Lemon Scones Made with Oat Flour

    April 14, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A hand moves a plate with a gluten free lemon scone.

    A simple recipe for gluten free lemon scones that tucks lots of fresh lemon zest into a tender, flaky oat flour scone that's topped with a pretty lemon glaze. Perfect at breakfast time or for afternoon tea! These fragrant little lemon scones are so luscious! Simple, wholesome ingredients like whole grain oat flour and yogurt […]

    Gluten Free Mini Carrot Cake

    April 7, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A mini carrot cake is cut into slices.

    If you love carrot cake, why not try this mini carrot cake? Everything you adore about the classic is wrapped in a smaller, gluten-free package that features a wee cake with an oh-so-tender crumb, warm spices, and a generous swirl of cream cheese frosting. When you're hankering for a gluten free carrot cake or a […]

    Oat Flour Cinnamon Rolls

    March 31, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 8 Comments

    An oat flour cinnamon rolls on a plate on top of a napkin.

    Soft and fluffy naturally gluten-free oat flour cinnamon rolls are just as good as regular cinnamon rolls! Turn them into sticky buns with a deliciously sticky maple syrup topping or frost them with traditional cream cheese icing. With make-ahead details! This gorgeous recipe for gluten free oat flour cinnamon rolls is made with a simple blend of […]

    Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    March 24, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of chocolate peanut butter ice cream made with coconut milk.

    A rich and creamy vegan chocolate peanut butter ice cream made with coconut sugar and swirls of peanut butter. A coconut milk base keeps this decadent ice cream dairy-free. This vegan peanut butter chocolate ice cream is silky, rich, and oh-so-flavorful. I kept it refined sugar-free, too, although you don't have to. But I love […]

    Chewy Gluten-Free Walnut Cookies

    March 3, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    A plate of gluten free walnut cookies dusted with powdered sugar.

    These irresistibly chewy gluten-free walnut cookies are made with plenty of ground walnuts and kissed with a touch of cinnamon. So simple to make and so very delicious! These gluten-free walnut cookies are inspired by my take on Moroccan ghriba cookies. Here, ground walnuts are mixed with a few tablespoons of almond flour and a […]

    Gluten-Free Meyer Lemon Snack Cake

    February 24, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Pieces of gluten free meyer lemon snack cake topped with lemon on a plate.

    This fluffy gluten-free Meyer lemon snack cake is loaded with poppyseeds and infused with bright lemon flavor in each bite. A simple flour blend of oat flour and arrowroot makes this sweet cake into a special treat. When your neighbors give you lemons, make lemon cake! Some day we'll have a thriving lemon tree in […]

    Oat Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

    February 17, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    Chewy and buttery oat flour chocolate chip cookies are hands down my family's favorite cookies! Packed with whole grains and semisweet chocolate in every bite, you totally won't miss the gluten. These oat flour chocolate chip cookies are chewy inside, slightly crisp outside, and hit all the right cookie notes! A slight adaptation of my […]

    Oat Flour Waffles

    February 10, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Waffles on a plate with a cup of coffee.

    These oat flour waffles are light and fluffy with a slightly crisp exterior-everything a good waffle should be! Greek yogurt, whole grain oat flour, and a handful of other basics make for the best-ever gluten-free waffles. Fluffy (and naturally gluten free waffles) made with just one gluten-free flour? Yes, please! I love making a batch […]

    Gluten Free Banana Bread Muffins

    February 3, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A decorative white plate with gluten free banana bread muffis.

    Delicious gluten free banana bread muffins are made with oat flour, ripe bananas, and lots of browned butter for deep, satisfying flavor. Add chocolate chips to take them over the top. Fluffy, tender, and made just with whole grain gluten-free oat flour, these are the best gluten free banana bread muffins you'll bake! Nutty browned butter […]

    Gluten Free Cinnamon and Sugar Cake

    January 20, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A fluffy piece of gluten free cinnamon and sugar cake on a plate.

    A lightly sweetened and spiced gluten-free cinnamon sugar cake.

    Gluten Free Vanilla Buttermilk Cake

    January 13, 2023 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A slice of vanilla buttermilk cake on a plate with a cup of coffee.

    A tender gluten free vanilla buttermilk cake that's especially great for birthday celebrations. Any frosting works here, from a fluffy chocolate buttercream to whipped cream! A soft and sweet buttermilk and vanilla-infused cake that also happens to be gluten-free? Sign me up. This cake is a gluten-free version of my buttermilk cake, and it's so, so good. It […]

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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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    My cookbook, Flourless, was published by Chronicle Books and is full of naturally gluten-free desserts to tempt everyone! Learn more.

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