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    Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

    November 12, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Pieces of gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip cake on a plate.

    This easy, gloriously soft, gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip cake is studded with semisweet chocolate chips. Add a kiss of cinnamon to the one-bowl batter and this cake will disappear fast. I dearly love the pairing of pumpkin and chocolate and it's carried out beautifully in this gluten free pumpkin chocolate chip cake. While I do […]

    Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffins

    November 5, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Sweet and bursting with juicy fruit, these gluten-free blueberry muffins are slightly cakey and oh so delicious. Two easy gluten-free flours, tons of blueberries, and a handful of other basics make the best-ever morning nibble! Blueberry muffins are definitely my thing! From gluten free banana blueberry muffins to the adorable gluten-free mini blueberry muffins my […]

    Almond Flour Pumpkin Muffins

    October 29, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Gluten-free almond flour pumpkin muffin

    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

    October 1, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A nice pile of one bowl brownies served on a white plate.

    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 Blackberry Crisp

    September 10, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A pan of gluten free apple blackberry crisp next to a bowl of crisp.

    This easy, gluten free apple 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 apple […]

    Buttermilk Cake

    August 20, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A buttermilk cake with a slice of cake on a plate.

    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

    July 26, 2021 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    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

    December 18, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice of coconut loaf cake on a plate with the loaf next to it.

    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

    August 4, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    Half of a Gravenstein apple pie in a pie pan.

    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

    June 29, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A cake frosted with chocolate buttercream frosting.

    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)

    May 18, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    The best chocolate cake ever on a white plate.

    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

    March 22, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A napkin-lined bowl of 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

    January 10, 2020 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A plate of befanini cookies topped with sprinkles.

    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

    November 10, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis 5 Comments

    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

    August 29, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A sliced loaf of gluten free banana & zucchini bread with a slice on a plate.

    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)

    May 13, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis 5 Comments

    A small Moroccan plate with ghriba cookies next to a cup of tea.

    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

    March 28, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A gluten free carrot muffin cut in half, one half with butter.

    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)

    February 8, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice of plated blueberry yogurt cake and the cake next to it.

    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

    January 29, 2019 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Slices of gluten free blackberry cake with glasses of champagne.

    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

    November 21, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Pumpkin olive oil cake with a white napkin next to a cup of coffee.

    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 cake from food writer Yossy Arefi's excellent pumpkin olive oil cake recipe, […]

    Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Bread

    October 12, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis 4 Comments

    A loaf of gluten free apple cinnamon bread cut into slices.

    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!)

    July 6, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A slice of gluten free banana cake is cut from the cake.

    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

    March 15, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    A plate 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 […]

    Easy Greek Frozen Yogurt

    February 4, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A cup of frozen yogurt with a spoon.

    The simplest and best dessert for hot days is this easy Greek frozen yogurt. It's naturally sugar-free and gluten-free and is so refreshing and adaptable! Easy Greek Frozen Yogurt Recipe This quick and easy homemade frozen yogurt recipe could hardly be easier. Just two ingredients are all you need to create a healthy dessert than […]

    Rhubarb Scones

    January 26, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Inspired by a trip to Australia's Hunter Valley, these whole-grain rhubarb scones are lush with butter and fragrant with tart rhubarb. Sweetened with honey and full of good fat from Greek yogurt, this lightly sweetened rhubarb scone recipe is a keeper. Intro paragraph add 2-3 relevant links Why This Gluten-Free Recipe Works What You'll Love […]

    Creamy Vegetarian Marry Me Chickpeas

    January 16, 2018 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of marry me chickpeas with bread and a napkin.

    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!)

    December 8, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A slice of gingerbread on a plate with a fork and the loaf next to it.

    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

    November 23, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A tea pot, cups of tea, and two slices of pumpkin cake.

    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

    November 9, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A bowl of carrot cauliflower soup on a napkin.

    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

    November 2, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A gluten free pumpkin banana bread loaf cut in slices.

    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

    October 26, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    A bowl lined with a napkin full of 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

    October 19, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    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

    August 9, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    Leftover oatmeal muffins in a white bowl.

    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 […]

    Almond Flour Brownies

    July 12, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    Just a warning: there will be three almond flour recipes posted here during the next few weeks. Not that I've suddenly gone gluten-free or that I've given up spelt flour. But I've had to accept a few hard realities: mama loves her sweets, and no matter how I try to fully wean myself off it's […]

    Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

    June 20, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A napkin lies next to a bowl of sweet potato and coconut soup with a spoon.

    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

    May 15, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    A slice of jammy rhubarb cake with whipped cream and a cup of tea.

    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 […]

    Upside-Down Rhubarb Cake

    May 8, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    An upside-down rhubarb cake on a white plate.

    This gorgeous upside-down rhubarb cake drapes buttery rhubarb over a 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, gives it […]

    Anzac Biscuits

    April 24, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 1 Comment

    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

    February 5, 2017 by Nicole Spiridakis 3 Comments

    A small bowl of carrot & coconut soup with a spoon.

    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

    December 19, 2016 by Nicole Spiridakis Leave a Comment

    A cup of coffee next to a piece of gluten free cranberry cake with the cake in the background.

    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

    December 5, 2016 by Nicole Spiridakis 2 Comments

    A white plate of 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

    November 28, 2016 by Nicole Spiridakis

    A slice of gluten free pumpkin snack on a plate with a cup of coffee.

    Sink your fork into this plush 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 a snack […]

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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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