I have a love/hate relationship with the summer months. As much as I love swimming, playing in the backyard with my kids, popsicles, and barbecues with friends...I am not a fan of turning on my oven in the horrible 100 degree heat. The air conditioning has a battle with the blazing hot oven in my kitchen. My passion for baking doesn't go away, I just don't like to mix baking with sweating. Yuck. However, my heart sings for all of the yummy summer desserts that make ... read more
nutella yogurt fruit dip
Sometimes I just need a chocolate fix. It doesn't always have to be an actual piece of rich, dark chocolate, but it needs to satisfy that longing for chocolatey goodness. A fresh chocolate chip cookie does the trick. A cup of chocolate coconut milk ice cream is always refreshing. But then there are times where I want a quilt-free chocolate indulgence...what ever shall I do? When I saw this recipe for Nutella yogurt fruit dip, I was quite intrigued. As you know, I ... read more
gluten free apple cinnamon pancakes
Nothing gets my family to the table for breakfast faster than a big plate of pancakes. They are everyone's favorite. When I ask Kyri and Kaden what they want for breakfast, it's always "pancakes!" Now that I have my favorite gluten free yogurt pancake recipe, it brings me great joy to bring a smile to my kid's face...through their tiny tummies. We went to the farmers market and I brought home these 2 giant green apples. I was back in the kitchen the next moring, ready to ... read more
gluten free pizza crust
Who says you can't have pizza when you can't have gluten? It took me a while to get the courage to try out a gluten free crust. I was scared. My greatest fear was that it would taste like cardboard. We had tried a few gluten free pizzas at local restaurants and were not impressed. So expensive for paper thin crust. I just had to make a tasty, gluten free pizza right at home. My dear friend Kerri, gave me this recipe for a gluten free, yeast free pizza crust. Being that there was no ... read more
gluten free banana muffins
How much do I love these banana muffins, let me count the ways. They are super moist. They taste just like a banana muffin should taste. Oh, and you can't eat just one. I started making these muffins before going gluten free and I knew I had to give them a try with my flour blend. I must say, they are even better than the gluten-filled version! They are light and fluffy, full of fresh banana flavor. The addition of the Greek yogurt adds to the moistness ... read more
gluten free berry crisp
One of the many reasons I love summer...all of the fresh fruit! The berries are perfectly ripe, the watermelon is extra juicy, and the peaches are super sweet. There are so many yummy desserts to make with summer fruit, but my favorite is a good crisp or cobbler! They come together quickly and are full of natural sweetness from the beautiful fruit. I have made many berry crisps in my life, but I wanted to come up with my own recipe. The kids and I made this berry ... read more
coconut raspberry macaroons
My sister is getting married in August and it was time for us to plan her bridal shower. I offered to make the party favors, as well as the cupcakes, which I will share the recipe with you soon. It's a good one...lemon cupcakes with raspberry buttercream. My sister LOVES coconut so I knew macaroons were a good choice for the favors. However, I didn't want just plain coconut macaroons. Don't get me wrong, those are delicious, but I wanted a recipe with a fun ... read more
gluten free pumpkin bundt cake
I know the leaves outside aren't changing colors, but who says you can only eat pumpkin desserts in the Fall? You will soon notice that I am quite in love with ALL pumpkin desserts. Pumpkin pie, cake pops, cookies, cheesecake, ice cream, and cake. When you add pumpkin puree to a cake, it makes it so moist and gives it a very tender crumb, something I'm always looking for in a good cake recipe. That big, orange vegetable is also a super food, full of fiber, anti-oxidant ... read more
gluten free glazed donut muffins
If you asked me what some of my favorite treats are to bake, muffins would one of my top contenders! They are so versatile. They aren't overly sweet. They can go with any meal. They are a great snack. Oh...and you can make them quite healthy too! I love to mix up combinations and try different varieties for my family. I have quite a few that I make over and over (which I can't wait to share those recipes with you), but I just had to try these when I saw ... read more
lemon blueberry no-bake cheesecake
Do you ever get that late night longing for something sweet? It's 10:00 at night and you don't want something too heavy or too rich. Just a dessert that will satisfy your sugar craving. I pretty much NEED a treat every night. I try to be good and only have something small, to hold me over. However, my problem is that after I finish my dessert, I always want something salty. My husband likes to make fun of me. This my friends, is one of my new favorite ... read more