Ah, convenience. That’s what we’re looking for when we pull a box of instant pudding off the shelf, right? Who has time to stand over a stove and stir? Yeah, I thought so. Still, whether because of food allergies, or food additives, some folks (like me!) shy away from using instant pudding mix. Keep Reading
Desserts
Desserts are one of those indulgences that everyone can enjoy. However just because it is a dessert does not mean it has to be super sugary or bad for you. These dessert recipes are great alternatives to store bought pastries and junk food. You an indulge yourself with a gluten free array of cookies, good for any occasion, or you can surprise your family with a paleo diet friendly brownie. Going beyond pastries, desserts can include ice cream pops, smoothies and fudge. Following these recipes and these guidelines you can have fun with dessert such as having an apple pie quesadilla, all made from scratch. Dessert is a great way to end a full meal on a light note, and it does not have to make you feel guilty for it. From no bake recipes, to quick treats you can whip up for your family, you can find treats here that are allergen free, which includes dairy, wheat, soy and eggs. These desserts are so good you might ask for seconds!
Gluten-Free Pumpkin-Oatmeal Cookies
Gluten-free pumpkin-oatmeal cookies could be describes as Soft, fluffy, pumkin-y deliciousness. Many gluten-free cookie recipes end up being hard and brittle - like a sweet cracker - or crumbly. But not these. I was looking for a good, healthy cookie recipe, possibly to freeze, for Garrett to Keep Reading
Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes
I remember the first time my mom made pineapple upside-down cake. Actually, I’m sure she’d made it before - she seemed to know what she was doing - but it must have been before my time. Anyway, I was quite thoroughly impressed with the results, being a pineapple lover and a cake lover (and an Keep Reading
No-Bake Key Lime Pie
Ever since I’ve known Gabriel, he’s made it well known that his favorite pie is key-lime. It took me forever to finally get around to making the traditional key-lime pie for him, probably partly because of this pie recipe. It’s just so easy. And tasty. You don’t even have to bake it. Frozen, it’s Keep Reading
Honey Sweetened Cheesecake Recipe
Wanna know what makes me happy? Making something really decadent from 100% homemade and/or local ingredients. Like cheesecake. Yup, homemade cheese, homemade vanilla, eggs from our front yard, and honey from our neighbor’s bees. It rocks. And incidentally, cream cheese is one of the easiest cheeses Keep Reading
Gluten-Free Copy Cat Oreos
There aren’t many things that make Gabriel wish he could go back to the average wheat consuming diet, but I think Oreo Cookies might be one of them. He seems to remember them quit fondly. I can’t say that I blame him. Who doesn’t love Oreos and milk? Fortunately for him, he has an oreo loving Keep Reading
Gluten-Free “Graham Cracker” Pie Crust
This gluten-free "graham cracker pie crust recipe will turn your pie making into a a snap! It's so easy, you'll wish you'd tried it years ago! Gabriel’s been mentioning lately how much he really loves key lime pie, and how long it’s been since he’s had one. I can take a hint, I really can. Keep Reading
Chocolate-Peanut Butter-Banana Pudding Pops
Quite a mouthful isn’t it? What is it about hot weather that makes us grab for the sweet treats? Maybe it’s because savory treats don’t freeze as well. In any case I stumbled across a recipe for chocolate/banana pudding pops a few days ago and had to try it (hey, I had bananas that were getting Keep Reading
Oatmeal Cake
I love a good, protein packed breakfast. Unfortunately, our chickens and ducks have almost stopped laying eggs. Yeah, I know. Spring is when chickens kick it into high gear and lay a bazillion eggs. Unfortunately, some stray dogs got into (yes, in) our chicken pens and slaughtered all, yes all of Keep Reading
Brownie-In-A-Mug Mix
I wish I could remember where I found this recipe so I could credit it, but I lost it. I guess that’s the downfall of having a recipe that’s so easy to remember. 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2T. each of cocoa, oil, and milk. Mix together and zap it for a minute. Voila! You have a Keep Reading