Vegan Avocado Pistachio Pudding, Ingredient-Challenge Monday Recipe

I spent this past week several hours away from home in work related training; away from my children, husband, phone and computer.  On Wednesday, in a panic, I realized we were approaching a challenge week and hadn’t even picked an ingredient! Thankfully, I was able to reach my Ingredient-Challenge Monday partner, Shea who had something […]

Molten Lava Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Soy Free)

This is not one of those healthy desserts that I so love.  This is one of those “I really need a chocolate fix, and not just any chocolate fix, something over the top” desserts that I indulge on just a few times a year. When my family and I took the opportunity to turn a […]

Red White and Blue Sorbet Sundae

It’s hot.  I mean, really really hot.  Yes, I am fully, painfully aware that this is summer, and summer is our warmest season…but seriously.  It’s hot. In the past few months (not weeks, months) my town has seen just a handful of days below 100+ degrees.  We have had absolutely no rain in the better […]

Blueberry Cobbler (Gluten-free, Dairy-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan)

Admit it.  Blueberries are ah-mazing.  These little sweeties are jam packed filled with nutrition, fiber, and yet manage to bring dessert quality flavor with very few calories.  From traditional blueberry pies to frozen blueberry sorbet, these luscious little loves are the perfect summer treat. This blueberry cobbler is a healthy twist on a classic dish.  […]

Blueberry Sorbet (Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan)

Blueberries.  These beautiful tiny treats surely pack a punch!  In one cup of raw blueberries, you will find a mere 84 calories, 4g of dietary fiber, and a great source of vitamin c, vitamin k and manganese. Blueberries are fabulous in everything from muffins to oatmeal.  Heck, blueberries are pretty darn good fresh from the […]

Zucchini Brownies (Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan). Ingredient-Challenge Monday

When grown in the proper environment, zucchini plants can easily produce several dozen squash per plant.   Because zucchini flourishes in an organic environment; preserves well as a frozen vegetable and pickles well, zucchini is often a top choice for home-growers. Throughout growing season, my husband often asks: “Do you have to put zucchini in everything??” […]

Celiac Awareness, Memorial Day and my fabulous Salted Cayenne Roasted Carob Cheesecake (Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan)

May is a very important month for our family.  A month dedicated to Celiac Awareness, I have found many reasons to share why it is I eat the way I do, and why I participate in the blogging community the way I do, this month.  Unfortunately being the last month of school, as a teacher […]

Elana Amsterdam’s New Cookbook: Gluten-Free Cupcakes

When Elana Amsterdam recently asked if I would like to review a copy of her new cookbook, Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour, I felt extremely honored and a tad bit flabbergasted…a bit like Porky Pig; tripping over my tongue in attempt to utter a simple phrase.  Thankfully, we were […]

Vegan Nutty Butter Easter Candy

🙂 I have had the intention to make Gluten Free-Dairy Free Nut Butter cups for my kids for a while now.  With Easter quickly approaching, the television heavily laden with Reese’s commercials and the grocery aisles loaded with these smooth, creamy treats, well…it seemed about time to make my kids a treat they so readily […]

Sugar- Free Raw Vegan Lemon Cheesecake, Ingredient-Challenge Monday

When Shea (aka Dixie Chik Cooks) and I agreed that lemon would be the Ingredient Challenge for this week, my mind started wandering.  I love lemon.  Lemon bars, lemon meringue, mint lemon julep (sans alcohol), lemon mint cake, lemonade, strawberry lemonade, raspberry lemonade, lemony citrus shortcake cookies, mmmm strawberry lemon cupcakes…so many ways to use […]