Vegan Tofu Mint Chocolate Mousse, Ingredient-Challenge Monday

When it was decided that this week’s Ingredient-Challenge Monday would feature tofu as the secret ingredient, I must admit I was a bit hesitant.  Don’t get me wrong, I have eaten tofu many times in the past.  I have had it fried, enjoyed it in soup, used it in smoothies, etc… I have no doubt […]

Ingredient-Challenge Monday Vegan Red Velvet Whoopie Pie (Gluten Free, Diary Free, Egg Free, Soy Free, Corn Free)

Ingredient-Challenge Monday Vegan Red Velvet Whoopie Pie (Gluten Free, Diary Free, Corn Free) When my Ingredient-Challenge Monday Girls came to the decision that we should do a “something red” special for Valentine’s Day, my mind immediately ran to favorite ingredients like strawberries, raspberries, even cherries.  Then, I went shopping with my husband…my gluten loving, dairy […]

Ingredient-Challenge Monday, Spiced Date Bars

First, my apologies for not getting the announcement regarding our Ingredient-Challenge Monday out this past weekend, second, I apologize for the overall delay in today’s post (I would have liked to have had this up hours ago!)…that being said, I am happy to be able to share this Ingredient-Challenge Monday inspired recipe with you today.  […]

Vegan Salted Cayenne Dark Chocolate Almond Fudge (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free)

Gourmet chocolates have brought us all kinds of zany combinations.  Chocolate covered fruit, gummy bears, peppermint sticks or even biscotti…each and every combination has its own unique taste and texture, each just as exquisite as the next.  Nearly two years ago I had my first taste of pepper infused chocolate with a hint of sea […]

Vegan Sweetened Condensed Milk (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Casein Free, Refined Sugar Free)

Sweetened condensed milk is one of those coveted items, especially by those of us who cannot have milk.  When used for deserts, candies, cakes, even hot drinks, there is a magical depth of flavor that occurs which no other addition seems to bring to the table. My recipe for sweetened condensed milk gives you all […]

Pecan Pie (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Casein Free, Corn Free)

Have you ever had those weeks where it feels as if you have not had the opportunity to sit but for a moment the entire week?  For me, it seems as if I will scarcely have a moment to sit this entire month, then I realized earlier today that this month is somewhat of a […]

Vegan Pumpkin Pie (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Casein Free, Soy Free, Egg Free)

A few weeks ago I asked my readers what traditional Thanksgiving dish they would like to see me transition into a Gluten Free Dairy Free delicacy.  Out of all of the suggestions offered, one item in particular kept popping into conversations…Pumpkin Pie. Then I was challenged in person by a friend who wanted an easy […]

Easy as Pie (Crust) (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Vegan)

If you are gluten free, a parent or relative or someone who is gluten free, in process of becoming gluten free or following one or more gluten free blog sites like mine on Twitter or Facebook, you probably have heard mention of the ABC Nightline clip from last week titled, “Is Gluten-Free Good?” If you […]

Ranger Cookies (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Nut Free)

🙂 It is Thursday, just two weeks before Thanksgiving…one might think it is important, especially as a relatively new blogger, to focus strictly on traditional Thanksgiving fare so as to help my readers plan their menus well before the big day comes.  And I have several recipes I am anxiously awaiting the opportunity to share […]

Mexican Chocolate, Black Cat Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Casein Free, Soy Free, Vegan Alternative Noted)

🙂 Early Monday, a friend asked me what I had planned for the week ahead…Monday I had to finish costumes for my five children, my husband and myself.  Tuesday I had a fieldtrip to attend.  Wednesday, we had our Trunk-or-Treat at church, for which I needed to supply treats for our primary table, plan a […]