Two weeks ago, Shea and I opened a challenge to our readers. Using our Ingredient Challenge Monday format, where we feature one whole-food ingredient and challenge our readers to join in on the creativity, we challenged each of you to use fennel in the most creative, most delicious way you could imagine. To open the […]
Whipped Coconut Strawberry Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo Friendly)
February 12, 2012 By 11 Comments
February is a big month in our home. Birthdays, anniversary and more… With all of the hustle and bustle, school and work schedules, it is a wonder we manage to get anything done. Still, especially when it comes to birthdays, it is important to give each event the special attention it deserves. This year my […]
Maple-Glazed Roasted Fennel with Apples and Root Vegetables
February 6, 2012 By 2 Comments
Just in case you missed the announcement last Friday over at Dixie Chik Cooks, Ingredient Challenge Mondays are back! Don’t remember Ingredient Challenge Mondays? Here’s are just some of my previous ICM entries… What’s different this go-round? Well, like we did in the final ICM challenges from before, this time we are including […]
Red Velvet Truffles (Allergy-Free, Sugar-Free, Raw, Vegan)
February 5, 2012 By 10 Comments
A short while back I was contacted by Cara, the mastermind behind Fork and Beans, a lovely Gluten-Free and Vegan that I have fallen absolutely in love with, regarding her Valentine’s Day Bake-Off. Given that many of my recipes, especially my dessert recipes, are naturally vegan…this contest seemed right up my alley. Early on […]
Smoked ‘Cheddar’ Bacon Soup
January 26, 2012 By 4 Comments
This month’s Go Ahead Honey, It’s Gluten-Free event is focused on foods that bring healing to your mind, body and soul. Hosted by Maggie over at She Let Them Eat Cake , this is a great opportunity to start the New Year off with some amazingly delicious and wonderfully healing recipes. As mentioned in […]
Cranberry-Orange Wassail
January 17, 2012 By 5 Comments
First, let me start by saying that I truly have the best followers in the world. Due to, wellll, life, I have not blogged since the first of the year. In that time, our little town has had record-breaking snow; we have celebrated my husband’s birthday, spent time with friends who have had births to […]
the dairy-free & gluten-free kitchen, flourless chocolate almond cake (plus a New Year’s giveaway!!)
December 29, 2011 By 50 Comments
‘Tis the seasons of surprises. Imagine how tickled I was to receive a package from Ten Speed Press with a new cookbook just before Christmas! Denise Jardine’s The Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Kitchen is everything this lovely cover cracks it up to be… I mean, seriously, what screams gluten and dairy more than pizza? […]
Harlequin Soup – Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Style
December 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Today, December 20, 2011, Food Network Fall Fest draws to a close… Last week, we were thrilled to invite you pull up a chair and join us as we shared our favorite holiday cookie recipes. This week, we invite you to join us as we celebrate one last seasonal vegetable… Broccoli. Now, […]
Snowball Cookies (Grain-free, Dairy-Free, Vegan)
December 14, 2011 By 5 Comments
Christmas in our home means warm ovens and full bellies. Two years into a gluten-free lifestyle, it seems as if I will never quite catch up with the memories this season brings. Recently, I shared my treasured Chocolate Pecan “Toll House” Pie; previously I have shared newly “tweaked” versions of dairy-free fudge, eggnog, and all sorts […]
Warm Winter Chili
December 7, 2011 By 17 Comments
This week, Food Network Fall Fest is working with wonderful winter squash. Winter squash may be anything from Acorn Squash to Butternut Squash…rinds of beautiful greens yellows and oranges; the flesh from most winter squash is generally orange in color and sweet in flavor. Recently, my squash lady introduced me to this wondrous monstrosity… Called […]
