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 Cranberry Pecan 5-Minute Fudge (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free)

Fudge. Melt in your mouth piece of heaven.   I have been making fudge for more years than I care to admit to and fell in love with what has, in recent years, been dubbed “five minute” fudge more than 20 years ago.  No doubt you have seen similar recipes.  Rachel Ray shared her version […]

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 […]

Butternut Squash and Pear Soup, Share Our Holiday Table

If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you have likely noted the number of times I have mentioned Share Our Holiday Table this week. To clarify, Share Our Holiday Table is a virtual, progressive fund-raising dinner being hosted by Share Our Strength in effort to raise awareness about childhood hunger. As a mother, ensuring […]

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 […]

Fried Rice (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Casein Free)

As much as I love turkey, even I grow tired of the same ole same ole following several days worth of leftovers.  Sure, potpie, hot open-faced sandwiches or even cold turkey sandwiches are all great…but what if I just really don’t want another obviously turkey dish?  In steps my favorite left-over solution. Fried rice.  🙂 […]

Clementine Pecan Cranberry Sauce (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan Option)

Sorry for being off the map for the last few days.  This weekend my husband and I were off the map, quite literally, camping and hiking throughout no man’s land, and it has taken a couple of days to get things back in order. As happy as I am to be back, I must say […]

Quinoa Cranberry Pecan Stuffing (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Casein Free, Vegan)

Inspiration is an interesting thing; it can come to us from the strangest places.  Tonight’s inspiration comes from the back of a bag of celery.  Yes, celery.  A few weeks ago after making some Ants on a Log with my kiddos, as I was in process of throwing away the celery bag, I noticed 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 […]