Carrot Cupcakes Made Healthier

This was my very first gluten free, sugar free baking success.  Everyone loves these cupcakes so I decided that they needed to be part of the baking class I taught on Monday night. The class was entitled “Healthier Baking – Gluten and Sugar Free” which prompted me to do a slight makeover on one of [...]

Broiled Grapefruit Recipe

Grapefruit is a citrus gem if you prepare it the right way.  I urge people to learn to appreciate the natural flavors of fruits and vegetables because it’s healthier to eat foods that aren’t drowned in dips and spreads.  Also, knowing what a food tastes like raw allows you to successfully pair it with other [...]

Easy German Chocolate Mousse Recipe

This simple and delicious chocolate mousse recipe is one every gluten-free cook needs to have on file, especially for the  holidays.  With full ovens and extra gluten-free prep work, I thought I’d come up with a decadent, nearly no-oven-needed, make ahead dessert that will ease your mind and still be a treat your guests will [...]

Chocolate Coffee “Martinis,” a Give-Away, & Holiday Food Fest!

Welcome to Holiday Food Fest’s 4th week!  We’re sharing Holiday Cocktails, Mocktails, and Appetizers today.  I am so excited to see what everyone’s been creating for their upcoming celebrations.
It’s always fun on the holidays to have a special drink to serve guests.  We don’t drink alcohol at all – nor do I cook with it.  [...]

Raw Date Truffles

I love the holidays.  Not the sometimes insane hustle and bustle or the manufactured gifts of obligation, but the decorations, the time together with good friends and family, and the very thoughtful gifts that come wrapped in love.  I’ve been pondering what to make as gifts for a few months now, only because I want [...]