Category Archives: desserts

PB & Jelly Bars

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

Remember the Choco Nut Drops? Well, the lovely Ari from Frugally Rich Life commented  on that post that she can no longer eat coconut in any form. Can you imagine? Ouch. But, she is a peanut butter lover like me, … Continue reading →

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Kiddo Creations: Bossk Brownies (vegan, grain-free, sugar-free)

Posted on January 16, 2011 by

I haven’t been cooking lately. Not at all. And you know what, I’m okay with that. Everyone needs a break now and then, right? And, I haven’t been eating out. I’ve been living on things like fruit and nut bowls … Continue reading →

Posted in chocolate, coconut, dates, desserts, flax seed, grain-free, nuts, vegan | Tagged , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Chocolate Snowballs for 12 Days of Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies

Posted on December 11, 2010 by

We’re almost through our 12 days of Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies hosted by the fabulous Maggie of She Let Them Eat Cake. Tomorrow you get to share your favorite recipes on Maggie’s website for a chance to win some amazing prizes. … Continue reading →

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Walnut Pie (gluten-free, vegan)

Posted on November 17, 2010 by

In case you missed all the excitement, there’s been a flurry of Thanksgiving-related gluten-free posts this week. They’ve been prompted by none other than the Gluten Free Girl, herself, Shauna Ahern. I contributed a not-quite-perfect recipe to Shauna’s round-up. But, … Continue reading →

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Thai-Inspired Truffle Treats

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

I can’t take any credit for this flavor combination. The other night we were eating dinner – Thai lettuce wraps with a coconut milk, peanut butter, lime sauce – when the boys in my life started waxing poetic about how … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Beet Cupcakes (vegan)

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

Beets. Those little red devils that taste of earth and stain your hands. Everyone says you either love them or hate them. But, everyone is wrong. I’m decidedly somewhere in between. Let’s say that I may be learning to like … Continue reading →

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Peanut Apple Scones (grain-free, vegan)

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

A week or so ago, Gluten-Free Gidget posted about ingredient guilt. You know – it’s that feeling you get when you buy something, with some grand (or not so grand) idea in mind and then the ingredient sits in your … Continue reading →

Posted in apples, Blogger Community, breakfast, Cooking Challenges, desserts, grain-free, nuts, vegan | 30 Comments

Better Than Dairy Queen "Ice Cream" Cake

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Update: Want a raw, vegan version? Check out my Better Than Dairy Queen “Ice Cream” Cake – Take Two. My husband’s birthday lands smack dab in the middle of the hot & humid Wisconsin summer. Not a good time to … Continue reading →

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Dutch Sugar Cookies

Posted on May 15, 2010 by

Usually, the recipes that I post have some sort of redeeming quality – something that makes them healthy. This recipe has nothing. It is the gluten-free equivalent of out and out junk food. But, hey, these aren’t for me to … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Almond Apple Galette

Posted on May 2, 2010 by

The other night I realized that we had too much pizza dough for the amount of pizza we wanted to make, and we had diced rhubarb in the fridge waiting to be turned into something. And, I’ve been meaning to … Continue reading →

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