Category Archives: vegan

Scared Silly Sprout Slaw

I love participating in blog carnivals that challenge me to try something new – a new ingredient, a new technique, a new approach. So, when I saw that this Month’s Go Ahead Honey It’s Gluten-Free theme was Scared Silly, I … Continue reading

Posted in carrots, Cooking Challenges, grain-free, main dish, sesame, side dish, vegan | 18 Comments

Thai-Inspired Truffle Treats

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

Posted in coconut, desserts, peanut butter, snacks, vegan | 22 Comments

Broccoli Red Pepper “Cheddar” Chowder

It’s time for another Sweet or Savory Challenge! Ricki, from Diet, Dessert and Dogs and Kim from Affairs of Living have concocted another great challenge for all of us. This month, we’ve been charged with creating unique sweet or savory … Continue reading

Posted in broccoli, Cooking Challenges, main dish, peppers, sesame, vegan | 13 Comments

Chocolate Beet Cupcakes (vegan)

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

Posted in chocolate, desserts, vegan | 38 Comments

Pecan Slices (grain-free, vegan)

Did you know that today is national pecan cookie day? Yah, me neither. But, I happened to see Foodimentary tweet about it this morning. And, it just so happened that I had “make cookies” on my to-do list for today. … Continue reading

Posted in cookies, grain-free, nuts, vegan | 36 Comments

Peanut Apple Scones (grain-free, vegan)

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 | 32 Comments

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (grain-free, vegan)

Sometimes I think I really should have named this blog The Cookie Momster. Cookies seem to feature prominently around here. They are by far our favorite baked good. Lately, I’ve been on a kick to create grain-free versions of some … Continue reading

Posted in chocolate, coconut, cookies, grain-free, nuts, vegan | 21 Comments

Kiddo Creations: Peanut Butter Waffles

I don’t spoil my child. Nope. Not at all. But, when he looks at me with those big blue eyes and says, “Mama, will you make waffles, please? I haven’t had them in a long time.” I just can’t resist. … Continue reading

Posted in breakfast, flax seed, peanut butter, vegan | 16 Comments

Grain-Free Flax Seed Crackers with Sage and Garlic

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you already know how much I respect Maggie from She Let Them Eat Cake. Early on in my blogging, I adopted her for Adopt A Gluten Free Blogger. I subscribe to … Continue reading

Posted in flax seed, grain-free, nuts, snacks, vegan | 8 Comments

Better Than Dairy Queen "Ice Cream" Cake

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

Posted in Blogger Community, chocolate, coconut, desserts, vegan | 19 Comments