Maple Bacon Cornbread

I love the taste of maple. Pair it with bacon and cornbread and you’ve got an amazing combination. I made these in a square brownie pan just for fun and to change things up a little. Nobody said everything has to be baked in muffin tins or one big round bread. I topped the cornbread…
Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Cake with Apple Cider Glaze

I’m always on the look out for recipes that let you use mixes. Many times they don’t translate well from a traditional recipe to gluten free. But this one works beautifully. You will be very pleased with this cake. Moist and fragrant, it is a real show stopper. I’m going to buy extra canned pumpkin…
Peanut Butter Blossoms

I am a major peanut butter groupie. I can spoon it out of the jar and eat it right then and there, No nothin’ needed. Just me, a jar and a spoon. So, of course I love peanut butter cookies and there’s just a little something special about topping it off with some chocolate. Now…
Mint Chocolate Brownies

I love turning packaged mixes into something really special and these certainly are! So don’t wait for a special occasion. These are worth making anytime of year. Mint Chocolate Brownies Brownies 1 box gluten free brownie mix Water, oil, butter or eggs needed as instructed on the box Mint Filing: 4 cup powdered sugar 3…
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Glaze

This satisfying side dish goes beyond basic, boring Brussels sprouts with its rich oven-roasted flavor enhanced with just a hint of sweetness. The combination of sweet and savory elements in this dish makes it a perfect complement for a wide variety of main dishes. Ranging from grilled salmon, skillet shrimp or pan seared pork chops.…
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This quick and easy side dish pairs the bold Mediterranean flavors of lime, Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley against the subtle backdrop of quinoa. Thanks to the naturally salty flavors of the olive brine and Feta cheese, this dish doesn’t need any added sodium to help balance the flavors. However, for best…
Sugarplums

Just like the story- “while visions of sugar plums danced in their heads”. Now you can make your own. It takes more time to gather all the ingredients than it does to make them. Sugar Plums Ingredients: 2 cups almonds ¼ cup honey 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. ground nutmeg ¼ tsp. ground cloves…
Spicy Ginger Nuts

I love coated nuts. Unfortunately, most of the store bought ones contain wheat in them. Bummer! But….. ta da! We can make our own without too much fuss. Try this sweet and spicy blend and see if you don’t get hooked too. Spicy Ginger Nuts Ingredients: ¾ tsp cinnamon ¾ tsp. ground ginger ¼ tsp.…
Peanut Butter Gluten Free Chocolate Cut Outs

Here’s a great cut out cookie that is neither sugar nor gingerbread. This gives you another option to put into your recipe file and pull out. Have fun! Peanut Butter Chocolate Cut Outs *Note: dough needs to chill overnight Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar ¾ cup…
Cranberry Chocolate Muffins or Mini Loaves

I don’t know about you, but I just love the smell of muffins baking in the oven. The whole house is filled with the wonderful fragrance as they bake. This is a favorite quick bread and makes a great gift baked fancy papers. You can use either the foil ones at the store, which are…