Gluten Free Lemon Pound Cake

Nothing quite beats the fresh taste of lemon. Whether in a pie, mousse, or cake it’s a refreshing treat that helps those of us that don’t have quite the sweet tooth as others ( you know who are 😉 This recipe makes enough for 6 servings. Just enough to enjoy but not so much that…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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Chocolate Nut Gluten Free Toffee

I used to be a little afraid of making my own candy. It always seemed intimidating what with having to use a candy thermometer and cooking to a soft ball or hard ball stage (I’m like… a what?), and then making sure it doesn’t boil up and out of the pot and then all that…

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Gluten Free Recipes: Village Inn Pumpkin Pie

We have a Village Inn® not too far from us. Every time we walk in, you see rows and rows of the yummiest looking pies ever! Apple, lemon cream cheese, cherry, chocolate cream, banana cream, lemon meringue, and of course pumpkin. I’ve heard they sell more pumpkin pies than any other kind, no matter what time…

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Since it’s easy to find pumpkin puree this time of year, I decided to put it to good use and make whoopie pies with it. These cute little gems are about two bites each, filled with a delicious Nutella filling. There’s just something special about pumpkin and chocolate. They taste amazing together. You won’t be…

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