One of the hardest gluten-egg-dairy free things for me to bake is bread. My breads with xanthum gum mixes come out ... strange...too stretchy.... can't bake, won't bake... if you've had it happen to you, you know what I mean. Also, I don't like the taste of the xanthum gum free mixes I've tried. After… Continue reading Cinnamon Blueberry Bread: gluten, soy, egg, dairy free
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Vegan and gluten-free triple chocolate cake with buttercream frosting
Thundery, cloudy, rainy day baking. Cake recipe: https://theprettybee.com/easiest-gluten-free-vegan-chocolate-cake/ Chocolate Buttercream Icing recipe: https://lovingitvegan.com/how-to-make-vegan-chocolate-frosting/ Notes: For the cake: add 2 Tbsp dark roast coffee and use half coconut/half cane sugar for a deeper chocolate taste. Can sub coconut or grapeseed oil. For the icing: I used earth balance soy free buttery spread #glutenfree #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree… Continue reading Vegan and gluten-free triple chocolate cake with buttercream frosting
No bake cookie dough bites
My new favorite "indulge" snack comes from The Beaming Baker (click for recipe). 7 ingredients only (I added a bit of salt and a little extra oil) and free of all the things that make my tummy hurt, just enough sweetness, and filling with the knowledge that they are actually healthy! Tips: Add salt to… Continue reading No bake cookie dough bites
Post- Christmas Pancakes: Holiday Nog Edition
Due to circumstances beyond my control, I ended up with quite a bit of leftover holiday nog. I love the taste of holiday nog - whether it tastes like eggnog or not, I wouldn't know- but two cartons is a bit much for one person to drink. Naturally my mind turned to baking... and breakfast… Continue reading Post- Christmas Pancakes: Holiday Nog Edition
Grain-free Golden Chicken Tenders
For the summer, I'm really trying to limit my grain consumption, including rice and, tragically, scones. I recently purchased chicken to begin re-introducing them to my diet. Since it's also a day with a free afternoon, I decided to try grain-free fried chicken. This recipe was quick, easy, and oh so good! Clean up is… Continue reading Grain-free Golden Chicken Tenders
Monday Meals: Butternut Squash and Spinach Rice Bowl
This is a spin on last week's Monday Meal (click here for Zucchini Noodles and Rice). They say that necessity is the mother of invention. This is no less true than trying to cook for a road trip because of food intolerances. Happily, shredded butternut squash was on sale at Kroger last week, so I… Continue reading Monday Meals: Butternut Squash and Spinach Rice Bowl
Baking Day: Spice Cakes
Which one is gluten free and which one isn't? Click here for delicious "regular cake" and cream cheese frosting recipe from Cooking Classy. Click here for the equally tasty gluten, dairy, oil, soy, and egg free version from The Vegan 8 with my modifications.
Pumpkin Scone Recipe: gluten, dairy, and egg free
A delicious fall treat that is dairy, gluten, and egg free. Nut-free option included.
Avocados – they’re not just for guacamole anymore
Since I started drinking almond milk, I thought I'd try making pudding with it. I don't know what I did wrong, but it never firmed up in the refrigerator. And I left it in there all day. Recently, I came across some recipes for chocolate pudding made with... avocados. I like avocados, and since I'll… Continue reading Avocados – they’re not just for guacamole anymore
Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup
With the change in the weather and the change in schedules from regular school to summer school, my body decided to cope by getting sick. So, tonight I made what I call "Sick Day Soup". Onions, garlic, and ginger are all good, anti-inflammatory immune-boosters -- perfect for fighting colds and sore throats. Since immune-boosters are… Continue reading Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup
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