Nacho Cheese Triangles

Posted on January 25, 2011

These Nacho Cheese Triangles are the perfect healthy gluten free Super Bowl snack to quiet the hunger of your rowdy guests come the big game.  Full of high protein almond flour, egg, cheese and spices, no one will guess that they are gluten free. Better yet?  You can serve them to Steelers and Packers fans


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Orange Dark Chocolate Chip Scones

Posted on January 24, 2011

It really is Joy the Baker’s fault.  I have been baking scones every day since I read her post for Orange and Dark Chocolate Buttermilk Scones.  I knew I would have to make my own gluten free version.  So I did.  And it’s scone mania over here.  It’s gotten so bad that last weekend I


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Date Walnut Bars

Posted on January 18, 2011

These healthy, higher protein, gluten free Date Walnut Bars are a nice alternative to my more indulgent gluten free Cake Pops.  If you follow me on Facebook, you know I’m obsessed with cake pops.  After I put the words “cake pops” in my status update bar for the umpteenth time, one of my followers said,


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Gluten Free Cake Pops

Posted on January 12, 2011

Gluten Free Cake Pops dipped in antioxidant rich dark chocolate. This recipe for cake pops is one of my favorite gluten free desserts and can also be considered a gluten free candy. I bought Bakerella’s fabulous book Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats just after Thanksgiving.  Our chavurah


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Cookie Mix in a Jar

Posted on December 7, 2010

This year, I’m making many of the holiday gifts that I’ll be giving.  One of my favorite things to give, that you might also like to give to your friends and family, is this homemade cookie mix. This high protein, gluten free cookie mix is quick and easy to make.  Further, you are giving a


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Biscuits

Posted on November 15, 2010

Okey dokey, here comes a turkey day fave.  I’ve had a lot of requests for a gluten free biscuit lately, especially in my forums.  These biscuits are super easy to make and high protein fare to boot.  So you just might want to add these to your Thanksgiving menu.  Or your Christmas dinner menu.  Or


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Pumpkin Bars

Posted on October 25, 2010

In honor of fall, I spent several days last week in a pumpkin “trance,” experimenting with various iterations of gluten free baked goods containing pumpkin. At first, I had terrible failures. Suffice it to say that my pumpkin cookies and pumpkin scones while edible, were not at all blog worthy. Next, I decided to make pumpkin loaves


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Gluten-Free Cupcakes Cookbook

Posted on October 4, 2010

It’s been a busy summer, with baseball, boys and everything else that goes on around here.  Now that it’s the “harvest,” it’s the perfect time to announce what I grew over the summer.  I cultivated a new book called: Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour The book is available for


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Chicken Meatballs from Spunky Coconut

Posted on October 1, 2010

Spunky Coconut’s Chicken Meatballs! This recipe comes from The Spunky Coconut Cookbook by my adorable friend, Kelly Brozyna of the spunkycoconut.com. Last weekend, between all of my writing deadlines, I snuck out of the house, away from the computer to meet up with Kelly and her family at the Boulder Farmer’s Market.  We grabbed some


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Vegan Herb Crackers

Posted on August 23, 2010

Finally, a gluten free cracker that is egg free as well!  Who do I have to thank for this tasty cracker?  Mark Sisson of Mark’s Daily Apple and author of The Primal Blueprint and The Primal Blueprint Cookbook.  I am a huge fan of Mark and his work.

Chardonnay Crackers

Posted on July 29, 2010

These healthy Chardonnay Crackers have a deep, rich and buttery flavor.  They’re great for everyday snacking or as an hors d’œuvre.  I like that they’re high in protein and have good fats (due to the ) and full of antioxidants (in the Grape Seed Flour).  They’re a wonderful recovery snack as well after a good


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Chocolate Chip Cookies with Yacon

Posted on July 15, 2010

So all you agave haters gather round.  These gluten free chocolate chip cookies are completely free of agave, I have used yacon instead. What is yacon?  It is a perennial root, composed primarily of water and Fructooligosaccharide (FOS). These short chain sugars have a lower caloric value (as they are digested anaerobically) and high fiber


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Ice Cream Sandwich

Posted on July 12, 2010

If you are looking for a cooling treat during this hot spell, try this Gluten Free Ice Cream Sandwich recipe, made with my Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream.  The boys and I made it the other day and they couldn’t get enough of them! Ice Cream Sandwiches Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream


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Revised Peach Crisp

Posted on July 8, 2010

This new and improved gluten free Peach Crisp was a lot of fun to shoot and even more fun to eat.  I’m loving (rather than dreading) taking pictures ever since I took the Food and Light Photography Workshop. Why another Peach Crisp?  Well, a number of you had left comments on my “old” Peach Crisp


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Cherry Blueberry Crumble

Posted on June 22, 2010

My children loved this gluten free Cherry Blueberry Crumble made from fresh ripe fruit.  As you can see, they placed a huge dollop of Whipped Cream on top.

Double Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on June 11, 2010

This healthy high protein version of the ultimate classic cookie is made from almond flour and speckled with sliced almonds. Easy to make and even easier to eat, enjoy for dessert, or use as a post workout snack to boost your energy.

Rosemary Crackers: Video

Posted on June 9, 2010

I am loving working with the Almond Board of California to promote healthy eating.  Almonds are my favorite superfood –they’re full of protein, low in carbohydrates and packed with nutritious vitamins and minerals. The Almond Board asked me to create a cracker recipe for them so I have developed these wonderfully flavorful Rosemary Crackers made


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Silver Dollar Pancakes

Posted on June 7, 2010

Cranberry Almond Loaf

Posted on June 4, 2010

Photo courtesy of Almond Board of California I am thrilled to let you all know that I am working with the Almond Board of California to promote healthy and delicious eating. Why am I doing this?  As you can imagine, I love almonds.  They are a superfood and of course one of my favorite things


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Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Posted on May 18, 2010

I’ve been wanting to make gluten free Carrot Cupcakes for a while now.  When I think of spring, I think of carrot cake and when I think of picnics and potlucks I think of carrot cake cupcake yumminess. These little gluten free Carrot Cake Cupcakes are topped with my Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting, though if


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