posts tagged "vanilla extract"
Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Posted on May 23, 2009
This is my favorite ice cream. It’s vegan. It’s vanilla. And it’s yummy. I’ve been making this ice cream for the last couple of years. Way back when in my New York days, my raw food friends turned me on to the fact that cashews make an amazing substitute for dairy. While I love this
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Twinkies
Posted on May 15, 2009
I’ve been on a quest this week for gluten-free, dairy-free healthy Twinkies and after several attempts (make that 7) I seem to have come up with a good approximation of this infamous Hostess treat. Whenever the subject of Twinkies comes up in our house a certain Twinkie vandalism story is told (of which I was
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Carrot Muffins
Posted on May 8, 2009
These gluten free carrot muffins make a great addition to any brunch menu, though especially one for Mother’s Day. These lightly sweetened muffins are made with high fiber coconut flour. Don’t let all that healthy stuff scare you off though, they’re mighty tasty. And with yacon sweetening them, they’re not too sweet. If you want
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Sesame Cookies
Posted on March 31, 2009
These Sesame Cookies are yet another Passover friendly dessert recipe. I wouldn’t necessarily have thought of making cookies with sesame. Why? Because I am surrounded by several choco-holics and bake primarily to their tastes. Let’s just say that the brownie recipe I posted a few weeks ago is still getting good play around here. My
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Purple Velvet Torte
Posted on March 17, 2009
It’s amazing what you can do without any flour! I made this gluten free chocolate cake using beets. Being “Deceptively Delicious“ I fooled my husband. While my children are game to eat pretty much anything I make, my husband is known as the “picky” eater around here. Because of his strong critiques and my perfectionist
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German Chocolate Cake Revised
Posted on February 17, 2009
We will be making this Gluten Free German Chocolate Cake (and many other dishes) in my next cooking class at the Culinary School of the Rockies, March 17th. If you want to sign up there is still some space left. As we all know, there are many ways to make German Chocolate Cake. An entire
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Chocolate Covered Cherries
Posted on February 6, 2009
Ok, I confess, it took a few batches to get this recipe “just right,” which for me means a couple of things. First, I had to get these babies to to look decent, edible, desirable even. Let’s just say my first attempts were rather inept. I tried to make a rich and gooey sauce with
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Double Chocolate Mocha Cookies
Posted on February 3, 2009
Recently, I created a flickr group so that all of you can share photos of recipes that you make from elanaspantry.com. I know that some of you enjoy uploading photos to the comments section and I love seeing your shots of my concoctions. So please, feel free to upload your pictures to the elana’s pantry
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Raw “Tapioca” Pudding
Posted on January 23, 2009
Chia seeds are my new favorite food! Rich in fatty acids, these seeds contain more omega-3′s than any other vegetarian source. They are also quite high in anti-oxidants, minerals and fiber. Further, I find that they are quite soothing for my digestive system (and I’m always looking for a boost in that realm). I got
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German Chocolate Cake
Posted on December 26, 2008
Update: Please see my new Gluten Free German Chocolate Cake! When I recently posted my Accidental Mocha Mousse recipe, Samantha requested this German Chocolate Cake so that she and her mother would not miss out on it during the holidays. I am more than pleased to add it to this blog, as German Chocolate Cake
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Cranberry Walnut Bread
Posted on November 14, 2008
Update: here is a revised version of this gluten free cranberry walnut bread. I have received many requests for holiday recipes these last few days, so I thought I’d share one of my Thanksgiving favorites –gluten free, dairy free cranberry nut bread. In the next week or so, I’ll post another one of my favorite
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Pumpkin Custard
Posted on October 22, 2008
Getting into the spirit of the season, I whipped up this no bake gluten free and vegan pumpkin custard. Quick and easy to make, it is also dairy free and the perfect way to end an autumn meal. I am on a major pumpkin kick right now as is the rest of the family. Last
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Hot Cocoa
Posted on October 8, 2008
There was a distinct chill in the air last night which lead me to put on slippers and make a cup of gluten free, dairy free hot chocolate. This quick and easy beverage can be simply made from scratch in a matter of minutes. Vegan Hot Cocoa ¼ cup (raw) cashews 1 cup water (room
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Peach Crisp
Posted on September 9, 2008
The boys’ school is selling organic peaches. I ordered two cases (about 40 lbs.) for my family; we will be getting our luscious Colorado fruit this Friday at 3 pm. In the meantime, I am readying my peach recipes. Of course, my all time favorite is peach crisp. It is perfect for fall, which incidentally
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Six Layer White Cake
Posted on September 2, 2008
My children have been stuck with me and my veggie creations for the past month; these final days of summer, they are not drawn into the kitchen so quickly. Sure, they eat the vegetable dishes I make, however they are not particularly excited by my recent culinary explorations. Imagine their interest the other day then,
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Raspberry Smoothie
Posted on August 5, 2008
My birthday party last weekend was great fun. The only snafu? Excess victuals. There must have been 1 pie per person in attendance at our gathering. And while a good time seemed to be had by all –a couple handfuls of children jumped on the trampoline with the sprinklers going under it –my refrigerator was
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Flapjacks
Posted on June 10, 2008
UPDATE: Check out my revisited Gluten Free Pancakes recipe! Baseball is finally over. We lost in the semifinals yesterday to the Rockies. It was a good game; we fought to the end. This last week, the tournament had virtually taken over our lives with 7 games straight, all during dinner time. This successfully disturbed the
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Raw Chocolate Fudge
Posted on May 23, 2008
A few of my favorite things? Coaching baseball. Growing vegetables. Walking on a sunny day. Hanging with my husband late at night after the boys have gone to bed. Cooking with children –of any age. Recently I have had the opportunity to teach cooking to my son’s third grade class. This has been great fun.
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Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting
Posted on April 22, 2008
I am happy to introduce gluten free vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting and continue on my coconut flour recipe roll. I have been making (and testing) this dessert for close to two years and it is one of my personal favorites. I think it might be a hit with you too based on reports from
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Passover Torte
Posted on April 11, 2008
Ok, so in yesterday’s “reach out and touch someone” post I failed. In fact, I fell flat. On my face. Do you know how many comments were posted? One. Not much community in one post. To cheer myself up, I can always read some Dooce. That woman makes me laugh out loud. Or I can
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