Category: Cookies
Gluten Free Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Gluten Free Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies are a terrific gluten free and dairy free option dessert idea! In the kitchen with my adorable grandson, I was thinking up some new cookie ideas this summer that we could enjoy baking together. Chocolate chips being such a staple dessert, I wanted to put my own twist […]
Katz Gluten Free-Part 2
As I said previously, it had been a while since we had reviewed Katz products and they have come a long long way. There were so many products I had to separate this review into 3 different parts. I will call this, pt 2, the dessert review. My long time favorite product of Katz as […]
Katz Gluten Free-Part 1
Time machine time: It’s 2010 and my mother, Tina Turbin, just discovered Katz gluten-free. A certified gluten-free, Kosher company and nut-free as well. With high-quality ingredients and no preservatives added. Back in 2010 celiac disease was something many had never even heard of and gluten?? What is gluten. There were hardly any restaurants with gluten-free […]
Gluten-Free Crave Cookbook Giveaway!
Years ago I cam across a company called Crave Bakery. Impressed doesn’t even describe how I felt about their delicious desserts. I was a recently diagnosed celiac and it was really hard for me to find good gluten-free baked goods that didn’t taste like crap or “good for being gluten-free”. Crave Bakery gave me hope […]
Pesach-Anything’s Possible: By Tamar Ansh- Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Cookbook Review
First of all what is Pesach? Pesach is another term for the well known Jewish holiday Passover. There are diet restrictions during Passover/Pesach that can make it hard to enjoy eating through this holiday. During this time you are not allowed to have wheat. Although Tamar Ansh wrote this book for the Jewish Holiday anyone […]
Gluten-Free,Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Round Chocolate Spirulina Balls: Recipe
These gluten-free, grain-free goodies are raw and made with a dehydrator. They are a great snack before or after a workout and kids love them, too. (This makes a small batch. Double up on the ingredients for a larger batch.) INGREDIENTS: ¾ – 1 c coconut butter (more for a creamier texture) […]
What’s All This Talk about Xanthan Gum?
What is xanthan gum anyway? A fundamental gluten-free baking ingredient, xanthan gum appears in many of our store-bought gluten-free goodies and in our recipes, so it’s about time you learn more about it! Classified as a polysaccharide, a type of carbohydrate, xanthan gum is found in foods, cosmetics, and industrial substances. It is made through […]
Giveaway – Anne Byrn’s Amazing Cookbook!
That’s right! A giveaway! One lucky winner will receive Anne Byrn’s ” The Cake Mix Doctor Bakes Gluten-Free”. This is a wonderful gluten-free cookbook for anyone needing some help to bake gluten-free. Fun recipes that are super delicious! One little rule: You must live in the US due to shipping ( sorry!) How to […]
Gluten-Free Giveaway!!! Gluten-Free Cookbook!!!
That’s right! Gluten-free cookbook giveaway happening now! Blackbird Bakery’s Gluten-Free cookbook by Karen Morgan is one of my favorites. If the pictures inside don’t make your mouth water than the smell in your kitchen will! To enter all you have to do is comment below! For more chances to win you can comment on the […]
Sweet Sally’s – Review
There’s just not enough “normal” bakeries out there making an effort to make gluten-free goodies for us potential customers. There are plenty of people on gluten-free diets as we all know, and Sweet Sally’s understands this! Sally grew up baking and was taught by the best of the best, mom and grandma. Although […]
Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Cashew Butter Cookies
If you like peanut butter cookies, you’ll love these cashew butter cookies. Watch out, these gluten-free, grain-free cookies will go fast! INGREDIENTS: 2 c roasted cashew butter 1 c ground fine cashew flour (from raw cashews) 10-12 tbsp raw honey, heated 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or ground vanilla beans […]
Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Chocolate Piping
I made shapes of hearts and ovals but really any shape can be made. These gluten-free, soy-free chocolate “designs” can be used on tops of cupcakes, cakes, served with a cup of cappuccino or with a small bowl of fruit for a classy dessert. Make sure you make the piping thick enough. INGREDIENTS […]
Mr. Ritt’s Mixes- Gluten-Free Review
Over thirty years ago, Mr. Ritt opened a bakery in Philadelphia that would later become a gluten-free establishment and gain a dedicated fan base among the gluten-free community. It’s no surprise that after closing his bakery’s doors, Mr. Ritt was met with the demands of his enthusiastic customers who couldn’t do without his tasty creations. […]
Converting Your Favorite Recipes to Gluten-Free
Now that you’re gluten-free, you don’t have to say goodbye to your favorite recipes. If you have tons of family recipes that have been handed down to you, this can be very good news! The conversion process is simple: just use gluten-free flour blend (which you can make yourself using my gluten-free flour blend recipe—or […]
Gluten-Free, Grain-Free and Raw Sunflower Spirulina Cookies
Experimenting in the kitchen one day with spirulina, I discovered some amazing cookies that are also good for you. These raw cookies are gluten-free and grain-free. INGREDIENTS: 1 c sunflower seeds, soaked 5-10 hrs 3 tbsp macadamia nut butter 3 ½ tbsp date paste 1 tsp powdered vanilla bean ¼ tsp salt DIRECTIONS: […]
Cookies and Crème Sorghum Squares
These squares are just delightful and a treat for the whole family! Perfect for a sweet tooth after a savory dinner. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups Popping Sorghum, popped 1 cup shredded coconut (preferably unsweetened) 1½ cup Faux-reo Cookie Wafers – roughly crushed (recipe below) 1 cup confectioners sugar 4 rounded tablespoons powdered milk 6 oz […]
The Pure Pantry Company Review
The Pure Pantry offers mixes that are not only delicious, but good for you, serving as proof that gluten-free, dairy-free, casein-free, soy-free, and even sugar-free don’t equal taste-free—quite the contrary! The Pure Pantry offers a variety of mixes for gluten-free cookies, cakes, and pancakes, and even an all-purpose mix for creating other baked goods such […]
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is the original Toll House recipe, halved because I don’t want to make so many cookies. These are really delicious! INGREDIENTS a heaping 1 3/4 c rice flour, or flour mix 1/2 t xanthan gum 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 1 stick shortening, Earth Balance, or butter 1/2 c brown sugar […]
Gluten-Free Granola Bars
I’m bringing you this recipe courtesy of Cream Hill Estates. For more delicious, gluten-free oats recipes, visit the following link: . Great to put in your kids lunches with some fresh fruit. INGREDIENTS 2 cups Desiccated coconut, unsweetened 1 1/2 cup Oats, rolled, old fashioned * 1 1/2 cup Raisins 2 cups Sunflower seeds 1/3 […]
Gluten-Free Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Mmmm…what a delicious combination chocolate and shortbread make! This recipe was donated at the 2009 Tampa Bay Celiac Group Cookie Exchange. INGREDIENTS ½ c unsalted butter ¼ c granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla ¾ c flour mix (I use white rice, potato, and tapioca) 2 tbsp sweet rice flour (I use white) ¼ c cocoa […]