Hosting makes me happy. Whether it's having friends over for dinner, throwing a birthday celebration or coffee with a girlfriend. I just love being in the kitchen and preparing a meal for those that are a blessing in my life. It's my way of saying, "I'm so thankful for our friendship!"Whenever we do invite friends over to share a meal together, they know some type of gluten free goodies will be involved. I surely don't mind the expectation! We recently had some friends over for lunch ... read more
gluten free vegan ice cream sandwiches
Summer is a comin'! That dreadful heat has already hit us here in California. The AC is on and shorts are making their appearance (whether my white legs like it or not). The kids are asking for popsicles and ice cream as their treat. I don't blame them. Anything to keep cool! I became the coolest mom ever the other night when I tested out these ice cream sandwiches. I don't know if Kaden has ever had one since we cut gluten out of his diet. I've completely deprived my child! I guess I have made ... read more
guest post…gluten free vegan chocolate chip cookie bars
It's the little things that make life sweeter. Like these chocolate chip cookie bars. Chewy, gooey and oh so chocolatey. My favorite way to eat them...warm with a scoop of So Delicious vanilla coconut milk ice cream. It's pretty much amazing. I'm sharing the recipe for these awesome gluten free chocolate chip cookie bars over at Ask Anna today. Totally the lazy version of the chocolate chip cookie. Press the dough into a pan, bake and slice. Easy-peasy. Perfect treat to bring to your ... read more
gluten free vegan mini banana streusel loaves
I'm a simple, rustic girl when it comes to baking. I don't like things that are too complicated. One bowl recipes...my favorite. Don't get me wrong, I love decorating cupcakes and creating layered cakes. But when I'm in the mood to bake (which is pretty much all the time), I always go for those easy recipes. The ones that take no time to put together and are ready to go in the oven within minutes. That's why I love me some mini banana bread loaves! Fresh, warm banana bread that doesn't take ... read more
gluten free vegan fresh fruit tart
I have to admit. I have always been so intimidated by fresh fruit tarts. It's something about that perfect golden crust, the smooth vanilla cream and the beautiful rows of fruit. Last week, I got over my fear. This is the first fresh fruit tart that I have ever made. Ever. I don't know what I was thinking. I have been missing out on an amazing, simple dessert that was so not hard to make. Plus, hello, it's gorgeous! When I first heard about the Spring Fling Dairy Free Recipe Contest, put ... read more
gluten free vegan strawberry vanilla cupcakes
It's strawberry season! My most favorite berry. Ripe, juicy and oh so delicious. We have a local strawberry stand down the street from our house and we are always stocking up. They just don't get any better. Picked that day and oh so juicy! I realized that I hadn't made a strawberry vanilla cupcake recipe to share with all of you and I thought, "that is just not ok!" All berry desserts are a favorite in my book and in cupcake form, even better. I took my gluten free vegan vanilla cupcakes and ... read more
gluten free vegan garlic herb breadsticks
Who wants hot, soft breadsticks with their bowl of hearty soup or alongside a plate of spaghetti? I know I sure do! It's pretty much impossible to just go to the store and buy gluten, egg, and dairy free breadsticks. Let alone, ones that are actually freshly baked. Let me introduce you to the easiest, quickest gluten free breadsticks EVER! I've taken my super simple, yeast free pizza crust and turned it into breadsticks. This is a one bowl recipe (my favorite kind) and the secret ingredients ... read more
gluten free vegan lemon cheesecake bars
My husband and daughter both share a love for cheesecake. Not just any cheesecake though, mom's dairy free cheesecake made with cashews. Yes, it gets requested at pretty much every holiday or celebration. They can both have dairy, yet they love these creamy dairy free cheesecakes! This dreamy, creamy lemon cheesecake is another one of my entries into the Spring Fling Dairy Free Recipe Contest, put on by Go Dairy Free and So Delicious. I think it's a superb spring ... read more
gluten free vegan carrot cupcakes
Hippity-hop! It's that time of year when chocolate bunnies, bunny peeps and stuffed bunnies are everywhere you look. They sure are one of the cutest animals and when I was little, they were my most favorite. So sweet, so innocent. If bunnies had a favorite cake, I'm pretty sure it would be carrot cake. If bunnies had a favorite cupcake, it would most definitely be a carrot cupcake. Shredded carrots throughout a moist cinnamon cake. These gluten free vegan carrot cupcakes are over the top ... read more
dairy free chunky monkey mocha smoothie
As much as I love my green smoothies, I have a weakness for creamy, chocolatey smoothies in the morning. From either a chocolate protein powder, chocolate coconut milk or even a little cocoa powder. Through in a banana and some unsweetened coconut milk and I'm good. There is just something about chocolate in the morning that makes me happy. When it's in a smoothie, it makes me even happier! So Delicious has a new product in town! Let me introduce you to the Cococcino. A coconut milk ... read more