Wink Frozen Desserts Copycat Recipe – Cinnamon Bun (100 Calories and 4 Net Carbs Per Pint)

Showing the cinnamon bun flavor of a frozen dessert with ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks

I recently had cinnamon ice cream in a restaurant in Carmel and ended up creating a Cinnamon Gelato Recipe. Now that I need to shed a few pounds I’m back to eating my favorite diet frozen dessert, Copycat Wink Frozen Desserts. This time I created a cinnamon bun frozen dessert flavor, better than the Wink brand! I also now provide you with a non-legume and complete protein versions that have a much better texture and flavor. Enjoy! Continue reading “Wink Frozen Desserts Copycat Recipe – Cinnamon Bun (100 Calories and 4 Net Carbs Per Pint)”

Mexican-Style Chicken Parmesan (Gluten Free with Dairy Free Option)

Gluten Free Mexican-Style Chicken Parmesan in a casserole dish with a picture-in-a-picture of breaded chicken and sauce

My husband’s favorite dish is chicken or veal parmesan. Since I am allergic to tomatoes and missed his favorite recipe myself, I created this gluten free Mexican-style chicken parmesan recipe to satisfy my cravings. My husband said, “If I had a choice between the Italian and Mexican versions, I’d pick the Mexican because I like it spicy.” So, there you have it! Serve this to any spicy-loving, chicken-parm-lover in your life. Continue reading “Mexican-Style Chicken Parmesan (Gluten Free with Dairy Free Option)”

Gluten Free Corn Tortilla Crumbs Recipe – Bread Crumb Substitute

Baked Corn Tortilla Crumbs

Your body cannot live on rice alone. Adding a little corn in your diet keeps your digestive tract working. So, try making this homemade corn tortilla bread crumbs recipe and save yourself some money as well. I used it in my new recipe for Mexican-Style Chicken Parmesan (recipe coming soon). It was delicious and the chicken turned out quite crispy. Continue reading “Gluten Free Corn Tortilla Crumbs Recipe – Bread Crumb Substitute”

Cinnamon Ice Cream or Cinnamon Gelato

Homemade Cinnamon Gelato

We recently stayed at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands Inn overlooking Big Sur. Their Sunset Lounge served me the biggest surprise ever, homemade cinnamon ice cream! It was absolutely delicious! I never thought of it before but after tasting it, I knew I had to create a cinnamon ice cream recipe for everyone to make at home. Choose between cinnamon gelato and cinnamon ice cream. Enjoy! Continue reading “Cinnamon Ice Cream or Cinnamon Gelato”

Gluten Free Cashew Chicken (Spicy, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, & Soy-Free Options)

Gluten Free Cashew Chicken - Spicy or Not

Using your choice of vegetables like snow peas, eggplant, peppers, mushrooms, celery, or even water chestnuts, you can make this delicious and saucy gluten free cashew chicken. Add some peppers or other ingredients for some heat or omit completely. It’s absolutely delicious and flavorful either way. Continue reading “Gluten Free Cashew Chicken (Spicy, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, & Soy-Free Options)”

German Buttercream Recipe (With an Egg-Free & Dairy-Free Version)

German Buttercream Frosting

German buttercream has gotten a bad name for being too soft to pipe or use to frost cakes, but it’s not so! Use this soft, creamy goodness on refrigerated cakes or as a filling for donuts, cakes, and cupcakes. You start with pastry cream and end up with an amazing, rich buttercream. It doesn’t even taste like buttercream. This German buttercream recipe is much better! It tastes like pastry cream. Continue reading “German Buttercream Recipe (With an Egg-Free & Dairy-Free Version)”

Simple Mills Pancake Mix Copycat Recipe

Simple Mills Gluten Free Pancakes with Almond Flour

When I was at my daughter’s house babysitting recently, she purchased some Simple Mills Gluten Free Pancake Mix. I thought I’d give it a try and was bowled over with how delicious they turned out. If you know me, I just had to create a recipe for everyone to make them at home to save money; and that I did! They turned out just as delicious, too! This mix may be used to meet other baking needs besides pancakes. Try using it in recipes  calling for Bisquick. You can even use the listed substitute to make  vegan gluten free pancakes. Continue reading “Simple Mills Pancake Mix Copycat Recipe”