Can You Freeze Mashed Potatoes?

Frozen and Thawed Loaded Mashed Potatoes

+  Make Ahead Loaded Mashed Potatoes to Feed a Crowd (Gluten Free)

Can you freeze mashed potatoes? Raw potatoes are impossible to freeze as the potatoes drastically change in texture. Cooked potatoes are doable, but they usually become watery and a little grainy. Here’s a failsafe method of making loaded mashed potatoes in advance without any change in texture. Did I mention they contain three amazingly delicious ingredients? They’re perfect for holidays or special occasions. Continue reading “Can You Freeze Mashed Potatoes?”

Artichoke Dip without Spinach & Gluten Free Bread Balls

Artichoke Dip Without Spinach and Gluten Free Rolls/Balls

If you have food allergies, you should limit the number of foods containing high levels of histamine such as spinach. So, I created this recipe for artichoke dip without spinach. It tastes wonderful as it is full of flavor! Serve as a dip, to make bruschetta (toasted sliced baguettes), spread for crackers, or as a sauce for pasta. I recently piled some on top of cooked chicken breast.

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Wink Frozen Desserts Copycat Recipe Using Ice Cream Maker – Peach Flavor

Wink Frozen Desserts Recipe - Peach Flavor

I’ve been experimenting with several ways of making a copycat version of wink frozen desserts. There’s the No Machine Version as well as the ice cream maker version below. They are free of all allergens. Plus, they’re super low in calories and net carbs. Using the ingredients I had on hand, I made one slightly higher in calories and net carbs, but provide you with a list of brands that will lower the totals to match Wink Frozen Desserts. They’re amazing and the flavor combinations are endless! View the video here. Continue reading “Wink Frozen Desserts Copycat Recipe Using Ice Cream Maker – Peach Flavor”

Wink Frozen Desserts Copycat Recipe – The 100 Calorie Pint – Banana Nut – No Machine Required

Banana Nut Frozen Dessert - Wink Copycat

With multiple flavor variations, this Wink Frozen Desserts copycat
recipe, known as the 100 calorie pint, is the best thing ever! Now, when you have a bad day and eat an entire pint, your day goes from bad to better! ~ All with no guilt!

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Best Low-Carb Chocolate Cake – Chocolate Zucchini Cake – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, & Keto

Best Low Carb Chocolate Cake - Gluten Free Dairy Free Keto Paleo
Containing almond and coconut flour, this delicious, spongy, moist, low carb chocolate cake is gluten free, dairy free, keto, and paleo. Choose a nut, whipped dairy topping, or rich chocolate dairy-free frosting. This cake is also scrumptious when served plain as a snacking cake. The recipe also provides you with choices of fat, coconut oil, butter, or ghee. The texture alone makes this the best low carb chocolate cake! Continue reading “Best Low-Carb Chocolate Cake – Chocolate Zucchini Cake – Gluten Free, Dairy Free, & Keto”

Gluten Free Spaetzle (Spätzle Käse – Soft Austrian Egg Noodles with Caramelized Onion and Cheese

Gluten Free Spaetzle - Soft Egg Noodles

Spätzle in Swabian (a dialect of German) literally means “little sparrows”. Spaetzle are soft egg noodles made in southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, and other countries. In Germany, spaetzle is traditionally served by boiling the pasta and then sauteing in butter before serving. In Austria, they call these egg noodles Käse spätzle (Kaese Spaetzl). They boil the noodles, saute them in butter, and add caramelized onion and cheese. The latter was my first choice. How about you?

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Gluten Free Banana Cupcakes (Pecan & Chocolate Chips Optional)

Gluten Free Banana Cupcakes with Pecans & Chocolate Chips

These are the best banana cupcakes or muffins I’ve ever had, gluten free or not! For being gluten free banana cupcakes, they are incredible! They’re not gummy whatsoever, and super flavorful and moist. I couldn’t have asked for a better result While they can be frosted or piped with traditional or banana whipped cream, you can also serve them plain. They’re my new favorite banana anything! Continue reading “Gluten Free Banana Cupcakes (Pecan & Chocolate Chips Optional)”

Gluten Free Eggnog Leche Cake (Dairy-Free & Sugar-Free Options)

Gluten Free Eggnog Leche Cake

Perhaps you’ve had tres leche cake? Tres leche means “three milk” in Spanish. Traditionally, a sponge or butter cake is soaked in three types of milk, whole milk or heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk. However, this gluten free eggnog leche cake recipe is a step up and calls for fewer ingredients. Did I forget to mention it’s delicious? It is! Continue reading “Gluten Free Eggnog Leche Cake (Dairy-Free & Sugar-Free Options)”