Gluten Free Banana Mug Cake (Nuts & Chocolate Chips Optional)

Gluten Free Banana Nut Mug Cake

I believe I have found the secret to making gluten free mug cakes (cakes cooked in the microwave in a mug)! Mug cakes, even when made with gluten can be gummy, or worse, overcooked and dry. However, this recipe turned out perfectly as you can see in the photo. Using two key ingredients and adjusting the cooking method creates a texture just like your favorite baked banana bread. A must make! Continue reading “Gluten Free Banana Mug Cake (Nuts & Chocolate Chips Optional)”

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Kale

Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Kale, and Onion

Flavored with garlic and thyme, this combination of ingredients is incredible. It will convert any kale hater! The sweetness of the sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, and balsamic vinegar couple with garlic and the spice of pepper, salt, and thyme all hide the fact that you eating kale. They all contribute to the complex flavors. Yet, the ingredients are so basic. Serve this dish warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
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Gluten Free Cranberry Blueberry Wild Rice or Stuffing

Gluten Free Cranberry Blueberry Wild Rice

Just by using a little wild rice, you can add a nutty flavor to your dishes. This gluten free cranberry and/or blueberry wild rice may be used as a side dish or to stuff any bird such as chicken, turkey, and my favorite, cornish game hens. I recently served this as a side dish with chicken breasts. We gobbled it all up. You can also tear up pieces of gluten free rotisserie chicken and toss them in. Yum! The sweetness, pepperiness, nuttiness, and salthiness is an explosion of flavor!  Continue reading “Gluten Free Cranberry Blueberry Wild Rice or Stuffing”

Gluten Free Red Velvet Mug Cake – Naturally Colored or Not

Gluten Free Red Velvet Mug Cake (Naturally Colored)

This southern favorite is a surprise because when you taste it, you would never think that it was made in a microwave. Unlike other mug cake recipe, including ones made with gluten, tend to be a little gummy. Not this one! It tastes like your favorite red velvet cake! All made without egg or artificial coloring. Dairy-free options. Check out the video, as well! Continue reading “Gluten Free Red Velvet Mug Cake – Naturally Colored or Not”

Creamy Yellow Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Yellow Mashed Potatoes

I’ve been married for over 37 years. So, I have tried several different methods and recipes for mashed potatoes. It wasn’t until recently when I made a recipe using organic yellow potatoes that I realized they are the best potatoes to use for mashed potatoes. They are simply creamier. You can even leave their thin skin on. I love that! It cuts down on the prep time so much!  Continue reading “Creamy Yellow Mashed Potatoes”

Gluten Free Chocolate and Peanut Butter (or Caramel) Tart with Pretzel Crust + Video

Gluten Free Peanut Butter and Chocolate Tart with Peanut Butter Pretzel Crust

After creating the Gluten Free Pretzel Pie Crust, in my mind, I had two good choices for fillings, both creating incredible sweet and salty delights. They are chocolate ganache and salted caramel. Then there’s chocolate ganache and peanut butter. I chose the latter but explain how to make the caramel filling as well. You can’t go wrong with either. The crust is so easy to make, too! Continue reading “Gluten Free Chocolate and Peanut Butter (or Caramel) Tart with Pretzel Crust + Video”