Italian Filled Cookies

In my last post I mentioned spending time with my mom baking cookies.  This Italian filled cookie is our half Calabrian, one quarter Abruzzi and a quarter Roman rendition of the Sicilian cookie called a Cucidati. The traditional Cucidati is a fig filled cookie with three different nuts, pistachio's, almonds and walnuts, chopped dried and soaked figs, raisins and apricots, orange and...

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White Asparagus and Broccoli Custard Tart

This is a wonderful and light version of a quiche without the cheese. It's very airy and tender.. both the custard and the pastry shell. I considered adding some Fontina cheese but resisted the urge. :) I was still well pleased with the outcome of this custard, but will try the addition of Fontina next time for a more dense custard. I substituted the herb with fresh rosemary which tasted...

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Banana Applesauce Cake

I still consider myself a "newby" to gluten free baking, but I have come to know my baking style seems to be nutty. Ha!! Meaning.. I love utilizing nut flours more so than rice blends when possible. Have you ever made a pistachio gateau.. I rest my case! :) I was so pleased with this recipe! I altered it a bit with the almond flour,  addition of 1/4 tsp. of xantham gum and olive oil.. but...

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Onion Skin Dyed Eggs

I don't know what's more exciting.. Learning a new art thats healthy as well as pretty, or styling a shoot with these gorgeous colors! When I first read an article about naturally dying eggs with herbs and produce, I never thought I could achieve the depth of color that I did with yellow onions! The onion skin in itself looks so pale and absent of colorants. But when they are boiled, the...

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Coconut Banana Orange Smoothie

Ingredients 2 cups Coconut Milk (more if needed) 1 Frozen Banana 1 cup So Delicious non-dairy Coconut Milk Ice Cream 1/4 cup frozen orange juice 2 tsp. of Honey if needed Preparation Mix in blender and enjoy!  *For extra texture, fold in some shredded coconut and chunks of fresh banana, so good!! ...

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Cherry Coconut Granola

Every day is a good day for granola!  We love it for snacking as well as for breakfast!  Serve with fresh fruit or over your favorite ice cream.. or just simply with dairy free milk! Laurie's Homemade GranolaAdapted from CC Conference Center Twin Peaks Kitchen Ingredients 6 Cups GF Oats  1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon 1 tsp. Vanilla powder1/2 tsp. Ground Cloves1/2 tsp. Fresh Grated...

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Chicken and Brown Rice

A meal that you can eat for, breakfast, lunch and dinner? For me, this is definitely one of those "anytime" foods! It takes a while to prepare, but I guarantee.. it's worth it! Rice and chicken are spectacular filler foods, and wonderful for those gluten free families who are looking for leftovers in the refrigerator to run to for a quick heat me up snack!  Enjoy! Chicken and Brown...

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Custard Filled Cream Puffs

We celebrated our youngest daughter's 10th birthday on Valentines Day. My little sweets request.. my Lusciously Rich Custard Filled Cream Puffs! They really are the best and never disappoint  I hope you enjoy! Pastry Cream 1 1/4 cups milk 1/2 vanilla bean split lengthwise (not vanilla extract) 3 large egg yolks 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp. granulated white sugar 2 Tbsp. all-purpose...

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Tropical Orange Julius

This yummy Summer treat is a cross between an Orange Julius and a Frozen Tropical Fruit and Banana Icy. Both are delicious, and both are something I make regularly during the heat of the summer for my family. One is fat free, and the other has a tad bit of fat by way of the addition of milk. Either way, you can't lose with bags of frozen fruit on hand and a food processor! Ingredients 1...

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Kefir

I have joined the Kefir craze! :)  I am around 6 months new to making Kefir, and I have already experienced tremendous benefits from this tangy milk drink.  I honestly have SO much more energy, and the uncomfortable full feeling I have acquired in my “old” age has disappeared, an all over good feeling in my tummy! I must say, I have done a total 180 when it comes to what I eat. I...

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