Coconut Panna Cotta with Blackberry Syrup

I am so excited about this Coconut Panna Cotta! I am pretty new to dairy free cooking, and was pretty doubtful that I would find desserts that would satisfy the way custards, puddings and cheesecakes do. But "Oh-how-I-was-surprised!" This is delicate, creamy, smooth and firm. It's everything a panna cotta should be! The coconut milk is light, but at the same time it is dense and not lacking in...

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Poached Apples

I recently poached these apples for a gluten and grain free Apple Flognarde dessert, but in my opinion, poached apples alone are worthy enough of their own write up.. so versatile, Wether eaten alone, or sliced up for a galette, poached apples are so easy, and really make for an elegant accompaniment to dessert recipes! Poached Apples Ingredients 8-10 "mini" apples 1 cup Marsala...

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Apple Flognarde | Clafoutis

I love the ease of a French Clafoutis!  Making a batter in a blender is my idea of quick and easy. So much like a Dutch Pancake, but a bit thicker with a bread pudding like consistency. Being gluten, and mostly grain free, I haven't attempted to make this dessert in some time. I was excited to find this recipe, using almond flour, on the Gourmand in the Kitchen web site, and am so pleased...

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Sausage and Potatoes

This recipe contains simple ingredients that when prepared together with the balsamic, herbs and olive oil have a fragrant aroma that's out of this world! Comfort food that can be enjoyed by all! Roasted Italian Sausage, Carrots & Potatoes Ingredients 2 pkgs. Sausage of choice cut in quarters 4 large russett potatoes cut into quarters 1/2 lb. Asparagus cut in 2-3 inch lengths (discard...

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