This sugar free banana bread was given to me by a dear friend and neighbor who has gestational diabetes when she is pregnant. It is so moist and so sweet! I had no idea it was sugar free. Best of all it’s also gluten free and dairy free so it fits in perfectly with our …
Category: Gluten Free & Dairy Free (GFDF)
May 03
How to Make Dried Apples in the Oven
I’ve always wanted a food dehydrator, but I don’t really have anywhere to store it and would only use it a few times a year, so I don’t really think it’s a necessity. I have made dried fruit and fruit leather successfully in the oven with cookie sheets and I think it’s a delicious …
Apr 12
How to Whip Coconut Milk
Since going dairy free a few years ago, I have really missed having fluffy whipped cream on desserts. Buying soy whipped cream in the can can be more than $6 and it’s probably not very healthy. Coconut milk is extremely good for you. Check out this site that touts the 10 benefits of coconut milk. …
Mar 29
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Chocolate Cake Recipe (GFDF)
I love using my new Instant Pot Pressure Cooker so much I use it to cook pretty much every single dinner I make! It was important to me to get a pressure cooker that was easy to use, safe, and didn’t have a Teflon insert because of so many health concerns coming from Teflon peeling …
Mar 22
Russian Borscht Recipe
I bet you didn’t know I lived in Russia for 5 months of my life. Living there was one of the most challenging, but most rewarding times of my life. I taught English at a Russian kindergarten in Varonezh. I fell in love with the kids and with the people as well as with the …
Mar 08
Gluten Free Lemon Cake Recipe
I love me a good cake. This is a good cake. So, therefore I love it. My son wanted a gluten free lemon cake for his birthday, so I made this family favorite gluten and dairy free as well as vegan. I can’t say that it is “healthy” per se. But, as far as desserts …
Feb 27
Gluten Free Chicken Soup Recipe
Last week, I had a neighbor friend whose family was sick and they are also gluten and dairy free. I decided it was high time to bring some comfort food over and nothing sounds more comforting than creamy soup on a cold night! Or, really any time for that matter! So I went on …
Feb 24
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies + Recipe
Looking for an easy cookie recipe? Well, you’ve come to the right place. These flourless peanut butter cookies are the easiest around with only 3-4 ingredients. My kids can make them by themselves and I can remember the ingredients without having to use a recipe. They are really tasty too. Even my non-gluten free friends …
Feb 21
Pressure Cooker Persimmon Cake Recipe
I just discovered this fall and winter fruit and it’s exotic tasting! I love persimmons, I think they’re so cute! They taste a little spicy (like fall) and a little sweet. They are good to eat just like an apple or to cut up like a tomato (you don’t eat the core of the persimmon). …
Feb 18
gfdf Zucchinni Bread Recipe (for bread machine)
I love how easy it is to make this in my GF Breadmaker. Simply dump all the ingredients in and push start. It’s that easy! Once it’s done, I carefully remove it from the pan, and take out the paddle and wash the pan and paddle right away before food has a chance to get …