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Category: gluten-free
Who knew? Black beans make a great gluten-free cake. Am I the only one who thinks that’s crazy? Recently, I looked up a recipe for one and we made one for the first time. (And by we, I mean she, our 13-year-old resident baker.) And it was really good. Then, someone suggested adding chocolate chips, and it was uh-mazing. (Thanks, Jess!) Because, don’t chocolate chips make everything better? It’s been our go-to chocolate cake recipe lately, because it’s a. gluten-free b. easy c. flourless d. and…
Cute little pizza Yes, we do eat things that have nothing to do with pizza around here. It’s just that pizza is such a kid-friendly, good-tasting comfort food, and GF people often have to pass it up or pay more for it. Not this time! These handy dandy little pizzas are just what the mama ordered. Kid-friendly, good-tasting, comfort-giving, gluten-free aaand cheap and easy little pizzas. With not even a bite of crust left over. I asked some of my favorite taste-testers how they liked them, and 4 out of 4…
Happy Independence Day, America! Today is a special day for Americans, and I wanted to share something very American…and what’s more American than Apple Pie, right? This “apple pie” isn’t really pie at all, but it has all the flavor of apple pie without all the fuss. And without all the wheat. It’s not in a crust, so it’s gluten-free. But the best part is, you can make it, start to finish, in 15 minutes! All you need is 1 skillet, 5 ingredients, and 15 minutes. Ingredients…
It’s amazing what a teenage boy will come up with. It’s also amazing that I never thought of it myself. But children are so undaunted. So willing to take risks (except those involving the words “good for you.”) Not worried about the way you’re supposed to do it. Not like us adults. And sometimes, this can lead to good things. My son has one favorite food group: processed. Getting him to eat healthy is an ongoing battle. But he is creative. He can even cook a little. I want my children to…
