Pumpkin Pie, along with Apple Crisp, are our family’s traditional desserts for Thanksgiving each year. Sometimes I offer to mix things up, but as many of you can probably relate, Thanksgiving is not the time to mess around with tradition in some households. This year, however, I was forced to make a few changes to…
Healthy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes
Today, I am sharing my collection of gluten-free and dairy-free Thanksgiving recipes that I have accumulated this past year. I can’t believe how quickly Thanksgiving has crept up on us. This time of year always seems to go at warp speed. This is our family’s first gluten-free (and dairy-free) Thanksgiving. It’s almost been one year…
Butternut Squash Casserole Recipe
For a number of years around Thanksgiving time, I ran an annual teacher appreciation luncheon at our middle school with two other moms. Along with an army of volunteers, we would prepare a complete Thanksgiving spread for the entire school’s faculty with turkey and all the trimmings. One of the most popular dishes was a…
Mushroom Cornbread Stuffing Muffins Recipe
Thanksgiving Day should be a day for both the cook and the family to relax, but oftentimes, the cook spends the better part of the day in the kitchen. At least, that’s what used to happen in my house until I realized that so many of the Thanksgiving dishes could be prepared ahead of time….
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Grapes Recipe
Roasting vegetables is one of the easiest ways to prepare almost any kind of vegetable. I’ve roasted cauliflower, broccoli, beets, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and brussels sprouts, all using the same technique. It is super easy and quick, making it my go-to method for preparing vegetables on short notice, perfect for Thanksgiving and the Holidays. So…
Orange Pear and Persimmon Cake Recipe
Orange Pear and Persimmon Cake is a beautiful, fragrant cake that is naturally gluten-free. I’ve been doing a lot of gluten-free baking lately in anticipation of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Today’s Orange Pear and Persimmon Cake is another recipe I experimented with for the holiday season. You might call this a test run for Thanksgiving or Christmas….
Cranberry Ginger Upside-Down Cake Recipe
Cranberry Ginger Upside-Down Cake is an elegant holiday cake that will please any guests. Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts have been on my mind the last few weeks. I’ve been a little stressed about coming up with gluten-free foods that will taste good, look good and meet the dietary restrictions of my son this Thanksgiving,…
Spiced Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup Recipe for Thanksgiving
Spiced Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup is a healthy and delicious soup, perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. This soup is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a good choice when planning an allergy-friendly holiday menu. Recently, a friend asked me if I knew what she could eat to help her heal from surgery….
Gluten-Free Apple Oatmeal Crisp Recipe
Gluten-Free Apple Oatmeal Crisp is an allergy-friendly dessert, perfect for Fall, Winter, and the holidays. One of my kids’ favorite desserts when the weather gets cooler is apple crisp. This season, I’ve played around with a few gluten-free apple crisp toppings since one of my kids is on a gluten-free diet. I’ve made a few…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe
These Gluten-Free Pumpkin Coffee Cake Muffins are so good, it’s hard to eat just one. This weekend, our elementary school is holding its annual Halloween Fall Fair, a huge fundraiser that helps pay for all the fun educational programs for our children. In addition to lots of fun Halloween themed games, there is a bake…
Fresh Beet and Apple Soup Recipe
This year, I joined a CSA (“Community Supported Agriculture” group) and have been savoring all the fresh vegetables I’ve been getting on a weekly basis. The last several weeks, I’ve been getting lots of beets in my CSA Box, and have been making roasted beets for pasta, salads, and beet soups, including this Fresh Beet and…
Oven Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Thyme Recipe
Did you know that eating the right foods can help you feel more energetic and contribute to a good mood? According to Joy Bauer’s Food Cures, high quality carbohydrates and protein (found primarily in plant foods) contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help contribute to a good mood. These include whole grains, legumes, vegetables…
Whole Grain Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Recipe
Whole Grain Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are a healthy breakfast or snack idea. Now that school is back in full swing and fall is in the air, whole grain muffins have made their way back into my boys’ breakfasts, as has hot oatmeal. Along with a fruit smoothie, these whole grain choices provide a quick and…
Gluten-Free Vegan Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
I am so pleased to be participating in this month’s Gluten Free Ratio Rally, founded by Shauna from the Gluten Free Girl, and hosted this month by Meg of GF Boulangerie. This month’s assignment is donuts, something my mom used to make when I was young, but I have never tried making before. After my 9-year…
Homemade Gluten/Dairy/Egg-Free (Vegan) Fluffy Pancake Recipe
Since my youngest became allergic to wheat and other gluten-containing grains, I have been on the look-out for healthy gluten-free flours, whether in the store or in catalogs. So, when I flipped through the King Arthur Flour catalog that came in the mail recently and saw that King Arthur Flour now makes gluten-free whole grain…
Gluten Dairy Egg-Free Cinnamon Spiced Scones
A Special Valentine Treat – Elana’s Gluten-Free Almond Scones Although I’ve been baking since I was a child, I’m new to gluten-free baking. Over the past several years, I’ve been substituting white whole wheat flour and whole wheat pastry flour for white flour, used flax seeds in place of oil in recipes, and made…
Creamless Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Creamless Cream of Cauliflower Soup This week, I posted a recipe for Creamless Cream of Mushroom Soup, a rich flavored and luscious soup made without any cream. As I was thinking of more comforting creamy soups, potato leek soup came to mind, but I wanted to make something more nutritious (I like nutrient dense foods…
Thai Curried Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Thai Curried Roasted Butternut Squash Soup is a silky smooth soup, with a hint of curry and ginger, made creamy with coconut milk. Thai Curried Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Soup has been on my mind a lot lately. Â I have the opportunity to teach a soup series to a group of seniors at our local…
Creamless Cream of Mushroom Soup
This Creamless Cream of Mushroom Soup is so rich and flavorful, no one will miss the cream. The Mushroom Salad Garnish adds texture, color and interest, making it fun to eat this soup. Creamless Cream of Mushroom Soup Creamy soups are pure comfort. Not only are creamy soups lusciously smooth, but they provide pure and…
Spiced Apple Cider and Chai Tea Recipes
Chai Tea With a bit of a break between Christmas and New Years, it seemed like the perfect time for a warm cup of Spiced Apple Cider or Chai Tea. I love warm spiced beverages as they provide pure and simple comfort.What could be better than cozying up on the family room couch with a…
Persimmon Pomegranate Salad and Pink Grapefruit Avocado Salad
Persimmon Pomegranate Salad and Pink Grapefruit Avocado Salad are delightful winter salads. Salads are a nice addition to any holiday meal, served as a starter or a light side dish. Whether you’re entertaining or being entertained, why not make either a Persimmon Pomegranate Salad or Pink Grapefruit Avocado Salad. Both salads have fresh fruit, making…