Written by Marilee Emerson There are times in life when you make a discovery that you just can’t NOT share. This is true for me and sun-butter. Last year, my friend Janelle said two magical words and I become instantly curious: Sun. Butter. “What is sun butter?” She explained that sun butter is a sunflower seed butter that [...]
Quick and Easy Strawberry Balsamic Dressing Recipe
Written by Janelle Holden Whether it is “natural flavor,” a grain-based vinegar or unnamed seasoning, many ingredients in bottled salad dressings and condiments may contain gluten. Even the dressings labeled gluten-free usually contain dairy or cane sugar or other ingredients that I avoid. So, I make my own salad dressings. They take very little time [...]
Homemade chocolate truffles for your sweetie
Written by Janelle Holden Happy Valentines Day! Have you seen the big red hearts full of chocolate candy in the stores? I used to love boxed chocolates. The kind with the instructions on which shape represented which type of truffle? Raspberry, orange, maple walnut, you know what I’m talking about, right? Well, I haven’t had [...]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
(A recipe free of gluten, grains, eggs, soy and dairy) Written by Janelle Holden Ahh … chocolate chip cookies. I remember buying bags of Nestle’s semisweet chocolate chips and following the directions on the back of the bag like they were the gospel of all things good and right. I bet I could still recite [...]
How to make your own soothing bone broth
Written by Janelle Holden I just finished the last of the bone broth from my turkey at Thanksgiving this week. And I know what you’re thinking (isn’t that a little long to keep food around?) but when stored properly, you can make a batch of broth that will last you longer than six weeks. I [...]
German Chocolate Cake (A grain-free, vegan recipe)
Written by Janelle Holden The first time I served this cake to someone outside of my own household, she said the words every gluten-free baker wants to hear. “Wow, can I have this recipe?” You betcha. I must admit that I really enjoy serving cakes and pies to Muggles (my Harry Potter term for people [...]
Persian Christmas Cookies (A grain-free, vegan recipe)
Written by Janelle Holden I’m a big fan of leaving cookies for Santa. And Santa will love these slightly spicy, peppermint-frosted sugar cookies that are gluten-free, grain-free and vegan. In fact, you may have to make several batches so that there are some leftovers for Santa! Persian Chickpea Cookies This recipe is based on a [...]
How to master a gluten-free Thanksgiving: Part II
Written by Janelle Holden It’s a big week for cooking! Are you going to spend the holiday with your family and friends? Are you hosting? Either way I encourage you to make your own slice of pumpkin pie (or find a great gluten-free bakery) and treat yourself. It’s one thing to watch someone eat a [...]
No-Oatmeal, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
(A gluten-free, vegan recipe) Written by Janelle Holden I’ve really missed oatmeal raisin cookies since going gluten-free. Yes, you can buy certified gluten-free oatmeal, but oats just seem to upset my stomach. So … imagine my surprise when I experimented with a nut based granola and immediately thought of oatmeal. The texture, taste, and [...]
Apple Crisp: A gluten-free, vegan recipe
by Janelle Holden Last weekend was the autumnal equinox and my kitchen is ready for the soups, squash, roasts, and crisps that make fall great. What is your kitchen ready for? One of my favorite delights in fall are freshly picked apples from a local tree (make that my mom’s tree). When it comes to [...]
