Category Archive: Dessert

Applesauce Pie with Cheerios Crust

The kids request this morning: Applesauce pie – and it turns out this is actually a thing! But it required making a crust, and neither of us had the patience for that. I… Continue reading

Strawberry “Pie”

Since having kids, I’ve lost the energy (and certainly the time) to cook how I used to: elaborate and impractical recipes, never making the same thing twice, etc. Now it’s the same baked… Continue reading

Juice-Flavored Gummies

I have been craving gummy bears – why? They’ve never been my thing. I always wanted my candy with substance, like chocolate or peanut butter or cream. Gummy bears are so empty! After… Continue reading

Small Batch Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes

My partner got a new job!! In my hometown!! Supporting the critically important election efforts!! This is cause for celebration. But there are only 2 of us, and I’ve made the mistake before… Continue reading

Arrowroot Crepes with Blueberry Compote

I’ve been extra hungry recently, which has led to a some strong desires and fast creativity in the kitchen. And I’ve been making arrowroot crepes a lot because whatever you’re craving can go… Continue reading

Churros

My GF friend put the idea into my head to make churros, and I have this great pan my other friend gave me from Our Place that is perfect for frying. So finally… Continue reading

Chickpea Flour Pumpkin Bread with Bacon Grease

I had a can of pumpkin burning a hole in my cabinet. And I had this bacon grease from a time when friends came over and made bacon and I saved the grease… Continue reading

Gluten Free Croissants

Not easy, but doable! Because this was pretty successful, and there were a number of things stacked against me: I have never made puff pastry before – even the gluten kind (although I… Continue reading

Grain-free Crepes: 6-way Taste Test!

I really want to make a crepe cake. I’ve wanted to make one forever and just haven’t. Well, the holidays are coming, and it’s time!  But which type of crepe to use??? Let… Continue reading

Coconut Chai Popsicles

 It’s still hot, and I want a treat, so I decided to make popsicles. I found a recipe for a bunch of different ones from The Candida Diaries, and made them as follows: Mix… Continue reading