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 →