I finally got around to making some pumpkin puree and have been dying to make some grain-free pumpkin muffins. I have seen a lot of recipes for grain-free pumpkin muffins going around and so I have been recipe testing them. I am a huge fan of coconut flour for grain-free baking ... Continue Reading
Desserts and Sweets
Maple Pumpkin Ice Cream
What do I do with all of the beautiful winter squashes I am seeing at the Farmer's Market? I make ice cream with it. It is fall in Central Texas but still fairly warm (this is my excuse for making ice cream!). This is a dairy free ice cream recipe made with coconut milk. It is ... Continue Reading
Grain Free Chocolate Wafer Cookies Icebox Cake
Ah the ice box cake...made with those thin, processed Famous Chocolate wafer cookies and whipped cream...remember that from your childhood? The icebox cake is basically a cake you build with cookies layered with whipped cream which sits in the refrigerator overnight - NO BAKE! ... Continue Reading
Persimmon Ice Cream (Probiotic)
I tried persimmons for the first time at the Farmer's market yesterday and had to buy some to make some ice cream. They were very ripe and so sweet that I cut down on the sugar content in the recipe. What are persimmons? According to wikipedia: Persimmons are the edible fruit ... Continue Reading
Raw Chocolate Coconut Macaroons (aka better brownie bites)
I love chocolate macaroons - I have been buying them at the store and finally got up the nerve to experiment on making my own. These turned out better than I could have hoped! We are going to save so much money and I think I have found the easiest potluck dessert dish ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Probiotic Ice Cream
We just started making kefir from kefir grains and I have been testing and looking for good recipes made with kefir. Kefir is a pretty potent probiotic so we have had to start slowly - I am working my way up from 1 spoonful per day to drinking half a cup. This recipe includes ... Continue Reading
