St. Patty’s Day Cocktails
Since I’m a huge fan of any type of recipes related to holidays, it only makes sense that I got abnormally excited to make these three cocktails when the month of March hit. Irish Cream liquor is so much more versatile than I ever imagined, and I have been throwing it in many recipes whenever given the opportunity. Well, here’s another opportunity knocking. […]
Boston Creme Cheesecake Tarts
When it comes to New York style cheesecakes, these little cupcake size guys are more addictive than I’d like to admit. Boston Creme is pretty simple, with a classic vanilla cheesecake topped with vanilla custard and chocolate ganache. […]
Penne alla Vodka
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Vegan/Mediterranean Check out my YouTube Channel! While I was trolling through YouTube watching cooking videos, I came across this recipe on Anne’s Family Recipe channel. She made the traditional sauce that has dairy and gluten, but I realized quickly this was something I could easily replace these ingredients so my gut wouldn’t sucker punch me…in the gut. […]
Easiest Gluten-Free M&M Brownies
If you’re craving thick, fudgy, and dangerously addictive gluten-free M&M brownies, buckle up—because this recipe is about to change your life (or at least your snack game). We’re taking a basic gluten-free brownie mix and upgrading it into something so gooey and indulgent, even gluten itself would be jealous. And just to make things even more ridiculous, we’re throwing in melty chocolate chips and way too many M&Ms—because moderation? Never heard of her. The best part? No one will believe these are gluten-free… and honestly, you don’t have to tell them. […]
Mocha Bulletproof Coffee
Gluten-Free/Low-Carb/Keto Check out my YouTube Channel! These days, chewing is overrated. Nobody has time for it. Well, if you love coffee, hate chewing, and are looking for a meal replacement for breakfast, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve heard of Bulletproof Coffee being a fantastic meal replacement that really fuels your brain and body with energy, but I had NO idea how accurate that statement was until I tried it myself. […]
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Check out my YouTube Channel! Chicken Pot Pie is one of those comfort foods that many people can’t seem to get enough of…including me. Since soup season is here, this is one of my favorite recipes to serve in a soup bowl with a soup spoon. My husband makes fun of me because I’m very particular about eating SOUP with a SOUP SPOON in a SOUP BOWL. I can’t help it, and there is no shame. […]
Loaded Nachos
Click HERE to watch the video of this recipe on my YouTube Channel! When it comes to nachos, I like for mine to be like my party guests; loaded. I’m kidding…or am I? It seems like any time I get nachos that claim to be “loaded” are quite lacking on the loaded part. Maybe I’m just picky. […]
Breakfast Scramble
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Paleo/Keto/Whole30 Check out my YouTube Channel! It can be overwhelming when trying to figure out what to eat for breakfast that won’t have you reaching for a muffin two hours later. This breakfast scramble is packed with protein, veggies, and healthy fats to keep your brain and body moving to keep you satisfied until it’s time for lunch. […]
Jumbo Piggies with Honey Mustard
Click HERE to watch the video of this recipe on my YouTube Channel! Pigs ‘n a Blanket are one of my all time favorite appetizers. I mean, who doesn’t naturally gravitate toward these cute little weenies wrapped in dough?? My bestie and I had to be watched as teenagers whenever these were served at any parties. At first, we would work together hoarding them onto our plates. Next thing you know, I’m stealing some off her plate because I finished mine and then she’d stab me with her fork. That is true friendship. […]
Fruit Crumble
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Plant-Based Check out my YouTube Channel! Sometimes it’s hard to find healthy breakfast options that don’t taste like you’re grazing fresh grass, especially if you like something a little on the sweeter side. This is one of my favorite ways to start the day, especially since it’s packed with all kinds of nutrients like fiber, protein, and healthy fats that hold me over for a few hours. Between my 6 year old son, my parents, and me, a batch of this gets polished off within a matter of days. […]
Best Ever Waffles with Strawberry Maple Syrup
Gluten-Free Option Check out my YouTube Channel! If you raise an eyebrow at the title of this entry, you’re not the first…because I did too when I was searching for good waffle recipes to experiment with. […]
Cheddar Buttermilk Biscuits
Check out my YouTube Channel! I don’t know about you, but I am obsessed with cheddar biscuits. Whenever our family went to Red Lobster for dinner back in the good ole days when I didn’t have to pay for my own food, I wolfed these biscuits down like I hadn’t eaten in three weeks. Let’s be honest though, that’s not a surprise considering I was a food-obsessed teenager with the metabolism of a tri-athlete. Those days are gone, and I’m limited to the amount of biscuits I can eat. […]
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
Check out my YouTube Channel! I’ve heard of Dulce de Leche a million times, but never actually used it in a recipe until now. When I was looking at different ideas for cheesecakes, this one popped up. My husband asked, “What is Dulce de Leche?” His question made me realize that I didn’t know exactly what it was, so off to Doctor Google I went. […]
Smothered Mashed Potatoes
Gluten-Free Check out my YouTube Channel! If you’re looking for a little twist on a classic side dish that’s perfect for social gatherings, you have come to the right place. I can’t think of many people who don’t like mashed potatoes (do they actually exist??), so when you load them up with extra goodness, it comes as no surprise how delicious they turn out. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, this is a fantastic time to try it out on unsuspecting friends and family. […]
No-Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pie
Check out my YouTube Channel! Have you seen the insanity going on with the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pies for Thanksgiving?? So, it turns out that only a certain number of these over-sized peanut butter cup pies were made. They sold out almost immediately, and now people are re-selling them for HUNDREDS of dollars. Well, how about we save you some money by making one at home for yourself? […]
Thanksgiving Showstopper Cheesecake
Gluten-Free Check out my YouTube Channel! Everyone seems to have their own designated responsibilities when it comes to Thanksgiving. My sister-in-law, Tracy, is a fantastic hostess and loves to cook. She usually makes the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, and whatever side dishes that she grew up with in New Jersey. I believe cranberries are one of those, “It’s not Thanksgiving without this dish” kind of ordeals. My husband swears up and down that it’s not Thanksgiving without Sweet Potato Casserole. After one year of not having that at my family’s gathering, he was disappointed. So, I promised to make that for him when we didn’t go to his family’s house for Thanksgiving. Spoiled hubby. […]
Chocolate Pecan Pie
Gluten-Free Check out my YouTube Channel! I was first introduced to Chocolate Pecan Pies about five years ago while working in the restaurant industry as a pastry chef. The restaurant where I worked sold these pies in bulk since they were a huge hit, so to save time they bought the pre-made pie crusts to be filled up with this delightful pie. After playing with the recipe, it just didn’t seem like there were enough pecans. It’s supposed to be a pie packed with nuts, right? My thoughts exactly, so I ended up doubling the amount of pecans used in that recipe. […]
Apple Cider Donut Muffins
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Check out my YouTube Channel! For my daughter’s science project this year, we picked a muffin topic. How do different types of flour affect the consistency and density of muffins? When she and my husband were reading over different topics to choose from, I about jumped out of my skin with excitement. “Let’s do THAT one!!” I cried. My daughter giggled, hubby said, “How about we let her pick?” Thankfully, her love of food runs deep and she chose this topic. Score. […]
Pumpkin Oreo Brownies
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Check out my YouTube Channel! A few years ago, I made a match of Pumpkin Blondies, and it gave me just another reason to look forward to Fall Baking. When I started experimenting with this recipe again, the original batch had chocolate chips. The second batch had cinnamon chips. Although they were both incredible, it hit me like a ton of bricks that OREOS could so easily be added to these babies…and who doesn’t love Oreos?! […]
Banana Nut Bread with Honey Butter
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Vegan Check out my YouTube Channel! My kids go through bananas like you wouldn’t believe, so I grabbed some extra while at the store on the last trip. The good thing about having extra bananas laying around is how my brain starts to work when I notice them browning. Ohhh, what can I bake with those ugly brown bananas to create something blissful? Ladies and gentlemen, exhibit A. […]
Roasted Chipotle & Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Paleo/Vegan/Whole30 Check out my YouTube Channel! Last month, I started an online school program at the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. Originally, we were told to prepare to spend 15-20 hours per week on school during this 14-week program. Well, those hours have almost doubled for me, since I typically dive head first into something I’m obsessed over without checking to see how deep the water is. […]
Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Paleo Check out my YouTube Channel! More often than I like to admit, I get a real hankering for chocolate. It’s one of those things where I end up standing in front of the pantry, digging through the baking ingredient shelf, then cursing at myself to get out of there because I don’t have any healthy options to choose from. Then, I’ll go back to the pantry after fussing at myself to leave, and settle for a non-dairy chocolate bar. Although it can satisfy that craving, I can’t help but to dream of fudge brownies that melt in your mouth with each bite. […]
Lemon Blueberry Scones
Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free/Vegan Check out my YouTube Channel! I didn’t realize how completely in love with scones I was until I started actually making them. The first time I made scones were the traditional kind, made with gluten and dairy. Although they were fabulous, the process of making them was more time consuming than these little puffs of heaven that you just drop on the pan like biscuits. These are super easy to mix up and plop on baking sheets, ready in about 15 minutes without all the side effects of not feeling all that great after eating one. […]
No-Churn Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
Gluten-Free Check out my YouTube Channel! Here in South Carolina, when the Fall hits it still feels blazin’ hot outside like it’s still summer. So, what perfect way to celebrate official Pumpkin Season with a cold, sweet treat that is the wonderful combination of a Fall flavor but helps you cool off? Yes, I agree with you. […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Explosion Cake
Check out my YouTube Channel! While trying to come up with a name for this cake, the word explosion came to mind. Why? Well, because it looks like a peanut butter fanatic set off a peanut butter bomb that exploded all over this cake. That’s exactly what I was going for. […]