Salted Caramel Pecan Bundt Cakes

This is the time of year when I like to break out my Nordic fancy baking pans. I only have a few, and I cherish them dearly.I’m often disappointed at how the texture of the pattern is lost when cooking (the same goes for cookie stamps and textured pie crust rollers). Alas, these mini Salted…

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Vegan Green Chile Pozole

Pozole, which means “hominy”, is a traditional soup or stew in Mexican Cuisine. It is made from hominy, (sometimes with meat), and can be seasoned and garnished with shredded lettuce or cabbage, chile peppers, onion, garlic, radishes, avocado, salsa, or limes. Most recipes call for red chiles to be added to the soup.I’m rebellious –…

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Wild Blueberry Raisin Bran Chocolate Silk Pie

I still had bran flakes cereal on hand. It’s so sweet and mealy – I just love it. And, raisins lurked in the cupboard. Raisin Bran…something….is a no-brainer. But then I thought about something more. Both blueberries and chocolate came to mind. Thus, I cooked a Wild Blueberry Raisin Bran Chocolate Silk Pie!It’s rich. It’s…

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Gluten-Free Rustic Rosemary Kalamata Olive Bread

“Ashley, I miss my Kalamata Olive Bread. Can you please figure out a way to make me a gluten-free version?” “Ummm…yess… That’s what I do. That’s my love language. THANK YOU for asking me!” The solution is actually embarrassingly simple. I feel a bit shy about sharing the method.Most gluten free bread is much too…

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Gluten-Free Peach Rosemary Cheesecake

Well, apparently I didn’t scratch the “cheesecake itch” the first time.And, since I aim to please – I simply couldn’t leave it alone.Things MUST be perfect in regards to the food coming out of my kitchen. Anything less is utterly unacceptable.We asked for honest feedback: “It was a great dessert. So good! I loved it….

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Chewy Peach Almond Bran Cookies

I’m telling ya’, adding bran flakes to baked goods is truly magical.They are not hefty – they are absolutely perfect. Everyone agrees.Try this one: Chewy Peach Almond Bran Cookies. Chewy Peach Almond Bran Cookies 16 Tbs. butter, room temperature1 cup white sugar3 large eggs1 tsp. almond extract1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. ground…

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Blueberry Chocolate Almond Bran Cookies

When life give you bran flakes, you make cookies, of course!Specifically, Blueberry Chocolate Almond Bran Cookies. Trust me on this one….the sweet heavy texture of the bran adds an amazing component to these “can’t stop eating” cookies. They are magical! Oh, and so is a a hubby who steals the camera for selfies in between…

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Gluten Free Cherry Balsamic Chocolate Cookies

Dark chocolate or white chocolate?That’s the question of the day.Well, when half the class votes for white chocolate and the other insists on dark chocolate, you appease both sides. Well, at least I do.Dried cherries marinated in balsamic reduction, a touch of finishing salt, and then a mixture of white chocolate chips for one batch…

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Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Double Chocolate Peppermint Mousse Cookies

It is the holiday season and Christmas is just around the corner.At Christmas time, we’re supposed to indulge, right?Chocolate, peppermint, and sweets – that’s what this time of year is all about! (Well, in my life, it’s more about generosity, love, and baking – but that’s every day and all year round!) In any case,…

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Vegan, Gluten-Free Cranberry Walnut Flax Cookie Dough Bites

Just another version of cookie dough bites – EVERYONE loves peanut butter balls (raw, gluten-free, grain-free, vegan, etc.) These are one in the same, but no-baked with walnut butter, dried cranberries, and flaxseed meal instead. Meanwhile, I’ll commiserate and continue to be frustrated with my computer app update that has discontinued my photo editor 🙁…

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