Creamy Cashew Lemon Curd Cheesecake
Oct 16
Black Garlic Cracked Pepper Bread
“If a raisin wanted to be garlic, that’s black garlic.” Black garlic is a type of aged garlic whose browning is attributable to Maillard Reaction rather than caramelization. First used as a food ingredient in Asian cuisine, it is made by heating whole bulbs of garlic (Allium sativum) over the course of several weeks, a process that results in black cloves. The taste is…
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Oct 15
Lemon Lavender Blueberry Cheesecake Bars (Gluten Free)
It’s gorgeous. It’s rich. It’s thick. It’s aromatic. It’s floral, berry, citrus, all in one. It’s gluten free.It’s Lemon Lavender Blueberry Cheesecake (Bars). And, it’s “for a friend.” 😁 Gluten-Free Lemon Lavender Blueberry Cheesecake Bars Crust:8 Tbs. butter, melted1 cup Pamela’s Gluten-Free Flour Artisan Blend1/2 cup powdered sugar1 tsp. dried lavender1/4 tsp. baking powder Preheat…
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Oct 14
Strawberry Balsamic Basil Feta Tart
Sort of a bribe, but also mostly a gift.All I can say is that I will now have unlimited “Charles Adjustments” in yoga. These are TRULY the best things on earth. Ripped apart with ease and thoughtfully put back together. Heaven.Oh, and the tart: Strawberry Balsamic Basil Feta Tart with a Butter Basil Cookie Crust….
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Oct 11
Salted Rosemary Almond Date Cake (Gluten Free & Paleo)
“I would like for you to bake something special for my team,” Brian said. “Great! I’d love to. I can’t wait.” “But, we have some dietary restrictions…no gluten, no dairy, no sugar.” “Okay, I can do that!” I have years of experience in the business accommodating special diets – I can do anything, really. So,…
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Oct 10
Pineapple Basil Rum Bum
Imagine you’re on a tropical beach.The experience is heavenly. There’s not a cloud in the sky, the temperature is a balmy 85 degrees, and you’re snoozing to the sound of the ocean waves in front of you.You’re a little thirsty. You imagine a drink to pair with your current island motif: a piña colada, perhaps?…
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Oct 9
Croque Madame Galette
A croque monsieur is a baked or fried boiled ham and cheese sandwich. The dish originated in French cafés and bars as a quick snack. A croque madame is a variant of the dish topped with a fried egg. The name is based on the verb croquer and the word monsieur. Everything French is better,…
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Oct 8
Green Olive Blue Cheese Artisan Bread
“I really like to bake bread,” I told her.“You do? Really? I love bread!!! I used to work at an Italian deli and they made the BEST homemade bread. It had olives in it. It was so good. I loved it!” “Oh, so you like olives?”“Yes, I love them.”“Do you like GREEN olives?”“Yes.”“Do you like…
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Oct 7
Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Cherry Fennel Cookies
I’m often asked how I come up with all my unique recipes and flavor combinations.I don’t really have a canned response, or a general response at all.I don’t really know.OTHER than the fact that my mind is constantly racing, creating, cooking, and shopping…particularly in shavasana. I like to dream. I can taste, see, smell, and…
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Oct 4
Sweet & Savory Granola Crunch (Vegan & Gluten Free)
I really, really wanted to bake some vegan, gluten-free granola bars. But, I wanted them to be both sweet and savory. I wanted these bars to be stunningly perfect.I LOVE sweet and savory.And, I love granola AND I love parmesan. (One of my favorite indulgences: Parmesan Granola, just an FYI). Well, as you, my vegan…
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Oct 3
Double Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies
As I wandered through the grocery store mid-August, I spied the produce bin full of cherries. Yum, I thought to myself.Just then, the produce manager began to speak, well entice, me and the rest of my fellow shoppers with the idea that we should all catch the last of the summer cherries before they are…
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