It’s already Day 4 of our 12 Days of Holiday Cookies! I don’t know about you, but I just can’t believe it! Going the traditional – if not retro – route this morning, we’re talking Spritz Cookies or Spritzer Cookies. A simple, buttery dough, often flavored with lemon, almond or straight up vanilla and colored  Continue Reading »

Classic Sugar Cookies Yields 4 dozen / 48 cookies 1 1/4 c unsalted butter (2-1/2 sticks), at room temperature 1 c sugar Pinch of salt 4 large egg yolks, at room temperature 1 Tbsp finely grated orange zest 1 tsp vanilla 3 c gluten free all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large  Continue Reading »

Gluten Free Persimmon Cookies Yields 2-3 dozen cookies 2 cups gluten free all-purpose flour (or you favorite blend) 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1/2 c unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 c granulated/caster sugar 1 c persimmon  Continue Reading »

Sweet treats just as much a part of the holiday celebration as twinkling lights and evergreen boughs. From peppermint candy canes to figgy pudding, panettone to eggnog (lattes…mmm), the holiday celebration simply wouldn’t be complete without a variety of treats to give and receive as gifts, dazzle the dessert table at holiday parties and of  Continue Reading »

GFCF Chocolate Peppermint Squares // Gluten free & Casein / Milk / Dairy Free Serves 6-8 2 oz gluten free bittersweet chocolate, divided then melted 1/4 c + 3 Tbsp dairy free butter, divided and softened (EarthBalance works well!) 1/2 c sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 c gluten free flour 1/4 c walnuts, coarsely  Continue Reading »

This ‘ready in 30 minutes or less’ entree is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal! Pan Roasted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce Serves 4 1 1/2 Tbsp butter 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil 4 boneless chicken breasts, skin-on Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, juiced and zested 1/2 cup  Continue Reading »

You may find this hard to believe, but this meal is easy, elegant and amazingly fast. Whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight meal or preparing for a last minute dinner party, this simple, sophisticated meal will leave your family and friends begging for seconds. Lamb Shank with Shallots & Red Wine Serves 2 8  Continue Reading »

Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole Serves 6-8 1 Batch of Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup 1 Batch of French Fried Onions 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces Prepare Cream of Mushroom Soup and French Fried Onions. Preheat oven to 350°F. Blanch green beans by bringing 2 quarts of salted water  Continue Reading »

At our house, cranberry sauce is as much a part of Thanksgiving dinner as the turkey! From jelly-like preserves to sweet and spicy sauces, cranberry sauce is possible the ultimate condiment. Put it on sandwiches, throw it in salad dressings, spread it on toast, use it in drop cookies and scones, slather it on roasted  Continue Reading »

Ever felt you needed a personal assistant to get everything done during the holidays? We know how it feels — with husbands, kids, pets, house guests, work, school and holiday shopping, planning and cooking – it can be overwhelming! Don’t spend all Thursday in the kitchen while your family and friends are out having fun;  Continue Reading »

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