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 »

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 »

In many ways, Thanksgiving is the ultimate work preparedness test – think about it! Imagine what Craigslist ad for the job posting might look like… Now Hiring: Project Manager/Banquet Chef (Nationwide) Are you a Big Picture person? Can you make a plan and execute it? Can you multitask like your life depended on it? Can  Continue Reading »

I don’t know about you, but Thanksgiving dinner without stuffing just isn’t Thanksgiving. Whether you prefer wild rice, cornbread or a traditional stuffing, we have a whole recipe box dedicated to sensational ideas for your turkey’s favorite sidedish sidekick! Recreating traditional stuffing, gluten free, can be a challenge. Over the years, we have tried using  Continue Reading »

If you believe that living dairy free or vegan means giving up creamy desserts like chocolate mousse, creme brûlée or panna cotta, prepare to have your world turned upside down! With an ingredient list that reads like your grocer’s dairy aisle, desserts like panna cotta (cooked cream) and creme brûlée (burnt cream) would seem completely  Continue Reading »

A perfect dish for the holidays (or all of those days in between!), this quick and easy recipe is elegant and satisfying. Serve as a hearty side dish or light entree and your family will be begging you for more! For a casual weeknight meal idea, divide the cooked squash into 1/8ths and serve as  Continue Reading »

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