Description Growing up in Latvia, these cookies filled with dulce de leche are the most delicious ones that my Mom and I made together. Walnut cookie molds can be found online. Ingredients ½ cup butter, softened ⅓ cup white sugar 1 egg, lightly beaten ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt … Read more
Description Kids love gummy vitamins, but they often contain artificial colors and flavors or other questionable ingredients. And if you have more than one child, those pricey bottles of vitamins don’t last very long. This homemade version is easy to make and fun for your little ones. Ingredients 2 cups dried elderberries 2 cups distilled … Read more
Description Delicious cookies that have the same basic flavor as peanut butter cookies, but can be eaten by people with peanut and milk allergies! I love to make these with my friend because she has a peanut allergy and I have a dairy allergy. They taste great and no one can tell that they are … Read more
Description It’s tough making dessert for someone cutting back on gluten and dairy. Luckily, pavlovas are gluten free and really easy. The toppings are easy to customize – I made the lemon curd dairy free and served whipped cream on the side. Ingredients 4 egg whites, at room temperature ¾ cup white sugar ¼ cup … Read more
Description Love this white chocolate bread pudding recipe. It is delicious, decadent, and does not require a water bath! Ingredients ½ cup dried cherries 3 tablespoons brandy 2 tablespoons butter 6 cups stale French bread cubes ½ (12 ounce) package white chocolate baking chips 4 eggs ⅓ cup white sugar 1 cup half-and-half 1 teaspoon … Read more
Description Quince fruits poached in sweet syrup with tart cranberries. They make a beautiful presentation at your next get-together. Ingredients 2 cups water ¾ cup agave nectar ¼ cup white sugar 1 cup fresh orange juice 2 ripe quinces ½ cinnamon stick 2 cups fresh cranberries 1 tablespoon grated orange zest Instructions Combine water agave … Read more
Description This informal pie is baked on a sheet pan and serves a crowd! Use frozen berries for a fresh flavor any time of year. You may serve this with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired. Ingredients 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 9-inch pie crusts 7 cups frozen mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries) … Read more
Description These are flat and crunchy, crispy gingersnap cookies made with oat flour. Ingredients 1 ½ cups white sugar, divided ¾ cup margarine 1 egg ¼ cup molasses 2 cups oat flour 1 tablespoon ground ginger 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cardamom Instructions Preheat the oven to … Read more
Description An easy light fruit cake that my mother made most years. Try substituting fruits that you like! To me it’s the taste and smell of Christmas. Ingredients 2 cups candied cherries 1 cup raisins 1 cup blanched almonds 1 cup dried pineapple pieces 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, divided 2 cups white sugar 1 ½ cups … Read more
Description Smooth and luscious, these bars are more like little bites of a lemon cream pie than anything else! Ingredients 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup canola oil ⅔ cup confectioners’ sugar 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 3 eggs ½ cup lemon juice ⅓ cup white sugar 1 lemon, zested ¼ teaspoon baking … Read more