When there’s a chill in the air, sometimes the same ol’ eggs and bacon breakfast just won’t cut it. I want something warm and cozy. This Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal fits the bill. It’s done in the Instant Pot to “set it and forget it” while you get ready, making it perfect for busy fall mornings loaded with work, school, or whatever is on your plate. Choosing Oatmeal When I was a kid, there were two kinds of oatmeal on the market. Good old Quaker Oats in the big cylindrical barrel or in the instant flavored packets. But now there seems to be a million kinds. Let’s take a…
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Gluten Free Apple Cardamom Bundt Cake
Is there anything more beautiful than a Bundt cake? The stunning designs, the somewhat crunchy exterior yielding to a beautifully tender interior, there’s a whole lot to love. This Gluten Free Cardamom Apple Bundt Cake is all of those things; packed with fresh apples and fragrant cardamom this is a Bundt cake that’s sure to please. Where to get Bundt pans Nordicware is the premiere crafter of bundt pans. You can find many on amazon. Another great spot to pick some up, and even limited edition versions is Williams Sonoma. Troubleshooting Bundts For as beautiful as bundts are, they can be a bit finnicky. Ornate pans with cracks and crevices…
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Wow-worthy Pumpkin Pecan Muffins (Gluten Free)
Call me basic, but when the weather cools, I am allllll about the pumpkin flavors. I head to Trader Joe’s and buy all the seasonal pumpkin stuff, and it really is the start of a new season. There’s nothing quite like when that first Pumpkin Spice Latte hits my lips, except for when I indulge in these Pumpkin Pecan Muffins. These muffins are an adaptation of the recipe for my Gluten Free Banana Nut Muffins. They’re fluffy and light, while still feeling rich and indulgent. The pumpkin flavor comes from a fair amount of pumpkin in the batter, and are nicely spiced with signature pumpkin spice flavor. The streusel topping…
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Everything But The Bagel Challah Bread
When Trader Joe’s brought Everything But The Bagel seasoning onto the scene a few years back, I bet they didn’t know that it would cause the pandemonium that it has. Now other stores have knock off blends, but they’re all the same, a mix of: sesame seeds, sea salt, minced garlic, minced onion, black sesame seeds, and poppy seeds. A blend of savory flavors that I’m delighted to bring to you in a loaf of Everything But The Bagel Challah. We aren’t Jewish, but Challah is the most requested bread I make. In fact, I already have a recipe for it here. It’s beautiful, fluffy, eggy, and soft. When I…
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Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake
If I had to choose my favorite breakfast sweet, it would be coffee cake. Allegedly, even though it contains zero coffee, it is named this because it is the perfect compliment to a cup of coffee. While I can’t attest to that because I don’t drink coffee, I can tell you that this Gluten Free Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake is one of the best I have ever had. This recipe was inspired by King Arthur Flour‘s recipe for Cinnamon Streusel Coffeecake, but I couldn’t help but tamper with it. What Makes A Coffee Cake, A Coffee Cake Then? All coffee cakes start with a poundcake base. A high amount of…
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“Cider Mill” Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Holes
Fall is by far my favorite season, by far. And of course, the best part about it is the food! Pumpkin picking, apple orchards, cider and of course doughnuts. These Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Holes are super fun to make at home, and allow you to indulge in the flavors of fall all year round. Full disclosure, these are a yeasted doughnut. Most of the doughnuts you’ll get at cider mills (at least in Michigan), are cake doughnuts. Not the yeasty goodness you would find in a jelly donut or Pączki (I’m super polish). These fuse the cinnamon sugar flavor of a cidermill donut with the texture of a yeasted donut,…
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Our Favorite Weekend French Toast
Ever since I was a kid, French Toast has been way up there on my list of favorite breakfast foods. My mom used to take me to Burger King for french toast sticks on Sundays. It was the fancy middle-class Sunday Brunch of the 90’s. When I had French Toast made at home, it never really did it for me. That was until I created this recipe for Weekend French Toast. It is inspired by the infamous Joanna Gaines, and her recipe in The Magnolia Table Cookbook. I know it will quickly become a family favorite of yours, like it’s become mine. This recipe calls for Challah bread. You can…
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The Best Gluten Free Ricotta Pancakes
The first time I ever had a ricotta pancake, I was dining at Parks & Rec diner in Downtown Detroit while it was under the culinary genius of Chef Allie Lyttle. Chef Allie made pancakes that were hands down the best I had ever had in my life. The pancakes came dressed in lemon curd and raspberry jam, and they quickly became my favorite thing in the world. Unfortunately, Allie is no longer at P&R, and I can no longer eat gluten. So I improvised with these Gluten Free Ricotta Pancakes, and I think you’ll agree, they are THE BEST! You might be thinking, Ricotta CHEESE and PANCAKES? What is…
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Tangy and Delicious: Lemon Curd
Lemon curd might just be my favorite condiment of all time. The combination of tangy lemon, smooth egg yolks, and sweet sugar is a nectar of the Gods. I put that sh*t on everything. Lemon curd has really picked up in use in the United States, but curds of all flavors are most often used during tea service. So where will you most often find it? You guessed it. Around the UK and proximal parts of Europe. (Find out about the difference between afternoon tea and high tea here.) But lemon curd doesn’t have to be reserved just for tea time. There are a ton of different ways to use…
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My Favorite Challah Bread
Let me start off by saying I am not Jewish, and as far as I know, this recipe is not kosher. Maybe it is, but I’m not Jewish, so I really don’t know. What I do know is that I love Jewish food. Latkes, matzoh ball soup, sufganiyot, bagels, lox, and schmear. It is all, so, so delicious. I also love challah. It’s beautiful and braided with a softy eggy interior. It’s amazing. And I have to say, my children agree. In fact, I have now made challah so much in my house, I can officially say I have a favorite recipe. What you’ll find below is My Favorite Challah.…
