Introducing my new digital cookbook. You might be wondering, “Why low-carb and gluten-free?” Over the years I’ve struggled to lose weight. Can you relate? And I knew maintaining healthy weight along with proper rest and exercise are key to…
Desserts
Dark Chocolate Drizzled Strawberries with Homemade Yogurt
Have you added yogurt to your diet yet? Recently, on the blog, we discussed the health benefits of 24-hour probiotic yogurt and showed an easy step by step way to make homemade yogurt. Note: If you’d like the simple steps to make homemade yogurt, you can get the PDF version by entering your email in the box…
How To Make Delicious 24-Hour Probiotic Yogurt Every Time
Do you eat 24-hour probiotic yogurt? Well, if you’re one of three million Americans who have celiac disease, or if you’re one of seven hundred thousand people who have ulcerative colitis, or if you’re one of the twenty-five to forty-five million people in the U.S. suffering from irritable bowel syndrome, or you’re someone that is…
Grain-free Blueberry Muffins
Isn’t snowy weather the best weather for baking? As the snow fell outside my kitchen window, I couldn’t resist whipping up a batch of blueberry muffins to enjoy with my family’s afternoon tea. Whether or not it’s snowing where you are, these moist and fluffy blueberry muffins are sure to be a perfect treat for any…
Caramelized Bosc Pears With Coconut Whipped Cream
Now that it’s mid autumn, one of my favorite fruits is finally in season! Bosc pears with their beautiful russet-brown skin are called the “aristocrat of pears”. Their pleasant, spicy-sweet flavor make them a lovely addition to fall desserts. Since my family has been trying to follow a more paleo diet (eliminating most grains, processed foods, and…
Strawberry Granita
All I can say is, “It’s hot outside!” The mercury is rising and icy, strawberry granita is light and cold; just what I need to cool off on these hot summer days. Earlier this month, I made a sparkling raspberry lemonade pressé with fresh lemons and raspberries. It was the perfect summer drink, and I loved that because…
Blackberries and Coconut Whipped Cream
Hi, friends! Nicole here with one of my favorite treats to make on warm spring evenings: blackberries and coconut whipped cream! My dad loves pretty much anything made with coconut so when I first discovered that coconut milk could be turned into a lovely whipped cream, I knew I’d found the perfect recipe to surprise him with.
Dark Chocolate Drizzled Coconut Macaroons
These macaroons are every coconut lovers dream cookie: a ball of crispy shredded coconut, moist and chewy on the inside, golden on the outside, sweetened with raw honey, and drizzled with decadent dark chocolate. Lately, my husband John and I have been trying to eliminate milk, refined sugar, and most flours (yes that includes gluten free ones!) from…
Apple-Filled Pumpkin Crepes with Coconut Whipped Cream
Here in the Northeast where we’re experiencing one of the coldest winters on record, I’ve found one of the best ways to boost my family’s spirits is by whipping up a warm and tasty breakfast. And this one definitely tops the list. These golden-brown pumpkin crepes are stuffed with a sweet apple cinnamon filling and served with…
Healthy Coconut and Almond Dark Chocolate Bars
When Christmas is in the air, it makes me want to whip up something sweet and fun in the kitchen. Even better when that something is healthy and gluten-free like these coconut and almond dark chocolate bars. These beautiful bars are sheer happiness in your mouth: a layer of toasted coconut flakes, coconut oil, almonds,…
Review: Cup 4 Cup Gluten Free Chocolate Brownie Mix
With the string of snowstorms that have hit the Northeast over the past number of weeks, the Homestead has found itself snowed in on a number of wintry evenings. What better way to make the most of these impromptu holidays than gathering around the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa and a decadent chocolate…
Gluten Free Chocolate Cream Pie with MI-DEL’s Graham Style Pie Crust
If you need to whip up a quick and easy dessert for your Christmas feast, this delicious gluten free chocolate cream pie is the perfect addition to your menu. It takes only ten minutes to prepare and then sets in the refrigerator while you finish enjoying your holiday dinner. Absolutely no cooking required. This pie used…
Gluten Free Pumpkin Crisp
Fill your home with the wonderful aroma of gluten free pumpkin crisp baking in the oven. It’s a great tasting alternative to traditional pumpkin pie. Indeed, the delicious pecan topping makes it a hit with everyone. Gluten free pumpkin crisp is the perfect dessert for your Thanksgiving gathering. Your guests will not believe it’s gluten…
How to Make Great Tasting Espresso
How To Make Espresso In A Traditional Moka Pot My son Peter and I have been working on making a series of gluten free cooking videos. We just published our first video: How To Make Espresso In A Traditional Moka Pot. In this video, we show you how to make espresso in a traditional Moka…
Gluten Free Apple Pie
It’s autumn and my son has been asking me whether our local supermarket has gotten in any of his favorite gluten-free pies because he knows that they start to carry them this time of year. “I’ve been fancying apple pie,” he told me. “Well, they’re not in the supermarket yet, but if you would really…