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Easy BBQ Chicken

Easy BBQ Chicken

This is my quick version of BBQ.  I chose chicken because it tenderizes quickly and is inexpensive.  I prefer to use boneless, skinless thighs for added flavor and moist texture.  But chicken breast would also work.  I don’t normally use products from a can, but 

Festive Fruit Bars

Festive Fruit Bars

I just wanted to apologize for posting this recipe so late, hopefully some of you will still be able to make them for your 4th of July festivities! We have been without power since Friday due to the crazy storms that came thru the DC/MD/VA 

Almond Flour Chocolate Donuts

Almond Flour Chocolate Donuts

These chocolate donuts are simple and have a nice light cakey texture.  They are, without a doubt, kid approved.

Almond Flour Chocolate Donuts

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup almond flour, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • dash of sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  1. Preheat your oven to 350.
  2. Melt together coconut oil and honey.
  3. Whisk in cocoa powder.
  4. Whisk in eggs, one at a time.
  5. Add dry ingredients, combine well.
  6. Stir in vinegar.
  7. Pour into donut pan.  Bake for 12-15 minutes.
  8. Invert onto cooling rack.
  9. Dip in chocolate glaze.  (recipe below)
  10. Sprinkle with coconut flakes, gf sprinkles, or chopped nuts.

*yields 8 large donuts ( a standard donut pan is for 6 donuts, either use the extra batter for a cupcake for later or reuse your donut pan after the first six are done baking)

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1 oz unsweetened chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
  • 2-3 tablespoons honey
  1. Gently melt together the chocolate, oil and  honey.  Whisk until smooth.  For a thin glaze use immediately, or for a thicker ganache texture allow to cool down and thicken.

I always start out using 2 tablespoons of the honey, and depending on what other toppings I am adding I may or may not use all of the honey.  Just do it to taste.  It will still work, I promise!

Fresh Strawberry Pie

Fresh Strawberry Pie

Nothing says spring like a fresh strawberry pie! Simple ingredients make for a refreshing and light treat. I’d have to say this is one of the best pies I have ever made since being gluten free. I have a feeling I will be making this 

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites

Bacon Wrapped Pineapple Bites

Sweet and salty… now we’re talking :) These tasty bites make a great appetizer.  These are perfect because you can make them ahead of time and can be served warm or at room temperature.  Fresh pineapple makes a world of a difference, don’t even attempt