Tag: gluten free

Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Three of my favorite things, all tied together in one dessert:  chocolate, brownies, and ice cream.  Need I say more? I recently served this dessert at my brother in law and sweet friend Emily’s engagement party.  It was very well received.  No one had any 

Praline Butternut Squash Casserole

Praline Butternut Squash Casserole

I have expressed many times before my love for butternut squash.  This recipe is simply delicious and would make a wonderful addition to any Thanksgiving buffet.  This casserole can be assembled up to 3 days in advance and baked fresh the day of.  How’s that 

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

I recently served these to some friends who were over for girls night… they were a huge hit.  Everyone kept asking what was in them… So, I guess I shall share my recipe. 

These also make a wonderful, healthy snack for the kids.  Mine get super excited everytime I make them!  When they are cooking they say it smells like popcorn.  And since going grain free, I’ve been missing my popcorn… so these little guys surely fill the void for crunchy, salty goodness.

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

  • 2 cups pumpkin seeds (cleaned, rinsed and dried out for 1 hr)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter/oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  1. Preheat oven for 300.
  2. Stir together the melted butter, honey and spices.
  3. Coat seeds in mixture.
  4. Spread evenly onto a sheet tray.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden and crisp.

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

I’ll admit it’s much easier to pop open a can of pumpkin puree, but the fresh flavor of homemade pumpkin puree just can’t be beat.  Make a large batch and freeze any leftovers for later.  Who said you can only eat pumpkin in the fall?? 

1-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

1-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

Chocolate cake in 1 minute.  Yeah, I’m not big on cooking things in the microwave… but this recipe is so quick I just couldn’t resist. 1-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake prep time: 1minute cook time: 1 minute 1 oz unsweetened chocolate 2 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon