Tag: gluten free

Dairy Free “Heavy Cream”

Dairy Free “Heavy Cream”

I use this as a replacement for heavy cream in many recipes.  It also makes a decadent coffee creamer.  Cashews are a wonder nut and are so versatile because of their mild flavor and creamy texture.  To make this “cream” simply combine equal parts soaked 

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

They sometimes call the cauliflower the “tree of life” because of it’s bountiful health benefits. Pair it with turmeric and you have got a double whammy!  I love the beauty of the cauliflower “tree”.  You can get between 2-3 steaks out of each head of 

Chocolate Pudding Pops

Chocolate Pudding Pops

When I served my friend Leah my dairy free chocolate pudding, she kept saying “oh, this would make such a good pudding pop.”  So I took her advice and created this recipe.  The results are creamy, decadent and addictive.  You would never know these chocolate pudding pops were dairy free!

Chocolate Pudding Pops

  • 2 cups raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  1. In a Vitamix or high powered blender, combine all ingredients until completely smooth.
  2. Pour into 12 dixie cups or popsicle molds.  Place in freezer.
  3. After 1 hour, it should be firm enough to place a popsicle stick in each.
  4. Freeze overnight and serve.
  5. To remove from cups, run under warm water and pull off.

Zucchini Ribbon Pasta

Zucchini Ribbon Pasta

This simple side dish is an easy replacement to any pasta.  It has a wonderful flavor and texture and a kick with the red pepper flakes.  It only involves a little bit of prep time, but these noodles cook up in just minutes!  Eating gluten 

Strawberry- Banana Icecream

Strawberry- Banana Icecream

This super simple icecream is a definite crowd pleaser.  I have been making it over the summer as a refreshing treat for the kids.  It is the perfect birthday party icecream that any child can enjoy because it is dairy free, sugar free, nut free,