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August 7, 2022 (last updated September 25, 2023)

Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Teff Flour(Gluten-Free)

These pillowy soft, cake-like pumpkin cookies combine teff flour and gluten-free flour for a moist cinnamon spiced autumn treat. Be sure to check out more of my recipes with teff flour including my teff chocolate chip cookies, multi-grain teff bread…

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October 14, 2021 (last updated December 12, 2022)

Vegan Delicata Squash Boats with Apple Cider Reduction

vegan delicata squash boats on wood board. Serving fork on right and fresh sprigs of thyme, sage leaves and fresh mushrooms in front. Gray background.

These stuffed delicata squash boats are perfect for a delicious vegan Thanksgiving or holiday main dish. The squash is filled with brown rice, mushrooms and chickpeas and flavored with a tart apple cider reduction, fresh thyme & sage, this dish…

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April 9, 2021 (last updated November 21, 2022)

Butternut Squash Cake

This butternut squash cake is moist, fluffy and filled with warm spice. It’s also gluten-free, dairy free and a super easy recipe. A cake recipe with vegetables is a perfect way to add something special to a cake. More Gluten-Free…

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February 22, 2021 (last updated June 11, 2021)

Gluten-Free Spice Cake (Dairy-Free)

3 layer gluten-free spice cake with sweet potato frosting and cream chees frosting in wood board. Cake server removing slice from left side. Pale gray background

This gluten-free spice cake is moist, light and filled with warm spices, including a little kick from fresh ginger. It is dairy-free to and so simple to make. Make this cake as a 2 or 3-layer tall cake or cut…

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February 17, 2021 (last updated June 1, 2022)

Creamy Sweet Potato Frosting (No Sugar)

overhead view of cupcakes with sweet potato frosting on dark wood background.

This sweet potato frosting is smooth and creamy and sweetened only with maple syrup (no powdered sugar, no cane sugar). Just four ingredients are all you’ll need for this recipe. Search for sweet potato frosting on the web and you’ll…

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November 12, 2020 (last updated October 25, 2022)

Sweet, Fluffy Gluten-Free Cornbread

square glass pan of cut gluten-free cornbread with one piece on top

This recipe for gluten-free cornbread is light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet. My DIY gluten-free flour blend is part of the secret. It lends better flavor to gluten-free baked goods than your average rice flour blend. Rather not wash so many…

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October 9, 2020 (last updated November 6, 2022)

Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie (Gluten-Free)

This gluten-free pie combines sweet potato pumpkin pie for the perfect holiday dessert. The filling is already dairy-free and the crust can be made dairy-free too with an easy substitution. Be sure to check out my full list of gluten-free…

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October 24, 2019 (last updated December 24, 2022)

Stovetop Quinoa Yam Stuffing (No Bread)

overhead view of white oval dish with quinoa yam stuffing with parsley and sage garnish,. Burlap mat underneath, small pumpkin in top left and napkin in upper right

This no bread, quinoa yam stuffing cooks on the stovetop. It has all the flavors of a traditional holiday stuffing without the bread. It can also double as a vegan or vegetarian holiday main dish. For more gluten-free bread stuffing…

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October 23, 2019 (last updated November 26, 2021)

Fresh Cranberry Sauce

close up of small metal cup with fresh cranberry sauce on wood board. Orange slices on left, fresh cranberries scattered in front and plate with turkey and yams partially visible on right.

Forget that stuff from a can. Fresh cranberry sauce is much too easy to make. Better yet, make it a few days before your meal so that you have one thing checked off your list. The role of cranberry sauce…

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October 15, 2018 (last updated January 17, 2022)

Yams with Orange-Bourbon Sauce

white baking dish with sliced roasted yams topped with orange slices. Blue napkin on right. Wood background.

With the all the desserts around the holidays, I skip the brown sugar and the traditional marshmallow topping on the yams and add a little zing. This recipe for yams with orange-bourbon sauce is super simple. The sauce has only…

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November 3, 2017 (last updated November 6, 2022)

Moist Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing

overhead view of square glass pan with gluten-free corn bread stuffing

This gluten-free cornbread stuffing bakes in the oven and is super moist with a golden crispy top. Either make a cornbread from scratch or use a mix to make this stuffing. Dairy-free and vegetarian options are included. Gluten-Free Cornbread Mixes…

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October 18, 2017 (last updated January 12, 2023)

Silky Smooth Gluten-Free Gravy (Turkey)

I know that so many people are afraid of making gravy. But follow my step-by-step instructions and you’ll have a silky smooth gluten-free gravy – no lumps. I have tried to anticipate any problems that arise when making gravy and…

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November 1, 2016 (last updated November 6, 2022)

Super Moist Gluten-Free Stuffing

white baking dish with gluten free stuffing with sage and parsley garnish. Sprigs of thyme and ceramic pumpkins in back.

This gluten-free stuffing is super moist with a crispy top and is the perfect traditional side for a holiday meal. It bakes on its own in the oven and can easily be made days ahead. Vegetarian and dairy-free options are…

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October 21, 2015 (last updated March 2, 2022)

Turkey Stock (Bone Broth)

overhead shot of celery stalks, 2 carrots, fresh parsley, quartered white onion, 2 bay leaves and sprigs of thyme on wood cutting board

The base for a flavorful soup, sauce or gravy is in the stock. Around the holidays when gluten-free gravy is a staple, it’s nice to have some really good turkey stock or broth standing by. This stock is slow cooked…

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This gluten-free blueberry crisp is made with fres This gluten-free blueberry crisp is made with fresh blueberries and topped with a cinnamon brown sugar topping with no oats. Oats can be tricky when you're gluten-free, so I prefer my crisp without them. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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These buttery cookies are gluten-free and melt in These buttery cookies are gluten-free and melt in your mouth. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This gluten-free strawberry sheet cake is filled w This gluten-free strawberry sheet cake is filled with fresh strawberries in a strawberry swirl. It's the perfect dessert for a crowd on a spring or summer day. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Simply take some fresh strawberries and whirl them in the food processor until they're finely chopped. Mix some into the batter and spread the rest between layers of batter to create a pretty swirl when you cut into the cake. 
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This Gluten-Free Lemon Bundt Cake is a dreamy good This Gluten-Free Lemon Bundt Cake is a dreamy good, sunny treat. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is fluffy, moist and This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake is fluffy, moist and packed with cinnamon spice goodness. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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I prefer my carrot cake with no crushed pineapple or nuts or raisins. I use a little applesauce to give it some fruity flavor but that's it. So if you're on team nut-free, raisin-free, this is the cake for you.
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Whether it's summer peach season or not you can ma Whether it's summer peach season or not you can make this gluten-free peach cobbler. The recipe includes instructions for fresh, frozen or canned peaches. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This gluten-free chocolate mug cake is ready in ju This gluten-free chocolate mug cake is ready in just 5 minutes. When you want a cake just for yourself, it's the perfect recipe. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free b Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free birthday celebration? I've got you covered with a blog post with 16 ideas for fun,  festive & yummy cakes and cupcakes.
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All are gluten free and many can be made dairy-free as well. Most use Measure for Measure flour from @kingarthurbaking.
1. GF Carrot Cake
2. GF Funfetti Cupcakes
3. GF Red Velvet Cake
4. GF Lemon Cake
5. Grain-Free Vanilla Almond Flour Cake
6. GF Vanilla Cake
7. GF Mini Cupcakes in Choc & Vanilla
8. GF Vanilla Cupcakes
9. GF Coconut Layer Cake
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Not pictured: GF Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake,
GF Chocolate Cupcakes, GF Apple Pie Cupcakes, GF Butternut Squash Cake, Gf Chocolate Mug Cake, GF Vanilla Snack Cake, and GF Carrot Cake Cupcakes.
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