24
Oct

One of my favorite treats growing up was Little Debbie’s Oatmeal Creme Pies. I haven’t had them in years, and my kids don’t even know what they are so I did a mash up of two of my recipes from my cookbooks and made Healthy Gluten Free Oatmeal Creme Pies. I took the N’Oatmeal Raisin… Read more »

13
Mar

Today is Pi (π) Day (3/14), so I thought it would be fun to release one of the 3 pie recipes from my first cookbook, Against all Grain. I polled all of you on Facebook and Instagram with the 3 pies below, and the chocolate pudding pie was the clear winner! Sorry to all of you… Read more »

5
Mar

  If you have only ever had the packaged applesauce that comes in those little plastic containers with foil tops, you are seriously missing out. Homemade is the only way to go. And this Instant Pot Apple Pie Applesauce will give you all of the warm fuzzies of Fall, in a bowl. I’ve had it… Read more »

17
Oct

This is my favorite dessert of the season, and I cannot wait for the excuse to make it every year. A little secret: my favorite way to eat it is cold, straight from the fridge, and sometimes for breakfast!...
13
May

I was never fond of lemon meringue pie growing up, but as it is a quintessential American dessert, I knew I had to include it in my first cookbook. I made sure to test it on all of my lemon-loving family and friends and even ordered a slice of conven...
14
Jan

There are five layers to this scrumptious confection. Dairy-free fudge ganache smothers a graham cracker crust, followed by a layer of sliced bananas, then a velvety vanilla custard, which is topped with coconut whipped cream. There’s no better com...
6
Nov

Here is an apple pie just like you remember it from Thanksgivings past, but without the grains and refined sugars. The combination of apple varieties creates a wonderful firm and soft texture with both sweet and tart notes....
14
Jul

Paired with cornbread, my grandmother’s chili was a favorite of mine, especially on a cold night. In this version of a quick chili, the cornbread topping is a riff on the grain-free cornbread from my book Celebrations and the Cheddar and green chil...
5
Mar

  You guys did it!! You voted enough times to make my photo the most popular of the bunch on the Le Creuset and Williams-Sonoma photography contest. And you didn’t just help get me a head, you blew the competition out of the water! You are all amazing, which is why I am thrilled to… Read more »

3
Oct

I can’t shake my passion for the Fall season and all of the food it encompasses, even in the Hawaiian humidity and heat. You’ve probably noticed a trend in my recent posts – all things Autumn. Do not be discouraged though, the festive recipes will be ever-flowing because I packed a few cans of organic… Read more »

22
Sep

With my new cookbook well under way and keeping me very busy, I’ve lined up some fellow bloggers to do guest posts for me two Saturdays a month.  My autoimmune condition is heavily fueled by stress, so in an effort to stay healthy, these friends will help relieve some of the stress and keep recipes… Read more »

4
Sep

My grandmother always dotted her pies and fruit crisps with squares of butter, which melted into the crust and gave it a rich flavor that complemented the fruit and spices. In this applesauce recipe, I cook apples with apple pie spices—cinnamon and...
30
Jun

Every game-day party needs a sweet, fudgy treat at the end to celebrate the big win, or console a loss! These football-shaped dark chocolate cookies with vanilla buttercream filling are sure to serve either cause. I use Dutch-processed cocoa here to ...