This vegan pomegranate squash salad is gluten free, egg free, dairy free, refined sugar free, and can easily be adapted to be vegan. The autumnal flavors of butternut squash, pomegranate, garlic, lemon, and cracked pepper complement each other perfectly. This is one of the best […]

These cinnamon vanilla bean morning buns are the perfect combination of a cinnamon roll and a croissant. Topped with a cinnamon vanilla bean glaze these are one of the most impressive breakfast pastries that you could ever make! Laminated dough intimidates a lot of people […]

These pumpkin harvest muffins are filled with dried cranberries and chopped walnuts. Not to mention they are gluten and dairy free! Recently I found out that I have gluten, dairy, and egg sensitivities. While I still love to bake, cook, and do just about anything […]

Let’s be honest, quick breads are really just cakes made in bread pans. This Cinnamon Crumble Quick Bread is no exception. A sweet and crumbly cake base flecked with cinnamon and warm vanilla, and a crunchy crispy crumble on top. Not to mention a vanilla […]

These pumpkin cupcakes are incredibly moist and filled with a silky smooth chocolate ganache and topped with a decadent chocolate buttercream I love me some pumpkin flavored desserts in the fall. I love the flavor of pumpkin and love how it makes you feel all […]

These corn syrup free scotcheroo bars are made as the classic peanut butter rice krispie treat. Topped with chocolate, and made without corn syrup, these bars are a real treat. I love scotcheroo bars but I really, really, REALLY, do not like using corn syrup. […]

I don’t know about you but I love a good pizza. I love that this spinach feta pizza is the perfect balance of greens, onions, herbs, and cheese. (Also it’s got a balsamic reduction. A BALSAMIC REDUCTION. Yes, you heard me right!) When you make […]

You might think that it’s funny that I’m posting a what’s in my back to school bag even though I’m homeschooled. A common myth about home education is that we do all of our school at home. (That’s a lie by the way.) Often I […]

These rustic gluten-free lemon tarts are full of a smooth and creamy lemon curd, topped whipped cream, and smothered in a delicious honey blueberry sauce. When I make a dessert that is gluten-free, I always feel very proud of my self. I feel like a […]

This chocolate zucchini cake is moist, rich, and topped with a decadent chocolate frosting. August is zucchini season and I love that there so many ripe fruits and vegetables this time of year. In Minnesota, a lot of our local produce is only ripe in […]