My Grandma’s Apple Crisp
Growing up, apple crisp was my favorite dessert that my Grandma made. I’ve made this countless times in my adult years–every fall when apple season starts. I’ve cut down the sugar a bit from the original recipe and I think it’s better this way. I don’t want it too sweet, especially if you top it […]
Risotto
I love risotto as a side dish with fish or chicken. It’s versatile and decadent. This recipe is for mushroom risotto but you can also replace the mushrooms for any other vegetables or mix-ins. I also like to make green risotto with peas and finish it with fresh herbs. For another level of decadence, add […]
Pumpkin Bread
One of my favorite things to bake in the fall is pumpkin bread. I got this recipe over 10 years ago from my husband’s coworker’s wife. I had made pumpkin bread that turned out just OK and then we had guests over for Thanksgiving and she was one of them. She brought over pumpkin bread […]
Pumpkin Pancakes
Fall is here and that means pumpkin everything! I created this recipe for Pumpkin Pancakes from a couple of other pancake recipes I had been using, and I adapted this using GF flour and canned pumpkin. I have made these with both brown sugar and coconut sugar and brown sugar gives these much better flavor. […]
Apple Crumble Muffins
Apple Crumble Muffins Muffin batter: 1 large honeycrisp apple, peeled and diced small ½ cup sugar 1 egg ¼ cup avocado oil 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup 1-1 flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp. salt Topping: 3 tbsp cold butter, cut into ½ inch pieces 1/3 cup 1-1 flour blend […]
Bang Bang PDX
This year for my birthday dinner–and my first birthday being GF!–I wanted to try a new 100% GF restaurant I’d never been to before. Referencing GIG Portland’s 100% GF restaurant list I chose Bang Bang PDX, located on NE Fremont and 47th. Featuring Asian menu items, the food here is not only delicious but super […]
Quiche
I hosted a small tarot reading party in my backyard with a few girlfriends and the guest of honor was vegetarian so quiche was the first idea that came to mind. It’s packed with protein, savory and delicious. It pairs great with a salad for dinner or with fruit for breakfast. My original plan was […]
Waffles
I love waffles or pancakes on a weekend morning, and my little 3 year old loves to help! This particular recipe comes from my great aunt Norma. The original recipe is of course made for regular flour but I have always made it with GF flour, even before my celiac diagnosis, because the texture is […]
Kyra’s Bake Shop
Kyra and I go way back. We’ve been friends for about 15 years—before she opened her award-winning bakeshop and even before she was GF! What started as a small operation in her home kitchen has grown into the Portland area’s top gluten-free bakery, located in Lake Oswego. Kyra has won The Food Network’s Cupcake Wars […]
Kristin’s 1234 Cupcakes
Yesterday I turned 40! It feels strange to have entered a new decade. In celebration of my birthday I had to make vanilla cupcakes with sprinkles, my absolute favorite, to share with my friends and keep in the freezer when a craving strikes. This recipe is my favorite if I have to make my own […]