King Cake with Pecan Praline Cream Cheese Filling

This King Cake has a pecan praline and cream cheese filling and is topped off with praline frosting! The brioche dough is light, buttery and…

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New Orleans: What to See and Do

Wondering what to do in New Orleans? Here are some of the highlights of what the city has to offer! If you’re more interested in…

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Healthier Cajun Chicken Pasta (gluten-free, whole grain options)

Recipe on Food Doodles. This healthier Cajun chicken pasta has a milk and cheese-based sauce and can be made gluten-free or 100% whole grain. Mr.…

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Almond Joy Granola (gluten-free, dairy-free, whole grain, vegan option)

Things have been slow around here for the past month! We returned from three weeks in the US on Saturday and I’ve slept most of…

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Healthy Mint Chocolate Pudding (grain-free, gluten-free, vegan option)

This rich and creamy mint chocolate pudding only uses fruit, cocoa powder and a little yogurt, making it a healthy alternative! Naturally gluten-free with vegan…

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Gluten-free Thumbprint Cookies (grain-free, dairy-free)

These gluten-free thumbprint cookies are also grain-free and dairy-free! They have a fantastic texture and can be adapted to use different zests, extracts and jams.…

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Mint Chocolate Tart

This mint chocolate tart is rich, creamy and so easy! Can be made gluten-free, grain-free, and 100% whole grain. I posted this mint chocolate tart…

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Rum Cake from Scratch – The Best Ever!

Rum cake from scratch – there’s no pudding or cake mix involved and it’s even more delicious than the cake mix version! Can be made…

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Cranberry Almond Bars (gluten-free, whole grain options)

These cranberry almond bars have a dense, almost gooey-like cake base and are topped with a hefty amount of streusel! With gluten-free and 100% whole…

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Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge (paleo, vegan)

This rich and creamy chocolate hazelnut fudge is full of hazelnut flavor thanks to the addition of hazelnut butter! Paleo-friendly, vegan and gluten-free. My last…

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Apple Cake with Easy Caramel Frosting (gluten-free option)

This apple cake is super easy, full of cinnamon and apples and is topped off with a simple salted caramel frosting. With gluten-free, 100% whole…

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