Gluten Free Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

A perfect combination of crispy on the edge and soft in the middle, you won't believe that these chocolate chip cookies are gluten free! 

We're back again after a long absence! I apologize for the long break. The last 2 months have been very busy with various things, including an extended family member of mine passing away. Thank you all for your patience!
The other day I was fiddling around with this recipe, and I was so thrilled with the results that it brought me back here today to share with you this classic chocolate chip cookie recipe! One of the best things about it is that it's gluten free!

Gluten Free Iced Lemon Pound Cake

This cake is a lemon flavor explosion.

Lemon is one of my favorite flavors especially for cakes, and this gluten free pound cake is perfect. 

The cake itself is delicious and so moist, but the icing brings the cake to a whole other level. 

Credits go to my cousin, Jessica, for making this cake. She and I went on a bit of a baking spree one evening and made 3 different recipes. This being one of the ones she made. She did a great job -- it turned out really well!

Chicken & Broccoli Stir-Fry In Soy Sauce

This stir-fry has the richest flavors I think I've ever had.
The chicken and broccoli by itself is good, but with the sauce... oh. my. word... it's delicious! Growing up, I've been used to a bit more bland food, instead of spicy, and I am really loving the amazing dimension and deep flavors that are in this recipe. It's not spicy, but it definitely isn't bland.

This recipe has pretty simple ingredients that you most likely already have in your kitchen. Plus, it doesn't take long at all to make this. If you use frozen chicken breasts, just make sure to take those out to thaw a few hours before.

Gluten Free Carrot Cake

This is the perfect classic carrot cake. Great for get togethers or for a birthday! 

This recipe is very popular in our family. Often it'll be requested for a birthday cake or just as a regular dessert to enjoy after dinner. The cream cheese frosting is divine, and the actual cake itself is so moist. The pecans add a nice dimension and a little crunch to the cake. Usually I put it in a 9x13 pan, and that'll last us for a while. If you don't want that much cake, you can half the recipe.

I took out the granulated sugar and substituted with coconut sugar. There's also some brown sugar, as well as icing sugar in the frosting. All in all, there isn't a huge amount of processed sugar in this recipe compared to most cakes. It is also perfect for anyone who prefers or has to eat gluten free.

Homemade Gluten Free Sponge Cake

Fresh, classic, and irresistible...

I've been on the hunt for a good gluten free sponge cake recipe for a while now. I made one recipe that I found in a cookbook, and it was waaay too dense. It was more like a white cake that was too heavy, then a light and airy sponge cake. I used the basics of the recipe I made, along with research on the science behind cakes and the ingredients that make up the different consistencies, and I created my own version of a Gluten Free Sponge Cake.

I learned three main keys to making a sponge cake. 1. Make sure that you beat the egg whites until very, very fluffy. 2. Don't let the batter or egg whites sit around long. This recipe has to be made systematically and without breaks. 3. The eggs have to be at room temperature.

I've always loved sponge cakes and angel food cake. I loved the slightly sticky texture, and the airy structure of the cake. Each bite is like a taste of heaven. Whenever in a grocery store as a young child, when I saw these types of cakes, I'd just gawk at them in a 'need to eat them' sort of way. (I sometimes still do!) Once in a while I'd ask my mom if we could buy one, which we usually didn't because they weren't very healthy. So I'd just try to eat them up with my eyes. :)
Now I have a recipe that I don't feel bad about eating, and it doesn't leave me feeling stuffy afterwards like a lot of recipes with flour in them sometimes do. This leaves me feeling fresh afterwards, especially when I have strawberries over top.

Rhubarb Crumble

Delicious and slightly tart, this rhubarb crumble is another one of my favorite desserts.

So sorry for the long break between posts this past month. It's been a busy few weeks! But we're back with a incredibly delicious Rhubarb Crumble!

Often my sister will make this Friday nights for us to enjoy while watching a movie. It's a quick dessert to make, and it doesn't dirty many dishes at all. Altogether, it's pretty awesome, peoples!!

There's not too many ingredients, and you most likely already have them in your kitchen. We have a lot of rhubarb in our garden this year, so we'll make sure to pick most of it, cut it up and put it into the freezer so we can enjoy these desserts all year round!  

We always try and cut down on the sugar in this recipe as much as we can without making the rhubarb too tart. There is sugar content in this recipe, but only as much as necessary. I have yet to experiment with some sugar substitutes. I'll post a sugar free adapted version once I've experimented with it and found the perfect one. :)

I especially love the yummy crumble that is sprinkled over the rhubarb.  It adds something special to the dessert. You should try it for yourself!

Grandma's Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry

Full of delicious veggies marinated in a sweet sauce, with a splash of pineapple throughout, this Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry is a wonderful main course for dinner, that you'll love :)

This was my grandma's recipe that we've used for years now. It's definitely a favorite! You can pretty much put any vegetables in it you please, it's a very easy recipe to switch up.

Our family usually likes to put in bell peppers (my personal favorite is red), carrots, broccoli, onion, and our latest addition is mushrooms. As well, we add some chopped up chicken breast and pineapple.

And of course we can't forget the sauce! I love this sauce. As you can guess from the name, it's sweet and sour. So we use the drained pineapple juice from the can we used in the veggie mixture, and we put it together with some brown sugar, dried mustard, cornstarch, vinegar, water, and ketchup.

This goes over-top delicious brown rice!

Spiced Almond Chicken

Tender chicken, coated in a delicious almond mixture with a slight kick to it.

Usually I'm not a big fan of chicken, especially chicken breasts, but this recipe surprised me! I loved it. All the delicious spices and the ground almonds added a whole new dimension to chicken breasts. The olive oil makes the breasts slightly juicy, which is exactly how I like it. 

It's an easy recipe to make up, and you can make it even easier by making up the almond mixture, packaging it up in zip-lock bags, and storing in the freezer. Then you can pull it out of the freezer and coat the chicken breasts, drizzle on the olive oil, and get it into the oven in just a few short minutes. It's fast, easy, and so, so good! Not to mention that it's a really healthy meal, especially since it has almonds in it, which are really good for you! 

12 Easter Recipe Ideas

Easter is almost here, guys! Have you planned your menu yet? If not, or you still want to add a couple more things to it, we've put together a few of our favorite recipes that might help inspire you as you plan. :) 

My family is planning to have turkey and gravy, my sisters amazing cranberry salad, stuffing, whipped potatoes, salad, and sweet potato. We still have to work out what we'll have for dessert.

This Easter will be extra special for my (Liz's) family. It is of course always special because it is when family can come together to celebrate Christ rising from the grave, which is one of the most important and extraordinary times in History that we can celebrate. Without Him dying on the cross and rising from the grave, we could not have the truly amazing gift of salvation. Easter is always special, but I think it'll be even more memorable this year, since for the first time in my life on Easter, all of my extended family on my mom's side is going to be together! I'm really looking forward to the special memories that'll be made, as well as enjoying all the wonderful food & fellowship. 

So, shall we get to it? Here's 10 Easter Recipe Ideas. Enjoy!

Apple Bundt Cake {Sugar Free}

This is my favorite bundt cake evah! It's moist, fresh, and delicious. The apples, pecans, nutmeg, and cinnamon is what makes this so good. But, what makes is really good is the topping we put over it. It gives a sweet, caramely taste that you'll love!

Homemade Dinner Rolls

These are the perfect classic dinner rolls. As soon as you bite in, you're greeted with a fresh, buttery taste.

I love making these for an extra treat for dinner. They go so well with so many meals; especially soup! On Saturday I made them for my grandpa's birthday celebration. I also made a New York Style Cheesecake during/after making these rolls for his birthday cake. So Saturday was a very busy day in the kitchen! But I love baking, so I don't mind spending lots of time there. :)

Honey Sweetened Freshly Squeezed Lemonade

Refreshing, Classic, and irresistible

You may be wondering why I'm sharing lemonade in the middle of winter. I suppose it's because I'm missing summer, and this is a way to bring back a drop of it!

I love how refreshing this drink is. It's so yummy, and I'm transported back to the warm weather of June & July while I sip on this Honey Sweetened Freshly Squeezed Lemonade!

Honey Peanut Butter Energy Bites

These bites make a great afternoon snack and are also handy to take along when traveling. They are beyond, delicious!

Greek Salad

Rich. Flavorful. Incredible.

The past few months I've gotten away from making salads for our evening meals. But I'm determined to get back into it. So the other day we went out and got the ingredients for this flavour packed greek salad. Making this again reminded me of how much I love this salad. I used to make it all. the. time. I love it, and I think you will too as long as you like feta cheese and olives!

Classic Shepherd's Pie

Classic. Savory. Delicious.

This is our family's 'go to' recipe for whenever friends or family are coming over and we need something easy for dinner that everyone will love. The garlic powder adds a nice seasoned taste to the delicious ground beef layer and the whipped potato just tops this whole dinner off. 

Party Popcorn : Game Day Snacks!

Classic popcorn with an exciting peanut, cranberry and chocolate chip twist to it!

We're sharing one more snack this weekend before the Grey Cup, so you can have loads of different ideas for what to share with your family while watching the game. :)

We decided not to add any butter or salt to this recipe, as that does make it healthier. Yeah, I know, usually you always have to have salt and butter with your popcorn, but the peanuts make up for it! They're nice and salty, and they sort of give a buttery kind of illusion. And the cranberries and chocolate chips give a sweet and slightly sour taste. :)

We used sugar free chocolate chips in this recipe, but if you don't have any of those, go ahead and add semi-sweet chocolate chips. :)

Cranberry Brie Sandwich

Hey people!

We have for you this amazingly easy & delicious Cranberry Brie Sandwich recipe. 

This is a really neat combination - it has a slightly sour taste from the cranberries and sour cream, and then a bouncy, sensation from the bits of Brie cheese plus a surge of freshness from the grapes and lettuce - all put together into one delicious sandwich!

Fresh Rainbow Salad

A delicious burst of sunshine and rainbow right in your mouth

Carrot Cake Smoothie

A classic carrot cake in a glass

Zucchini Brownies {Gluten Free}

These Zucchini Brownies are the fudgiest, richest brownies you'll ever taste. You can't really eat them with your hands, they're a 'fork' kinda browny, 'cause they're just so gooey! AND they're gluten free!

Flourless Fudge Cookies

Oookay, guys...these chewy, rich, fudgy cookies are i.n.c.r.e.d.i.b.l.e! Seriously. They have a crispy/chewy consistency on the edge and completely mouth-watering, 'give me more' fudgy taste in the middle! They're quick and easy for you to whip up before visitors come and your guests will love them.