Gluten-free baking usually falls into one of two categories.Either it’s nearly as good as the real thing, but requires dozens of ingredients and gums. Or it only uses “healthy” ingredients and, though looks like it could kind of be the real ... Continue Reading about Paleo Lemon Bars with Almond Flour Crust
Dessert
Paleo Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
The first time I ever ate a pizookie (pizza cookie) was in college.I was visiting my friend Ali in her hometown of Los Angeles, and her food tour always included two cookie Meccas in Westwood, Diddy Riese for ice cream sandwiches, and BJ’s ... Continue Reading about Paleo Cast Iron Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Caffeine-Free Spiced Chai Tea Lattes with Maca and Cashew Cream
As a borderline millennial, I grew up in the Starbucks generation.This was before there was one on every block in the world. And, therefore, when one opened on my actual block in middle school, it was cool beyond belief. My friends used to ... Continue Reading about Caffeine-Free Spiced Chai Tea Lattes with Maca and Cashew Cream
Gluten-Free Pumpkin White Bean Blondies
‘Tis the season for cookie swaps and traded treats. Which is why last week’s mini vice detox was that much more of a struggle. And why I have a love hate relationship with these gluten-free blondies, whose recipe I developed while not being able to ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Pumpkin White Bean Blondies
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Spiced Hazelnut Crumble
I brought this gluten-free apple crisp a few weeks ago to The Feed Feed’s beautiful new headquarters in Brooklyn. They were throwing an autumnal brunch potluck with dishes from 20 bloggers and even with my allergy in my favor, I’ve never left more ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Apple Crisp with Spiced Hazelnut Crumble
Paleo Vegan Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chunks
This paleo vegan zucchini bread recipe is brought to you by my friends at Bob’s Red Mill. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my gluten-free breakfast loaves) possible! For more delicious healthy recipes, coupons and stores ... Continue Reading about Paleo Vegan Zucchini Bread with Chocolate Chunks
Strawberries and Cream Smoothie Bowls with Grain-Free Brazil Nut-Hemp Crunch
This strawberry smoothie bowl recipe was created in partnership with my friends at Pacific Foods. Thanks as always for supporting the brands that make all my breakfasts champion-like! For more recipe ideas, check out their Non-Dairy Made Easy ... Continue Reading about Strawberries and Cream Smoothie Bowls with Grain-Free Brazil Nut-Hemp Crunch
Gluten-Free Key Lime Tart with Avocado Custard and Skyr Whip
I had a food blog friend lament to me a few months ago that in today’s age of dietary restrictions, hosting has gotten a whole lot less fun.When you’re juggling one pescatarian with one dairy-free lactard, and half your guests are ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Key Lime Tart with Avocado Custard and Skyr Whip
Creamy Chili Mango Popsicles
For as long as I can remember, I’ve hated oranges.Not just a turn-your-nose up and politely decline kind of hate. Mine borders on a phobia.I can smell an orange coming from half a mile away. The scent invades my airspace with the same ... Continue Reading about Creamy Chili Mango Popsicles
Toasted Coconut-Almond Crunch Chia Pudding with Maca + The FMP Facelift!
Hello world! What do you think of my virtual facelift? Is my neck shockingly taut? My crow’s feet like that of a lithe 23-year-old? Do I qualify for the new Bravo series, The Real Housewives of Dumbo??Seriously, I’m so excited about today’s ... Continue Reading about Toasted Coconut-Almond Crunch Chia Pudding with Maca + The FMP Facelift!
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars
When I quit my day job to pursue a career in food, it was the climax of the recession. Leeman brothers had just collapsed. My friends were getting laid off left and right. And even my parents, who as freelancers had never received a consistent ... Continue Reading about No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Bars
Easy 5-Ingredient Matcha Panna Cotta with Muddled Raspberries
I’m reaching the final stretch of my elimination diet, which that means desserts like these matcha panna cotta cups are just around the corner. But having the finish line in sight just made last night’s finger food spread that much more ... Continue Reading about Easy 5-Ingredient Matcha Panna Cotta with Muddled Raspberries
Gluten-Free Dutch Baby with Vanilla and Pear
These days, “gluten-free” is one of the slyest healthy eating loopholes around.Luckily, I’ve never deluded myself into thinking that a loaf of gluten-free bread is that much healthier than regular bread. But as I discovered during my wellness ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Dutch Baby with Vanilla and Pear
Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Cookies with Buckwheat and Sea Salt
The holiday season breeds FOMO like a virus. And the condition worsens if you happen to also catch an actual virus, forcing you to leave your friend’s holiday party early or not attend at all. Such was the case for Charlie on Saturday night.Now ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Cookies with Buckwheat and Sea Salt
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Tart with Mexican Chocolate-Almond Crust
This gluten-free pumpkin tart recipe is sponsored by Whole Earth Sweetener Co. All opinions are my own (duh). Thank you for supporting the brands that make this site (and my low sugar dessert cravings) possible!I am a very sensitive ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Pumpkin Tart with Mexican Chocolate-Almond Crust
Acai Bowls with Coconut-Cashew Granola + More Brazilian Recipes to Get You Through the Summer Games
In keeping with the tradition of the last few weeks, I'm bringing you a quick Brazilian treat to light up your Fri-yay and get you excited for tonight's Olympic kick-off.Somehow all the mayhem in the media around this summer's games has only ... Continue Reading about Acai Bowls with Coconut-Cashew Granola + More Brazilian Recipes to Get You Through the Summer Games
Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcakes with Basil, Tequila and Hazelnuts
This recipe is sponsored by Altos Tequila, which is the secret ingredient in these gluten-free strawberry shortcakes. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that make this site possible!I’m currently in a ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcakes with Basil, Tequila and Hazelnuts
Gluten-Free Red, White and Blueberry Galettes
Friends, do you ever have those moments when you’re convinced you’ve F-ed up big time?As someone who’s building a freelance life that involves a lot of “firsts,” and someone who is particularly prone to imposter’s syndrome, this is a sensation I ... Continue Reading about Gluten-Free Red, White and Blueberry Galettes
Horchata White Chocolate Bark with Almonds and Cinnamon
Cinco de Mayo is nearly upon us, my healthy hedonists!!I know you’ve likely already lined up your margarita and taco offerings. So I’m going to use my 11th hour holiday PSA to talk about a much overlooked fiesta course: dessert. Specifically, ... Continue Reading about Horchata White Chocolate Bark with Almonds and Cinnamon
Maple-Pecan Gluten-Free Banana Bread + The #SpringPantryPurge!
My mother was the OG of crunchy health food. Before a little supermarket chain out of Austin made niche ingredients like millet mainstream, she was feeding me bowls of it in place of Easy Mac. Like all good daughters, I spent most of my childhood ... Continue Reading about Maple-Pecan Gluten-Free Banana Bread + The #SpringPantryPurge!
Vegan Black Sesame Milkshakes
My sweet tooth wasn’t fully eradicated by the vice detox during the dark, sugar-free days of 2015.Yes, I’ve been better about not picking up half a dozen over-priced French macaroons on my way home from the dentist. Which thanks to my contrary ... Continue Reading about Vegan Black Sesame Milkshakes
Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free)
I’ve been recently shedding my self-perpetuated reputation as a non-baker. In fact, there were a few gluten-free experiments in the last few weeks that deserved some serious air fist-pumps of accomplishment—one of the best being these healthy oatmeal ... Continue Reading about Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free)
Dark Chocolate Vegan Truffles with Matcha Green Tea
Earlier this week, I opened up about why I hope cupid will lay off the steak this year and bring me some pink-themed Omega-3 fatty acids on my plate instead. But when it comes to the sweet stuff, my idea of romance is still dark chocolate. And for ... Continue Reading about Dark Chocolate Vegan Truffles with Matcha Green Tea
The Best Whole Grain Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
It’s sad to be the lone gluttard at a cookie swap. Not only will you be forced to lick the cream out of the center of a homemade non-gluten-free Oreo, for lack of any other option. But it’s also quite possible that no one will want your sad ... Continue Reading about The Best Whole Grain Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies