Made with sweet cream butter, sesame seeds and a hint of lemon, these Italian sesame cookies are a classic family favorite. They can be made in advance and kept for several weeks- at room temperature or frozen- in an airtight container. Recipe adapted (with changes) from Italy Magazine. PREPARATION TIME Prep […]
Gluten Free Recipes
CARROT AND BANANA SMOOTHIE
If you want to switch up your smoothie game, you will love this Carrot Banana Protein Smoothie made with almond milk and flax seed. PREPARATION TIME Prep: 5 minutes Total: 5 minutes Ingredients ▢1 cup almond milk ▢1/4 cup unflavored pea protein powder, or whey protein ▢1 medium very ripe banana ▢2 baby carrots ▢1 tablespoon ground flax ▢1/2 teaspoon turmeric ▢lots of ice ▢sweetener […]
VANILLA POUND CAKE
A deliciously rich and buttery classic vanilla pound cake. Serve alone or dress it up with a dusting of powdered sugar or a simple vanilla glaze. The perfect no-fuss cake for all occasions. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:15 minutes Cook Time:60 minutes Total Time:75 minutes INGREDIENTS For Pound Cake 1 cup (226 g) […]
CINNAMON APPLE SMOOTHIE
CINNAMON APPLE SMOOTHIE PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 10 minutes TOTAL TIME 10 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup milk of choice 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/3 cup rolled oats, gluten-free if needed 1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped 1 large frozen banana, chopped 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 tablespoon almond butter […]
LEMON RICOTTA CAKE
This Lemon Ricotta Cake is light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Made with ricotta cheese and fresh lemon, you’re going to love this traditional Italian dessert that’s also great served as a breakfast or brunch treat. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time 12 minutes Cook Time 55 minutes Total Time 1 hour 7 […]
EGG CUSTARD
This egg custard recipe makes the best egg custard tart I have ever made and tasted. You should check this out; it’s delicious and easy to make. The custard tastes best chilled. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:10 mins Cook Time:50 mins Additional Time:1 hr Total Time:2 hrs Ingredients 1 (9-inch) single unbaked pie […]
STRAWBERRY APPLE SMOOTHIE
Delicious Creamy Apple Strawberry Banana Smoothie made with milk, honey, and yogurt. PREPARATION TIME PREP 2 minutes COOK 2 minutes TOTAL 4 minutes Ingredients ▢1 cup frozen strawberries ▢1 apple, cored and peeled ▢1/2 cup milk, Any kind, we used low-fat ▢1/2 cup strawberry, vanilla, banana, or plain yogurt ▢2 teaspoons honey Instructions Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process […]
OATMEAL BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE
Oatmeal blueberry smoothie – A healthy breakfast or snack with Greek yogurt, banana, oats, and blueberries. PREPARATION TIME prep time:5 MINUTES total time:5 MINUTES Ingredients ⅓ cup (35 g) rolled oats 6 oz. (170 g) fat-free Greek yogurt I used Fage Total 0% ¾ cup (120 g) frozen blueberries ½ cup (120 ml) water 1 banana frozen Instructions Place the oats in the blender and […]
CUCUMBER BANANA SMOOTHIE
Strawberry banana cucumber smoothie is packed with nutritious ingredients. The cucumber adds a refreshing summer twist. There is plenty of sweetness from the banana and strawberries. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups milk of choice (I used unsweetened almond milk) 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups English cucumber (seedless […]
LEMON MERINGUE PIE
This is the perfect lemon meringue pie! With a delicious homemade pie crust, tart and smooth lemon filling, and a fluffy toasted meringue topping, it’s impossible to resist. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 6 hours Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Total Time: 7 hours, 10 minutes Ingredients Homemade Pie Crust* 5 large egg yolks (use the […]


