Maple Nut Scones

Lighter and fluffier than your typical scone.  

You will love the soft buttery texture and not too sweet maple flavor.

My son adores scones.  Since trying this recipe, which is a gluten free version of the Pioneer Woman's Maple Oat Nut Scones, he has asked repeatedly for them.  My husband, who is not usually a maple fan loves them too.  I like making them on a lazy Saturday morning and then freezing some to enjoy as a weekday treat.  They would make a great addition to any brunch menu too!

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

A delicious and nutritious 3 ingredient side dish.  

Great with grilled meats or Thanksgiving Dinner!

Sweet potatoes are not just for Thanksgiving.  We enjoy them all year.  They are great with

a cozy winter meal and equally wonderful served at a summer cookout.  They are more nutrient packed than white potatoes and are packed with flavor too.  You can change up the spices any way you like, but be sure to try them with my BBQ Rub - Yum!

Cauliflower Curry Soup

A Thai inspired twist on cauliflower soup.

In anticipation of a "cold front" arriving in Austin, I couldn't wait to create a warm and cozy soup for dinner.  So far, our Fall has remained in the '90s and the promise of some cool dry days and even cooler evenings gets everyone excited around here.  I cannot wait to wear some of my sweaters and to say goodbye (at least for a few days) to my summer clothes!

I may have jumped the gun as I made this the night before our Fall weather arrived, but my family didn't mind! I adore curry of any type and I am always thinking of new recipes to try.  If you are curry crazy too then be on the lookout for more to come!

Pasta with White Clam Sauce

A super simple pantry staple meal that is done in the time it takes to boil your pasta.

This clam sauce is so easy that you will feel guilty when your family raves!  It is very basic and I have modified it just enough so that the ingredient list is short.

This dish is a winner every time for our family.  It is light, but satisfying and all you need to complete the meal is a simple salad.  This is one of my husband's all time favorites.  And I do feel a little guilty that it takes so little effort (yes - I know that is a problem!).

Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour

 Robin's Review

Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour

I am always on the lookout for new gluten free products, and I as perused the isles of Whole Foods recently, this GF flour caught my eye.  I have seen this product before, but most of the cup for cup blends that I have tried in the past were so disappointing.  They either had a weird taste or very grainy texture. Should I waste my time and money trying another one?  This one promised that it could be substituted 1 to 1 for wheat flour in any recipe, so in a moment of weakness, I gave in!

I have to say that I am glad I did!

Vanilla Glazed Doughnuts (Gluten Free)

What's more relaxing than a weekend morning enjoyed with a cup of coffee and a yummy doughnut?

Baked doughnuts are the way to go!

These are classic cake glazed doughnuts that are just sweet enough and full of vanilla flavor.

Easy to make at home and the flavor possibilities are endless.

We have tried many gluten free doughnuts, 

but the ones we make at home just can't be beat.

I think I'm becoming obsessed 

with trying out all of the recipes forming in my head!

Good thing I have some doughnut lovers to eat them all.

Look out for more doughnut posts to come!

Pumpkin Pecan Crisp (Gluten Free)

This is the time of year when Pinterest and magazines are covered with every kind of pumpkin recipe you can imagine. Everything from muffins and pies to creamy lattes. So many warm and cozy comforting foods to try!

This recipe is basically a "dump cake" - which really just means you dump the ingredients (or layer them) into the baking pan. Dump cakes were so popular a few years back and this one definitely deserves a try. I have made it many times over the years and everyone loves it - even the non-pumpkin eaters that I know scarf this up!

I found the original recipe in the pages of Southern Living Magazine years ago. This is my Gluten Free version which is just as wonderful and easy. Much more scrumptious than any pumpkin pie!

Basil Bacon Peas and Pasta (Gluten Free)

Quick, easy and so satisfying!

Pesto, bacon and cream - you can't go wrong.  This is my kind of comfort food.

My family adores pasta in all forms and this is a new favorite.

The perfect ending to a busy day!