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Peanut Butter Frosting

ByMegan February 23, 2020April 17, 2020

Love peanut butter? Then you’ll go crazy for this easy homemade peanut butter frosting! Made with just 6 ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, you can make this fluffy peanut butter frosting that is perfect for topping so many desserts! Sweet, creamy peanut butter frosting is perfect for topping on chocolate cupcakes, sandwiching…

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins

ByMegan October 4, 2019March 24, 2020

Spiced gluten-free pumpkin muffins are paired with a cheesecake filling for a moist and flavorful gluten-free pumpkin cream cheese muffin that you’ll want to make all season long! Serve for weekend brunch or pair with a cup of coffee in the morning. The whole family will devour these yummy pumpkin cheesecake muffins! I saw a…

Peppermint Hot Chocolate

ByMegan December 3, 2018February 27, 2021

Homemade peppermint hot chocolate is so easy to make at home. No need to head to your local coffee shop for this decadent drink. With just 5 simple ingredients, you can have the most decadent and rich mug of peppermint hot chocolate. Is there anything cozier than a mug full of peppermint hot chocolate during…

Sweet Potato Casserole Bites

ByMegan November 19, 2018July 31, 2021

If you saw last week, you already know I shared my savory sweet potato casserole, filled with bacon, caramelized onions, mushrooms, roasted garlic, and pecans. It was hearty, savory, delicious. But I think we all need a little sweetness in our lives, too – Don’t you think? These sweet potato casserole bites are the perfect…

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

ByMegan November 12, 2018March 26, 2020

Would the holidays ever be complete without mashed potatoes? Creamy, thick, comforting mashed potatoes? I didn’t think so. If you’ve never roasted garlic before, you are in for something special. While it does take some time in the oven, it’s so easy to do and really transforms a dish. While normally you would use a…

Mini Pecan Pie Cheesecakes – Grain-Free and Gluten-Free

ByMegan November 5, 2018June 9, 2020

I just love mini portable desserts, don’t you? They’re just so perfect for entertaining. Anything that is easily grabbed from the dessert table to keep the party going is always preferable. Especially in instances where sit down tables aren’t provided. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE full sized cheesecakes. But if you don’t have somewhere…

Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Cinnamon Scones

ByMegan October 16, 2018March 26, 2020

Looking for an easy gluten-free brunch recipe? These gluten-free vegan apple cinnamon scones are perfect! They only require a few ingredients and are so easy to make. Top them with a cinnamon apple cider glaze for a sweet breakfast treat that everyone will love. Serve with warm apple cider or a big mug of coffee…

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread

ByMegan October 5, 2018October 13, 2023

Baked Pumpkin Donuts – Gluten-Free and Vegan

ByMegan September 24, 2018March 25, 2020

Is there anything more quintessentially Fall than pumpkin? Okay, maybe apples… but Fall has almost become synonymous with pumpkin, especially in recent years. These baked pumpkin donuts are gluten-free and vegan and PERFECT for a Fall brunch. If there is one thing that should be pumpkin flavored.. it’s these donuts. Because pumpkin belongs in donuts….

Gluten-Free Vegan Lemon Scones

ByMegan May 13, 2018March 26, 2020

Lemon lovers rejoice! These gluten-free vegan lemon scones are bursting with bright lemon flavor! Drizzled with a luscious lemon glaze to make them extra lemony. Perfect for a gluten-free brunch with your girlfriends! They’re light and have a beautiful crumb – you wouldn’t even know they’re gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. I recently found myself with…

Gluten-Free Vegan Apple Cider Donuts

ByMegan October 18, 2017March 26, 2020

Well it’s unofficially officially fall! Yes, I know that fall technically started in late September. But here in Chicago, we’ve been having some temperatures in the mid-80’s, which doesn’t feel like fall to me. It may be no surprise, but fall has always been my favorite season. I don’t have a very good tolerance for warm…

Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Caramel Chocolate Pie

ByMegan August 29, 2017March 25, 2020

Per usual, I’ve created a dessert that has the longest name ever. This is a gluten-free dairy-free almond crusted pumpkin spice caramel chocolate pie. Also known as pure deliciousness. I’ve been making a variation of this pie for years and can’t believe I’ve never blogged about it before. You’ve seen a version of it on…

Gluten-Free Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

ByMegan July 25, 2017March 26, 2020

If you know me, you know how much I love lemon. Give me a lemon dessert and I’ll be a happy girl. Now give me a lemon breakfast… and I’ll be an even happier girl. That’s where these gluten-free vegan lemon poppyseed muffins fit in. They’re kind of dessert since they have a glaze on…

Tahini Brown Rice Crispy Treats

ByMegan February 18, 2016March 26, 2020

Growing up, Rice Crispy treats were quite the well… a treat. My mom used to make them all the time with a chocolate drizzle on top. I remember not being able to wait until they were fully cooled and I’d be sneaking chunks of warm the cereal marshmallow mixture before anyone noticed (more like before they…

Red, White and Blueberry Popsicles

ByMegan June 24, 2015March 25, 2018

I don’t know about you, but the 4th of July is one of my favorite days of the year. There is nothing like grilling outside, enjoying the weather with family and friends, and chowing down on red, white and blue themed desserts. Let’s be real, the last part might be everyone’s favorite!

Strawberry Truffles

ByMegan April 29, 2015May 18, 2023

Dipped Oreo Snowmen

ByMegan December 23, 2014May 29, 2019

Lesson learned my friends. Always save more cookies for a picture than you think you will need. For instance, if you want to take a picture with three cookies, make sure you save four. Because your boyfriend WILL eat one of them before you take the picture, because hey, if they were sitting on the counter,…

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

ByMegan October 22, 2014February 27, 2021

If you’re looking for the EASIEST gluten-free dessert for the holidays, this gluten-free apple crisp is THE ONE! It only takes about 10 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes in the oven and you get this beautiful golden cookie-like crust over soft and fragrant cinnamon spiced apples. This is a great dessert to make if…

Gluten-Free Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal

ByMegan December 28, 2012June 4, 2019

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

ByMegan November 20, 2012June 5, 2019

If you don’t know what I’m about to tell you by now, you haven’t been reading closely enough. I. LOVE. PUMPKIN. Sadly, the pumpkin season is almost over. I think Thanksgiving kind of ends the pumpkin and brings on all those Wintery flavors so I only have a few days left to fit in a…

Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles

ByMegan November 6, 2012June 13, 2019

I don’t know about you guys but I would take salty foods over sweet almost any day. But once in awhile, you want a little bit of salt and a bit of sweet. Who hasn’t tried some buttery popcorn with m&ms thrown into the the mix? If you haven’t, you should… right now. I’m waiting….

Pumpkin Pie Macarons

ByMegan October 17, 2012June 13, 2019

I love French macarons. They are so decadent and luscious and dainty and I feel oh so very sophisticated when I eat them. There’s a bakery a few blocks from me that sells macarons. Do you know how bad that is? It’s like I have macarons taunting me from three blocks away saying “Come eat…

Candied Almonds

ByMegan October 9, 2012June 3, 2019

Guest Post There is a nice bite in the air and summer is long gone in Chicago. The temperature has dropped and the mornings are dark. It’s that time of year for apples, pumpkins, and roasted nuts. I took a day off of work to be Meg’s sous chef while she cooked dinner for my…

Gluten-Free Cheddar Rosemary Biscuits

ByMegan June 13, 2012May 14, 2024

Cheesy, moist, and savory. This gluten-free cheddar rosemary biscuits recipe is an easy drop biscuit that is perfect for bringing along for the holidays or a simple family weeknight dinner at home.