Coconut whipped cream

Dairy free, vegan and delicious!  The trick to this is keeping everything super cold.  The result is beautiful, fluffy whipped cream! INGREDIENTS: 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract INSTRUCTIONS: Place the can of coconut, metal mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator or freezer 1…

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

These are so simple to make and a wonderful family project.  I love them anytime but no New Year’s Eve is complete without them in my book!    From drizzles to swirls to decorative sugars, you can let your creativity run rampant! INGREDIENTS: 1 pint (2 cups) medium-large strawberries (18 to 20 strawberries) 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate…

Gluten Free Bourbon Molasses Cookies

The old fashioned molasses cookie gets  a bit of an update with rich bourbon and fresh grated ginger.  Cornmeal adds extra sweetness and perfects this gluten free recipe.  Enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar 3/4 Cup Butter, Softened 1/2 Cup Dark Molasses 1 Large Egg 2 Tablespoons of Bourbon 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2  Cups GF Flour 1/2 Cup of Cornmeal 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder 1 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon…

Poached Pears

Poached Pears INGREDIENTS 1/2 bottle of white wine 3/8 a cup of brandy 2 cups simple syrup, recipe follows 1 cinnamon stick, broken in 1/2 2 tablespoons honey 1 (3/4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled, and finely chopped 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 6 small, firm, ripe Anjou pears, peeled INSTRUCTIONS: In a saucepan large enough…

Gluten Free Macarons

Gluten Free Macarons Did you know… macarons are gluten free?  They are made from 100% almond meal.  These cookies are a decadent treat for those avoiding gluten and flour!  Certainly not as easy as a quick batch of chocolate chip but definitely a culinary bragging right! Ingredients 1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup almond…