Chocolate Wacky Cake

This is a very old cake recipe. It goes back to the depression era when eggs, butter, and milk were both expensive and rationed, so some genius (who is lost in the annals of history) developed this cake. I’ve seen it referred to online as the “Wacky Cake,” “Crazy Cake,” “Depression Era Cake,” and the Read More …

Red Velvet Cupcakes

The kids in Zax’s kindergarten class agreed on foods they wanted at their Valentine’s party, and the only potentially problematic food on the list was cupcakes. I decided to take matters into my own hands and sign up to bring those cupcakes, because I knew I could make some that everyone in the class could Read More …

Homemade Seasoned Breadcrumbs

Yum! I have had a very hard time finding breadcrumbs that I can buy. Not very many varieties of bread (especially sandwich bread) have egg in them, but for some reason, most breadcrumbs do contain egg. This is a conundrum to me. But as a result, we seldom make recipes that require breadcrumbs, because of how Read More …

Pink Hummus

I found this recipe a few years ago, and have since turned into a hummus junkie! It tastes soooo good when you make it yourself! Hummus is a great source of protein and healthy fats. Adding beets into it adds a lot of vitamins, not to mention a bright color that makes it appealing. Pink Read More …

Cream Cheese Frosting

My husband’s favorite cake is Angel Food. I have tried, in vain, to find an eggless clone of this fluffy, spongy treat. Maybe someday I’ll master it (or more likely, find a recipe from someone else who has mastered it), but for now we must live without it most of the time. I do purchase Read More …

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

I’m going to cheat this week. What with Zax’s hospitalization, the flu, launching our business, and normal Christmas craziness, I haven’t done any more baking. Instead I’m going to share what my wonderful Aunt sent to us. This is food allergy loving at its finest! They live half the country away from us, but sent Read More …

Soft Gingerbread

I decided to start the baking season this weekend with a gingerbread recipe! It’s free of egg, soy, peanut, and tree nut. This is a cakey gingerbread, not a hard cookie you would build houses out of. The house smelled wonderful, and it made for a great last-minute dessert to bring to a family gathering. Read More …

Turkey and Rice Soup

This hearty Turkey and Rice Soup, made with the bones of your leftover poultry, will stretch your grocery budget in a delicious way! Make it with chicken, too! Read More …

Perfect Pumpkin Puree

Making your own pumpkin puree for autumn dishes is easy and makes the most delicious puree available! Read More …

Ham and Bean Soup – Free of the Big 8 Allergens!

My Sunday dinner was free of the top 8 allergens this week without my even intending it! Once I realized that, I just had to share 🙂 This is not a fast recipe by any means, but if you’ve got the time to let soup boil all day, it’s well worth it. I had a Read More …