Blonde Brownie

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We are a couple of sisters who have been living the gluten and dairy free life since we were teens. Eating gluten and dairy free should NEVER mean that you have to sacrifice all your joy and happiness. Food is such a major part of all of our lives, and is designed to be thoroughly enjoyed to the fullest!
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Kitchen Sink Cookies

gluten & dairy free Kitchen sink cookies have been going viral lately and FOR GOOD REASON! They are the epitome of sweet and salty goodness wrapped up into one marvelous little cookiešŸ„° They are so delicious, we just had to hop on this trend ...
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Dark Chocolate Brownies with Espresso FrostingĀ 

gluten & dairy free GUYS OH MY GOSH. These are truly the most decadent brownies weā€™ve ever made. And hereā€™s our little secretā€¦itā€™s made with King Arthur Gluten Free brownie mix. WE KNOW ITā€™S NOT FROM SCRATCH DONā€™T COME AT USšŸ˜…. But honestly, ...
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Garlic Bread

gluten free & vegan Thanks to our friends over at Schar, us gluten free folks still get to have this heavenly indulgence. There is NOTHING better than freshly made garlic bread, am I right? This recipe is insanely easy to pull together. Just ...
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Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

gluten free & vegan Holy smokes this vegan dish TO DIE FOR. Itā€™s loaded with flavor and an absolute breeze to makešŸ˜Š Simply dump all the sauce ingredients into a blender, puree until smooth, and then allow to simmer for about 15 minutes in a ...
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Petite Pixies

gluten free & vegan These darling little pixies are an absoluteāœØDREAMāœØThey are positively decadent with the perfect blend of rich chocolate, vegan caramel sauce, crunchy pecans, and a dash of flaky sea salt. Our wonderful friends over at ...
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Coconut Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

gluten free & vegan These marvelous little cookies are simply TO DIE FOR. You literally cannot even tell that they are gluten free AND vegan…like, how?!šŸ˜‚ Thereā€™s just something about the combo of hearty oats with the sweetness of DF ...
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Chocolate Chip Banana MuffinsĀ 

gluten & dairy free Itā€™s muffin time! And OH MY WORD these sweet lilā€™ things are anything but basicā€¦they are positively exceptionalšŸ¤© All too often, gluten free muffins are dry and taste like cardboard, but not so the case with these bad ...
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Bougie Pizza

gluten & dairy free* Thereā€™s so many fancy toppings on this pizza, we honestly didnā€™t know what else to call it other than ā€œbougie pizzaā€ šŸ˜‚. The flavors are so dynamic and totally addicting – itā€™s hard not to eat the entire thing in ...
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Rosemary White Bean Soup

gluten & dairy free This delicious soup is EVERYTHING weā€™re needing in these chilly January tempsā„ļø. Itā€™s warm, cozy, aromatic, and oh-so-savoryšŸ„°. Not to mention that itā€™s super healthy too! Loaded with lots of cannellini beans, leeks, and ...
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Vegan Alfredo Sauce with GF Pasta

gluten free & vegan* We cannot possibly be the only ones who are literally āœØOBSESSEDāœØ with Alfredo sauce over pasta. Itā€™s garlicky, herby, and oh so creamy and delicious! Itā€™s truly the ultimate comfort food, and just what weā€™re needing ...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

gluten & dairy free Peanut butter cups are truly the worldā€™s greatest candy, in my humble opinion. There truly is no better combo than the sweet and salty goodness of chocolate and peanut butter. This smoothie is marvelous because it tastes ...
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Green Goddess Salad

gluten & dairy free Following through on that new yearā€™s resolution to eat healthy has never been so easy! This is NOT your everyday-joe-bag-of-donuts salad. It is loaded with lots of protein and SO much flavor. The magic is all in the ...
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White Chicken Chili

gluten & dairy free Itā€™s officially the dead of winter now, and weā€™re sooo over itšŸ™„. Suffice it to say, weā€™re craving something thatā€™ll warm us up right down to our toesšŸ„¶ This wildly delicious chili is simply bursting with flavor and is the ...
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Bites

gluten & dairy free Just like all of mankind, I am obsessed with chocolate and peanut butter. The combination of salty peanut butter and sweet chocolate is the essence of perfection. Thatā€™s why Reeseā€™s Peanut Butter Cups are the best candy ...
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

vegan & gluten free Letā€™s be real here. There is literally no other candy on the face of this earth better than Reeseā€™s Peanut Butter Cups.  So simple. So basic. So perfect.  While other scrumptious candies may vye for my ...
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Creamy Hot Chocolate

gluten & dairy free As Iā€™ve mentioned before, we live in the Chicago suburbs. And as you also may already know, Chicago winters are notoriously FRIGID COLD šŸ„¶. Iā€™m not talking about a little nip in the air or a brisk chillā€¦Iā€™m talking sub ...
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Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Bake

gluten free & dairy free This delicious french toast has become THE Christmas morning staple in our home. Nothing beats the scent of aromatic cinnamon sugar wafting through the air while the kiddos open their gifts under the treeā€¦it just ...
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Baked Goat Brie with Fig + Rosemary

gluten free This is hands down the most delicious and insanely easy appetizer weā€™ve ever developed. The delicious figgy jam turns into a simply āœØmarvelousāœØ glaze over the melted cheese, and the fresh chopped rosemary and flaky sea salt make all ...
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Magic Bars

gluten & dairy free If youā€™ve got a hankering for something sweet, LOOK NO FURTHER. You must try these uber rich chocolate chip toffee bars šŸ’–  I will warn you though, they are highly addictiveā€¦and not exactly the best option if you are ...
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Chocolate Pie

gluten free & vegan To all our fellow chocoholics out there, this oneā€™s for you. šŸ˜‰This rich and decadent treat is more on the fudgy side of things and less in the mousse category, which is honestly just how we like itā™„ļø. And other than doing ...
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Twice Baked TatersĀ 

gluten free & dairy free Talk about an absolute āœØSHOW STOPPERāœØ. These twice baked potatoes are positively to die for! The dairy free cheese and vegan butter make these potatoes oh so creamy, while the fresh chopped chives and smoked paprika ...
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Vegan Peppermint BarkĀ 

gluten free & vegan Here is our vegan spin on this good old fashioned Christmas classicšŸ­šŸ«šŸŽ„. While peppermint bark is so wildly popular (and with good reason!), us dairy intolerant folks all too often have to steer clear due to the milk ...
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Mrs. Claus Bars

gluten free & vegan These delectable little treats are so ridiculously easy, yet absolute SHOWSTOPPERS yā€™allšŸ¤©. With a thick chocolate peanut fudge layer atop a sweet, chewy, oatmeal and honey crust, you will be blown away by the dizzyingly ...
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Chocolate Cake with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting

gluten free & dairy free There is truly nothing more magical than this iconic Christmas cakešŸŽ„šŸ­. The dark fudgey chocolate (thank you King Arthur Baking Company) combined with this sweet creamy frosting and a dash of peppermint is the best ...
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Vegan Artichoke Dip

gluten free & vegan There is probably no appetizer I love more than artichoke dip. When I started eating dairy free several years ago, I was utterly heartbroken that I couldnā€™t indulge in this glorious appetizer anymorešŸ˜­. So I set out to ...
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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting

gluten free As the sweet warmth of summer starts to give way to crisp fall air and crunchy leaves, there is one primary thing I heartily crave. And that thing, my friend, is PUMPKIN šŸŽƒ I personally lean VERY hard into the pumpkin vibes every ...
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Crockpot Chicken Teriyaki

gluten & dairy free As a crazy busy (and mildly overwhelmedšŸ¤Ŗ) toddler mom, I need a good stockpile of super easy weeknight meals in my arsenal. I need healthy. I need simple. And I need delicious. This recipe hits all three of those nails on ...
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Browned Butter Blonde Brownies

gluten & dairy free We figured it was appropriate to create a blonde brownie, given the name of our account! šŸ˜‰ This recipe was developed by Ellyn, the number one gluten free baker in all the land. She did several test runs on this ...
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Raspberry Tart with Chocolate Drizzle

gluten free & vegan If youā€™re looking for the perfect Valentineā€™s Day treat, look no further. This delicious tart is the perfect dessert for you and your lover to have with a chocolate martini after a nice dinner out, a fun breakfast treat ...
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Chicken Pot Pie

gluten & dairy free Nothing screams comfort food like a fresh homemade chicken pot pie. To my great despair, I had to avoid chicken pot pie for many years simply because itā€™s nearly always chock full of gluten and dairy. That is why I set ...
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Sweet Potato Sausage Kale Soup

gluten + dairy free One of the best things about fall is that it is officially soup season. I like to consider myself an avid soup chef this time of year. Thereā€™s something so comforting about the cozy aroma of a homemade soup wafting through ...
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Brownie Mug Cake

gluten free + vegan Whoā€™s down for a big olā€™ mug of cake? Ummā€¦me please! I think itā€™s every bit as delicious as a box of Ghirardelli brownies (always a timeless classic), only this recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and vegan. Did I mention that ...
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Greek Chicken

gluten + dairy free If youā€™re looking for some INTENSE garlicky goodness with a Greek flare, look no further. Loaded with TONS of oregano, lemon, and olive oil, this recipe is the literal definition of FLAVOR. My tastebuds are singing ...
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Ooey Gooey Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars

gluten + dairy free If youā€™ve got a hankering for something sweet, LOOK NO FURTHER. You must try these uber rich chocolate chip toffee bars!Ā  I will warn you though, they are highly addictiveā€¦and not exactly the best option if you are looking to ...
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7 Layer Taco Dip

gluten free + dairy free Guys, this taco dip is stupidly easy. Who doesnā€™t love a 7 layer taco dip? We based this renditionoff of the one and only Betty Crocker. Not everyone knows this, but Betty was truly the onewho taught me how to cook. ...
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Strawberry Crumble

gluten free + vegan This sweet summery dessert is simply spectacular! Tis the season for all things strawberry and WE ARE HERE FOR IT! Letā€™s start with a few basic ingredients:  Strawberries – The star of the show! Youā€™ll want ...
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Lemon Squares

gluten + dairy free  I am extremely blessed to have grown up very close with my Gram. She was one of the quirkiest and funniest people I knew! I canā€™t begin to tell you how often we found ourselves hysterically laughing together and talking ...
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Blueberry LemonadeĀ 

gluten free + vegan NOTHING beats a refreshing glass of homemade lemonade on a blistering hot summer day! Here in Chicago we are not highly rated for our weather. If you were to look up our city on a Yelp review, weā€™d have only one star for ...
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Crunchy Broccoli Salad

gluten + dairy free Guys I am literally addicted to this salad. Itā€™s super crunchy and delicious! Plus itā€™s primarily comprised of raw broccoliā€¦so that makes it healthy, right? šŸ„¦ All you need to do is mix all the ingredients together and let it ...
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BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

gluten + dairy free The thing I love about eating BBQ is that EVERYONE loves eating BBQ! You literally cannot go wrong with serving BBQ pulled pork sandwichesā€¦so classic, easy, and delicious šŸ˜‹.  We start out with the perfect cut of ...
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