1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Spray an 8″ x 8″ baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Next, fold a 16″ length of Parchment Paper to a width of 7″ and fit it into the baking pan, so that the excess hangs over the edges for easy removal of the cake. Set aside.

Making the topping:

1. In a small sauce pan, melt the butter over low heat. Once completely melted, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Using a whisk, mix in the sugars, salt, cinnamon and egg yolk to the melted butter, thoroughly mixing.
3. Add the GF Flour to the butter mixture, blending well. The mixture will look like ground meat. Set aside.
   

Making the Cake:

1. Place one of your oven racks in the upper-middle position of the oven and preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, mix the GF Flour, Granulated Sugar, Salt, Xanthan Gum (if needed) and Baking Soda on low until completely blended.
3. Next, add the Butter to the flour mixture, one piece at a time, mixing on low until butter pieces are no longer visible – mixture will resemble coarse sand.
4. Add the Sour Cream, Eggs, Yolk and Vanilla to the Flour mixture and mix on medium-high until batter is light and fluffy.

Putting it Together:

1. Scrape the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
   
2. Using your hands, break the Topping Mixture into large pea-sized pieces and sprinkle over the top of the batter to completely cover.
   
3. Bake for 35-45 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking. It’s done when the middle is no longer jiggly and a wooden toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
   
4. Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes before removing, using the excess Parchment Paper to lift and pull the cake out.
5. Place on a platter or cutting board to cut and serve. Enjoy!
   

1. Gather the ingredients.
   
2. In a medium to large nonstick skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
3. Once the butter is melted, add the sugar and cashews.
   
4. Cook over low to medium-low heat until sugar has completely melted, stirring often to completely coat the cashews and to prevent mixture from burning.
5. Turn out onto a sheet of parchment paper to let cool.
   
6. Enjoy as a snack, as a topping on ice cream or mixed in with your favorite yogurt…or give as a special gift!

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. In a large Stock Pot (or Dutch Oven), heat the Olive Oil over medium-low. Add the Garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes or until Garlic starts to turn a light golden brown.
3. Add the spices (Coriander, Cumin and Chile Powder) and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Next, add the Chicken Broth and Tomatoes. Increase the temperature to medium-high or high and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
5. Once the mixture starts to bubble, decrease the temperature back to medium-low and add the Chicken Breasts. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring often and turning the Chicken Breasts over halfway through to evenly cook.
6. Remove the Chicken Breasts from the pot, placing on a cutting board to be shredded once it’s cool enough to handle.
7. While Chicken is cooling a little, add the Rice, Ground Pepper and Salt (if adding). Continue cooking over medium-low heat while you shred the chicken.
8. Add the shredded Chicken back into the stock pot and continue cooking until the Rice is thoroughly cooked (about 15-20 minutes, depending on the type of Rice you use).
   
9. Serve the soup with the assortment of toppings.
   Yummy!

1. Gather the ingredients.
   
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
3. Spray a 6-count non-stick donut pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
4. In a large microwave-proof mixing bowl (I use an 8-cup glass measuring bowl with a pour spout for easy transfer of batter to donut pan), melt the butter in the microwave.
5. Using a whisk, stir the Maple Syrup and Vanilla Extract into the melted butter.
6. Add the beaten egg and mix until well blended.
7. Next, mix in the Rice Milk , Salt and Baking Powder until Baking Powder is completely mixed in.
8. Whisk in the sifted GF Flour and mix until completely blended (I sift the flour directly into the batter).
9. Spoon or pour the batter into the greased Donut pan, spreading evenly in each well.
   
10. Bake for 10 minutes.
11. Remove and let sit in pan for about 5 minutes to cool slightly.
    

Making the Cinnamon Sugar Coating

1. While the donuts are cooling, pour the sugar and cinnamon into a large resealable plastic baggie and mix well.
2. When the donuts are slightly cooled, turn the donut pan upside down onto a wire rack and thump the bottom a couple of times to remove the donuts.
3. Add a donut, one-at-a-time, into the resealable baggie and gently shake in the sugar mixture until completely coated.
   
4. Place the finished donuts on a wire rack to let them set/dry. As they cool, the donuts absorb the cinnamon, so try to refrain from pouncing on the donuts as soon as you pull each one out of the baggie…they get better and better as they cool. Enjoy!
   

1. Gather your ingredients.
   
2. In a large skillet, heat the Olive Oil over low to medium heat (our cooktop runs quite hot, so I cook this between Low and Medium heat).
3. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to the skillet, adjusting the temperature to brown both sides. Cook about 6-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the breasts. Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet, once they’re cooked and set aside (you may place them in a warm oven).
4. Next, add the butter to the skillet, mixing with the leftover chicken juices. Once melted, add the garlic and cook for approximately 1 minute.
5. Add the Chicken Broth to the butter and garlic mixture in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes to reduce down slightly. Add the Bacon (or the Sundried Tomatoes) and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
6. Add the Half & Half (or Heavy Cream or Skim Milk) to the skillet and continue cooking over Low Heat until mixture starts to bubble, stirring frequently. Add the Basil and Oregano (and salt & pepper to taste, optional).
   
7. Add the Spinach and Parmesan Cheese and simmer until Spinach has wilted and cheese has melted. At this stage, if you want a thicker sauce, add the Cornstarch & Water mixture, mixing well. Continue simmering and stirring often.
   
8. Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, add the chicken breasts back into the skillet, coating well with the sauce. Add the chili pepper flakes, if using.
   
9. Heat for a few minutes to warm the chicken. Top each breast with the savory garlic sauce and extra Bacon, if desired. Serve over steamed rice and your favorite veggie. Enjoy!
   

1. Gather the ingredients.
   
2. Rinse fish fillets and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside near cooktop.
3. In a large, non-stick frying pan add 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil and 1 Tablespoon Butter. Heat over medium to medium-high heat.
4. Place the flour (and salt, if using) in a shallow bowl, large enough to hold the flour and to drag the fish fillets through. I set up a little “work station” to make things easier – please see photo.
   
5. Once the butter has fully melted, dredge 2 of the fish fillets through the flour, fully coating both sides, and gently shake off any excess flour. Then place the fish into the frying pan and cook over Medium heat for 2-3 minutes on the first side (until edges begin to turn brown). Gently flip the fish over using a large spatula and cooking spoon. Cook for another 30-45 seconds.
6. Remove the 2 cooked fish fillets to a plate, while you repeat this process with the other 2 fillets…adding 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil and 1 Tablespoon Butter, etc.
   
7. When all 4 fillets are finished cooking and removed from the pan, add the capers and the garlic to the skillet. Continue cooking over Medium heat for about 30 seconds.
8. Next, add the Chicken Stock and Lemon Juice, stirring well. Cook over Low heat for about 2 minutes or until mixture has reduced slightly.
9. Add the remaining 2 Tablespoons of Butter, the Chili Pepper Paste and Oregano, mixing well. Heat for 1 minute.
   
10. Plate each Fish Fillet and spoon the sauce over the fillets and sprinkle with the Parsley.
11. Serve with your favorite vegetable and side…Enjoy!

1. Gather the ingredients.
   
2. Sprinkle 1/4 Cup of the Confectioner’s Sugar into a 9″ x 13″ baking dish. Set aside.
3. Add the 3 Packets of Gelatin and 1/2 cup Water to the bowl of your Standing Mixer.
4. Meanwhile, in a medium heavy saucepan, fitted with the Candy Thermometer, combine the Sugar, Corn Syrup, Salt and 1/2 Cup Water. Heat over Medium Heat, whisking until all of the Sugar is dissolved. Continue cooking until temperature reaches 240 degrees F. (Note: you do not need to whisk the entire time…let the mixture boil on its own after the sugar has dissolved, but do not leave unattended).
5. Once the Sugar mixture has reached 240 degrees, turn off heat and leave the pot on the stove while you turn your Standing Mixer on to the Low setting.
6. Slowly and carefully add the Sugar mixture to the Gelatin mixture in the Standing Mixer and blend for about 2 minutes, until thoroughly mixed.
7. Next, increase the speed to High and mix for approximately 10 minutes, or until mixture has reached the consistency of Marshmallow Fluff.
8. Add the Vanilla (or whatever flavor you desire) Extract and mix for another minute to thoroughly blend.
9. Pour the Marshmallow mixture into the prepared 9″ x 13″ Baking Dish, spreading with a spatula to smooth out the surface.
   
10. With the remaining 1/4 Cup Confectioner’s Sugar, sprinkle evenly over the top of the Marshmallow mixture. Place somewhere to let rest and firm up for 24 hours.
11. Once the Marshmallow has firmed up, remove from the baking dish and place on a cutting surface.
    
12. Using a sharp knife, cut into squares or use cookie cutters to make different-themed shapes (dip knife and/or cookie cutters into Confectioner’s Sugar to help prevent sticking).
    
13. Enjoy with a Hot Cup of Cocoa, a good book and a roaring fire!
    

Making the Cookies

1. Gather the ingredients.
   
2. In a small heavy pot, melt the 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter on Low. Once the butter is melted, add the 1 1/2 Cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels and continue heating over low until the chocolate is melted. Mixture should be smooth and creamy. Remove from heat.
3. Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl, combine the dry ingredients (Flour, Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder and Salt). Mix well and set aside.
4. Either using a Standing or Handheld Mixer, beat the Eggs, Brown Sugar and Vanilla Extract on low until blended.
5. Add the cooled Chocolate mixture to the Egg mixture and mix on Low until blended.
6. Next, add the Flour mixture 1/2 Cup at a time to the Wet Mixture and beat on Low until well blended. The dough will be thick, like Brownies. Cover the bowl with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
7. Once the dough has “hardened” to the consistency of modeling clay, remove the dough from the refrigerator.
8. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
9. Line 1-2 cookie sheets with Parchment Paper or Silicone Baking Mats and set aside.
10. Using a Small Cookie Scoop, scoop out dough and roll into balls. Place them 2″ apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
    
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they start to form cracks on their tops.
    
12. Let cookies sit on cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
    

Making the Icing

1. While the cookies are cooling, combine the 4 Tablespoons melted Butter, 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder, 1/4 Cup Hot Water, Vanilla Extract and 2 Cups Confectioner’s Sugar. Mix on Low until well blended. If mixture is too thick, add a little bit of water (1 Tablespoon at a time) until icing is a little runny.
2. Next, keeping the cooled cookies on the cooling rack, place rack on a cookie sheet or paper towels to catch the run-off icing.
3. Spoon desired amount of icing onto 2-3 cookies at a time and then add sprinkles….icing sets up quickly, so only apply icing to a few cookies at a time.
   
4. Continue applying the icing and decorative sprinkles to the rest of the cookies until done.
   Enjoy!
   

1. Gather your ingredients.
2. Fill a Large Pot with water and 1 tsp. Salt. Place on burner and set on high heat.
3. While water is heating up, place a large skillet on cooktop and add the Olive Oil, Garlic, Shallots and Salt. Heat over medium-low until Shallots are a light, golden brown (about 5 minutes).
4. Add the Chile Flakes to the large skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes to bring out the flavor of the Chile Flakes.
5. Once the water for the Pasta has come to a boil, add the Uncooked Pasta and cook according to the package instructions, minus 2 minutes. Do not drain!
6. While the Pasta is cooking, add the Wine to the large skillet and cook for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture has been reduced by half.
7. Next, add the Tomato Puree and Cream to the large skillet, combining well. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often.
8. Once the Pasta is done, use a slotted spoon to transfer the Pasta from the water to the large skillet. Add 3/4 cups of the Parmesan Cheese and gently stir to thoroughly coat the Pasta with the Sauce and Parmesan.
9. Top with the remaining Parmesan Cheese and Basil right before serving…Enjoy!
   

Getting Ready!

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Line 1-2 cookie sheets with a silpat cooking mat or parchment paper. Set aside.
3. Gather your ingredients.
   

Making the Cookie Dough

1. Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a stand or handheld mixer ~ about 2-3 minutes. Scrape sides.
2. Add the whole egg and yolk to the butter mixture one at a time ~ mix for 1-2 minutes.
3. Stir in vanilla extract until just blended.
4. In a medium or large mixing bowl, combine the GF flour, salt and baking powder. Blend well.
5. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture 1/2 cup at a time, being sure to scrape the sides between each flour addition.
6. Dough should feel soft and not sticky.

Making the Batons (Kids LOVE doing this part!)

1. Fit a pastry bag with a large rosette or star tip.
2. Spoon the cookie dough into the pastry bag.
3. Squeeze the dough into 2″ batons (logs) onto the prepared cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges begin to turn a golden brown color.
5. Cool the cookies on the cookie sheets for about 3 minutes before transferring to the cooling racks.

Making the Chocolate Dip

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and butter. Heat over low heat until completely melted and smooth ~ stirring with a wooden spoon or whisk to prevent clumping.
2. When the chocolate and butter are ready, remove from heat and add the milk, one tablespoon at a time. Whisk or stir well after each addition of milk.

Putting it all Together (The FUN Part!)

1. Once all of the cookies are completely cooled, dip each end into the melted chocolate mixture and then the sprinkles (put the sprinkles into a cereal bowl for ample dipping room).
   
2. Lay each decorated cookie onto a cooling rack to let the chocolate cool and set.
   
3. Use different colored sprinkles to mix things up!
   
4. Or leave some with just the chocolate for those who don’t prefer sprinkles.