Double Chocolate Cookie Brittle with Nuts {Croquant au Chocolat et Noix}

The world needs more chocolate in 2014, does it not? With buckwheat flour, this recipe can be gluten free as well. My “wheat belly” appreciates an occasional break from gluten. More chocolate, less gluten–these sound like good resolutions to me! Have you seen the other chocolate recipes here at Swirls and Spice? Most of them are also gluten free. The top three in 2013 were: … Continue reading Double Chocolate Cookie Brittle with Nuts {Croquant au Chocolat et Noix}

aiming4simpleJanuary 2014December 201510 Comments

gluten free, paleo, recipes, sweet

Cranberry and Coconut Gummy Candies

Had I known that making gummy candy was quicker than Jello, I would have made it long before now! Seriously, gummies take less than 30 minutes to mix, set, and cut, and only require four ingredients. Can it get much easier than that? These candies were so easy that I had time to play around with sweeteners. I found that maple syrup tasted better than … Continue reading Cranberry and Coconut Gummy Candies

aiming4simpleDecember 2013January 2014

recipes, sweet

Almond Surprise Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Syrup

In real life I have been blessed to know some very creative friends. I met Quyen when she was a university student in Vietnam. She has since gone on to live abroad herself, and I love seeing what her talented hands continue to create inside and outside of the kitchen. Of this amazing pancake recipe she says: Last week I happened to make these pancakes … Continue reading Almond Surprise Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Syrup

aiming4simpleDecember 2013June 20158 Comments

gluten free, recipes

Simple Stuffed Pepper Soup

It’s the most wonderful and most activity packed time of the year! A gloriously simple supper of rich soup is an ideal weeknight meal solution. My friend Jessica shared this this delicious stuffed pepper soup with me, and I know your family will love it too! It is great to have a hearty homemade soup that comes together in less than an hour, with most … Continue reading Simple Stuffed Pepper Soup

aiming4simpleDecember 2013December 201311 Comments

gluten free, recipes, vegan

Poinsettia Guacamole Blossoms

Pretty floral guacamole blossoms are great starters for gatherings during the holiday season. With only three ingredients, they are simple to make. And the poinsettia flowers can serve as more than a decoration–they can be a conversation starter as well. Why do we use poinsettias as Christmas decorations? Have you heard of the legend of the poinsettia? Did the legend precede the tradition, or vice … Continue reading Poinsettia Guacamole Blossoms

aiming4simpleDecember 2013December 20133 Comments

recipes, sweet

Blueberry Pomegranate Muffins

Adding red pomegranate arils to things is usually a good idea. Especially if you love pomegranate. With blueberry muffins, here is an opportunity to add a little extra colour, flavour and crunch. The crumb topping gives a superb finish. With the first batch gobbled up quickly, it’s time to make more. Mornings, especially busy ones, just go better with muffins. And fresh, homemade muffins are … Continue reading Blueberry Pomegranate Muffins

aiming4simpleDecember 2013December 20137 Comments