Pomegranate and Pistachio Pudding Parfaits

Creamy coconut pudding with a hint of lime is layered with ruby red pomegranate seeds and pistachio nuts in this dreamy holiday dessert. Easily make it ahead of time and serve with a smile. Mini desserts are for those of us who believe that everything can be enjoyed in moderation. Or perhaps you are a part of the crowd who finds tiny things enchanting. Not only are miniature desserts adorable, I … Continue reading Pomegranate and Pistachio Pudding Parfaits

aiming4simpleDecember 201514 Comments

gluten free, recipes, sweet, vegan

Goji Apple Pie Cookies {Gluten Free}

Tangy and sweet on the inside, flaky on the outside, these pie “cookies” capture the goodness of apples, cinnamon, and goji berries in the palm of your hand. No fork needed. Perfect for gifting or sharing on a goodie tray too! Traditional cookies usually get the spotlight at this time of year, but miniature pies are just as delicious! Other than the fact that you can eat … Continue reading Goji Apple Pie Cookies {Gluten Free}

aiming4simpleDecember 2015December 201529 Comments

gluten free, recipes, sweet, vegan

Flourless Cardamom Coconut Date Squares

Lightly sweetened oats spiced with cinnamon and cardamom surround the naturally sweet date filling in these squares, creating layers of warmth and richness.Cardamom has the power to transform a standard recipe into something remarkable. Rice pilaf? Better with cardamom. Swedish tea ring? Adding cranberries and cardamom elevates it into a fragrant, beribboned wreath. And there’s chai, like the mix I use in Chai Chokadbollar, which is simply incomplete without cardamom. I had a strong inkling that … Continue reading Flourless Cardamom Coconut Date Squares

aiming4simpleDecember 2015December 201517 Comments

gluten free, recipes, sweet

Sweet Potato Rice Pudding

This sweet potato rice pudding is pure creamy comfort on a plate. And it’s perfect for a crowd. Those who are sensitive to gluten and dairy will appreciate that they can enjoy it right along with everyone else. Nothing says comfort food like my mom’s baked Swedish rice pudding. One of the earliest recipes I shared here at Swirls and Spice was Custard-Style Baked Rice Pudding, which is her recipe, … Continue reading Sweet Potato Rice Pudding

aiming4simpleNovember 2015November 201524 Comments

gluten free, paleo, recipes

Butternut Squash Skillet with Lamb and Spinach

All it takes is one skillet and about 20 minutes to get this flavorful fall supper from the skillet to the table. This dish proves that firing up the oven isn’t the only way to enjoy delicious butternut squash. Inspired by ingredients I had that needed to be used up, I took a casserole recipe from Meal Planning Maven and fused it with one of our family favorites, Sweet Potato Skillet with Bacon and Greens. The … Continue reading Butternut Squash Skillet with Lamb and Spinach

aiming4simpleNovember 2015November 20154 Comments

gluten free, paleo, recipes, sweet

Sweet Potato Pecan Cookies

This is the season for all things orange, and lately my seasonal ingredients have incorporated that warm and wonderful color. Butternut squash went into a savory soup and pumpkin got tossed into a stick-to-your ribs fried rice. But for the next installment I bring you something sweet from the oven: tender pecan cookies made with sweet potato. Let baking season begin! These healthier treats make an ideal grab-and-go breakfast for cookie lovers like me. Inspired by … Continue reading Sweet Potato Pecan Cookies

aiming4simpleNovember 2015November 20158 Comments