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, 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

Jane’s Cranberry Salsa

Today we are graced with a recipe for cranberry salsa, just in time for parties and holiday celebrations. With Grey Cup parties and American Thanksgiving happening in November, and Christmas next month, sweet and tangy homemade salsa is a winning appetizer option. Cranberry salsa would also make a perfect host or hostess gift for any upcoming get together. This recipe comes from a dear friend from … Continue reading Jane’s Cranberry Salsa

aiming4simpleNovember 2013November 201315 Comments

gluten free, recipes, sweet, vegan

Chai Chokladbollar {Chocolate Oat Balls}

No-bake, chocolatey, and delicious. What more could a half-Swedish snack-aholic ask for? Apparently chocolate oat balls are also quite popular in Sweden; according to Gregg, “these things are everywhere in Stockholm.” My version of chocolate balls includes chai spices instead of coffee. Usually Swedish chokladbollar recipes call for oats, butter, cocoa, sugar, butter, and coffee. But like my mother and grandmother, I don’t do coffee … Continue reading Chai Chokladbollar {Chocolate Oat Balls}

aiming4simpleNovember 2013November 202416 Comments

gluten free, paleo, recipes

4 Dairy Free Recipes for Leftover Ham

One year for a big holiday meal I bought an uncured ham. Afterward we had a huge amount of leftover ham, and I had to find creative ways for us to consume it all. Though I don’t serve ham for holidays nowadays, I still buy it in smaller portions so that I can make these recipes, which are family favourites. They should prove handy ideas … Continue reading 4 Dairy Free Recipes for Leftover Ham

aiming4simpleNovember 2013April 20148 Comments

gluten free, recipes, sweet, vegan

Ginger Pear Granola with Sesame Seeds

Ginger, if you have not already surmised, is one of my favorite spices to add to things. It lends brightness, bite, and depth to savoury recipes like chicken noodle soup, and blends beautifully with fruits like pears and peaches. The notion to add pears to my granola came along before I saw Sally’s granola recipe, but it served as a springboard from which to create … Continue reading Ginger Pear Granola with Sesame Seeds

aiming4simpleOctober 2013October 20132 Comments