Gluten and dairy free cranberry and pistachio bundt cake
It has been very, very cold in Seattle. Sun and freeze.
And all of us waiting for the snow that never came.
But in that time, I have baked a lot of tarts and cakes. It keeps the house warm when the oven is going and of course, there is the smell of baked goods.
Gluten-free apple and cranberry custard tart
Thanksgiving week.
I am sure that those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving are all set with your recipes, pantries full, and ovens ready.
And dessert?
Are you steering away from pumpkin pie into new territory?
When we made the decision to leave Florida, all I craved were seasons. I knew from that moment on I could only live in a place where leaves turn ochre and the rain turns everything blue. I suppose in some ways I just searched for my childhood environment – a place I felt comfortable.
Seattle is turning to be that.
And more.
I made these roasted carrots for friends a few days ago.
They are simple. As simple can be.
It never occurred to me to share the recipe on the blog. “But they are really good and you should share them” someone said.
I hardly ever use a recipe for such things. I like to just throw things together, taste and in the oven they go. So I hope you will like this one.
Simple.
And presumably perfect for this season.
Gluten-free cranberry and quinoa scones
A few weeks ago, I visited the kitchen of Martha Stewart’s Everyday Food where I joined editor Sarah Carey to make some gluten-free cranberry and quinoa scones from my book. I have known Sarah for about three years now and one day, she casually asked me if I would join her on the show to cook one of my recipes. “Anything you feel like cooking” she said.
I thought these cranberry and quinoa scones would be perfect for this time of year. They are simple, sweet yet slightly earthy with the perfect touch of orange and crunch from the sugar topping.
I had so much fun.