Category Archives: Dessert

Gluten Free, Sugar Free Cherry-Coconut Tart

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Vandy Roadifer

Last night I was craving cherry pie but I don’t trust my health well enough at the moment to expend the energy it takes to make pie crust. I decided that a tart could be just as satisfying and easier. … Continue reading →

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Dairy Free Gluten Free Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie Filling

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

1 3/4 cups canned pumpkin 1 1/2 cups lite coconut milk 1/2 cup light agave nectar 2 eggs 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground cloves Preheat oven to 425* F. Beat eggs … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Sugar Free Cashew Pie

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

For New Year’s Eve my housemates invited a handful of people over for food and movies. My contribution to the festivities is two pies: a pumpkin pie and a cashew pie. Both are gluten free, cane sugar free and dairy … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Sugar Free Apple Pie

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

My mom’s favorite pie is apple so since my parents were here for Christmas I made a dairy free, gluten free and sugar free apple pie. My mom is diabetic so I used stevia instead of agave in my filling. … Continue reading →

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Solstice Cakes (GF Almond Honey Cakes)

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

Almond Honey Cakes are a traditional solstice treat. I’m leaving one outside tonight as an offering to the Goddess, the fey and the creatures that live in my backyard (mostly birds and insects) as well as pouring a libation of … Continue reading →

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DF, GF & SF Blackberry Pie

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I’ve been testing gluten free pie crusts and think I finally found one that is fairly easy and tastes good. I don’t mind my almond meal, rice flour and margarine crusts but, for me, the joy in pie is the … Continue reading →

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GF & DF Roasted Banana Pumpkin Rum Pie

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

One of the local grocery stores brings in a beautiful variety of winter squash each year and I love trying new varieties even when I don’t know what type of squash I’m cooking with. This week I bought a lovely … Continue reading →

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Almond Milk Blackberry Pudding

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

I have numerous quarts of frozen berries in my freezer from my parents. Last night I ate a bowl of partially frozen blackberries with a drizzle of almond milk over the top of them. The almond milk added a nice … Continue reading →

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DF & GF Lavender Scented Shortbread Cookies

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

This was a little more effort than I usually go through for a batch of cookies but I was curious and wanted to experiment. Luckily they turned out well. The Lavender Scented “Butter” can be made up in advance since … Continue reading →

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Apple Zucchini Crisp

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Vandy Roadifer

Filling: 2 apples, peeled, cored, sliced thin 1 medium zucchini, sliced thin & halved 1 Tbs lemon juice 3 Tbs brown rice flour 2 Tbs stevia 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cardamom Topping: 1 cup gluten-free oatmeal … Continue reading →

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