Category Archives: baked goods

Crispy crackers: A daring baker challenge

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

This was such fun!  Many thanks to Natalie from Gluten A Go Go, and co-host Shel, of Musings From the Fishbowl for September’s Daring Baker Challenge. I haven’t had much in the way of crackers or bread in the past … Continue reading →

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Lemon Poppy Seed Bread

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Go gourmet with this delicious vegan treat! I gave a slice to a friend, and then I was out of town for a week. When I returned, I had 3 emails requesting the recipe! I’ve had gluten eaters come back … Continue reading →

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Luscious Banana Bread

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

My in-laws came to visit, leaving me with an overabundance of bananas. Later that day, a friend gave me a jar of orange blossom honey, with the theory that since I bake so much, surely I’d use it. Well, I … Continue reading →

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101 Cookbooks: an adoption and an inspiration

Posted on September 6, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

101 Cookbooks meets 101 allergies…not quite, but sometimes it feels like it! I love Heidi’s blog, 101 Cookbooks. One of the things I like best is Heidi’s inventive use of non-gluten grains and flours, like teff, millet, amaranth, and my … Continue reading →

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Filbert Gateau with Praline Buttercream–Daring Bakers Rule!

Posted on July 30, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

Or, more accurately, 2 yummy chocolate hazelnut cakes Each time I see the new Daring baker challenges, I think, can I REALLY make this gluten free, dairy free, egg free, soy free, corn free, sugar free and vegan AND have … Continue reading →

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Carrot Muffin-cakes

Posted on July 26, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I just couldn’t wait to share these, they were so tasty!  They never last long around here. They are perfect for everyday snacking, with or without the glaze, and great for breakfast, too. And did I mention that they are gluten … Continue reading →

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Nana Skillet Bread

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

By the time I got to stop by Kate’s Virtual BBQ Party, most of the letters, (aside from q and z, I think) were taken. So I figured I that N would work, although in the past, I’ve called this … Continue reading →

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Brazil Nut Brownies

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

I’ve got a few names for these brownies: Mayan brownies, Brazil nut brownies, and (dare I say it?) Black bean brownies.  Are you still there?  Please don’t run away!  I know the idea sounds wrong, but I can say, for … Continue reading →

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A GF Cookout and Blueberry Squares

Posted on June 28, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

One of my husband’s kung fu students is shipping off to Afghanistan, so we had a small cookout to send him off with warm wishes for safe and entirely uneventful tour. He and his wife are fabulous people, and it … Continue reading →

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Rosewater almond cookies

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Cheryl Harris

As my family is Middle Eastern, I grew up adoring baklava, hummus, shwarma, halva, tahini, and all that good stuff. Since developing allergies to…let’s see, ingredients in all of the above, I’ve really been missing the tastes of family and … Continue reading →

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