The Best Gluten Free Blackberry Crisp

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In the summer when berries are bursting from branches, this gluten free blackberry crisp is a fan favorite and highly requested dessert in our house.  It comes together in just a few minutes and contains a few basic ingredients that we always have stored away on pantry shelves. Bonus, it is filled with nutrient dense…

The Best Sourdough Scones

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If you are looking for a quick and easy sourdough recipe suitable for anything from an everyday breakfast to a fancy brunch, this recipe for sourdough scones fits the bill. It comes together in just a few minutes and is a definite crowd-pleaser.  For the Love of Scones When I was in college, the dorm…

Simple Homemade Dandelion Ice Cream

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When life gives you dandelions, make dandelion ice cream! If you are looking for the perfect spring recipe to wow your friends and family, this simple, homemade dandelion ice cream recipe is just the thing! When life gives you dandelions… Last spring, when the dandelions began blooming in full force, one of our kids’ favorite…

Gluten Free Dandelion Cake

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While many find the dandelion to be their biggest nemesis come springtime, we celebrate its arrival and this gluten free dandelion cake is our favorite way to use those yellow flowers. Our Journey to Medicinal Herbs Over the last several years, we’ve been on a mission to learn about the native plants in our area…

Fresh Mint Brownies

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If you’ve grown mint before, you know that it grows like crazy. While there’s nothing better than the crisp flavor of fresh peppermint or spearmint from the garden, figuring out what to do with all that mint can be a challenge. We love to preserve as much of that mint as possible for use all…

Gluten Free Chocolate Beet Muffins

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These delicious gluten free chocolate beet muffins are a crowd-pleaser and an easy way to sneak in beets without anyone even knowing. If I’m being completely honest, I don’t love beets. I will eat them and have even learned to like them. Especially when they are prepared certain ways – like sliced thin and roasted…

Simple Chocolate Pudding without Cornstarch

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This chocolate pudding without cornstarch is so simple, requiring only five ingredients, and can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes. By swapping out sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder for more nutrient-rich alternatives, this pudding is nourishing while still being delicious. Growing up, the only chocolate pudding we ever ate came out of the…