Cornstarch, Tapioca, Arrowroot…What’s the difference?

Living gluten and dairy free, I end up using a lot of creative substitutes to get the consistency I need in recipes. Starch is fantastic binder that can create a gluten-like texture or thicken a sauce. As I’m perusing new ideas, I often see recipes call for the one binder I’m currently out of or

Grandma’s Banana Bread (GF/V option)

I’m going to share my family’s special secret recipe for banana bread! It’s the go-to for my grandma, my mom, and now me. I’ll include the original, which I bake for my husband, and the allergy-friendly modifications I make for myself will be located below. Feel free to switch out the flours for others like

Gluten Free Flour Tutorial

Making your own gluten free flour is easier than it sounds. Here’s a list of the one’s I’ve personally tried along with my own tips for use or substituting when you don’t have the right kind on hand. To preface, I do tend to buy a lot of bulk grains from the store. I fill

Spiced Acorn Squash Muffins

These are my new favorite muffins! I started with a recipe I found online and added lots of extra spices and some allergy friendly modifications. You could use butternut squash too, but I like the nuttiness of acorn squash. This is also a great way to use pumpkin puree! These are not too sweet, so

Leah’s Gluten Free Cornbread

This recipe is one I’m most proud of! I made lots of modifications to keep it allergy friendly, and non-gluten free friends still rave about it. I’ll even include my secret to popping them out of the pan easily without sticking. Suggestions for more modifications below. Serves 12 Ingredients *You can use gluten and dairy

Simple Brown Bread (GF, DF, V)

I adapted this recipe from Ela Vegan last week, and in truth, I haven’t actually tried her version. I had to see if the bread was too good to be true, but I didn’t have the exact ingredients on hand. The bread was as wonderful as promised, and quite adaptable! Tips below if you want