Caroline Shannon-Karasik
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User Post: Gluten-Free, Vegan + Nut-Free Krispy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bar
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I've always loved a good food bar. Granola, protein, raw, disguised-as-healthy-but-more-like-a-treat -- I love 'em all. Apparently, I am not alone. Yesterday, was my cousin, Katie's, little girl's first birthday -- Miss Lilah! -- and I happened to hear thro
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User Post: Gluten-Free + Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Sometimes things get a little busy 'round here ... and I don't get to share something yummy with you ... and then I feel like I need to make up for it ...
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I'll Have (Polenta) Fries with That.
So, remember yesterday's burger? Sure, it was huge and much too big for my bun, but that didn't stop me from making a side of fries to go with it.
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Gluten-Free and Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Living in an apartment can mean a lot of things -- dealing with a landlord, resisting an urge to paint your walls lipstick red, and other things of the sort. One other thing in specific? Very often an apartment = no backyard.
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User Post: Gluten-Free & Vegan Apple Cinnamon Whole Grain Quick Bread
Growing up in a big family has taught me a lot of things. I am the oldest of three siblings and one of 17 cousins. I have aunts and uncles galore, and family friends who might as well be aunts and uncles.I've learned that being a first child can also earn you the title of mini mom. And when your gra
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User post: How to Make the Perfect Baked French Fry
It seems easy enough, right? But the truth is, if you've ever had a crappy french fry (and, let's face it, we all have), then you know that the one that is oh-so-right can truly rock your potato world. It's time to do just that (i.e. get your world a-rockin'). We have a wonderful method for baking f
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User post: Vegetarian and Gluten-Free Polenta Lasagna
Curious about those guys above? Yeah, I was too. The truth is, I've never had polenta. I know -- totally shocking coming from someone who loves food and trying new recipes. Every time I see it in the store, I think, "I really need to try that." And then ... I don't. But during our most recent trip t
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A Little Just Isn't Enough: Gluten-Free, Vegan Peanut Butter Granola
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I love nut butter. I find every excuse I can to eat it or include it in a recipe. It's a freakish obsession really.
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User Post: You're Gonna Need a Fork: Gluten-Free Thai-Inspired Pizza
Before we get started with the recipe, there are a few things you need to keep in mind when eating this pizza:
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User post: Have a Nut Allergy? Try Sunflower Seed Butter.
I am obsessed with nut butters. Straight out of the jar, on a piece of gluten-free toast, with a banana ... I love it. I like peanut butter, almond, cashew and macadamia nut butters. They're yummy and filling, and make a perfect on-the-spoon snack.
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User post: Black & White Bean Burgers with Spicy Mango Salsa
Last night I got my kitchen groove thang back on. Thank goodness.
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Gluten-Free, Vegan Lemon Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Holy crap, I am in love with these tasty treats.
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User post: My Baking Thumb: Gluten-Free, Vegan Thumbprint Cookies
Well, hello there! I don't know about where y'all live, but the last few days here have been rather crappy on the weather home front. We're talking torrential downpours, flooding, and gloom and doom all the way around. So, you can imagine my delight this morning when I woke up and heard the birds chirping. I took one peek outside and knew today was going to be a real beaut of a day.
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User post: Gluten-Free Almond Joy Mini Cupcake Sandwiches
For as much baking as I do, you would think this house would have a consistent flow of baked goods.
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User post: Feeling Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip-per
I don't know about all of you, but I am a huge fan of peanut butter and chocolate. Gi-normous, in fact. So, when I saw this recipe for Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pound Cake with Peanut Butter Glaze from The Recipe Girl, I was immediately smitten and knew I just had to find a way to make it gluten-free.
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User post: Double, Double Chocolate and (Tasty) Trouble
Yesterday was a bit of a "blah" day for me. Not only was I tired after the long weekend, but I was feeling a little sad, missing my fam after spending such a nice weekend with them. I think a big contributing factor was the fact that my whole day felt so disorganized. For some reason, it seems like unnecessary chaos really seems to make icky feelings worse for me.
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Gluten-Free PB&J ... Cookies!
Today is going to be a great day (and not just because of those cookies)! My mom and youngest brother, Isaac, are in town to visit us for Dan's show this weekend and I am so excited to spend some time with them. They arrived last night and we had an opportunity to visit for a little, but today is going to be busy with a walk with my mom this morning, breakfast for all four of us, some shopping, more visiting, getting ready for Dan's show and, of course, opening night!