Unexpectedly Bright, Blood Orange Cake

Unexpectedly Bright, Blood Orange Cake

Seasonal blood oranges combine with tangy yogurt and vanilla to make a bright, citrus-centric dessert.

I’m such an impulse grocery shopper, especially when it comes to the produce section. Everything looks so ripe for the picking; I end up with quite the assortment by the end of my visit. I reason with myself that the more fruits and veggies we have stocked in the fridge, the more we will eat, which depending on what I have planned for weekly dinners, can have a ring of truth to it, which leads me to blood oranges, and eventually, cake.

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Gluten-Free, Mango Upside Down Cake

Gluten-Free, Mango Upside Down Cake

No one will ever guess this delectable dessert is gluten-free.

I made this Gluten-Free Mango Upside Down Cake for my husband the other night, you know because it was Tuesday. Upside Down cakes are kind of his thing, and I wanted to make something special. Because in my book, making food for my family is love on a plate, awww, I know, so obnoxious. There was just a minor hurdle to overcome: I had to make it gluten-free.

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Best Ever Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Ever Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Even better than the ones you remember.

Yep, you read me right, I’m calling these what they are: the BEST ever gluten free chocolate chip cookies. I know all you non-gluten eaters out there have long been dreaming about the days you could indulge. You remember them like yesterday: the soft center and the slightly crisp edges. I’ve worked on this recipe for years. It’s tried and true and better than the ones you remember. So today’s your day, let’s pre-heat some ovens and get the glasses of milk ready. We’re having REAL cookies!

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