This treat was inspired by Grandma Donna’s recipe for Marshmallow Cookies. The first thing I thought was that the cookies shouldn’t have dates, instead, they needed chocolate! These non-cookies have home-roasted almonds and homemade caramel to give them bit of the smoky taste of a s’more along with the marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate. They…
Category: gluten-free
Tortugas
Who doesn’t love nuts, caramel and chocolate all in one treat? These would make a really great gift or fun, inclusive snack for a party where you have folks who eat both gluten free and vegan. Of course, not-so-friendly to the nut averse. Ingredients 1 cup cashews (raw or roasted) 1/2 cup whole almonds 1/2…
Caramel Sauce
This recipe is a bit of a mash of a few different caramel sauce recipes among Grandma Donna’s collection. Who knew homemade caramel sauce was this easy! I strongly recommend a candy thermometer (though it can be done without) – I was able to pick one up for $5. Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar 1…
Marshmallow Cookies
This was another of my Grandma’s recipes that was a complete surprise until the very end. On the recipe card with Grandma’s handwriting she called them “Elephant Tusks” and I realized that this is in reference to what the “dough” sort of looks like before you slice the cookies. Being a plant-based eating home with…
Tomato Tofu Curry
Ingredients 1 block of extra firm tofu, cubed Hot cooked rice Marinade 1 tbsp cornstarch 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tbsp dry sherry or water 1 tsp soy sauce Sauce 1 tbsp cornstarch 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup ketchup 3 tbsp oil 1 cup celery, diagonally…
Fesenjaan
Fesenjaan: a delicious persian eggplant, pomegranate & walnut stew To make this recipe truly vegan, substitute the honey for agave syrup. The walnut sauce is an excellent texture for this stew and holds well with the honey which balances sweet with the sour pomegranate seeds. The little bit of spice from the crushed red pepper…
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Christmas baking has begun! This is a new holiday favourite – I found it a few years ago when trying to find a recipe to add to my cookie spread knowing I would have friends attending our annual holiday party who eat gluten free. Easily one of the favourite cookies of everyone, regardless of their…
Instant Pot Hot Chocolate
I wanted to serve a warm beverage when having company over for outdoor visits in colder weather. This turned out amazing – my kids keep asking me to make it again. Ingredients 3 litres soy (or other dairy alternative) milk 1 can premium full-fat coconut milk 1/4-1/2 cup cocoa powder (to taste) 1/2 cup granulated…
Gluten Free Apple Crisp
I made this apple crisp for my wife’s one-year-belated-40th birthday party. We couldn’t do anything on her real 40th on account of the pandemic so we threw a backyard gathering this year to mark the occasion. We have a few friends who eat gluten free and my wife loves apple crisp so I took on…
Lincoln Crisps
I was very intrigued when I first saw this recipe – it calls for nuts, cornflakes and shredded coconut? And no flour? Well – they turned out a lot like a coconut macaroon and are likewise gluten free (provided you purchase gluten free corn flakes). Ingredients 3 egg whites, beaten stiffly 1 cup fine sugar…
Grandma Donna's Cookbook 