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Jan. 30, 2026

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies

Hi Bakers, You haven’t had this... but here's why you should. Every bite of this soft cookie will remind you of your favorite fall beverage, Pumpkin Spice Latte. They’re full of real pumpkin puree, rich brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, a…

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Jan. 26, 2026

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Blondies

Hi Bakers, this bar cookie looks boring and like any other, but don’t let it fool you. Plain on the outside with no chocolate chips, the hidden cinnamon layer brings a sweet chewiness that makes blondies even more delicious. Chill for maximum …

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Jan. 20, 2026

Gluten-Free Whole Mandarin Orange Cranberry Bread

Hi Bakers, this one answers the question: Should you put a whole orange in your bread? You can, but make sure to seed it first, or you will have lots of tiny bits in your bread. This bake is lightly sweet with a good but bitter orange flavor. If you…

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Jan. 12, 2026

Gluten-Free Speculoos Cookies (Biscoff style)

Hi Bakers, Have you ever watched the entire plane eat cookies while you can't?? Being gluten-free sucks sometimes, and my recent trip made me want to make these yummy cookies that are everywhere. Easy to make and tasty too, they were an instant hit.…

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Jan. 2, 2026

Don't waste your candy canes. Drink them.

Hi Bakers,  How would you like to drink your candy cane instead of eating it? I finally found a delicious use for those extra canes before they collect dust (or ants) in your pantry and get thrown away in April. I hate wasting food, and candy …

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Dec. 23, 2025

I stopped caring about my chocolate fudge and it worked!

Hi Bakers, They should call it  “Oh *!@#!!” instead of fudge because that’s what you want to say when it fails. I’ve made fudge for decades; sometimes it works, and sometimes it comes out hard and terrible. This year, I…

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Dec. 21, 2025

Chewy and Crisp Holiday Cookie?

Hi Bakers, Sometimes it's fun to try something new. Looking for an easy but unusual (naturally gluten-free) holiday cookie? I've been baking for decades, and I’d never even heard of them until last week when I stumbled upon Food and Wine&rsquo…

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Dec. 4, 2025

Holiday candy shouldn’t be this easy… or this dangerously good.

Hi Bakers, I already ate one jar, which means it's super yummy! This easy rocky road candy comes together with melted chocolate, marshmallows, gluten-free graham crackers, and your favorite nuts or dried fruit. It might look like a disaster, but ev…

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Dec. 3, 2025

I can't stop snacking on these tasty candied pecans!

Hi Bakers, I bought way too many pecans for my holiday pies and decided to make candied nuts with some of them... These sweet, crunchy maple butter pecans make an amazing snack( I ate so many I lost count!), but they’re also perfect for topp…

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Nov. 24, 2025

I'm messing with your cranberry jelly in the best possible way.

Hi Bakers, I honestly thought this recipe wouldn't be that much better than canned and definitely not worth making. I’ve eaten canned cranberry jelly my whole life, so why mess with it, right? But I was wrong. This easy spiced cranberry pomeg…

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Nov. 18, 2025

The cake I just had to have for my birthday.

Hi Bakers, I made this cake for my birthday, and it was perfect. Easy to make, moist, and super chocolatey too. It’s delicious plain and would be perfect with a dusting of powdered sugar or a bit of whipped cream. If you want to make it like …

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Nov. 13, 2025

Gluten-Free Gravy My Grandma Would Eat!

Hi Bakers, Thanksgiving is coming! One of the things gluten-free people miss eating on Thanksgiving is gravy. This is how I make mine the most flavorful, using potato starch instead of wheat flour. As long as you know how to make the gravy, you can …

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Oct. 22, 2025

Brownie Cookies made from (almost) the same batter?

Hi Bakers, This bake was a huge success and I probably won't make it again...These might be the best brownie cookies I’ve ever had because I modified my favorite recipe to create cookies. All the deep, chocolatey, fudgy flavor you w…

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Oct. 17, 2025

Crustless Chai Spiced Apple Cider Cheesecakes

Hi Bakers, These crustless chai-spiced apple cheesecakes are the cozy fall dessert you didn’t know you needed. Made with one block of cream cheese, warm spices, and a reduced apple cider syrup that packs all the flavor of apple pie into one r…

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Oct. 8, 2025

Gingerbread Crepes with Apple Pie Filling

Hi Bakers, this breakfast is so good you have to try it! Who can resist mouthfuls of apple pie filling wrapped in tender spiced crepes? It's two beloved holiday tastes in every bite. Crepes feel extra special, but anyone can make them with a little …

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Oct. 5, 2025

Grandma's Browned Butter Icing 4 Ingredients!

HI Bakers, You need this frosting in your life! My grandma called it Burned Butter Icing, and it's been around nearly 100 years. And it’s time you learned how to make it. With just 4 ingredients: butter, powdered sugar, milk and vanilla, it …

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Sept. 25, 2025

Gluten-Free Artisan Potato Loaf

Hi Bakers, This bread is so much like the artisan breads I used to love eating with wheat that I can't believe it. Hearty and crusty on the outside but with a nice soft chew inside.  I used an old trick for making bread stay moist and added mas…

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Sept. 22, 2025

Lovely Pink Pear Butter

Leave the skins on! This gorgeous homemade pear butter is lightly sweet, beautifully spiced, and bursting with real pear flavor. Just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes on the stove for a cozy, small-batch spread that tastes like fall on toast. Hi Bakers…

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Sept. 19, 2025

Gluten-Free Banana Pancakes with Cinnamon Roll Syrup

Hi Bakers, These are so good I don’t know what to say about them…Make this pancake recipe if you’d love super moist banana pancakes with addictively delicious cinnamon roll syrup and cream cheese topping.This is an indulgence you…

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Sept. 17, 2025

This Old-Fashioned Cake Is the Fall Dessert Everyone’s Forgotten (But Shouldn’t Have)

Hi Bakers,  This cake recipe is so old that most people baking today haven't made it. But it's worth revisiting! If you love spice cake that's moist with a bit of fruity flavor, then this is your cake. I covered it in browned butter icing, too,…

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Sept. 15, 2025

Gluten-Free Coconut Pineapple Shortcakes

Hi Bakers, Not quite ready for Fall and all things pumpkin spice?? Get one last taste of summer in this classic dessert remixed. If you love coconut and pineapple, this might be the recipe for you! Just because you don’t normally put it in a …

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Sept. 12, 2025

Stop Wasting Your Stale GF Bagels – Make These Instead!

Hi Bakers, Don’t be like me and forget your gluten-free bagels in the fridge...But IF you do? Congrats—you’re halfway to these crispy, golden, air fryer bagel chips! Gluten-free bread goes stale fast, and it’s way too ex…

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Sept. 8, 2025

Homemade Spiced Plum jam Recipe- Like Grandma Made (but no pectin!)

Hi Bakers, Have you ever wished you could taste a memory? I remembered a jam my grandma used to make every Christmas. It was made with fresh plums with a deep red color and warm spices. She sealed it with wax on top, so we had to pry it open to get…

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Sept. 5, 2025

Gluten-Free Blue Corn Waffles

Hi Bakers, is this the crunch you’ve been missing? If you love cornbread and waffles, this should be your next breakfast treat!  A simple swap of adding cornmeal to my favorite buttermilk waffle recipe gives them a delightful crisp that…

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