dacquoise
, , , , , , , , , , ,

Chocolate Hazelnut Dacquoise Recipe

Dacquoise is that dreamy French classic! It is made up of alternating layers of meringue and fillings. I have made the fillings much lighter, healthier and much simpler to make, but no less delicious, with the help of my staunch ally tofu:…
Amaranth
, , , , ,

Indian Corn Amaranth Pudding Recipe

Meet Amaranth: Another perfect Gluten-Free Grain! The diminutive grain is a nutrition giant: high protein, high fiber! My corn Amaranth pudding is overlaid with my favorite Indian flavors, and a snap to make. Moreover, it is another perfect…
gateau reine de saba
, , , , , , , , , ,

Gateau Reine de Saba Recipe a la Levana!

My own Gateau Reine de Saba: I got the inspiration directly from the original master, Julia Child. The name Reine De Saba is not too presumptuous for this fabulous and ethereal dessert. Gateau Reine de Saba is almost flourless. But I thought…
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
, , , , , , , , , ,

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Recipe

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries is hardly a recipe: Just a wonderful gift from yourself to yourself and a few dear friends, deliverable at the drop of a hat. Luxurious, and gluten-free without even trying. Everyone loves chocolate dipped…
chocolate truffles
zuppa inglese
, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Zuppa Inglese Recipe. Gluten-Free Friendly

Zuppa Inglese is not a soup at all Rather, it is an affectionate take on what Italians see as a favorite British dessert, closely related to trifle. The traditional Zuppa Inglese uses cream and eggs. As always with desserts known as containing…
almond cookies
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Moroccan Almond Cookies Recipe. Ghriba. Vegan.

Almond Cookies We Moroccans love anything made with almonds, whether in cooking or baking. These crescent-shaped almond cookies are a  great Moroccan favorite, called ghriba. Consider them theMoroccan cousins of shortbread cookies.   Traditionally…
fig tart
, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Fig Tart Goat Cheese Recipe

Fig Tart with goat cheese! Add to this winning pairing rosemary and honey! Rustic, funky and unpretentious elegance. My Fig tart is easy to make the gluten-free way too: You could use any flour you like! No cooking wine or cooking sherry…
Chocolate Tehina bars
, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipes. Gluten-Free

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars My chocolate Peanut Butter Bars were originally meant as celebration: I wanted to mark the occasion with a special treat, when my granddaughter Musia was told she was no longer allergic to peanut butter. And…
nut truffles
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Moroccan Spicy Nut Truffles Recipe

Nut Truffles They are for nut lovers only. All others need not apply. Sort of like the famous Pfeffernusse, only Sephardi style. Moroccan, to be exact. They make a perfect gift too. Move over chocolate, and enjoy your day off: you’re…
Kanten
, , , , , , ,

Lychee Kanten Recipe. All Fruit Variations

Consider kanten the Jell-O of champions. You can make kanten with any kind of fruit and juice, or tea. Take a look at my Berry Kanten: It's pretty amazing too! Kuzu, the starch of the kuzu plant, is a great natural thickener, and is easy…
Almond Macarons with Chocolate Coffee Filling Recipe. All Variations
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Almond Macarons Recipe. All Variations

Much ado about Macarons! You will never think of macarons as institutional fare after you taste these elegant and easy treats, close cousins of the amaretto cookies, and distinct from the often institutional coconut-based macaroons. Gluten-free…