GF Breaded Polenta Cakes

These creamy, crunchy polenta cakes are a quick cook, relying on pantry staples to get the food on the table fast when time is short. Try our breaded polenta cake recipe as part of a Meatless Monday menu or any other day when you need vegetarian meal options. Serves 6-8 as a side, 4+ as part of an entree.

GF White Chocolate Cream Cheese Buttercream

Take your homemade buttercream frostings to a whole different level by adding white chocolate and cream cheese. These two extra ingredients make for a sweet, soft buttercream which would be perfect for special occasions or holidays.

GF Salted Caramel Bars

These delicious cookie bars are a snap to make and provide just the right combination of sweet and salty. Cut into tiny squares for a party or leave in larger pieces if you want to indulge a little.

GF Melktert

Known as melktert in Afrikaans, this South African 'milk tart' is a cooked custard pastry sprinkled with cinnamon. Popular in bakeries, make this pastry in a rectangular or round tart pan and sprinkle with high quality cinnamon.

GF Strawberry Campfire Crepes

Crepes are a super quick, and fun, meal! Prepare the filling ahead of time and pack it along with the crepe ingredients in your cooler on your next family camping trip or try them in your backyard campfire or on the grill. These would be perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner! What about preparing a different filling flavor by switching the strawberries for peaches, blueberries, bananas, or other ripe fruit? The possibilities are endless. These were a huge hit with my family - I plan to double the recipe for next time!

GF Pina Colada Cookie Cups

I recently served these cookie cups as a dessert at our weekend campfire. My neighbors and family raved about how delicious they were. I used fresh pineapple from the pre-packaged produce section of our grocery store instead of using canned pineapple or messing around with peeling and coring a whole pineapple. Make the different components ahead and assemble just before serving.

GF Caramelized Pineapple Skewers

Grilled fruit is such a special summertime treat. Have you tried grilled pineapple? There is something about the smoky, sweet flavor that is just so delicious. The rum drizzle is the perfect sweet touch. Especially if you already have the grill going, give this a try if you are looking for an easy fruit dessert.

GF Fruit Pavlova

This naturally gluten-free dessert is simple to make and the shells can be make in advance with very little effort. The spectacular crispy texture of the outside is balanced by a chewy interior. Layer on homemade whipped cream and some fresh fruit for a real crowd-pleaser.

GF Pummies Drop Cookies

Pummies are a pillowy, soft drop cookie with many variations. Start with the base pumpkin dough and add dried fruit, nuts, chocolate chips, or whatever you have in your pantry. See the ingredients list below for some of my favorite mix-ins.

GF Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sometimes you need a dessert but turning on the oven in the summer seems like too much. Use your slow cooker to make these sweet, individually-sized cakes, a take on a traditional British steamed pudding. Add a scoop of store-bought ice cream and dessert is done!

GF Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies

These soft and chewy oatmeal cookies packed with apples and cinnamon are a nice after school snack or weekend treat after a trip to the apple orchard.

GF Baby Blooming Onions

These fried onions are a miniature version of a steakhouse favorite. Assemble seasoned onions in advance and cook them while your BBQ finishes grilling. Be sure to try the spicy dipping sauce.

GF Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies

These ooey, gooey brownies are a delicious combination of cookie dough and brownie that are sure to be a hit with friends and family.

GF Lemon Blueberry Baked French Toast

This make-ahead breakfast dish is perfect for a Mother's Day brunch or a guest-worthy weekend breakfast. The combination of juicy blueberries and lemony cream cheese can only be topped with a spectacular lemon syrup. If you love this particular combination of flavors, try this baked French toast.

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