Author Archives: Eliyah Samoun

Ginger Cookies- gluten free, soy free, vegan

Ginger Cookies- gluten free, soy free, vegan

Ingredients:1 cup organic dark brown sugar3/4 cup organic coconut oil1/4 cup organic molasses3 tablespoons chunky organic applesauce2 3/4 cups gluten free flour (I use Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Blend)1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cloves1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice blend2 teaspoons baking sodaCourse: antipasti,starter,snack,appetizer,antipasto,hor d’oeuvre

Coconut Almond Cheesecake

Coconut Almond Cheesecake

Ingredients:Crust1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (about 2 ounces)1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted8 ounces packages cream cheese, room temperature1 cup sugar4 large eggs1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted1 tablespoon coconut extract1 cup sliced almonds, toastedGlaze1 cup semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup whipping…

Brownie Cake gluten free, dairy free

Brownie Cake gluten free, dairy free

Ingredients:7 ounces Earth Balance Soy Free Spread, melted and cooled5 large eggs, room temperature2 cups cane sugar1/2 cup 72% dark chocolate (Trader Joe’s Pound Plus, the red wrapper), chopped1 teaspoon pure vanilla paste (I use Nielsen Massey)1 teaspoon espresso powder (Medaglia D’Oro)1/2 cup gluten free flour blend (2 Tablespoons each: Brown Rice Flour, White Rice…

Lawnmower Coconut Cupcakes

Lawnmower Coconut Cupcakes

Ingredients:1 1/2 cups cake flour (not self rising), or all purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature1 1/8 cups sugar1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 cup coconut milk4 large egg whites3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut3/4 stick unsalted butter, softened1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon milk (optional)Flaked coconutGreen food coloringHershey’s NuggetsM&M’sRed…