Blonder Ambitions

Tag: Recipes

  • GLUTEN FREE THANKSGIVING {HOW TO HOST A GLUTEN-FREE HOLIDAY}

    GLUTEN FREE THANKSGIVING {HOW TO HOST A GLUTEN-FREE HOLIDAY}

    Russ Parsons’ Dry-Brined Turkey {a.k.a. The Judy Bird}

    As I walked through Santa Barbara’s Farmers’ Market and collected some stunning decorative kale & gladiolas to adorn the Thanksgiving table, it struck me that this will be my first gluten-free Thanksgiving. As opposed to being discouraged, I scoured Pinterest for gluten-free alternatives to classic Thanksgiving staples.  I’ve gathered my favorites here {all linking back to their original source} for you to enjoy.  Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

    Gluten Free Stuffing

    Sweet Potato Casserole

    Balsamic Roasted Carrots

    Ginger & Citrus Cranberry Sauce

    Roasted Potatoes Seasoned with Homemade Za’atar & Aleppo Pepper

    Coconut Pumpkin Pie

  • RECIPE TO TRY – BUTTERFINGER CAKE

    RECIPE TO TRY – BUTTERFINGER CAKE


    It was my task to make a birthday cake for a very untraditional birthday boy… so I followed this {oh-so-easy} untraditional recipe that I found on Six Sisters’ Sweet Stuff and it was a complete success {judging from the fact that not a single piece was left in the pan by the end of the meal}.

  • RECIPE TO TRY – REESES CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

    RECIPE TO TRY – REESES CHEESECAKE BROWNIES


    I am a girl with a serious sweet tooth.  Anything that has sugar in it tends to make me happy.  When I saw a brownie that combined three of my major loves {chocolate, cheesecake, and peanut butter} I knew I had to try it.  I found the recipe through Pinterest and it led me to the recipe on Pip & Ebby.  I tried it. I loved it. Confession: I ate half the pan. Second confession: I didn’t regret it for a second.

  • RECIPE TO TRY – OREO TRUFFLE BROWNIES

    RECIPE TO TRY – OREO TRUFFLE BROWNIES


    I have two things to thank for this: 1. My {overwhelmingly popular} post on Slutty Brownies… which led me to 2. Searching other delectable brownie recipes on Pinterest and stumbling upon this gem from Raising 4 Princesses: The Oreo Truffle Brownie.  This brownie recipe knocked my socks off. De-lish!!!

    It’s this simple:

    1. Make brownies {go ahead and use a box mix. You won’t be able to tell}. Put them in the fridge to cool.
    2. Put two sleeves of Oreos in a ziplock bag and smash them up.
    3. Mix the smashed up Oreos with 8oz of softened cream cheese.
    4. Spread the mixture on the cooled brownies.
    5. Melt 1/2 bag of semisweet chocolate chips on the stove and spread on top.
    6. Refrigerate and try not to eat the whole thing all at once!

  • RECIPE TO TRY – SLUTTY BROWNIES

    RECIPE TO TRY – SLUTTY BROWNIES


    My Pinterest obsession/addiction has led me to many phenomenal recipes… and I am ridiculously grateful that I stumbled upon this one.  These brownies are the very best brownies that I have EVER consumed. Seriously.  And, they are quite easy {hence the term “slutty”}.  I found the recipe on The Londoner.  It requires the following:

    1 Box chocolate chip cookie mix
    1 box brownie mix {I went with Ultimate Fudge for extra gooey-ness}
    Eggs {as called for on the box mix}
    Oil {as called for on the box mix}
    Butter {as called for on the box mix}
    Double stuffed oreos

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9×9 baking tray with parchment paper. Make the cookie mix and mush it into the bottom of the tray. Then cover that with double stuffed oreos. Then make the brownie mix and pour it evenly over the top. Bake the entire thing for the time listed on the brownie mix box.  Easy. Delicious. Bonus points if you eat it while it’s still warm with some ice cream.

  • RECIPE TO TRY – COOKIES & CREAM CUPCAKES

    RECIPE TO TRY – COOKIES & CREAM CUPCAKES


    I was in the mood for something quick… easy… and delicious.  Miniature cupcakes were the solution…  I used a recipe found on one of my favorite baking blogs, Bakerella and whipped up a bunch of miniature cupcakes in under half an hour {with the help of my Babycakes baking machine}.  The cupcake recipe can be found here and the frosting recipe can be found here.  Happy baking, gorgeous!