Chocolate and zucchini go together like bread and butter. And here they appear in brownie form. Rich, super chocolatey brownies, without the gluten, eggs, or dairy. Zucchini still abounds at the farmers’ market, so get it while you can. Anybody out there know what might be used in place of zucchini, when the season ends?...
So, first of all, here I am after two months; what gives? Well, it’s not like I haven’t been baking. Nope, I bake all the time. But! It’s not always stuff I want to share. You know, like forgetting baking powder in the last batch of banana bread (which, as it turns out, is a...
While I could never, ever, decide on a favorite ice cream flavor, I’d have to say Rum Raisin is definitely in the top five. Now, if only So Delicious would make a version of it… Anyway, I’ve wanted to make these cupcakes for over two years now; the recipe originates from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over...
It wasn’t until I started a gluten-free diet that I realized how much I adore donuts…of all types, preferably the kind with a chocolate glaze and sprinkles. Anyway, I love recreating donut combinations and using my donut pan; I commend all who do the whole deep-frying thing–a giant vat of hot oil just doesn’t seem...
Recently, Shauna of Gluten Free Girl invited readers to share in a sneak-peak of recipes from her new cookbook: Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef: A Love Story with 100 Tempting Recipes Of course, I jumped at the chance, and without anything further, here are the results: First, seared shrimp tofu with garlic almond sauce…So, I’ve...
Even if you aren’t eating oats (which sometimes includes me) granola bars don’t have to be a forgotten pleasure of the past. This bar is a fusion between a ‘classic’ chewy granola bar and KIND bars, which are undoubtedly my favorite gluten-free bars available. This recipe replicates KIND bars nicely if the ingredients aren’t ground...
Oh my, a bit of a dry spell there, no? It’s not that I haven’t been baking; on the contrary: I’ve been testing recipes for the fabulous Carol of Simply Gluten Free. I’ll just say this: she has a magical flour mix and a recipe for dairy-free cream puffs. I’ll let that sink in for...
Well, I’ve been on a pancake kick lately. Opinions about pancakes seem just as subjective as those surrounding cornbread and chocolate chip cookies. There are countless recipes, variations, and a slew of very strong preferences. Crispy edges? Thick? Thin? Maple syrup? I’ve never rejected a pancake, but my favorite type of ‘everyday’ pancakes are thick,...
Even before I went gluten-free, I could not bake a good pound cake. I tried several different recipes, always imagining a slightly dense, super buttery, golden mound, only to be met with uncooked centers, poor flavor, or airy texture. Add gluten-free flours to the mix, and things got even more interesting; one inch high pound...
I know, more cookies, but ’tis the season! Girl Scout cookies are everywhere; those little rectangular boxes have been bombarding me at every turn, giving me the perfect excuse to work on gluten-free (Oh, and vegan!) versions of old favorites. Though, this particular cookie is not actually an old favorite of mine, but it certainly...
Thin Mints and Oreos might be the two crowns of the chocolate cookie world (though I’d have to add World Peace Cookies to that list); now you can make them at home, from one recipe, vegan, and gluten-free. It’s as simple as that. It might seem rare that we successfully replicate a recipe so as...
Lately, most of my produce clamoring has been directed towards the world of citrus, but locally grown apples from the fall harvest are still lurking, and perfectly suited for this unique “pan cake”. This recipe is fairly simple, and a perfect way to use up apples that shouldn’t be forgotten just yet. Part cake, part...
I’ve followed Elana’s Pantry for quite some time; admiring her creative use of less-known gluten-free flours like coconut and blanched almond. Fast-forward to last October, when I *won* Elana’s Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook from the wonderful Shirley at Gluten-Free Easily! I immediately placed an order with Honeyville, one of the many carriers of the unique...
2009 was a year of much baking, a bit of blogging, and many wonderful interactions with savvy kitchen folk I’ve met through this site. In the spirit of starting a new year, I thought I’d provide some highlights from the past. Cinnamon Quill recipes from ’09: A few splendid sites born in ’09 (far from...
Until this past summer, I was on somewhat of a bread hiatus. I’d gone from years of frenzied gluten-free bread-baking to practically forgetting its existence. I was done with dense bricks of off-tasting sponges, especially after one of my “small” loaves clocked in at (over) five pounds. There is nothing light and airy about a...
Vegans need World Peace cookies, too, you know. Dorie Greenspan’s famed chocolate sables lose the butter here, but don’t sacrifice any richness. Dark cocoa emphasizes seriousness, while bits of coarse sugar and flaky sea salt remind one of diplomatic nuance. Analogical language aside, I was skeptical about these; chocolate cookies always seem like a good...
Like many, reading Julie & Julia left me with a sudden urgency to take on some of Child’s most renowned creations. Though I don’t remember ever having boeuf bourguignon specifically, I do remember dinners of its cousin, coq au vin, and slightly more generic renditions of beef burgundy. And again, like countless others, I recall...
Too often bread pudding tastes like bread, plus eggs, rather than a spiced custard carefully suspending pieces of cake-like crusts. I recently began exploring vegan recipes (which forgo eggs), and was curious whether eggless bread pudding could stand up to the lofty definition of good bread pudding. I was pleasantly surprised, and a few bowlfuls...
Don’t they always? Or, shouldn’t they? This safe-haven of a recipe rescued me after a long-winded day (Ok: week? Month?) of battling mediocre (with a dash of disastrous) baking efforts. Dainty, elegant, and satisfyingly unfussy, these madeleines boast an unexpected dose of palatable luxury sure to content even the ‘non-GF’ eater. I’ve been making this...
I like graham cracker crusts a lot; when I make graham crackers, however, they tend to get eaten, rather than turned into a crust. Plus, for those of us who depend on making our own graham crackers, it means an entire day devoted to making the crackers, crumbling them up, then fashioning them into a...
Back when I published my inaugural blog post, I posted a photo of cinnamon rolls I’d adapted from a Cook’s Illustrated recipe. However, posting a photo without a recipe didn’t sit well with a few eager bakers who promptly called me out on my faux pas. I am glad they did. I’ve been making these...
I’m unapologetic in declaring this pie ‘perfect’ since I take no credit for its success, well, except that I followed the experts’ directions. I guess I have only ever had sour cherry pie, though I’m not sure why. I think a sweet/sour cherry combination would be excellent as well. Last year I used such a...
I’m always looking for recipes that put to use the varying amounts of ingredients I’m left with after a few days of planned meals. Amazingly, I had (essentially) everything for this rice gratin, but modified the volume a bit to suit the quantities I had on hand. For the rice base, I chose short grain...
In the June issue of Everyday Food, there is a recipe for baked onion rings, which seemed genius at first thought: Onion rings! Baked! (Of course, I can’t mention Everyday Food without referring you to The Bitten Word and Angry Chicken, both of whom regularly highlight recipes from the magazine.) The first time I made...
Cinnamon Quill is a place to showcase my way of baking, including my love of ancient grains, bread, and cocoa. Usually vegetarian, sometimes vegan, always gluten-free. Stay a while, explore, and discover something delicious.
Vegan, Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dec 28, 2011
Triple Chocolate Peppermint Patty Brownies (vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free)
Dec 15, 2011
Gluten-Free + Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
Sep 23, 2011
Veganized Cinnamon Rolls
Sep 14, 2011
Amped Up Vegan Gluten-Free Lemon Bars with Candied Meyer Lemons
Mar 28, 2011
