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Pear Cheesecake with Ginger Spice

Pear cheesecake with ginger spice is a holiday favorite in our home, whether it be a contribution to Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years!

I have many variations of baked cheesecake recipes that I love to make, but this time of year the winner is always my spiced pear cheesecake with ginger. Pears are bountiful this time of year and I love to take advantage of seasonal produce whenever I can. The layer of poached pear adds a nice contrast in texture to the creamy smooth cheesecake, and the ginger spice helps meld the flavors into a uniform dish.

Gluten Free Pecan Shortbread Cookies (With Caramel Filling!)

These gluten free pecan shortbread cookies boast a tender, buttery, crumb and are made the ultimate shortbread by sandwiching a layer of caramel in between!

We make these cookies every year and they have become one of our favorite holiday cookie recipes. They translated to a gluten free version very well and are even great a couple days old!

Gluten Free Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

This gluten free pumpkin cinnamon roll recipe will bring back hope to your cinnamon roll despair! Soft and fluffy is not often a word describing gluten free baked goods, and this recipe took many batches of trial and error before finally getting it perfect. Bursting with hints of pumpkin spice, and cinnamon goodness, these cinnamon rolls are topped with a heavenly cream cheese frosting to finish them off.

Chicken and Brussel Sprouts Casserole

Chicken and brussel sprouts casserole is a family favorite in our home. Often requested by the kiddos, this dish is loaded with flavor from the bacon and cheese sauce, and is topped with a gluten free crumb topping to add just the right amount of texture!

This brussel sprout bake recipe is a wonderful gluten free mac n’ cheese substitute that also gives you plenty of protein and veggies in the mix as well. If my kids request a dish, and it gives them veggies, then I know it needs to be in our regular meal plan rotation.

Pumpkin Belgian Waffles

Waking up Saturday morning to the smell of Pumpkin Belgian Waffles, and savoring that hot cup of coffee while the scent of pumpkin spice tantalizes the taste buds, makes for the ideal brunch wake up call when the weather turns cold.

This fluffy pumpkin waffle recipe boasts tons of flavor and gluten free goodness while still being simple enough to throw together for an easy weekend morning.

Golden Raisin Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate Chips

Mmmmmm, these golden raisin oatmeal cookies are just the right amount of crispy and chewy all at the same time. With bursts of not too sweet chocolate, and mellow golden raisins, these oatmeal chip cookies are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. I am literally enjoying one with my coffee as I write this…

What can I say, I am a sucker for all things cozy. Golden raisins in my oatmeal cookies definitely helps to up the cozy level and bring a small piece of acceptance to this cold weather. The hot drinks help too.

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

This Roasted Red Pepper Soup Recipe is a family favorite that gets made over and over again. When the cold weather starts to appear then I start pulling out all my cozy recipes. This soup recipe is naturally gluten free, and topped with toasted pumpkin seeds and feta crumbles it really is coziness in a bowl.

If the thought of roasting your own peppers sounds daunting, don’t let it be! Roasting your own peppers is surprisingly easy and adds so much flavor to this dish.

Goat Cheese & Pear Pizza With Caramelized Onions

Ah Pizza…So many delicious options! With the fall weather upon us, and winter fruit in season, I thought it only fitting to create a fall pizza recipe. This goat cheese & pear pizza with caramelized onions is topped with golden roasted garlic cloves and the flavors are a match made in heaven!

I am such a fan of goat cheese, so a goat cheese pizza made perfect sense. When goat cheese is combined with the mellow sweetness of pears, then I feel like the true essence of fall has been reached and I just need a cozy fireplace to go with it.

Spaghetti Squash Pad Thai

Spaghetti Squash is so versatile! One of my favorite uses for it is this spaghetti squash pad Thai recipe that is topped with a coconut milk peanut sauce. We make this all year round and love that it is naturally gluten free, not to mention it is also dairy free and vegetarian. This makes it perfect for a “Meatless Monday” recipe, or ideal if you are wanting to add in more plant based meals.

GF Peanut Butter Cookies

These easy, gluten free, peanut butter cookies come together quickly and are perfect for fall. Pair one of these with a cup of afternoon coffee and my day is made!