Pumpkin-Maple Scones

Tried out another recipe today from Carole Kicinski's "Simply... Gluten-free Desserts": Pumpkin Maple Scones. It was also the first time I used my new food processor (see above), which ROCKS! The scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves infused my kitchen. The glaze is made with real maple syrup, and anyone who knows me know that if it's maple or caramel, I'm in! The recipe was based on Kicinski's trademark sweet rice flour blend. (see Recipe tab) Easy to make, yummy to eat! (And if you were wondering about my funky chicken apron...it's from KayDee Designs in Hope Valley, Rhode Island.) kaydeedesigns.com

Gluten-free Chocolate Chunk Coconut Macaroons

I tried a recipe today from "Simply...Gluten-free Desserts," by Carol Kicinski. The ingredients include sugar, sweetened flaked coconut, egg whites, vanilla extract, seas salt, and semi-sweet chocolate. I like the combination of tastes, but I think I undercooked them just a little - the coconut was a little too chewy for my taste. I wouldn't have minded kicking up the taste a notch, but not quite sure what I would add to achieve that. All in all, not a bad cookie - just not quite what I expected. 

Next, I'm trying the recipe for Pumpkin-Maple Scones...

Simply...Gluten-Free Desserts by Carol Kicinski

My local library notified me today that their copy of "Simply...Gluten-Free Desserts" by Carol Kicinski was available for pickup. I've been eagerly awaiting this one, so I'll test drive some recipes and let you know what I think. If anyone has prepared any desserts from this book, give me a shout out!