Ridiculously Easy Maple Cookies

From start to finish, I bet these cookies took me less than 45 mins. to make and bake! And they're soooo yummers!!!

1/2 cup margarine, softened

1/2 cup maple syrup

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 cups flour

** (I used 1/2 cup rice flour, 1 cup Bob's Red Mill, which needs 1/4 tsp guar gum) **

1/4 tsp salt

Combine all the ingredients. Drop teaspoonfuls onto a parchment-covered cookie sheet. For a little fun, I added 2 almonds to the top.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 mins. or until golden browned.

Grab a glass of milk, and Munch! Munch! Munch!

It's a Baking Day!!! (brownies and muffins!)

My house smells sooooo good right now!!! :)

Mom and I have been baking all afternoon! I made a batch of Gluten Free Pantry Chocolate Truffle Brownie Mix for my dad, and a batch of my scrumptious chocolate brownie cake for mom and I.

My mom made Oatmeal Blueberry muffins! They're in the oven right now (I can't wait to eat one!!!) but if you want to make them, here's the recipe!

Combine 1 cup oats and 1 cup buttermilk (or sour milk) in a bowl.

In another bowl, combine:

1/2 cup outmeal flour (just grind up the oatmeal)

1/2 cup rice flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Add to the first oat bowl:

1 egg, beaten

1/4 cup oil (or melted margarine/butter)

3/4 cup honey

Add the oat mixture to the dry ingredients, and combine just until moistened.

Gently fold in 1 cup of fresh or frozen (well drained) blueberries.
Fill your muffin cups 3/4 full and bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 mins.

Mmmmm!!!! :)

What we had for Dinner!

The other night we had a yummy dinner of baked chicken with Dijon Tarragon spice (Epicure), mashed potatoes, and salad. It was delish!!

A lot of the time people ask me how difficult it is to make a meal for our household. As long as you stick to the basic staples of a meal (meat, vegetable, side) you're usually pretty safe.

I'm determined this weekend to try a recipe I have for cauliflour pizza crust! Wish me luck!