Learn to make lemon curd at home like a pastry chef with this step-by-step tutorial including tips and techniques I've learned from commercial kitchens. My easy lemon curd recipe uses a combination of whole eggs and egg yolks, just enough sugar, a hit of lemon zest, and lots of butter. This is the same reader-favorite recipe as the lemon curd filling in my gluten-free lemon bars and lemon tart that I adapted from my cookbook, Alternative Baker. It takes just 5 ingredients and 20 minutes to make, and it keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for several months. Foolproof lemon ..read more

Wheat-based cakes *wish* they could be as moist, tender, and floofy as this almond flour carrot cake. Made with 1 bowl and 12 ingredients in 45 minutes. Bake this grain-free dairy-free snacking cake in a square pan and finish it with paleo cream cheese frosting or honey cream cheese frosting (shown here) for an anytime, for anyone, treat. Free of gluten, grains, dairy, and refined sugar – though you'd never know it. The most ridiculously moist carrot cake everrr! This almond flour carrot has been years in the making. It started with this gluten-free carrot cake that I developed in 2016 for GF ..read more

The silkiest frosting made with just honey, cream cheese, and butter in 5 minutes! Honey adds floral notes and keeps it refined sugar-free. It's super creamy, and great for spreading on carrot cake, gingerbread, or for licking off of spoons – you do you! Honey makes this creamy frosting naturally sweet, floral, and bright! If you're a fan of my reader-favorite low-sugar cream cheese frosting, you're going to love this no-sugar version that's sweetened only with honey. Using honey not only makes this cake topping refined sugar-free, but it also gives it an extra-silky texture and bright, floral ..read more

This vibrant herb compound butter elevates any dish, adding instant flavor and melting into a puddle of savory, herb-flecked sauce. It's a great way to preserve fresh herbs and can be frozen for up to several months. Melt this fresh, homemade herb butter over grilled vegetables, scrambled eggs, or seared salmon or steak, or serve it alongside sourdough discard focaccia or gluten-free cornbread. This simple herb compound butter features parsley, chives, dill, tarragon, and shallots for a green goddess vibe. An ideal way to preserve herbs all year long! In 2022 I shared a recipe for easy basil c ..read more

These well-tested gluten-free breakfast options are worth getting out of bed for! Up your breakfast game with these not-sad recipes that go far beyond plain oatmeal and scrambled eggs. From quick and easy make-ahead options (like golden milk overnight oats and chewy GF DF breakfast bars) to sneakily gluten-free takes on classics (buttery gluten-free scones, lacy almond flour crepes, and flaky GF quiche), these recipes will make a delicious start to your day. Plenty of allergy-friendly options (DF, egg-free, nut-free & paleo) included. Change up your usual GF breakfast with these lacy almon ..read more

With cinnamon-kissed tops, crisp edges, and tender middles, these gluten-free snickerdoodles taste like a hug in cookie form. This well-tested recipe uses a blend of gluten-free flours (almond, oat, rice, and tapioca) and no xanthan gum. Cream of tartar gives them their quintessential snickerdoodle tanginess which, along with big cinnamon flavor and a good hit of salt, makes them super addictive. Whip up the dough with a bowl and a spoon in 10 minutes, and after a brief chill, roll dough balls in cinnamon sugar and bake for cinnamon cookie bliss. Enjoy them fresh from the oven, or store them f ..read more

These coconut flour cupcakes are loaded with rich cocoa flavor, and they're unbelievably moist and tender. Easy to make in one bowl in about 30 minutes. Allergy-friendly and free of dairy, gluten, grains, nuts, and refined sugar – though your guests will never know! Top them with a double or triple batch of coconut milk chocolate ganache for an extra-chocolatey treat. Chocolate cupcakes made with coconut flour and topped with coconut milk ganache make a fun and portable chocolate dessert to feed a crowd. This coconut flour chocolate cake has become a community favorite recipe since I shared it ..read more

Some favorite tools and ingredients, from my kitchen to yours! Whether you're looking for homemade edible gifts, specialty baking ingredients, handmade pottery, or other goodies for your favorite cook's (or your own!) home and kitchens, I hope you find something in this collection that sparks joy. Disclosure: This post contains some affiliate links meaning that I get a small commission when you click my link and/or use my discount code to make a purchase. I only recommend products that I love and use in my own home. Thanks for supporting the brands that support TBG! Gluten-free linzer cookies ..read more

These soft & chewy gluten-free oatmeal cookies are so simple to make. The dough comes together with 12 ingredients in 1 bowl, and the cookies are ready to nom in about 30 minutes. Toasted oats build flavor in the dough, and a blend of sweet rice and oat flour gives them a classic oatmeal cookie texture with crispy edges and soft middles. Made with simple, minimal ingredients and no xanthan gum! These cookies are equally delicious when studded with chunks of dark chocolate or kissed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and plump, sweet-tart raisins. Go wild! Sweet rice and oat flours give these gluten-fr ..read more

This gluten-free pumpkin tart combines a creamy pumpkin filling with my favorite almond flour tart crust. It seems fancy, but it's actually easier to make than gluten-free pumpkin pie! The gluten-free crust is simply pressed into the pan, no chilling or rolling required. Then the pumpkin tart filling is whisked together in about 10 minutes of active time and baked in the crust. Top the whole thing with crème fraîche whipped cream for an elevated holiday dessert! Creamy pumpkin filling + almond flour crust = gluten-free pumpkin tart bliss I'll let you in on a secret: my gluten-free tart recipes ..read more