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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Pecans

December 15, 2017 by Melissa

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Pecans // gluten free// treatswithatwist.com

My Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Candied Pecans is the perfect way to ring in a winter birthday. A sensible 9” single layer, this cake will feed a small happy group. I’ve cut back the sugar in the three parts of the cake so you don’t end up in a coma after your slice, and you’ll be going back for more! Did I mention it’s gluten-free? Another year, another cake. This cake was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cake and Cupcakes Tagged With: birthday, cake, carrot cake, cream cheese, giveaway, gluten-free, pecans

Brussels Slaw Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing

October 7, 2014 by Melissa

Shaved Brussels Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing (treatswithatwist.com)

It's about time to share a "real food" recipe, right? My  Brussels Slaw Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing is the perfect Fall salad, and with balanced bitter and sweet fall flavors from seasonal veggies and apples. Make it ahead of time and the flavors only get better with time in the fridge!    You almost thought I never made real food, right? Totally had you tricked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Marshmallows and Everything Else, Vegan and Fabulous Tagged With: brussels, brussels salad, fall, KitchenAid, Kitchenthusiast, maple, pecans, salad, slaw, tahini

Pecan Crunch Caramel Apples

December 4, 2013 by Melissa

Oops, I did it again... My mommy made me do it! I told you she was a terrible influence. I walk into the kitchen, still enjoying my Thanksgiving vacation, and a package of Caramel Apple Wraps was sitting on the counter. A not-so-subtle hint.  I can take a hint. Doesn't take much more to have me pulling out the apples and melting up some chocolate... And toasting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Marshmallows and Everything Else Tagged With: caramel apple, cereal, chocolate, pecans, white chocoalte

I'm Melissa! This is a space for gluten-free treats and eats, a more natural lifestyle, health and beauty, family travel and sustainability. I hope you stay awhile and enjoy!

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