Meringue Gluten Free

I make Boccone Dolce every Easter. It is an all time favorite dating back to my childhood. As the base for the cake you make 3 layers of meringue and top with chocolate, fresh lightly sweetened whipped cream and lots of tasty strawberries.  I decided to post this recipe in two steps just in case you have another use for the meringue. If you have never had Boccone Dolce now is the time. I defiantly place it on the foods to try before you die!

I also love meringue sandwiched between chocolate cake with a nice dark chocolate frosting! It is simply divine!

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Whole Wheat Hostess Cupcakes

Whole Wheat Hostess Cupcakes filled with Homemade Marshmallow Creme.The post we have all been waiting for has arrived! Copycat Hostess Cupcakes with whole wheat, I promise no one will know these are high in fiber! All I can say is once you taste these babies you will never go back! There is nothing like a homemade hostess cupcakes and I award my kiddos with these once in a blue moon as a treat, since we avoid prepackaged foods in our house! These are eye rolling in the back of your head good! Truly if I wasn't trying to watch my girlish figure for the up coming summer I could make these weekly and be in eternal bliss!

I hope everyone has a fantastic Easter filled with lots of good food, family and friends! I feel so blessed for everyone who stops by! You are all fabulous!

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Roasted Pumpkin Puree

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Puree with roasted pumpkins. There is nothing to compare. 

My Aunt Sonya for as long as I can remember makes all of her pumpkin pies and cheesecake with homemade puree, she uses a particular type of squash she prefers but I always forget the name so I just use good ole sugar pie pumpkins. 

I will have to email her and ask again and see if I can tell a difference.. She's always been such a foodie and an amazing inspiration! 

Homemade Roasted Pumpkin Puree is so much more creamy and will work cup for cup for canned pumpkin. I like to make extra and freeze it for later when the pumpkins are on sale. 

This is a pre op for Pumpkin Pie and hopefully my hubby's favorite No Bake Pumpkin Cheese Cake. I can't wait to share my favorites!

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