Kelsey Wheeler
Real recipes, classic and gluten-free, made for every table. New recipe every week.

Good and Easy Lemon Blueberry Loaf
ByKelsey WheelerLemon and blueberry is one of those flavor combinations that just never misses. Bright, sweet, a little tangy — it works in muffins, it works in scones, and it really works in this loaf. I made it last week almost on a whim, without overthinking the ingredients or the method, and it turned out to…

Peach Buttermilk Slab Cake with Sugary Crust Top
ByKelsey WheelerMy husband came home from the farmers market with an absurd amount of peaches, the kind of haul where you look at the bag and immediately know a few of them aren’t making it to the fridge as is. Peak peach season only lasts so long, so it felt like a right of passage to…

Cornbread Cake with Sticky Date Glaze
ByKelsey WheelerI was on a mission to build a summer snacking cake, something you could cut into at 3pm standing over the counter and not feel like you needed a fork or an occasion. I started messing around with a honey butter topping, nothing wild, just trying to get the texture right on a cornmeal base….

Granny Cake
ByKelsey WheelerLast year my family was in the Bahamas for Independence Day, and there’s a whole scene on Man-O-War Cay where locals run a series of games (think three-legged races, tug of war, the works) and sell food on the side. Burgers, hot dogs, brownies, the usual suspects. And then there was this cake. I have…
Breads | Breakfast | Desserts | Gluten Free | UncategorizedSweet Potato Muffins
ByKelsey Wheelerone bowl, no refined sugar, ridiculously good I made these twice in one day. Same day. Back to back. That is the level of unhinged devotion these sweet potato muffins inspired in me and I have zero apologies about it. Here’s the thing — I am not someone who uses the word “healthy” as a…
Bars | Desserts | Gluten FreeOlive Oil Lemon Bars (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free option)
ByKelsey WheelerLight, fluffy, and bright with lemon flavor, these olive oil lemon bars come together in one bowl and are naturally dairy free. Swap the flour for your favorite gluten free blend and they work for basically everyone at the table. The Story Behind These Bars Teacher Appreciation Week is one of my favorite excuses to…
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Kelsey Wheeler
I'm Kelsey. I bake too much, share everything, and firmly believe the best recipes are the ones you make again before the first batch is even gone.
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Hey, I'm Kelsey.
Home cook, self-appointed taste tester, and firm believer that the best recipes are the ones worth making twice. Sometimes three times. Sometimes until your family begs you to stop.
This is where I share the food I actually make. The recipes that get requested at every gathering, the bakes that disappear before they've fully cooled, and the occasional kitchen disaster that I will absolutely tell you about.
You'll find classic recipes here alongside gluten-free options that actually taste like the real thing, because why should anyone have to eat a sad version of a brownie? Most things come in both, you pick your adventure.
Fair warning: my kids show up in this kitchen sometimes. They are enthusiastic helpers. They will be very clear in what is YUM and what is YUCK.
If you're here for really good food, a little chaos, and recipes you'll actually want to save, you've come to the right place! ✨
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