About Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Familiar foods made gluten free for the whole family.
Cupcakes & Kale Chips is where comfort food meets gluten-free cooking, but without extra stress, complicated ingredients, or meals that leave anyone at the table feeling left out. Since 2012, I’ve been dedicated to helping mixed-diet families enjoy the meals, holidays, and traditions they love with approachable gluten-free recipes that taste just like you remember.
Whether you’re gluten free yourself, cooking for a gluten-free family member, or trying to make everyone happy with one meal, you’re in the right place. Learn more about me, my family, and how that has influenced my recipe development style on my Meet Brianne page.
Our Story
Cupcakes & Kale Chips began in 2012 as a small hobby blog when I was a stay-at-home mom sharing the gluten-free meals I made for my family. As my photography, recipe development skills, and gluten-free knowledge grew — and as thousands of readers found my recipes — the site evolved into a trusted resource for families who want gluten-free food that tastes like what they remember. Today it’s a full-time business serving millions of readers every year.
Our Mission
To bring back the comfort of familiar favorites, making sure gluten-free family members never miss out on the meals, holidays, and traditions they love — with approachable recipes and smart swaps that help mixed-diet families gather around the table and enjoy dishes that feel just like home, gluten free or not.
The Four Pillars of Cupcakes & Kale Chips
These four pillars guide every recipe and technique I share. They’re how I create gluten-free meals that everyone — even the gluten eaters — can enjoy.
1. Naturally Gluten Free Foundations
Meals built on proteins, produce, dairy, and non-gluten grains — wholesome recipes where gluten never had a place to begin.
2. Simple Swaps That Work
Smart, reliable replacements (like gluten-free pasta, soy sauce, or flour) that make classic comfort foods taste just as good as the originals.
3. Flexible Serving for Mixed Families
Options that let everyone enjoy the same meal their own way — rice bowls, baked potato toppers, salads, or keeping pasta and bread on the side.
4. Essential Baked Goods Made Easy
From sandwich bread and dinner rolls to birthday cakes and Christmas cookies, I focus on simple, dependable recipes for gluten-free basics and holiday must-haves.
Who We Help
Cupcakes & Kale Chips is designed for:
- Families with at least one gluten-free member
- Parents cooking for mixed-diet households
- Gluten-free readers craving familiar comfort foods
- Gluten eaters searching for recipes everyone will enjoy when cooking for someone GF
- Anyone who wants reliable, thoroughly tested gluten-free recipes that feel “normal,” not complicated
What You’ll Find Here
- Family-favorite dinners made gluten free
- Naturally gluten-free meals and snacks
- Classic comfort foods with smart swap solutions
- Gluten-free cakes, cookies, and essential baked goods
- Holiday and celebration recipes that make traditions feel complete
- Gluten-free guides, tips, and ingredient recommendations
- Weeknight-friendly meals for busy families
Whether you need a fast dinner, a birthday cake that tastes like the real deal, gluten-free holiday sides, or a classic treat, there’s always something here to help, like these…
My goal is always simple: recipes that just work.
Press & Features
Cupcakes & Kale Chips recipes have been featured in national publications across food, lifestyle, health, and entertainment media, including:
National & Lifestyle
Food, Health & Wellness
Brand Partnerships
I’ve worked with trusted brands that align with my mission, including:
