Gluten- Free Garam Masala Mix

Gluten- Free Garam Masala Mix

This delicious gluten-free Indian spice can be given as treasured gifts in spice jars. I sent it out as gifts over the holidays and everyone loved it. INGREDIENTS   ½ c coriander seeds 12 c cumin seeds ¼ c dried curry leaves 14 c black peppercorns 3 whole cloves 2 black cardamom pods 2 cinnamon […]

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Citrus Butter

Citrus Butter

  I paired it with a delicious piece of Bass and the citrus butter was a heavenly accompaniment! It’s a cinch to spruce up ordinary butter spread! INGREDIENTS 2 c unsalted butter, softened 1 tbsp lime zest 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tbsp orange zest   Try switching the zests with other ingredients to make […]

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Almond Meal Waffles

Almond Meal Waffles

What a delicious gluten-free way to start the day! If you prefer pancakes try these  gluten-free buckwheat pancakes. INGREDIENTS ¾ cups almond flour 1/8 tsp salt ¼ tsp baking soda 2 large eggs 1 ½ tbsp water 1-2 tbsp agave nectar butter or non-stick cooking spray DIRECTIONS 1. Heat the waffle iron. When hot, grease […]

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The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook by Elana Amsterdam

The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook by Elana Amsterdam

  I have been cooking all day with Elana Amsterdam’s The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook for a good four months now. This has enabled me to perfect my skills in supplementing almond flour for the all-too-common GF flour mixtures and to try the delicious assortment of recipes she offers. Cooking with almond flour is quick […]

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Cooking with Coconut Flour by Bruce Fife, N.D.

Cooking with Coconut Flour by Bruce Fife, N.D.

Author Bruce Fife has done a tremendous job in researching and writing an informative book and cookbook in one, all about coconut flour, replacing wheat and all grains in each recipe with only coconut flour! Coconut flour is ground coconut that’s been defatted and dehydrated which results in a wheat-like texture. He shows us how […]

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Gluten- Free Trading Company Purchases…

Gluten- Free Trading Company Purchases…

Tastes Like Real Food, founded in 2007 by the Bosking family of Cedar Rapids, Iowa was recently been purchased Gluten-Free Trading Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a  Midwestern family-owned business. The brand’s mission is the same, however—to help celiac and gluten-intolerant people enjoy GF foods that taste great! Perhaps you’re familiar with the Toro brand baking […]

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Gluten-Free Chicken Strips

Gluten-Free Chicken Strips

(serves 6) This is a great gluten-free recipe for kids, but an adult-pleaser too!   INGREDIENTS   ½ c coconut flour or rice flour ½ tsp salt 12 grinds fresh black pepper ¾ c sweetened shredded coconut ( With extra coconut you can make some yummy gluten-free coconut macaroons for desert.) 1 egg 1 tbsp grape […]

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Gluten-Free- the Sunshine Burger!

Gluten-Free- the Sunshine Burger!

I have not tasted these little guys but I would be remiss in not sharing this information with you: They tell me the Sunshine Burger is one of the only companies that offers a gluten-free, soy-free, vegan and USDA certified organic veggie burger. Only organic whole food ingredients are used, such as raw ground sunflower […]

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Gluten-Free Almond Meal Pancakes

Gluten-Free Almond Meal Pancakes

These are incredible and I love these gluten-free delicious treats always turn out. INGREDIENTS ¾ cups almond flour 1/8 tsp salt ¼ tsp baking soda 2 large eggs 1 ½ tbsp water 1-2 tbsp agave nectar butter or non-stick cooking spray   DIRECTIONS   1. Heat pancake griddle. When hot, grease with butter or non-stick […]

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Gluten-Free Food: Mixes from the Heartland

Gluten-Free Food: Mixes from the Heartland

(Above) Coconut pie made with “Gluten Free Impossible Coconut Pie Mix” [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E0Q5U65TXc[/youtube] Tucked away in Texas this gluten free company, Mixes from the Heartland, offers a diverse assortment of mixes from muffin and bread mixes to delicious soup mixes. My test-staff and I, in California and Florida, found every one of their products to be […]

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January Contest Winner-Gluten-Free Husband’s Delight

January Contest Winner-Gluten-Free Husband’s Delight

Gluten Free Husband’s Delightis a delicious recipe submitted by Julianne Karow and our lucky winner,wrapping this January contest up. Hey folks, it was a real tough one this month as I had so many wonderful gluten-free submissions. I had a lot of help in making the decision. We had a few runner-ups as the recipes […]

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Sauteed Mahi-Mahi with Cielo ‘Arrabiata’ Sauce

Sauteed Mahi-Mahi with Cielo ‘Arrabiata’ Sauce

Here is a delicious recipe share by one of my cooks in the test kitchen inFlorida using the Cielo Arrabiata Sauce we were testing. Mahi-Mahi in Cielo ‘Arrabiata’ Sauce Ingredients: 2 TBL of olive oil 1/4 cup sliced fresh garlic 4-5 chopped sweet ‘baby’ peppers 1/2 cup chopped fresh green onion 1/2 cup chopped fresh […]

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Gluten-Free Crostini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese

Gluten-Free Crostini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese

There’s always a little Italian in all of us, and for us on a Gluten-Free diet, we have to come up with ways to satisfy all our taste desires – and we easily can. Here you go! INGREDIENTS: Sun-dried tomato pesto: ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil) 3-4 cloves garlic, to taste 1 […]

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Gluten -Free General Mills UPDATE

Gluten -Free General Mills UPDATE

General Mills has launched a GLUTEN FREE site with this purpose: Our goal is to help you live your life without gluten… freely. Did you know there are more than 200 great-tasting gluten-free products from General Mills? It’s true! Hundreds products are already gluten free, plus they are working hard to add more to the […]

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Gift idea- Give Away A Cookie KIT!

Gift idea- Give Away A Cookie KIT!

TERRIFIC GIFT IDEA! Darneed Best Gluten-Free & Grain-Free Cookies in a KIT I love Elana Amsterdam’s theory about cooking as well as her sincere desire to find healthy alternatives to avoiding the highs and lows of blood sugar without giving up the taste. I have taken her choc. chip recipe and made a fun gift out […]

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Gluten-Free Walnut Energy Bars

Gluten-Free Walnut Energy Bars

This recipe is delicious and has loads of protein, but does require Gluten-Free oats. INGREDIENTS 1 cup Gluten-Free oats 1 cup Gluten-Free oat bran ¼ cup rice flour 1 cup walnut pieces 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped dried figs ½ cup rice or whey protein powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ […]

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As Gluten Awareness Grows, So Does Variety of Gluten-Free Treats

As Gluten Awareness Grows, So Does Variety of Gluten-Free Treats

You’ve just been diagnosed with celiac disease or you’ve discovered you have a gluten intolerance. Now what?  You’re going to have to be on a gluten-free diet from now on, your doctor informs you. But wait. Before your disappointment at the thought of diet restrictions starts to set in, take note that there are some […]

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Gluten-Free Herb, Salami and Goat Cheese Pizza

Gluten-Free Herb, Salami and Goat Cheese Pizza

Easy, easy and just what you need to handle that craving this evening! 1 gluten-free pizza crust 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 large or 3 medium Roma tomatoes, sliced 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1 TBS sage 1 TBS snipped fresh rosemary 4 oz sliced hormone-free […]

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Gluten-Free Arepas

Gluten-Free Arepas

Serve these South American cornmeal cakes with a side of pico de gallo or fresh corn salsa. INGREDIENTS 2 cups precooked cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups hot chicken broth or water ½ cup canned black or pinto beans, drained ½ cup shredded rice or soy cheese 1. Combine the cornmeal and salt in a […]

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Gluten-Free “Full Of Fiber” Zucchini Noodles

Gluten-Free “Full Of Fiber” Zucchini Noodles

INGREDIENTS: 2 pints cherry tomatoes 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2/3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt *2 zucchini, shredded into thin strips 1. Set the zucchini aside. 2. Take all of the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Heat this sauce in a pan. (Makes about 3 […]

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