Sweet Sally’s  – Review

Sweet Sally’s – Review

    There’s just not enough “normal” bakeries out there making an effort to make gluten-free goodies for us potential customers. There are plenty of people on gluten-free diets as we all know,  and Sweet Sally’s understands this!     Sally grew up baking and was taught by the best of the best, mom and grandma. Although […]

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Study Shows Quinoa May Not Be Safe for Celiacs

Study Shows Quinoa May Not Be Safe for Celiacs

Quinoa has been gaining popularity as a substitute for grains among celiacs. People write in a lot about this high-protein wonder seed, it’s in tons of gluten-free recipes, and you can find it in  gluten-free pastas, baked goods, and other wheat alternatives.      Testing at gluten levels usually less than 20 ppm, quinoa has been […]

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Review: Gluten-Free Makeovers by Beth Hillson

Review: Gluten-Free Makeovers by Beth Hillson

Nowadays, it’s pretty easy to come by gluten-free cookbooks. The question becomes, How do you know which one is right for you?   Beth Hillson isn’t any ordinary writer. Being the founder of Gluten-Free Pantry, the president of the American Celiac Disease Alliance, and the food editor of Living Without magazine, I knew I could […]

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Madrid Coffee Cakes – Review on Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Company

Madrid Coffee Cakes – Review on Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Company

It isn’t every day that I come across a fresh, baked-to-order, gluten-free dessert like Madrid Coffee Cakes by husband-and-wife (Sergio and Lia) team committed to making delicious baked goods for their customers.   Sergio comes from a long line of bakers. When he was only 9 years old, he started helping in his father’s bakeries […]

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Avoid Cross-Contamination of Gluten with Toast-It Bags

Avoid Cross-Contamination of Gluten with Toast-It Bags

In making a kitchen safe for celiacs, I recommend purchasing a new toaster specially designated for gluten-free use, which can be invaluable in avoiding cross-contamination. But what about when you’re traveling or eating over at someone’s house?  Now you can avoid cross-contamination with an innovative product called Toast-It Reusable Toaster Bags, which are convenient not […]

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Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Spicy Mexican Chocolate Pudding

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free Spicy Mexican Chocolate Pudding

(serves 4) I love to pair this dairy free dish with these delicious gluten-free brownie muffins!   INGREDIENTS   1 c coconut milk (not light) 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 to 1/4 c agave nectar 1 tsp orange zest ¼ c unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 tsp fine sea salt pinch of cayenne 1 12.3-oz. box […]

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Gluten-Free,Grain-Free Delicious Chicken Salad with Paprika Sandwiches

Gluten-Free,Grain-Free Delicious Chicken Salad with Paprika Sandwiches

What a delicious lunch or snack, high in protein and oh-so-satisfying! Yes, it is simple, but I use only the Vegenaise, and it just is the right condiment for this one, for those of us who are gluten– and dairy-free. INGREDIENTS Chicken breast halves 1 c VEGENAISE mayonnaise 1 tbsp paprika ¼ tbsp cayenne 2 […]

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Cajun’s Choice- Gluten-Free,Grain-Free Shrimp, Crab & Crawfish Boil

Cajun’s Choice- Gluten-Free,Grain-Free Shrimp, Crab & Crawfish Boil

One of my lovely readers purchased Cajun Choices Shrimp, Crab and Crawfish Boil and put her own spin on it. Take a look at what she has to say and check out the Cajun Choice review.   “I love to use my “Crab Boil” for other things besides a base for soups. I actually put […]

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Sweet Potato Spice Ravioli

Sweet Potato Spice Ravioli

This stuffing is not only gluten-free, but it’s also casein-free, and no one will ever know it! It has a bit of a kick with just the right touch of spice to not overwhelm the sweet potato, and it’s not overly sweet either. This is a delicious gluten-free and casein-free filling for a unique meal. […]

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Fresh Basil (Non-Cheese) Ravioli

Fresh Basil (Non-Cheese) Ravioli

This filling is not only gluten-free, but it is also casein-free and no one will ever know it! With the right touch of FRESH basil, this delicious filling will really wet the appetites of your family or friends. Kids love this one!   See my page with the ravioli recipe to make at home! (Makes […]

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Chocolate Tofu Filling

Chocolate Tofu Filling

You are going to love this delicious dessert! It’s a simple, fast, and rewarding dessert to present to the table. It really brings the smiles. Kids love it and so does my chocolate-lover husband. (1 filling for a pie or 8 little ramekins) INGREDIENTS 16 oz (2 packs) firm silken tofu ½ c cocoa dark […]

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Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Raspberry Ice-Coconut Cream

Dairy-Free, Soy-Free Raspberry Ice-Coconut Cream

This is a delicious alternative to dairy ice cream, and it truly doesn’t taste like coconut. Vary the fruits and have any darn flavored ice cream you would like. I sometimes alternate the fruits of choice, but this is an all-time favorite, for sure.   INGREDIENTS 1- 13.5 ounce can coconut milk 1- 10 ounce […]

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Just Poppin’  “Crunchy Munchy”

Just Poppin’ “Crunchy Munchy”

This recipe is an adaptation of a recipe submitted to one of my testers, Miranda Jade. She loved some of the holiday treats that are on sale and decided to make a slight change and come up with her own recipe. Hint: her favorite starts with the word Moose.   After a couple tries- the […]

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The Pure Pantry Company Review

The Pure Pantry Company Review

The Pure Pantry offers mixes that are not only delicious, but good for you, serving as proof that gluten-free, dairy-free, casein-free, soy-free, and even sugar-free don’t equal taste-free—quite the contrary! The Pure Pantry offers a variety of mixes for gluten-free cookies, cakes, and pancakes, and even an all-purpose mix for creating other baked goods such […]

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Lemonade Ideas

Lemonade Ideas

Here are just a few lemonade ideas I came up with today just playing with my testers in the kitchen. We needed a bit of something to quench our thirst, so we just played with these. Add sliced ginger for an additional “zing” to your everyday flavor. Add pureed watermelon—wow! Use club soda instead of […]

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Ginger – Soy Dip (Sauce)

Ginger – Soy Dip (Sauce)

This one is adapted from a “Martha” on one of her television recipes.   INGREDIENTS: ¼ c gluten-free soy sauce 3 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp minced fresh garlic 2 tsp sugar ¼ tsp sesame oil     DIRECTIONS Stir all and serve with any Asian (gluten-free of course) wontons – pot stickers or even […]

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Green Beans with a kick

Green Beans with a kick

INGREDIENTS: 12 -16 oz fresh green beans “trimmed” left long 2 tbsp vegetable oil 3 Serrano chilies or ½ – 1 tbsp chipotle powder     DIRECTIONS Heat oil and lower Add beans – cover Stir and add chilies or powder Will start to get little brown spots after about 5 minutes Take off heat. […]

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Root Vegetable Pancakes

Root Vegetable Pancakes

Submitted by : Mckenna Barlow paleomac@gmail.com I love pancakes but sometimes the sweet ones make me over eat!  So, I have made up this savory version using root vegetables instead.  My husband really liked them and said they were excellent as leftovers too Ingredients: 1/2 celery root peeled, grated 4 parsnips peeled, grated 1/4 purple onion […]

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Up Close and Personal with Roni Piterman

Up Close and Personal with Roni Piterman

    I am honored to share with you and up close and personal interview with founder, owner and chef Roni Piterman. She has devoted her days  (and nights) to helping others in need of a gluten-free diet in a very special way and has really expanded. This is a woman who knows her business! […]

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Gluten-Free Poppy Seed Bread Rolls

Gluten-Free Poppy Seed Bread Rolls

Make these to enjoy with dinner tonight—but be careful not to fill up on them! INGREDIENTS 2 c Better Batter Gluten Free Flour 1 tsp salt 1/3 c sugar (sugar may be added to taste) 4 eggs 1.5 c milk, milk substitute, or water poppy seeds, to taste 1 egg-white DIRECTIONS1. Preheat oven to 425 […]

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