Category: Easy Recipes
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pesto
The more garlic, the better! you can put this on any dish including gluten-free bacon roasted chicken. INGREDIENTS Handful of pine nuts 3 cloves of garlic, depending on taste Salt & freshly ground black pepper 3 handfuls of fresh basil, chopped Olive oil Drop or two of lemon juice to taste DIRECTIONS […]
Authentic Foods
Many people who are new to the gluten-free diet are inclined initially to purchase ready-made muffins, breads, cookies, etc. Nutrition sits on the back burner, and the desire for good-tasting foods takes precedence. Authentic Foods is one company that is out of the ordinary when it comes to nutritional content, flavor, and convenience. I’ve had […]
RC Fine Foods – Three Inspired Recipes
RC Fine Foods is the purveyor of high-quality gluten-free cooking products, adding diversity to any recipe. Following is but a small sampling of the recipe creations that one can come up with while using their terrific products. Recipe: Stir-fried chicken with gravy INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons spices of your choice3-4 TB Balsamic vinaigrette3-4 TB Olive oil1-2 […]
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Vanilla Custard
I like to reward myself with this delicious treat! INGREDIENTS ½ c gluten-free cornstarch 2 c vanilla soymilk, almond milk, or hemp milk 1 whole vanilla bean ½ c agave syrup 2/3 c mixed berries DIRECTIONS 1. Place cornstarch in medium saucepan. Whisk in ¼ c milk and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, […]
Gluten-Free Grilled Tandoori Fish
A delicious way to get those Omega-3s! Prep time: 15 mins Marinate time: 1 hour Cooking time: 8 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 ½ c low-fat plain yogurt 2 tsp each garlic paste, grated fresh ginger, and paprika 1 tsp each curry powder, red chili powder, and ground cumin ½ tsp salt 4 (6-oz.) 3/4-inch-thick […]
Only Oats- Pancakes with Dedicated Gluten-Free Oats
Below is a recipe that was contributed by Rosie Newman a woman who has helped quite a bit over the past 2 years with my gluten-free activities as well as helping me with my children’s book communication needs. Rosie’s testing was based off of the terrific Only Oats GF products. Before embarking on these, be […]
Gluten-Free Heavenly Chocolate Sauce
This sauce can be made dairy-free, too! Pour it over gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread to eat a slice of heaven! INGREDIENTS 1 c butter 6 (1-oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate 1 ½ c sugar 1 c firmly packed brown sugar 2 c heavy whipping cream or non-dairy whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla extract […]
Flourless Chocolate Cake
This is one of my favorite, standby desserts. It’s a Flourless Chocolate Cake that is super-simple to make and never fails to please guests, whether they’re gluten-free or not. Carol Fenster Read Carol’s in depth and personal interview now! Printed with permission from 1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes by Carol Fenster (Wiley, 2008) 2 cups whole […]
Only Oats-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Below is a recipe that was contributed by Lael Giebel ,another fine field tester of mine she sent in based off of the terrific Only Oats GF products. Before embarking on these, be sure to read up on the gluten-free baking tips and ideas, also other terrific recipes using Only Oats. Enjoy! I have more […]
Only Oats-Inspired Gluten-Free Recipe
Below is a recipe that was contributed by Mara Rouse, a field tester for my taste testings based off of the terrific Only Oats GF products. Before embarking on these, be sure to read up on the gluten-free baking tips and ideas, also other terrific recipes from other fine field testers using Only Oats. Enjoy! […]
Up Close and Personal with Author, Carol Fenster, “1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes”
1. First of all are you Celiac? No, I have non-celiac gluten intolerance. I don’t have the celiac genes; nonetheless, I get sick when I eat gluten. 2. How did you become interested in his area – gluten and celiac? I was told to avoid wheat in 1988, after decades of sinus infections. I realized […]
Homemade Gluten-Free Sesame Seed Pretzels
These gluten-free pretzels taste just like the real thing—soft and chewy. Mmmm! INGREDIENTS 3 2/3 c gluten-free flour mix 1/3 c potato flour 2 tbsp rapid yeast 1 ½ tsp xanthan gum 1 tsp salt 4 tbsp melted butter or nondairy replacement 1 1/2 –2 c warm water, divided 2/3 c baking soda 10 c […]
Aunt Becky’s Fast and Yummy Gluten-Free Wheat-Free Recipes and Childhood Stories From the Little Farm In the Ozarks, by Becky Pierson
Becky lived a life of stomach troubles and headaches starting as a little child. Back in the 60s and 70s, the limited tests conducted on her never revealed what was happening inside her body. It wasn’t until many years later that Becky finally discovered what was causing the turmoil–gluten. With gluten out of […]
Homemade Gluten-Free Vanilla Extract
Believe it or not, you can make this popular ingredient at home, too—and, boy, is it worth it! INGREDIENTS 6 Madagascar vanilla beans 6 Mexican vanilla beans 1 (1.75-l) bottle vodka DIRECTIONS 1. Split and scrape vanilla beans. 2. Place scraped beans and seeds in vodka bottle. 3. Screw cap on tightly, and shake […]
General Mills Offers Gluten-Free Bisquick® and Hamburger Helper®
Attention, Bisquick® fans! Bisquick® mix has been an American staple since the product arrived on grocery store shelves in 1931. Luckily for the gluten-free community, General Mills has now made a gluten-free Bisquick® available to the public, as well as three flavors of gluten-free Hamburger Helper® in Chicken Fried Rice, Cheesy Hashbrowns, and Beef […]
Single Pie Shell – Nut Pie Crust
Here is a simple nut crust recipe which I alter a bit to suit the purpose at hand. This is my basic-basic recipe. I use almond, hazelnut, walnut, pecans – you name it. I use one type of flour or a mixture of nut flours. It is all up to your own taste. I […]
Food and Company Review: 1-2-3 Gluten Free
(I am not paid or given any incentive to write one way or the other. What you are about to read is from me to you; my honest opinion.) Delicious boxed mixes that are easy to make, even for kids, yet they are delicious for every table as well as for many courses in […]
Gluten-Free Spiced Butter
An easy way to spruce up your butter spread! Really good melted on homemade gluten-free pancakes. INGREDIENTS 2 c unsalted butter, softened ½ c confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric […]
Up Close and Personal with Public Speaker, Celiac and Author, Diane Jacobs
Please tell me how you became interested in the area of celiac disease. I became interested in celiac disease because I became a statistic. Even my gastroenterologist seemed at a loss…calling my diagnosis of this disease “quite rare.” Did you know anything about this auto-immune disease before you were diagnosed? Absolutely nothing. It […]
Delicious! The Very Best of Gluten Free & Wheat Free Cooking, A Home Style Recipe Collection for Celiacs & Wheat Sensitive Folks by Diane B. Jacobs
Author Diane Jacobs has created a unique cookbook for celiacs and gluten-sensitive individuals. What makes this particular cookbook so extraordinary is Diane’s down-home country style and fresh ingredients, as if they just came from your garden or farm. The recipes are truly unlike any other in this consistently one-of-a-kind gluten-free recipe book. We tried […]