Category: Kids in the kitchen
Gluten Free Apple Pie with Crumble Topping
This was contributed by Brenna Jensen, who writes, “I have made this pie so often; the crust is great as posted in the recipe, but I’ve also used it to make pumpkin and berry pie as well. Enjoy!” Thanks, Brenna! INGREDIENTS Pastry Crust (makes two crusts) 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour (Bob’s Red Mills All […]
Food Review: Namaste Foods
Namaste Foods, L.L.C. prides itself on the concept and purpose of nourishing the body with good food, which in turn nourishes the mind and spirit. I think celiac and gluten-sensitive individuals can agree that this statement is true. With my testers in Florida and L.A. licking their lips in satisfaction over their Namaste Chocolate […]
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. […]
Gluten-Free Spinach Ravioli
Spinach ravioli was always an easy way to get my kids to eat their greens! See my page with the ravioli recipe to make at home! (Makes 4 servings) FILLING INGREDIENTS ½ c turkey Italian sausage ½ c thawed, chopped spinach 1/3 c ricotta 4 oz (about 1 cup) shredded cheddar ¼ tsp pepper […]
Gluten-Free Homemade Ravioli – without a machine
This recipe is from Glutenfreeda, so she deserves the credit for this. It worked for me without a bread machine, so I know if you follow these simple steps, you will have success too. INGREDIENTS 2-1/2 cups GF flour mix 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 5 eggs 1 egg yolk DIRECTIONS 1. Place […]
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 […]
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 […]
Amazing “Nut Crust”
You sure won’t miss your old favorite pie crust recipes when you taste this delicious one! I love to mix and match nut flours and these three are three of my favorites, in this ratio. Everyone raves when I use this recipe. Use for fruit pies, hearty quiches, tofu cream pies and even meat pies. […]
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 […]
Yogurt Cake with Rice Flour
This delicious recipe is from a dear friend of mine, a fellow food blogger. It is absolutely to-die-for. I’m so grateful she has shared it with us! INGREDIENTS 100 g butter = 3.5 oz 150 g sugar = 5.25 oz 125 yogurt = 4.3 oz 200 g rice flour = 7 oz 4 teaspoons baking […]
Gluten Free Chicken Curry
Chicken curry is one of my favorite Thai dishes. I was determined to come up with a gluten-free version, and it is quite a success! INGREDIENTS 4 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon corriander 2 minced garlic cloves 1 large onion diced 1 chicken breast diced 1 pack rice noodles Gluten-free soy […]
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 […]
(Gluten-Free) Chocolate-Covered Fruit
This became a favorite appetizer of mine after a Christmas party I served this at several years ago. They’re always a hit, and a decadent way to meet your daily requirement of fruit! INGREDIENTS 1 pound fresh strawberries washed 8 ounces dried Turkish apricots 8 ounced medjool dates 8 ounces E. Guittard 72% Cacao Bittersweet […]
French Meadow Bakery: Food Review
French Meadow Bakery offers a lineup of gluten-free baked goods that are certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization. We were honored to test French Meadow Bakery’s delicious products, specifically their Gluten-Free Tortillas and Fudge Brownies. The fudge brownies are to die for. You store them in the freezer, yet they stay soft and moist. […]
JustPoppin.comTM Easy, Gluten Free, Lower Glycemic Sorghum Granola
Try this yummy granola recipe from JustPoppin.com TM. We want to thank them for this delicious recipe. This granola is really good and is a perfect snack. Try it with some yogurt and French Toast for breakfast too! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups Popping Sorghum popped (and any un-popped or partial popped grains – “Old Maids”*) 1 […]
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is the original Toll House recipe, halved because I don’t want to make so many cookies. These are really delicious! INGREDIENTS a heaping 1 3/4 c rice flour, or flour mix 1/2 t xanthan gum 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 1 stick shortening, Earth Balance, or butter 1/2 c brown sugar […]
Katana’s Gluten-Free Ice Cream Cake
A good friend baked a gluten-free cake (with chocolate and vanilla ice cream on top!) for her daughter’s birthday celebration and it was a great hit with all of her non-GF dieter guests. Though the below recipe was made with regular ice cream, you can always opt to make your own gluten-free version. If […]
Just Poppin Organic Popping Sorghum Grain- Review
Just Poppin’s Organic Popping Sorghum Grain is a product I was very excited to test. I could not believe that there could be a corn alternative—that is so available for my gluten-free friends and visitors to enjoy. When we popped it, it looked like miniature popcorn. It was actually rather cute, and not at all […]
No-Pudge Brownies in A Cup – 2 Points (Weight Watchers)
I don’t know if any of you ever had (in your non-GF days) “NO PUDGE” brownies, but they are these lowfat brownies that are obviously not GF. Well my husband loves this “NO PUDGE”-inspired, gluten-free mix I created! You can take just tablespoons of the mix and one tablespoon of fat free yogurt, stir […]
Delicious Caramel Sauce With Orange Zest
This is so fun to make and so good over ice cream, a slice of apple pie or the right piece of cake. Makes 1½ cups INGREDIENTS ¾ c sugar ¼ c water ¾ c heavy cream 5½ tbsp butter (unsalted) ¼ c gluten-free corn syrup 1¼ tsp orange zest – very fine DIRECTIONS […]