Summer Fruit Platter

Summer Fruit Platter

While the heat is upon us in many states, especially where I live Florida and Los Angeles, it is important we keep ourselves well hydrated with minerals and plenty of water. Nothing beats fresh fruit and serving this to company as well as to our children. Not many people will turn down fruit, especially in […]

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Gluten-Free Macadamia Nut Waffles

Gluten-Free Macadamia Nut Waffles

In this particular recipe I use Pamelas Baking and Pancake Mix …A la Delicious! Pamelas is a wonderful Gluten-Free company. Ingredients: 1 cup Pamela’s Mix 2 medium- large eggs (or equivalent of liquid egg replacer) 3/4 cup water or rice mill if you prefer 1 tbsp oil of your choice 1/3 cup chopped walnuts Garnish […]

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Quick and Delicious Gluten-Free Crepes with Raspberry Sauce

Quick and Delicious Gluten-Free Crepes with Raspberry Sauce

Makes 14-16 Crepe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free Flour Mix * 1/2 tsp xanthan gum 1 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 2 cups milk (soy mill, rice mile and almond milk are ok) 2 medium eggs 2 Tbsp vegetable oil or coconut oil 1/2 tsp vanilla Coconut oil for your pan […]

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Scones ( Carob Chip)

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Scones ( Carob Chip)

1 15-oz. package Gluten-Free Pantry Muffin & Scone Mix 8 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup milk- plus more as needed 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Powder- or vanilla extract 2 rounded tablespoons gluten-free mini chocolate chips or carob chips Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Empty the mix into a mixing […]

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Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Gluten-Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

I try and offer options for substitutions for those that may are allergic to dairy, eggs or have a sensitivity to sugar. 1 ¾ cups Pamela’s Baking & Pancake Mix ¼ cup melted butter or oil *(or replace with applesauce) ½ cup milk ( *or soy or rice milk) ½ cup sugar ( * or […]

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Gluten Free Substitutes for recipes with wheat flour

Gluten Free Substitutes for recipes with wheat flour

These flour mixtures can usually substitute wheat flour cup-for-cup Gluten-Free Flour Mixture #1 ¼ cup soy flour ¼ cup tapioca flour ½ cup brown rice flour Gluten-Free Flour Mixture #2 6 cups white rice flour 2 cups potato starch 1 cup tapioca flour The above mixtures can be doubled or tripled. Another option is to […]

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Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs

Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs

(contains egg) This recipe can be made ahead and all the meatballs tossed into you favorite spaghetti sauce. I personally serve this on top of rice linguini after tossing the drained noodles with garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper and toss in the GF turkey balls then topping it off with some freshly grated parmesan cheese. […]

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Shredded Beef or Shredded Chicken

Shredded Beef or Shredded Chicken

When my 3 kids were still at home after out move to Florida and I was working intently on my first draft of Show Biz Kids Guidebook, I needed some help at home. A lovely lady named Soheila came to help me cook one day a week. I finished the book and she eventually left […]

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Gluten-Free Creamy Chocolate Brownies

Gluten-Free Creamy Chocolate Brownies

Some people say that nothing beats a REAL brownie. Well try these ! Makes 16 brownies ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter or non-dairy margarine 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 3 large eggs 1 ¼ cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup gluten-free flour […]

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Gluten-Free FLOURLESS chocolate cake

Gluten-Free FLOURLESS chocolate cake

(Serves 10-12) My mom gave me a recipe from a cookbook which we played with and made it to suit or desires. She served this in two restaurants in Puerto Rico. People came back often just for THIS dessert. Intense, rich and delicious! Cake ingredients 5 ounces bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate3 ounces unsweetened chocolate½ cup […]

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Gluten-Free Mexican beans From Margana

Gluten-Free Mexican beans From Margana

A simple little story goes with this simple yet delicious dish. Margana’s parties always had a spread on the table that caught everyone’s eyes. I soon learned that if you have a few simpler dishes to prepare you can splurge with your time on the decorating. Thanks Margana. By the way, kids love this dish […]

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Gluten-Free Tamale Pie

Gluten-Free Tamale Pie

(contains dairy and eggs) This is one of those “oh, so easy” one dish meals that everyone loves. Serve alone or with a fresh garden salad and you are ready to curl up on the couch with a nice movie. 1 can creamed corn mixed with 1 cup cornmeal ¾ cup milk 1 teaspoon baking […]

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Gluten Free Flour Mixes to have on hand

Gluten Free Flour Mixes to have on hand

Gluten-Free Flour Mix #1 The sweet rice flour and cornstarch in this mix allow for smoother gluten-free baked goods without a gritty-mouth feel. 1 cup white/ brown rice flour1 ¼ cups white rice flour ¼ cup potato starch 2/3 cup tapioca starch/flour ¾ cup sweet rice flour 1/3 cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons xanthan or guar […]

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GF Pamela’s Muffins

GF Pamela’s Muffins

I have to add Pamela’s muffin recipe to my site. We all love Pamela’s products and the company offers support in research to celiac and autistic research. I am very behind this same research. We need to find a cure. 1 ¾ cups Pamela’s Baking & Pancake Mix ¼ cup melted butter or oil ½ […]

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint

Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint

This is an adaptation of my friend’s chocolate mint recipe. To this date I have yet to find GF choc mint morsels, so this recipe handles this problem just fine. Be sure and read your ingredients and watch out for barley malt in your ingredients list. 18 – 20 ounces GF chocolate morsels 14 ounce […]

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