Category: Party Ideas
Vegan Better Batter Pumpkin Brownies
A delicious holiday treat! This carrot cake goes well with it for the holidays. INGREDIENTS 15 oz. can pumpkin I package of Better Batter Brownie Mix DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees for metal pans. For glass, dark, or non-stick coated pans, preheat to 325 degrees instead. Grease bottom only of pan. 2. Stir […]
Gluten-Free Scottish Oatcakes
(makes 18 oatcakes) A wonderful breakfast invention, these can be served with honey, butter, or jam, but they’re just as satisfying plain. They make an excellent hors d’oeuvre or a yummy snack, topped with smoked fish or other meat, or cheese for those who aren’t dairy-sensitive. INGREDIENTS ½ c shortening 1 c regular GF oats […]
Make-Ahead, Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake with Roasted Apples
(serves 14- 16) This one is SO yummy! Oh my gosh you will love it! If you really love chocolate you can use chocolate frosting on it as well. Make sure to make this a day or two ahead of time and refrigerate it then bring it to room temperature before serving, as it will […]
Gluten-Free Coconut Nutty Cookies
I’m a known cookie lover, and this recipe is one of my favorites. INGREDIENTS 1 c coconut oil 6 tbsp unsweetened apple sauce 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract 3/4 – 1 ¼ c agave 2 c gluten-free flour mix ¼ c flax meal 1 tsp baking soda 1 ½ tsp xanthan gum […]
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
Another wonderful recipe I learned about at the 2009 Tampa Bay Celiac Group Cookie Exchange that I just had to share with you! If needed, make sure to use my sugar agave conversion for your everyday baking. INGREDIENTS 2 ½-in sticks (10 oz.) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 c sugar pinch of salt 4 […]
Gluten-Free Pecan Cookies
This was donated by a teenager at the 2009 Tampa Bay Celiac Cookie Exchange.INGREDIENTS 2 eggs1 1/3 c firmly-packed brown sugar5 tbs gluten-free flour mix1/8 tsp xanthan gum1/8 tsp salt1/8 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla1 c broken pecans DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Whip eggs until light. Gradually add flour, xanthan gum, […]
Chocolate Caramels
Mmmm…delicious cubes of caramel make a yummy gift or a perfect sweet treat at a party. But don’t forget your protein dish before you get all sugared out! INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp unsalted butter 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1 ½ c heavy cream 2 c sugar ½ c light corn syrup Pinch of salt 1 […]
Strawberry Muffins or Bundt Cake
Phyllis Chinn sent this in and said this was an adaptation which she made from a “normal” recipe and she said it is truly a delicious gluten-free treat for anyone, celiac or not. Click here for more delicious gluten free recipes. My friends all love the chocolate sauce listed at my recipe page. It’s to […]
Flour-less chocolate cake
I got this recipe from a dear friend of mine. What a delicious gift this makes! Spread gluten-free chocolate frosting on the top to make it extra chocolaty. INGREDIENTS 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 stick (1/2 c) unsalted butter ¾ c sugar 3 large eggs ½ c unsweetened cocoa powder DIRECTIONS 1. […]
Homemade Lollipops
The kids will love making these gluten-free lollipops and inventing their own flavors! INGREDIENTS 1 c sugar 1/3 c corn syrup ½ c water ¼ tsp cream of tartar Flavoring Lollipop sticks Liquid food coloring (optional) 1 tsp citric acid (optional, for a sour taste) DIRECTIONS 1. Turn a cookie sheet upside down, cover […]
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Avocado Cupcakes (Vegan)
A dear friend sent me this unique cupcake recipe. So unique in fact that it would go perfectly with my one-of-a-kind recipe for Aztec hot chocolate. Vegan & GF Chocolate Chip Avocado Cupcakes Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Dakota Prairie GF Millet Flour Blend ( or any other GF flour blend of your choice) ¾ cup Enjoy […]
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Roasted Eggplant and Garlic Spread
This Mediterranean dish livens up the winter season and perfectly complements warmer weather. Make some gluten-free crackers for dipping. INGREDIENTS 2 medium eggplants (1 ½ lbs.), with skin, cut lengthwise in half 1 small yellow onion, with skin, cut in half 1 ½ tbsp olive oil, divided 2 large cloves garlic ½ c bottled […]
PUMPKIN BREAD OR MUFFINS
I like to make Pumpkin Bread in the autumn, when the fall colors are peeking through my window. It seems so perfect for morning coffee or afternoon snacks once the weather starts to get cool. Your home will be filled with the warm aroma of sweet cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. This recipe makes traditionally […]
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 […]
Gluten-Free Thai Catfish Skewers & Yummy Cabbage Slaw
Grill this outdoors for a delicious gluten-free summer entrée that’s sure to impress your guests! I like to pare this dish with some homemade gluten-free carrot cake. It is easy and fast to make and you can make it without the cabbage recipe. Prep time: about 15 mins Marinate time: 1 hour Cooking time: 15 […]
Gluten-Free Cookie Easter Project
This Easter, try this simple gluten-free project which is sure to have stunning results—transferring images onto cookies. DIRECTIONS 1. Reduce vintage postcard or other image to 65% of its original size on a standard color photocopier, then bring it to your favorite local bakery to have it reproduced with edible ink on thin, sticker-like […]
Gluten-Free Company, The Buffalo Guys
We all know Buffalo is gluten-free, but when it comes to sausage patties, beef jerky, and more, we never know exactly what’s in the ingredients. Gluten? Preservatives? The list goes on. The Buffalo Guys is the best-ever preservative-free buffalo jerky I have ever tested in my test kitchens. It was nice to taste the flavorful […]
Irresistible GF Chocolate Frosting – Runner Up January 2010 Contest
Dear Tina, Thanks very much for offering this contest! My recipe entry is one your readers will never, ever forgive you for posting, because it’s just too good! I love Pamela’s Dark Chocolate Frosting Mix, but I wanted something even thicker and more sophisticated for a grown-up GF birthday cake. Irresistible GF Chocolate […]
Husband’s Gluten-Free Delight- January 2010 contest winning recipe!
Husband’s Gluten-Free Delight -January 2010 winning recipe This recipe is satisfying, filling and loaded with protein. It does have cheese and we did not yet try this with a substitute for the cheese yet I am sure it can be done. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 pkg brown rice penne pasta 1 ½ lbs ground […]