Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

This delicious cross between peanut butter and chocolate cookies will be sure to please the whole family! Make some gluten-free chocolate brownies too! INGREDIENTS   1 (1-qt.) jar Gluten-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie Mix ½ c butter, softened 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract   DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking […]

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PUMPKIN BREAD OR MUFFINS

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 […]

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pesto

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   […]

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Betty Lou’s Review

Betty Lou’s Review

Betty Lou Carrier was an innovative lady in the seventies. After reading Sugar Blues and taking to heart the book’s preaching that “sugar causes disease,” Betty’s life took a turn. Betty Lou’s Inc. now has a 93,000 square -foot facility and 80 full-time staff, and Betty Lou works side by side with her two sons, […]

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Tandoori-Style Lamb Chops

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Tandoori-Style Lamb Chops

(serves 4) Looking for a spicy, unforgettable way to cook lamb chops? Look no further! And for desert make something to put this delicious gluten-free chocolate frosting on! INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp Garlic-Ginger Paste (see below) 2 ½ tbsp Curry Spice (see below) 1 tsp salt 1 c plain low-fat dairy-free yogurt […]

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RC Fine Foods – Three Inspired Recipes

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 […]

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Vanilla Custard

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, […]

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Gluten-Free Grilled Tandoori Fish

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 […]

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Only Oats- Pancakes with Dedicated Gluten-Free Oats

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 […]

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Gluten-Free Heavenly Chocolate Sauce

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   […]

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Flourless Chocolate Cake

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 […]

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Only Oats-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

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 […]

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Only Oats-Inspired Gluten-Free Recipe

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! […]

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Homemade Gluten-Free Sesame Seed Pretzels

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 […]

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Aunt Becky’s Fast and Yummy Gluten-Free Wheat-Free Recipes and Childhood Stories From the Little Farm In the Ozarks, by Becky Pierson

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 […]

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Homemade Gluten-Free Vanilla Extract

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 […]

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Wheat-Free Orange Curd

Wheat-Free Orange Curd

(makes about 2 cups) Serve this with delicious gluten-free Angel Food Cake as a zesty dessert!   INGREDIENTS 1 c sugar 3 large eggs 1 tbsp orange zest 2/3 c fresh orange juice ½ c butter   DIRECTIONS   1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and eggs. Sire in orange zest, juice, and […]

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Gluten-Free Sole Vin Blanc with Ginger-Lime Butter

Gluten-Free Sole Vin Blanc with Ginger-Lime Butter

Someone near and dear to my heart sent me this recipe, and I just HAD to share it with you! Thank you Sofi Gil. I know you learned this in your cooking school while in Los Angeles. Thanks for sharing it.   INGREDIENTS 2-4 filets of sole (or other lean fish) ¼ cup shallots, chopped […]

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Gluten-Free Spiced Butter

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 […]

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Up Close and Personal with Public Speaker, Celiac and Author, Diane Jacobs

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 […]

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