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Gluten Free Friday

How did I live before I discovered hummus??????? Garlic Hummus 2 cans chickpeas (drain, but save some liquid)1/4 cup tahini4 Tbsp olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice2 cloves garlic, presseddash of salt1/4 tsp pepper Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend well. Add reserved liquid to desired texture, and blend again. Hummus has become… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Gluten Free Pie is Possible!

Honestly, the first pie crust I EVER made was a gluten free one, but it wasn’t pretty and not very tasty either! So this year I was determined to make a beautiful and yummy crust for the kids. (Actually, I wasn’t that worried about taste, as it would be filled with nothing but chocolate and… Read More Gluten Free Pie is Possible!

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Gluten Free Friday

Here’s a Tex – Mex option for your Thanksgiving leftovers! Turkey Tortilla Soup 3-4 cups chopped turkey leftovers1 onion1 can diced tomatoes and and green chilies1 can tomato sauce1 carton GF chicken broth4 cups water1 can kidney beans (drained/rinsed)1 can black beans (drained/rinsed)1 small box frozen corn8 corn tortillaschili powder (2 tsp or to taste)2… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Gluten Free Friday

Mexican Steak 6-8 cube steaks Sauce:2 cans tomato sauce1 cup salsa1/2 cup brown sugar Toppings:grated cheeseavocado slices Brown cube steaks in oil (I use canola) 3-5 minute each side. Place browned steaks in baking dish. Mix together tomato sauce, salsa, and brown sugar. Pour sauce over steaks. Cover dish with foil and bake 40 minutes… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Gluten Free Friday

Absolutely no flour is needed for these delicious cookies! (No dairy either!) Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies 1 jar natural peanut butter (no sugar)3/4 cup brown sugar2 eggs1 tsp baking soda3/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)granulated sugar (also optional-for rolling cookies in) Combine all ingredients, stirring until well blended. Roll about 1 tablespoon of dough into a… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Gluten Free Friday

Even the kids enjoy this Asian inspired dish adapted form a Southern Living Magazine recipe. Make it vegan by substituting lots of veggies for the chicken! Thai Chicken and Rice 2 cups uncooked rice4 cups water1 can coconut milk3 tbsp GF soy sauce6 tbsp peanut butter4 chicken breasts6 green onions2 red bell peppers Cook 2… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Gluten Free Friday

Here is an easy souffle dish that makes a great side dish for a fall meal or even Thanksgiving Dinner. This is adapted from a recipe I found online several years ago. My kids love this dish! Pumpkin Souffle 1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 tsp cinnamon1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)1/2 cup brown sugar1/8 tsp salt3 egg whites… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Gluten Free Friday

We had this dish at the home of our friends Austin and Sara. Sara is a great cook, and I get so many of my favorite recipes from her! This one actually comes from The Joy of Cooking…. Warm Lentil and Potato Salad 12oz small red potatoes, halved or chopped and cooked till tender41/2 cups… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Gluten Free Friday

Just thought it would be fun to post a gluten free recipe or two each Friday….so here goes….Hamilton Orchard Apples + Brookfield Farm winter squash equals………. Triple Squash and Apple Soup (I made this one up after arriving home from the farm one day with LOTS of squash, but think I was inspired by a… Read More Gluten Free Friday

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Gluten Free Chicken Strips and Pumpkin Muffins

Our Celiac Support group is meeting tonight and we are supposed to bring copies of a favorite gluten free recipe. I’m taking the chicken strip recipe with me, and thought I would include it and our favorite muffin recipe here! Enjoy! Gluten Free Crispy Chicken Strips 10-15 chicken tenderloins ( I use Trader Joe’s frozen)5-7… Read More Gluten Free Chicken Strips and Pumpkin Muffins