Carla's Gluten Free Recipe Box
1,900 Gluten Free Recipes by Retired Recipe Developer, Carla Spacher
Read Carla Spacher’s reviews of gluten free products. She attends the Natural Products Expo West trade show each year and has all of the latest news.
Recently, I purchased some Crunchmaster Gluten-free Crackers. I love them! We had guests this weekend and I served a quick appetizer for those had not eaten lunch. I served some monterey jack cheese and Crunchmaster Original Multi-Seed Crackers. No one could tell they were gluten-free, but of course, I had to tell them after they ate them all! They were very crunchy, nutty and tasty! Continue reading “Crunchmaster Gluten-free Crackers Review”
Kitchen Table Bakers is very generous, not only for sending us some samples of their wonderful gluten-free crackers, but for also sponsoring this gluten-free giveaway! This review was done by one of our review staff, Celeste Widman. Thank you so much, Celeste! These crackers look so yummy! Continue reading “Gluten-free Giveaway and Review: Kitchen Table Bakers Crackers”
If you are new to the gluten-free diet and find that you cannot bake a decent gluten-free bread or are looking for the best gluten-free bread to purchase, you are not alone. Just about everyone I know had trouble in the beginning. Nowadays, you can definitely purchase a wonderful gluten-free bread or baguette. Below, I provide suggestions for the best brands of gluten-free breads and how to bake your gluten-free bread successfully! Continue reading “Best Gluten Free Bread and Recipe”
Ersatz Coffee sent me some of their gluten-free coffee substitute to review, and I must say, if you are one to add milk/cream and sweetener to your coffee, but wish to skip the caffeine, this is the best substitute ever! You still get a bit of that coffee flavor, without the affects of caffeine and acid. Continue reading “Gluten-free Giveaway and Review – Ersatz Coffee Substitute”
One of the nice things about Frito Lay’s chips that they have a few gluten-free varieties. Well, Frito Lay is getting on the all-natural bandwagon! Find out more below, including a list of which Lay’s chips are currently gluten-free. Continue reading “Gluten-free Lay’s Chips Going Natural!”
In my studies on the science of gluten-free baking I learned that egg white powder can enhance gluten-free breads because of the protein content. I usually use fresh egg whites, but because I make so much bread, as my husband is a bread lover, I hate to have those egg yolks go to waste. There is just so much custard one can consume! Continue reading “Gluten-free Egg White Powder or Albumen – Albumin Powder”
Not too long ago I came across what I think is an incredible invention for those on a gluten-free diet, but especially celiacs and those highly sensitive to gluten. It is something I just had to share! When staying at someone’s home, at work, at a breakfast buffet (I often bring my own gluten-free bread to hotel buffets), or when you have to share a toaster with gluten-eaters, and you wish to toast your gluten free bread, prevent gluten cross-contamination by using Toastabags. However, this incredible new invention fixes that problem!…reusable toaster bags! Continue reading “Toaster Bags to Prevent Cross Contamination in Toasters”
Katz Gluten Free, known for their scrumptious certified gluten-free breads and baked goods, came out with 2 new yummy treats in December! They added a vanilla flavor to their unique Rugelach. They also introduced Frosted Chocolate Cupcakes. They were generous to sponsor a gluten-free giveaway in exchange for my review of their products. My Katz Gluten Free products arrived with a sticker stating to freeze upon receipt. That is exactly what I did! That was at about 3pm.
At about 7:30 I realized I hadn’t eaten dinner yet and was frantically looking for something fast to make. I thought, “Ground beef defrosts fasts, and oh yah! – I have gluten-free hamburger buns in the freezer! I took a bun out to defrost on the counter while I whipped up my favorite gluten-free burger recipe. I did not even have enough time and energy to make the balsamic reduction. I just whisked the balsamic, chipotle sauce and brown sugar together and combined with the red onion. No need for ground oats this time, as I had a nice filling hamburger bun awaiting! Perfect timing – it was defrosted by the time my hamburger was done!
Last weekend I was fortunate enough to attend the Natural Foods Expo West trade show. Not only does the show include gluten free products, but vegan, raw, organic and other non-food natural products. It was wonderful to see all the new gluten free products from the gluten free manufacturers, as well as the additions from longstanding manufacturers who added gluten free products to their lines. Continue reading “New Gluten Free Products 2011”
Dakota Lakes Gluten-free Gourmet Coating is absolutely wonderful! If you are looking for a premade gluten-free breading, look no further! Fisherman find it one of the best breading mixtures available in the U.S., even those not on a gluten-free diet! It is wonderful for fish, chicken, pork chops, vegetables, a filling for burgers and meatloaf, atop baked macaroni and stuffed zucchini or bell pepper! It is gluten-free, fat-free, no sugar added! It is also certified Kosher Pareve. Continue reading “Gluten-free Giveaway and Review: Dakota Lakes Gourmet Coating”