Perhaps you’re serving an Italian meal for Valentine’s Day? If so, a gluten free antipasto may be something to consider. It definitely makes a meal special. For those of you who don’t already know, antipasto is an Italian word meaning: anti = before + pasto = food, ultimately referring to appetizers. It is tradition to serve particular items as part of antipasto. I have listed the ingredients you may wish to add, though not all are traditional (most are) you can always get creative. Antipasto has been a bit Americanized in our country. In Italy, and in fine, traditional Italian restaurants pickled pigs feet are an optional add on to antipasto. Antipasto is not traditionally served as a salad, but it makes a wonderful salad/appetizer combo. Or serve it as an appetizer along with the very simple salad, which is what I prefer. What will you serve? Continue reading “Gluten Free Antipasto”
Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I thought you’d enjoy this easy recipe for gluten free chocolate covered strawberries. You surely can save quite a bit of money making them yourself, and there is so many different and fun ways to decorate and display them. The only things you’ll need for this recipe are strawberries and your favorite gluten free chocolate. It doesn’t matter if it is milk chocolate or dark…whatever you enjoy eating. This can be made with chocolate morsels, but you’ll need to add heavy whipping cream as directed in my Gluten Free Chocolate Truffles recipe. Meanwhile, the method below is fast and easy, though a bit more costly. Either way, they’re delicious! Continue reading “Gluten Free Chocolate Covered Strawberries”
Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake (Sugar-Free Dairy-Free Egg-Free)
I’m under deadline on another project but wanted to squeeze in a recent recipe request for a healthier gluten-free mug cake. I chose chocolate this time, as I already have a recipe for a regular Gluten Free Coffee Mug Cake (actual coffee cake). I love coffee mug cake, as they are so easy to make! To make it healthier by using xylitol which is sugar-free, and dairy-free by allowing you to choose the variety of milk. I hope this helps more than just the person who requested it, as it is delicious. I am thinking of substituting some of the all-purpose flour for a little almond flour next time. If you try this idea before I do, please let us all know how it turns out. If you’d like, you can even add some natural peanut butter, or other nut butter, to the top/middle of the batter for a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup flavor. I took one bite while it was fresh out the microwave, and couldn’t stop myself…and it was pretty much guilt-free! Continue reading “Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake (Sugar-Free Dairy-Free Egg-Free)”
BOLD Organics Vegan and Gluten Free Pizza Review and Giveaway
February is all about love. And what do I love? BOLD Organics gluten free pizza! – and they make a vegan version, as well. It is dairy free and contains all organic ingredients. You may be thinking, “Dairy-free pizza?” Well, you haven’t tasted good cheese until you’ve tried BOLD Organics pizza. This may sound like a commercial, but it so true! They use Follow Your Heart vegan cheese on all of these pizzas. It actually stretches and melts very well. Their pizza ingredients tastes incredible, too. Why? Probably because they’re organic. Their pizza tastes so fresh! I know, so many exclamation points. That’s how excited I am about their products. They truly have something for everyone…meat lovers, veggie lovers, vegan, and deluxe. Good luck in this giveaway! Continue reading “BOLD Organics Vegan and Gluten Free Pizza Review and Giveaway”
Gluten Free Lasagna – Traditional (With Dairy-Free Options)
This lasagna recipe turns out just right, not dry, not too saucy, with gluten-free lasagna noodles that hold up while baking. The sauce makes it incredible! Plus dairy free solutions for Mozzarellas, Ricotta, and Parmesan cheeses. Continue reading “Gluten Free Lasagna – Traditional (With Dairy-Free Options)”
Egg Yolk Substitute
For my egg-free allergic friends, as well as the dairy-intolerant, I tried quite a few versions of vegan egg yolk substitute recipes today, none of which tasted like egg yolk to me. So, I gotta thinkin’…”What does egg yolk taste like?” I had some in the frig, and dipped my finger in it. It tastes like melted butter with a little salt. That was the easy part. I knew a little shortening and salt would create the flavor, but how was I going to make the right color. Well, adding some carrot juice (I just pureed some carrots with a little water in my small food processor, and strained it to make my own juice), makes it orange, but how was I going to make it yellow. Continue reading “Egg Yolk Substitute”
Gluten Free Cabbage Rolls
My husband and I met in 1978. This gluten free cabbage rolls recipe was the first dish I ever cooked for him. He enjoyed the stuffing so much he went back for seconds, and ate the stuffing by itself. I suppose the way to a man’s heart is truly through is stomach. I remember it was football season, and the only attention I received from him was during half time or commercials. I should have seen the writing on the walls, then. Seriously, you have to try this recipe. Most kids even like it, as it masks the taste of the vegetable. I haven’t been able to to taste it in decades due to my tomato allergies, but I just had to share it with you. Enjoy. Continue reading “Gluten Free Cabbage Rolls”
Gluten Free Cake Recipes for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. Gluten free cake recipes are one the easiest desserts to make. Perhaps you and your loved one have a favorite. I provide you with several links to gluten free cake recipes below. I really wanted to teach you how to make a heart shape cake, info case you didn’t already know how. However, not having any photos of the actual assembling of a heart shaped cake, I thought I would share my illustration and directions instead. I hope some of you find it useful. Have fun baking your cake! Continue reading “Gluten Free Cake Recipes for Valentine’s Day”
Gluten Free Gravy – The Perfect Thickener
The most asked question from new gluten free dieters I receive is how to make gluten free gravy. Over the years, I have experimented with several different methods. I have tried several different gluten free all-purpose flours and starches, even using several mixes of my own. They all resulted in thinning once refrigerated, frozen, or reheated. I even tried a technique that was in a scientific gluten free book made for professional and scientific recipe developers. I was hopeful, however, it did not work either. After some recent experimentation I tried something new. It turned out well. I froze it and just defrosted it the other day. It worked! It was still thick upon reheating. Yes! Sweet success! Continue reading “Gluten Free Gravy – The Perfect Thickener”
Gluten Free Products List (Continued)
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Items are continuously added to this gluten free products list. Bookmark it to check back or use as a reference. While not all products are 100% gluten free, the ones listed below are known to be under 20 ppm (parts per million) gluten. The products listed below were considered gluten free the last time they were checked. Please read all labels before consuming if you are gluten intolerant. If you’d like to learn about the different certification labels and what they mean, visit Page 1. Continue reading “Gluten Free Products List (Continued)”

