Garlic Butter Recipe

Homemade Garlic Butter

After going out to dinner recently, I decided to make my husband what he doesn’t get too often at home, homemade garlic bread. I had one of my latest bread experiments turn out a little flavorless; therefore, this was the perfect opportunity to make this garlic butter recipe. I’m usually in a hurry and use garlic powder, but this time I used fresh. What a huge difference! This is the best garlic butter we’ve ever tasted. Enjoy! (If you desire to check out the bagel in the photo, see it at Gluten Free Bagel Recipe.) Continue reading “Garlic Butter Recipe”

Apricot Cherry Gluten Free Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe (or Tart)

Gluten Free Cherry Apricot Coffee Cake

Last month, I used my butter cake recipe to make this beautiful gluten free streusel coffee cake recipe. I just added fresh fruit and streusel topping. Instead of using my usual Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend Recipe in the topping, I used my Self-Rising Cake Flour Blend Recipe. It created a higher rise and lighter topping. If you prefer, you can use the same flour as you do in the cake. In addition, you can create a tart instead of a cake, omit the streusel and dust it with confectioners’ sugar (see the photo below the recipe.) Enjoy! Continue reading “Apricot Cherry Gluten Free Streusel Coffee Cake Recipe (or Tart)”

Savory Gluten Free Bars Giveaway – Slow Food for Fast Lives

Vegan and Gluten Free Bars Giveaway

This is a giveaway for many gluten free certified bars in savory flavors. Read the review I wrote at Slow Food for Fast Lives Review. There you will discover a list of ingredients, how safe the bars are for those with an intolerance to gluten or who have celiac disease. Then enter this giveaway to win 24 free gluten free bars. Good luck!

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Slow Food for Fast Lives Gluten Free Bars Review

Review of Slow Food for Fast Lives Bars

The new craze is savory flavored snack bars. Why not!? We eat them constantly as meal replacements, and honestly too much sugar is not the greatest thing for our bodies, in any form. Instead, learn about and try the new bars from Slow Foods for Fast Lives in my review. Then stay tuned in on Wednesday, September 10 for the giveaway where we’ll be giving away $60 worth of bars! Enter through October 9, 2014. Continue reading “Slow Food for Fast Lives Gluten Free Bars Review”

Soft Gluten Free Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

Soft Gluten Free Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

I developed a soft gluten free dinner rolls recipe made with rice flour quite awhile ago. That recipe can also be made dairy free, if desired. I used buttermilk in that recipe. The recipe below, is more substantial as it has more structure. Though light in weight, it is not as light as the dairy-free version. With the use of buttermilk, they are a creamy goodness that my husband and I couldn’t stop eating at just one this afternoon. Enjoy!

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En Papillote: Cooking in Parchment Paper Without Oil

Fish and Vegetables Cooked Using the Papillote Method

The summer season is almost over. Now it’s time to lose a few pounds before the holidays hit us hard (at least for me). En papillote is a method of cooking that omits oil and other fats such as butter. Instead, you steam-bake the items, seasonings, and if desired, a small amount of broth or wine, in parchment paper. (Aluminum foil is avoided as it can leach into your food.) The natural juices of poultry, fish, vegetables and fruit entwine and develop amazing flavor without oil or fat. You can steam-bake vegetables by themselves, too. Be sure to read the “Tips” section below to find out how to make my favorite en papillote chicken recipe.

En papillote cooking is so easy, you have to try it once and you’ll be hooked! It can turn pungent fish such as mackerel into a delightful and healthful dish. You can even make low-carb dishes by substituting starch (rice, potatoes, pasta and bread) for additional veggies.

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30+ Gluten Free Football Snacks & Food

Gluten Free Bacon Wrapped Meatball Appetizers

If you are seeking recipes for gluten free football snacks, check out the below links. I’ve used these in the past for game day. When the game is on during the dinner hour,  people prefer finger food, but would never turn down a good bowl of chili. To me, football is synonymous with bacon, cheese, bacon, and chili! What is your favorite gluten free football snack or meal? Continue reading “30+ Gluten Free Football Snacks & Food”

Gluten Free Coffee Semifreddo

Gluten Free Coffee Semifreddo

Ice cream makers are perfect for making semifreddos, a semi-frozen dessert. Coffee semifreddo is a dessert I enjoy serving dinner guests for a little pick-me-up/caffeine boost, thought it is lightly flavored. You can make the pudding in advance and keep refrigerated. Then about 20 minutes prior to serving, freeze it up in your ice cream maker and fold in the whipped cream. Those who do not make homemade desserts are usually fascinated with the process and thoroughly enjoy this light treat. You can vary the recipe by adding various mix-ins. Continue reading “Gluten Free Coffee Semifreddo”