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1,900 Gluten Free Recipes by Retired Recipe Developer, Carla Spacher
This is my new favorite way to design the edges of a pie crust. In this video on how to scallop the edges of a pie crust, you’ll see me quickly design the crust’ edges of a sample pie that I made.
Read more: Pie Crust Designs Video: Scalloped Edges – Easy, Fast & PrettyFor the pie crust recipe, visit Gluten Free Cream Cheese Pastry Dough. See the baked pie in the photo below the video.
See the photo of the baked pie below the video.
Meringue for pies and desserts aren’t that sturdy. However, there are tricks you can learn to make it sturdier. This is explained in my upcoming Gluten Free Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe. Meanwhile, the below 10-second video shows you the consistency of my recipe.
Continue reading “Consistency of Meringue Video – Sturdy Meringue”Get over your fears. Learn how to safely torch meringue using a kitchen torch. You’ll see the worst that has ever occurred while I have used my torch. Torching meringue gives a dessert a professional appearance as well as more appetizing than the oven.
To get the meringue recipe, see the Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe with 4 Crust Choices.)
Note: If the meringue ever flares up, as it did twice in this instance, immediately shut off the torch and remove it from the meringue. I always torch meringue near a sink so that you can immediately put out any fire. However, near a fire extinguisher would be safer. Read this article I found online for kitchen torch safety. Needless to say, I’m in the market for a new torch.
Without the use of additional egg yolks, you can easily and quickly color lemon meringue pie filling, also known as lemon curd. Watch this very short video to learn how to naturally color lemon curd for a brighter, deeper yellow color. A brilliant color whets the appetite more than dull colors.
Continue reading “How to Naturally Color Lemon Curd Video”
You will thoroughly enjoy this gluten free loaded mashed potato quiche whether you add caramelized onion to the filling, garnish it with the onion, or omit them altogether. The texture of the filling is like nothing you’ve had before and the crust is perfection, tender, yet sturdy enough to remove from the pie dish. Continue reading “Gluten Free Loaded Mashed Potato Quiche with Caramelized Onion”
When you don’t want to worry about sugar crystals forming on the sides of a saucepan or having to use a candy thermometer, use your microwave! Whether you make this microwave caramel recipe corn-free or not, it is absolutely delicious! It’s so good, that one tin never made it to my neighbor’s house! (head down in embarrassment) Oh well! It’s a good excuse to make another batch! Continue reading “Microwave Caramel Recipe (Gluten-Free Corn-Free) – Nuts Optional”
You have to check out this gluten free pie crust video! After eight years of trial and error, I have made the perfect pie crust, tender and flavorful, yet sturdy. I’ve had a few questions from members about why certain ingredients are added to pie crust and whether they work or not. I used one of those common ingredients in this gluten free pie crust recipe along with another unexpected ingredient from your refrigerator. This pie crust turned out amazing! It is tender, flavorful, and browns perfectly. It’s eight years in the making! Thank you all for keeping me challenged!
Get the full recipe at Tender Gluten Free Pie Crust Recipe.
I found the secrets to a nice golden brown and tender gluten free pie crust. The two added ingredients are in most kitchens and pantries. Find out what other added ingredients can do to achieve the results you desire.
Watch the video here. Continue reading “Tender Gluten Free Pie Crust (Flaky Too!)”
Low Fat – No Starch Added
Turning over a healthy leaf this year? Give these delicious and healthy gluten free apple zucchini muffins a try. They are moist and sweet, virtually no oil, less sugar, no added starch, plus the benefits of ancient gluten free grains. Continue reading “Gluten Free Apple Zucchini Muffins”
Can you freeze mashed potatoes? Raw potatoes are impossible to freeze as the potatoes drastically change in texture. Cooked potatoes are doable, but they usually become watery and a little grainy. Here’s a failsafe method of making loaded mashed potatoes in advance without any change in texture. Did I mention they contain three amazingly delicious ingredients? They’re perfect for holidays or special occasions. Continue reading “Can You Freeze Mashed Potatoes?”