Gluten Free Artichoke Dip, Sauce, or Soup + Video

Gluten Free Artichoke Dip Video Image

During the holidays, this gluten free artichoke dip is extremely popular.  However, it is perfect for any special occasion. The classic recipe usually calls for sour cream or cream cheese. Instead, I used a bechamel sauce (flour and butter) with onion instead. It makes for a very flavorful dip/sauce. I even added some cheese, cooked bacon, and omitted the traditional spinach. What veggies and/or meat will you use? Serve as a dip, over pasta as a sauce, or thin as desired for soup. Continue reading “Gluten Free Artichoke Dip, Sauce, or Soup + Video”

Creamy Yellow Mashed Potatoes

Creamy Yellow Mashed Potatoes

I’ve been married for over 37 years. So, I have tried several different methods and recipes for mashed potatoes. It wasn’t until recently when I made a recipe using organic yellow potatoes that I realized they are the best potatoes to use for mashed potatoes. They are simply creamier. You can even leave their thin skin on. I love that! It cuts down on the prep time so much!  Continue reading “Creamy Yellow Mashed Potatoes”

The Perfect Gluten Free Pecan Pie Crust

Gluten Free Pecan Pie Crust Filled with Cheesecake

This is a pie crust that contains pecans and flour versus my Gluten Free Graham Cracker Pecan Pie Crust or Flourless Pecan Pie Crust. So, you won’t get any honey graham cracker flavor nor a solid pecan crust. It’s the perfect combination, creating the perfect texture! Just press the dough into a pie plate or springform pan. It is quite delicious without imparting any flavors besides pecan but with a perfect pie crust texture. It’s the best of both worlds! You may add cinnamon if you desire.

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No Starch Added Gluten Free Butter Cookies + Video (by Hand or with Cookie Press)

No Starch Added Gluten Free Spritz and Cut-out Cookies

Without the use of any white starch such as potato, tapioca, corn, or arrowroot, you can make these delicious gluten free spritz cookies or gluten free cut-cut butter cookies. The recipe calls for one flour and one gum. The remaining ingredients are standard cookie ingredients. I rolled out some of the dough and cut several different shapes out. I also used my Wilton Cookie Press to make others. While it took three recipes to create this recipe, they’re fairly easy to make, especially by hand.
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The Perfect Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake (No cracks or sinking)

My daughter called me up asking for advice on how to prevent a pumpkin cheesecake or any cheesecake from cracking. She had tried cooling in the oven as well as cooling on the countertop prior to refrigerating. However, her attempts all failed. I shared with her all of my tricks and told her to apply all of them and to be patient. She was elated. Her cheesecake finally did not crack! She told me the words a mother always wants to hear, “I should listen to you more often!” I’ve included everything she did. So, if your cheesecake has been cracking or falling, follow these instructions to the T! Don’t forget to read the Tips section as well.
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Gluten Free Deep Dish Sweet Potato (or Pumpkin) Meringue Pie

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pie with Meringue

This is one of the best gluten free sweet potato pies I’ve made. I also provide you with a delicious alternative pumpkin filling. This recipe calls for my Flaky Gluten Free Pie Crust. I’ve also included a link in the Tips section to the Make Ahead Gluten Free Pie Crust so you can adjust the crust per the filling you use and crust you desire. Use a deep-dish pie dish or standard.
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Gluten Free Gold Ice Cream & Chocolate Chip Gingerbread (Dairy-Free)

Gluten Free Gold Ice Cream & Gingerbread

Looking for something mixed with tradition, yet trendy and a bit exotic? Indian golden milk is extremely popular. Consisting of dairy free milk, honey,  and Indian spices that help fight inflammation like cinnamon, turmeric, and more, everyone is getting on the bandwagon. So much so, that the famous Northern California ice cream shop, Humphrey Slocombe, now have their holiday flavor available for a limited time in Whole Foods Market in Central and Northern California, Golden Milk and Gingerbread Ice Cream!  Unfortunately, it is not gluten free. Continue reading “Gluten Free Gold Ice Cream & Chocolate Chip Gingerbread (Dairy-Free)”

Gluten Free Gingerbread Crust (Chocolate Chips Optional)

Gluten Free Gingerbread Crust Dessert

This gluten free gingerbread crust can be used for multiple purposes. Add chocolate chips if desired and use for a crust in a no-bake dessert such as no-bake cheesecake or layered with ice cream. You can also break up the crust and use in parfaits or ice cream during the last 5 minutes of freezing. How will you use this crust? Continue reading “Gluten Free Gingerbread Crust (Chocolate Chips Optional)”