Rice with Basil and Candied Ginger Recipe

I searched for a candied ginger recipe online, but found mostly recipes on how to make candied ginger. So, I created my own! We really enjoyed this. I served it with gluten free chicken sausages made by Full Circle. They contain no MSG or nitrates which is very hard to find in a sausage. They have many other advantages, as well. I’ll see if I can get them to sponsor a giveaway. Meanwhile this rice and candied ginger recipe was wonderful. It’s not hot on the tongue, just a kick in the back of your throat. Enjoy if you like spicy food! Continue reading “Rice with Basil and Candied Ginger Recipe”

Gluten Free Pop Tarts – Style Pastries

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Last month one of my Facebook friends asked me for a gluten free pop tarts recipe. I created this one for her. I filled one with chocolate ganache that I already had on hand, and the chocolate held up very well, even when fresh out of the oven. It did not ooze out of the pastry once cut. The others I filled with orange marmalade (the best!). Another I made sweet and savory by using a hot and spicy raspberry filling straight from a jar. The last I filled with a sweet walnut paste that I use in my walnut butter cups. Loved them all!

Update: You may also use gluten free pie filling. Comstock brand and Wilderness brands are gluten free. Continue reading “Gluten Free Pop Tarts – Style Pastries”

Quick and Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Looking for a side dish that is fast, easy, tasty and good enough to serve to guests or your family? Why not speed up your regular process for mashed potatoes by adjusting 2 steps and make garlic mashed potatoes? So many of us have very busy lives and need ways of speeding up the cooking process. In addition, I keep hearing from some of my readers that they make instant mashed potatoes. Why not go the fresh route instead? You can make mashed potatoes for 4 in as little as 20 minutes, if you leave on the peel, otherwise about 30 minutes. The smaller you cut the pieces of potatoes, the faster they cook. And if you’re a garlic mashed potatoes lover, simply adding whole cloves of garlic to your potatoes while they boil will create creamy garlic mashed potatoes. Continue reading “Quick and Easy Garlic Mashed Potatoes”

Gluten Free German Hot Potato Salad

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This is my all time favorite potato salad recipe and potato side dish. My sister started making this about 30 years ago. She hasn’t been able to find the recipe, but did recall the ingredients. Instead of using all-purpose flour, as in a traditional German hot potato salad recipe, I used potato starch. I can’t remember the last time I made this and have lost the recipe, as well. What makes this recipe stand apart from other German Hot Potato Salad recipes is that the apple cider vinegar, combined with celery seed and a little bacon grease. Our entire family loves this recipe so much, we must have had it for about 20 straight years with our Christmas ham (with very few exceptions). It’s hard to believe Christmas is just 3 months away! I had to wing it on the quantities, but it tastes just like I remember – oh so good! Of course, I was always known for increasing the bacon and almost doubling the sauce. What are holidays for, right? This time I made it as the old recipe called for, as I just had 4 slices of bacon. That is actually what precipitated me making this dish. I did increase the sauce, however. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free German Hot Potato Salad”

Gluten Free Finger Sandwiches – Cucumber Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

This wonderful gluten free finger sandwich recipe idea was contributed from Allison Windfahl, author of The Gluten Free Fat Loss Plan. Roasted red pepper hummus is one of my favorite dips! To have another red pepper hummus recipe idea is just grand! Allison did not include a recipe for the actual hummus, however one can easily be found on the Internet. Just make sure you use a tahini sauce that is pure sesame paste, without any gluten ingredients, if you using that in your recipe. And if your digestive system is not up for beans, you’ll have to try this Red Pepper Hummus Recipe (Bean-Free) recipe from Ani Phyo, raw food author. Thank you so much, Allison, for this great idea! It looks and sound delicious! Continue reading “Gluten Free Finger Sandwiches – Cucumber Roasted Red Pepper Hummus”

Gluten Free Grilled Halibut with Strawberry Cilantro Salsa

This wonderful grilled halibut recipe was contributed by Allison Windfahl, from her book, The Gluten Free fat Loss Plan. Halibut is wonderful for those with celiac disease, as it is an excellent source of Vitamin B-12 (in which many are deficient), as well as protein and niacin. And halibut only contains about 60 mg sodium in a 3 oz. portion. Enjoy, and thank you so very much, Allison! Continue reading “Gluten Free Grilled Halibut with Strawberry Cilantro Salsa”

Gluten Free Gnocchi

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This gluten free gnocchi recipe is so easy! While visiting with one of my Dad’s Italian neighbors, I mentioned that I was on a gluten free diet. The woman told me that one of her close friends was also. She makes her some gluten free gnocchi once in awhile. I was going to the grocery store and asked the neighbor if there was anything she needed. She said that she wanted some rice flour to make some gluten free gnocchi. She called me to come over so that I can see how she makes it and shared her recipe with me. She froze some and sent me home with some. It freezes very well. She mentioned that gluten free gnocchi is more delicate than the gluten variety so when I tossed it with some pesto sauce I used a rubber spatula to prevent any breakage, though it really wasn’t a problem. And you can always add a touch of xanthan gum to firm it up. It worked out great, and the gluten free gnoccchi was wonderful! Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Gnocchi”

Creamy Dairy Free Gluten Free Cauliflower Soup

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My father is ill, and all of us daughters are taking very good care of him. I went shopping for him and came back with cauliflower, which he wasn’t too happy about. However, he said he would eat cauliflower soup. That was a perfect idea on a chilly San Francisco day. I thought I’d share my recipe for gluten free cauliflower soup with you which I made with very little ingredients on hand. It turned out rich and creamy without any milk of any kind; the best creamy, dairy free cauliflower soup I’ve ever had! I had 2 bowls myself. Yum! Continue reading “Creamy Dairy Free Gluten Free Cauliflower Soup”

Gluten Free Vanilla Pudding

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You’re gluten free now, so you may be considering a healthier diet, meaning no more Jello pudding for you? Well, I believe you’ll appreciate this gluten free vanilla pudding recipe even more than the packaged brands. Plus, it is an easy recipe and can be served immediately, warm or refrigerated. The difference between this gluten free vanilla pudding recipe and my custard recipe is mainly that the creme brulee is made with whipping cream and this gluten free pudding is made with milk or milk substitute; is thickened with starch; and that the creme brulee is baked versus the pudding is boiled. If you’re dairy free, feel free to substitute the cow’s milk for your milk of choice. I will be using this as a filling for one of my upcoming recipes. So, stay tuned in! Continue reading “Gluten Free Vanilla Pudding”

Whole Grain Gluten Free Bagels

This is my second attempt at gluten free bagels. My first attempt was a huge flop. This one has the perfect texture! I used Pamela’s products bread mix ingredient list as a base, and just judged the amounts. I began with a 3 cup flour mixture, but ended up needing a little more starch, so added a bit of potato starch. My husband loved them, and he’s not gluten-free. Next time I make this I’ll work on adding more a shine to them, as they are a bit flat in that area. In addition, I will change the flours a bit, as they are just a little grainy, not much after they cool, though. I’ll give the superfine rice flours a try. If you try it before I do, please update us all by leaving a comment below. Meanwhile, if you haven’t had bagels in awhile, you’ll definitely appreciate these gluten free bagels. Continue reading “Whole Grain Gluten Free Bagels”