Gluten Free White Corn Tortilla Recipe (or Arepas – Pita Pockets)

Soft Gluten Free White Corn Tortillas

After visiting Mexico this summer, I was determined to find out how to make soft gluten free white corn tortillas. I usually buy Mission Super Soft White Corn Tortillas. They are much softer than their yellow corn tortillas, closer to flour tortillas, but with more fiber and obviously no gluten. However, if you prefer freshly made gluten free corn tortillas and arepas, without gum and preservatives, try this simple recipe. The special corn flour is easily accessible online and in specialty markets. You only need to add water and salt. You don’t need a tortilla press to make them; however it works with one. Continue reading “Gluten Free White Corn Tortilla Recipe (or Arepas – Pita Pockets)”

Gluten Free Dumplings (Shaomai)

Gluten Free Asian Dumplings

Shaomai (pronunciation here) are Asian dumplings filled with shrimp and pork cooked in a bamboo steamer or other makeshift steamer). They are similar to potstickers, but the filling is different and they stand erect and are not completely sealed. In this version, the dumplings are only steamed, not fried and steamed as I instruct in my potstickers recipe. However, both may be just steamed. The Shaomai is simply delicious and may be served to all of your guests. Continue reading “Gluten Free Dumplings (Shaomai)”

Gluten Free Ramen Burger – The Secret to the Glue! (Egg-Free)

Crunchy Gluten Free Ramen Burger Buns

The ramen burger first became popular in 2013 at an outdoor, weekend food bizarre called Smorgasburg in New York. Blogger and Japanese ramen enthusiast, Keizo Shimamoto created it. How he gets the ramen to stick together is a trade secret, but I’ve figured it out! I’ve tried egg, and it just doesn’t work very well. Learn how to make a traditional, gluten free ramen burger, including the sauce! Continue reading “Gluten Free Ramen Burger – The Secret to the Glue! (Egg-Free)”

Microwaved Gluten Free Molten Lava Mug Cake (with Dairy- and Egg-Free Options)

Gluten Free Molten Lava Mug Cake

I saw chef Ryan Scott make a molten lava cake in the microwave on The Today Show.  So, I played around with his recipe to make a gluten-free molten lava cake. It fits perfectly with my collection of gluten free microwaved mug cake recipes. So, I had to convert it to gluten free. Check it out! It’s delicious! Can’t do flour? Try my baked Gluten Free Lava Cake Recipe made with almond flour. Continue reading “Microwaved Gluten Free Molten Lava Mug Cake (with Dairy- and Egg-Free Options)”

Low-Carb Gluten-Free Breaded Cauliflower

Gluten Free Roasted and Breaded Cauliflower

They say that cauliflower is the new kale for 2016. I don’t know about that, but I do know that it is the perfect substitute for high carb starches like rice and potatoes. This roasted cauliflower dish is the low-carb replacement for high-carb gluten-free breaded cauliflower. It’s not full of starch but provides the same flavor and texture. Make the Parmesan variation if desired. Continue reading “Low-Carb Gluten-Free Breaded Cauliflower”