You may find it difficult to find gluten free dairy free candy melts as most contain dairy. In addition, it is hard to find gluten free dairy free white chocolate to coat cake pops or truffles. Wilton’s does make one that is gluten free, but not dairy-free. To learn more about Wilton gluten free products, see discussion here from 2011. However, the recipe below works well as a substitute. If you have corn allergies, consider using Lyle’s Golden Syrup or gluten-free brown rice syrup, such as Lundberg brand instead of corn syrup. They will just turn out a bit darker in color. Meanwhile, I hope you find this recipe useful. Continue reading “Gluten Free Dairy Free Candy Melts Substitute Recipe (Corn-Free Options)”
Gluten Free Lefse (Scandinavian or Norwegian Flatbread)
Lefse is a soft flatbread, similar to a tortilla. This gluten free lefse recipe is no different. It is often made of potatoes, however you may use gluten-free potato buds (see link below for a gluten free brand). There are many different versions of lefse. The Norwegian version is made of flour, usually potato, cream, sometimes lard, and cooked on a griddle. Special tools are usually used to make lefse, even gluten free lefse. Most people use a griddle, a rolling pin cover, and a lefse stick to turn them over. However, if you get creative you can make them with other tools and pans (see Tips section below.) When using fresh potatoes, you need to use a ricer. However, this recipe calls for Potato Buds instead of fresh potatoes. I know not everyone owns a ricer. I will publish a recipe for lefse made with fresh potatoes another day. Meanwhile, enjoy this recipe!
For a similar recipe, not calling for boxed potatoes, see my Soft Gluten Free Naan (Indian Flat Bread). It has received many raved reviews.
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Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup
While Progresso makes a creamy gluten free mushroom soup, they do not make a gluten free cream of chicken soup. With that said and a recent request from a Facebook follower, I thought you would appreciate this recipe. Make it super rich using cream, dairy-free with your choice of milk, or with any fat content of cow’s milk. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Cream of Chicken Soup”
Mini Fried Gluten Free Pies: Sweet or Savory (Dairy-Free)
When you just cannot deal with rolling a double gluten free pie crust, these mini fried gluten free pies are ideal. However, unlike pie crust, they are crunchy. You may fill them with sweet or savory fillings. For my test recipe I just used Comstock fruit pie filling. Both Comstock and Wilderness brands are gluten free. These little gems are similar to empanadas (Spanish pies), but instead of baking them, you fry them. When empanadas are made in smaller sizes to serve as appetizers, such as these, they are named tapas. You may wish to check out my savory gluten free empanada filling (the crust on that recipe is a traditional gluten free pie crust), or my homemade sauteed apples for a healthier filling, if you’re not a quick open-a-can type of person. Continue reading “Mini Fried Gluten Free Pies: Sweet or Savory (Dairy-Free)”
Gluten Free Potato Leek Soup
My 99 year old father is visiting with us for a couple of weeks and he eats plenty of soft foods. Cream soups are his favorite. He’s grows tired of the same soups. Though he still enjoys my Creamy Broccoli Soup and Creamy Cauliflower Soup, I thought I would make him something new. This Gluten Free Potato Leek Soup his one of his new faves as he really enjoy leeks over onions, as do I. I hope you enjoy this recipe as well. Continue reading “Gluten Free Potato Leek Soup”
Mock Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Gluten Free
Though many of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mixes are gluten free, I thought you may appreciate a homemade recipe. When making this mock Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing gluten free, it will be the only salad dressing or vegetable dip you will ever need. People who are not on a gluten even rave about it. Enjoy! Continue reading “Mock Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Gluten Free”
Gluten Free Raw Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Douglas McNish makes a mean Raw Vegan Gluten Free Cheesecake. I started with his recipe and by the time I was finished, it developed into this lovely raw pumpkin cheesecake recipe. You will need a high speed blender to make this. There is no getting around it. If you are not fortunate enough to own one, note that there are lower cost alternatives to the VitaMix brand. Meanwhile, raw pumpkin cheesecake is topped with raw caramel sauce, whipped nut cream, and cocoa nibs. I’ve included all of the recipes including how to make raw vanilla extract “liquid”. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Raw Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe”
Gluten Free Smoky Venison Stew Recipe
With deer hunting coming to an end, at least in California, I thought I would share this amazing gluten free smoky venison stew recipe with you. I never used to eat venison until I developed this recipe. I created it in honor of Wright’s Liquid Smoke’s upcoming venison easy to enter contest where they will reveal three additional smoky venison recipes and giveaway a huge gift certificate. (Stay tuned in for details next week.) Because venison can be taste gamy, searing the meat covers the gamy flavor, as does smoked paprika and liquid smoke. If you happen to have some venison in your freezer (deer hunters often give some away), I hope you enjoy this recipe. (Wright’s Liquid Smoke is gluten-free.) Continue reading “Gluten Free Smoky Venison Stew Recipe”
Gluten Free Chow Mein Recipe with Chicken
To make a great-tasting gluten free chow mein recipe you need the same ingredients as its gluten counterpart. It’s all in the quality of noodles you use. I use brown rice spaghetti; however, using spaghetti containing corn is more authentic. Heartland’s gluten free spaghetti is excellent. Quality brands of brown rice spaghetti include Tinkyada and Jovial. Add this recipe to your easy gluten free recipes as it cooks up fast. Enjoy!
Link You May Need:
Gluten Free Chow Mein Noodles Recipe
Gluten free chow mein with chicken, in its basic form, containing easy to obtain ingredients. Use your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb. gluten-free brown rice spaghetti (or a GF brand containing corn)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 Tablespoon dark sesame oil*
- 4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 6 green onions, whites only, thinly sliced (reserve greens for garnish) (or 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion)
- 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed (or bok choy, cooked and drained)
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1 cup low-sodium gluten-free chicken broth
- 1/3 cup gluten-free low-sodium soy sauce (or San-J Tamari Sauce)
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons cornstarch (or potato starch)
- 2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons water
Instructions:
- Boil spaghetti according to manufacturer's instructions. Drain, toss with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and set aside.
- Preheat a wok or heavy skillet over medium-high heat with neutral flavored cooking oil. Add chicken and cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add sesame oil and heat until hot.
- Add carrots and saute for 4 minutes.
- Add onion and celery and saute for until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and garlic and saute long enough to heat, about 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, pepper flakes, and bring to a boil.
- Mix cornstarch with equal amounts of cold water and pour into the sauce, whisking as you pour.
- Return chicken to pan, stir and heat long enough to warm the chicken.
- Toss with gluten free pasta and allow noodles to absorb the sauce for about 5 minutes.
- Serve alone, or topped with crunchy chow menu noodles, see the above link.
Tips
*If you have hot chili oil, use 1/2 teaspoon of it to replace the sesame oil and omit the red pepper flakes. Chili oil is what I use, but not everyone can find it.
You can add any vegetables you desire: snow peas, yellow onion, green or red bell pepper, or even water chestnuts.
Gluten Free Butter Cookies (French Sablés)
These gluten free butter cookies are named “sables” after the town in which they were first made in 1670, Sablé-sur-Sarthe, a town in West France. The word means “sand” which is fitting of these cookies as they are tender and have soft crumbs that crumble easily. They are also known as “sand butter” cookies. Generally you make them without eggs, but if you prefer, you may make them with heavy cream. Roll out and cut the dough. You can even sandwich them with your desired filling. However, the dough may simply be sliced and baked. Sables compliment custards, poached fruit, and other moist desserts, similar to biscotti. Of course, you can serve them with coffee, tea, or milk, as well. Continue reading “Gluten Free Butter Cookies (French Sablés)”

