Gluten Free Croquembouche

Gluten Free Croquembouche - Red Velvet

Croquembouche (pronounced crow-em-boosh) is a French dessert consisting of profiteroles (small cream puffs) made up of pate a choux (pronounced “pat a shoe”) dough. The cream puffs are mounted onto a cone (either purchased or handmade) using caramel. Croquembouche translates to “crack in the mouth” because the caramel that is used to attach the cream puffs together cracks when you bite into them. Continue reading “Gluten Free Croquembouche”

Gluten Free Red Velvet Cream Puffs – Pate a Choux

Mini Red Velvet Cream Puffs

There are a number of things you can do with cream puffs. They range from filling them with sweet fillings for dessert to savory fillings for appetizers to garnishes on cake. I am using these gluten free red velvet cream puffs to create a croquembouche (a cone-shaped tree with a crunchy caramel). Join me on this adventure by making the cream puffs today. They can easily be frozen. Look for the next recipe, my Gluten Free Croquembouche! Continue reading “Gluten Free Red Velvet Cream Puffs – Pate a Choux”

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Saffron Rice (Tahchin or Tachin)

Gluten Free Dairy Free Tahchin (Saffron Rice)

Tahchin is a Persian/Iranian creamy (traditionally dairy-based), baked saffron rice dish. The top of this gluten free dairy free rice dish is crunchy on top. The recipe traditionally calls for whole milk yogurt. For those who are dairy-free, you can make gluten free dairy free saffron rice without the need to go out and purchase dairy-free yogurt, you can make dairy free tahchin/ baked saffron rice. Give it a try with traditional yogurt, store-bought dairy-free yogurt, or super easy homemade yogurt. The results are nothing less than incredible. Continue reading “Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Saffron Rice (Tahchin or Tachin)”

Easy Gluten Free Ham and Cheese Scones

Gluten Free Ham & Cheese Scones with Chives

How can you go wrong with the use of buttery scones containing ham and cheese? They are even better than my raved about Gluten Free Cheddar Garlic Biscuits! This recipe for gluten free ham and cheese scones may be served plain or sliced open with a basted egg and roasted veggies (just an idea). I’m looking forward to making these for my next brunch gathering. Make this recipe either potato or corn free, if desired.

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Gluten Free Lasagna Recipe Without Boiling Noodles on the Stove

Gluten Free Lasagna with Bolognese Sauce

Over the years, I am often asked how to cook lasagna noodles without boiling them. Some people want a faster method, but most want to prevent breaking the noodles, while others just do not have a pot that is large enough. Using a large casserole dish, this method prevents breakage of the noodles which makes for a less stressful recipe and a large pot is not needed, just a long casserole dish. This method saves a little time because it doesn’t take as long to boil 2 quarts of water compared to a stock pot full of water. Meanwhile, I hope you find this method useful.

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Gluten Free S’more Truffles

Gluten Free Smore Chocolate Truffles

If you don’t enjoy baking during the summer or are looking for a holiday treat to make, these elegant chocolate truffles contain a lot of fun, flavor, and texture. What’s inside? What else in a S’more anything? Marshmallow, graham cracker crumbs, and, in this case, chocolate ganache! They are amazing! Give them as a gift or serve as a dessert during the hot weather season. The best part about these gluten free smore truffles is that you can top them with anything you desire from graham cracker crumbs to beautiful chocolate designs or candy sprinkles. Continue reading “Gluten Free S’more Truffles”

Gluten Free Piped Shortbread Cookies and Danish Butter Cookies

Gluten Free Piped Shortbread Cookies Dipped in Chocolate

After years of perfecting this recipe for gluten free piped shortbread cookies, it is ready for publishing and consumption! Pipe them into circles or logs; dip them in chocolate or not; or dip them in both white and dark chocolate for a black and white version. I include very important tips that ensure that you have success with this recipe. These gluten free piped shortbread cookies are good any time of the year.  Continue reading “Gluten Free Piped Shortbread Cookies and Danish Butter Cookies”