How to Make Grass Frosting & Gluten Free Green Frosting Recipe

Easter Gluten Free Cupcakes with Green Grass Frosting

Easter is a month away, but I wanted to provide you with this frosting recipe and instructions on how to make grass frosting ahead of time. I’m in the Easter spirit already. This way, you have plenty of time to have your supplies on hand when Easter arrives. You can even practice beforehand. Be sure to check out the video from Wilton below the recipe. I hope you have fun! Continue reading “How to Make Grass Frosting & Gluten Free Green Frosting Recipe”

Gluten Free King Cake Recipe

Gluten Free King Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

Today is Fat Tuesday, also know as Mardi Gras, though Mardi Gras festivities run from January through Fat Tuesday. It has an interesting history, which you can read here. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy learning about Mardi Gras and my gluten free King Cake recipe. It is similar to cinnamon rolls but left in one piece, shaped into a circle, and contains more butter. You may also fill it with any of the suggestions below or your favorite. Next time I want to try it with my Custard and Comstock or Wilderness brand apple pie filling. Continue reading “Gluten Free King Cake Recipe”

Gluten Free Seafood Gumbo

Gluten Free Shrimp Gumbo with Rice

This spicy gluten free seafood gumbo consists of shrimp and red snapper and is a Cajun favorite, especially during Marti Gras. Gumbo stew is a Louisiana tradition and is famous for its dark roux (flour and butter). My mother was born in Louisiana; therefore, I think of her often when I make southern dishes. Gumbo is known for its dark roux and file spice. Adding in the holy trinity (onion, celery, and green peppers, some heat from ground cayenne pepper and hot sauce, and you have yourself an awesome creole dish. Feel free to substitute the red snapper and shrimp for your favorite seafood, firm fish, chicken, or sausage. If you read anything on this page, you must read how Alton Brown makes a dark roux!

Note: Read labels on shrimp as a few brands are processed on equipment that contain gluten. Continue reading “Gluten Free Seafood Gumbo”

Gluten Free Layer Cake Recipe with Strawberry Filling

Image: Gluten Free Layer Cake

Make this gluten free layer cake recipe filled with homemade strawberry filling of strawberry jam. The cream cheese frosting is to die for! It is my favorite frosting. If you make the homemade filling be sure to use the cooking method versus the blended method. You will want it nice and thick. I cheated and used jam. Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this recipe. Continue reading “Gluten Free Layer Cake Recipe with Strawberry Filling”