The brisket cut of cattle is one of the prime cuts even though it contains quite a bit of muscle/connective tissue. When cooked properly, it can become very tender. Marinating is one way to tenderize such cuts, as well as slow cooking. Put them both together and you have one fine cut of meat. Adding your favorite dry rub is one way of creating flavor, but it does not help tenderize the meat, acid ingredients do. This recipe provides a marinade as well as instructions on how to slow cook a beef brisket on your grill or barbecue. This particular grilled brisket recipe is easy as it doesn’t need to be turned or basted once it’s on the grill. To learn where the brisket comes from on steer see the illustration below. Continue reading “Grilled Brisket with Marinated Beef (Gluten Free)”
Chocolate Chantilly – Rich Egg-Free Chocolate Mousse
The definitions of chantilly is 1. (of cream) flavored whipped cream, usually flavored with vanilla, but it can also be rum or liqueur; and 2. (of food) food prepared or served with whipped cream such as peach chantilly: peaches served with whipped cream which is usually flavored. Chocolate chantilly is a very strong flavored whipped chocolate which contains about 75% cocoa. Because the chocolate is so intense I decided to set some of it aside whip some heavy cream and powdered sugar into it. This enabled me to create a nice layer affect. It creates a beautiful presentation, and once you add whipped cream to the top, it all balances out nicely. With the hot weather we’ve been having, a nice cool dessert that doesn’t have to be baked or cooked long is just perfect. Enjoy! Continue reading “Chocolate Chantilly – Rich Egg-Free Chocolate Mousse”
Marinated Roasted Peppers
It’s grilling season and roasted peppers compliment so many spring and summer dishes. They are wonderful on fajitas, (one of my favorites), add them to warm or cold salads, or combine them rice or potatoes. You can roast peppers in the oven or grill them outdoors. Continue reading “Marinated Roasted Peppers”
Homemade Sweet Potato Chips (Naturally Gluten Free)
With summertime approaching, and our already warm weather, I am picturing backyard barbecues and picnics on the horizon. What better way to celebrate than with a healthier snack. Rather than reaching for processed potato chips, or expensive natural ones, you can make your own right at home. The great thing about homemade sweet potato chips is that they are lower in carbohydrates compared to regular chips. When making them at home you can use a healthier oil, as well. I use extra virgin olive oil to fry mine. What will you use? Continue reading “Homemade Sweet Potato Chips (Naturally Gluten Free)”
Fast Single Serve Yeast-Free Gluten-Free Bread Recipe (Dairy-Free)
While this gluten free bread recipe is not the ideal way to make bread, it sure comes in handy in a pinch, especially if you’re in a hurry. It goes well with a moist filling such as chicken salad, or even bacon or sausage since it made with a large amount of egg. Made in the microwave just in one and half minutes, this is an easy recipe you can through together and be out the door in no time. This gluten free yeast free bread recipe is high in protein due to the egg and if you use whole grain flour, it should be twice as healthy. Continue reading “Fast Single Serve Yeast-Free Gluten-Free Bread Recipe (Dairy-Free)”
Caramel Gluten Free Cheesecake with Almond Graham Crust
Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. However, I’ve been getting a bit more creative as you can just make so many of the same old gluten free cheesecake recipes before you get bored with them. I’m always looking for something different and ran across a Caramel Cheesecake Recipe on the BBC’s website. Though all of the ingredients were listed by weight since the BBC is in Europe, I weighed all of the ingredients and converted into cups for you and made a little change. I hope you enjoy this recipe. Continue reading “Caramel Gluten Free Cheesecake with Almond Graham Crust”
Creme Fraiche Substitute (Naturally Gluten Free)
Creme fraiche, pronounced “crem fresh,” meaning “fresh cream,” is a soured cream containing 30-45% butter fat. To provide you with a comparison, heavy whipping cream contains at least 36% butterfat. It is predominently used in France, but is finally manufactured in the United States (U.S.). It is found in specialty stores, however, it is still very difficult to find in the U.S. I have seen a few recipes online for a creme fraiche substitute, but you have to wait overnight or several hours for it to sour using buttermilk or yogurt, but I do not feel good about leaving dairy out overnight. Continue reading “Creme Fraiche Substitute (Naturally Gluten Free)”
Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute (Gluten-Free Corn-Free Dairy-Free)
If you’re baking a gluten free dessert and you’re in need of a dairy free substitute for sweetened condensed milk, you’re in luck! This substitute recipe works well in baked bars, cheesecake, fudge, cakes and more, that call for sweetened condensed milk. I converted it to gluten-free with corn-free options from Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute. You should go there and check out all of the positive feedback for the gluten version. I hope this helps many of you gluten-free dairy-free dieters. It is not only a substitute, but healthier for you than some non-organic brands. Continue reading “Sweetened Condensed Milk Substitute (Gluten-Free Corn-Free Dairy-Free)”
Easy Gluten Free Caramel Fudge Recipe (Corn-Free)
This is a very old fashioned caramel fudge recipe that has been passed around a lot, but I have made it much easier to make. If you’ve ever made it and run into problems with the sugar clumping as in this example or worse completely hardening where you couldn’t even stir it anymore, then this recipe is for you. Who can’t resist a shortcut, especially if it will prevent the wasting of ingredients, and the time of having to start over? Continue reading “Easy Gluten Free Caramel Fudge Recipe (Corn-Free)”
Strawberry Rhubarb Dessert Soup (Naturally Gluten Free)
Decades ago, rhubarb was considered a vegetable. It actually is, but in 1947 it was reclassified as a fruit because that’s what people used it as. No matter the classification, rhubarb complements desserts well as its tartness balances out sweet flavors. This strawberry rhubarb dessert not only makes for a cooling summer treat, but a healthy one. Rhubarb contains Vitamin C, A and potassium. Potassium is a great way to fight the summer’s heat. It definitely adds a splash of color to the table and it’s fairly easy to make. I like it because it’s naturally gluten free. Enjoy! Continue reading “Strawberry Rhubarb Dessert Soup (Naturally Gluten Free)”

