For years I used to crave KFC’s coleslaw. Now that us gluten free eaters can no longer eat at KFC, I thought you would appreciate my KFC clone dressing. McCormick spices are gluten-free. Be sure to avoid using mayonnaise jars that gluten-eaters may have used if you are gluten intolerant. Double dipping knives in jars can leave cross-contamination. They dip in the mayo jar, spread it on their bread, and then dip in the jar again. Meanwhile, enjoy this gluten free coleslaw recipe. My guests thoroughly enjoyed it on the 4th of July and asked to take the leftover home. Continue reading “Gluten Free Coleslaw Like KFC’s”
Easy Mango Chutney Recipe – Sweet and Spicy
You can make this easy mango chutney recipe and serve it with your favorite Indian dishes such as butter chicken or my fave, Chicken Korma. It’s even great on a Pulled Pork sandwich. You can also serve it atop plain meat or rice dishes. Its sweet and spicy accents make a simple dish spectacular.
A sweet, spicy, tangy and naturally gluten free Indian mango chutney recipe. Adjust the spices to your taste and serve with your favorite Indian dishes or plain meats.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 large mangos, slightly ripe, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 Tablespoon grated ginger, or less, to taste (or 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 cardamon pods
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon garam masala (or more cinnamon)
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
Instructions:
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Add mango chunks and if using, fresh ginger. Cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add sugar, ground ginger, if using, cardamom pods, ground cloves, cinnamon, and garam masal. Stir and cook over low heat until slices are tender and sauce thickens, about 15-20 minutes. (Be careful not to get the sugar crystals on the sides of the saucepan.)
- When mixture thickens, add vinegar and salt, to taste; and stir. Continue to cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool at room temperature. It will thicken as it cools.
- Remove cardamon pods, discard, and stir in chili powder. Taste the chutney and add additional amounts of seasoning to your liking.
- When your Indian mango chutney is ready, transfer it either to a small serving bowl for serving or cover and refrigerate up to 1 month.
Tips
Variation:
Add sauteed onion and/or celery, if desired.
Gluten Free Virgin Watermelon Cocktail
This 4th of July or anytime this summer, try this refreshing and easy to make virgin watermelon cocktail. It is a beverage that pleases any age, and makes everyone feel like you extended extra effort. Also check out my Gluten Free Watermelon Martini Recipe. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Virgin Watermelon Cocktail”
Gluten Free Appetizers: Pretzel Rolls with Goat Cheese and Scallions
While most people add cream cheese to bagels, it is awesome on these pretzel rolls, too. However, a wonderful substitute for cream cheese is goat cheese. Whether you are making these scrumptious rolls for lunch, meal or just a snack, I’m sure you’ll enjoy them. I like them because these gluten free appetizers are casual enough to serve outdoors, yet elegant enough for a meal of several courses. Continue reading “Gluten Free Appetizers: Pretzel Rolls with Goat Cheese and Scallions”
Gluten Free Pretzel Rolls
After watching the Katie television show yesterday, I just had to create a recipe for gluten free pretzel rolls. They showed kids lunches and stated that pretzel rolls are popular now. I believe any gluten free kid should have whatever his gluten-eating friends consume. I hope your child, as well as you and the rest of your family and friends enjoy this recipe. My husband will be in heaven this weekend! He loves my gluten free soft pretzels recipe which I used and altered slightly for this recipe. Continue reading “Gluten Free Pretzel Rolls”
Crispy Gluten Free Breaded Zucchini Rounds: Baked or Fried
Learn how to make these gluten free breaded zucchini rounds crispy in the oven or on the stovetop. Either way, they turn out delicious and crispy. For a lower-fat version choose the oven method and use egg whites instead of oil. These are also a wonderful way to get kids to eat zucchini, at least it was with mine, when they were young. Continue reading “Crispy Gluten Free Breaded Zucchini Rounds: Baked or Fried”
Gluten Free Pasta Salad From Leftovers
I don’t know about the area in which you live, but we’ve been having extremely hot temperatures in Central California. Yesterday and today were over 107ºF. Having cooler meals are ideal. This gluten free pasta salad recipe is so easy to make using leftovers you have in your refrigerator. I used the leftovers that were available to me. You can use your favorites. Just be sure to include plenty of protein as well as vegetables. Continue reading “Gluten Free Pasta Salad From Leftovers”
Adult-Style Gluten Free Fish Sticks
Gluten free fish sticks for children are contain ground fish mixed with plenty of flour and other goodies. This gluten free adult version calls for fresh fish of your choice and then it is breaded, in low-fat egg whites versus whole eggs, rolled in your favorite bread gluten free crumbs and either fried or baked. Adding grated cheese provides additional fat, but plenty of flavor.
Traditional Gluten Free Potato Salad
If you are attending a family reunion or having a backyard barbecue, this gluten free potato salad recipe can please everyone. You can divide the main ingredients into sections and add chopped pickles, sweet pickle relish or celery to each portion. Otherwise, just use your favorite. I was raised with my mother’s recipe, using celery and yellow onion and always enjoy it that way. However, my in-laws were raised with chopped pickles and others with sweet relish. So, I developed this recipe to please them all. My mother never added mustard to hers, but I use just a tad in this recipe. I hope you, your family, and friends enjoy this recipe as much as my family does. Continue reading “Traditional Gluten Free Potato Salad”
Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Broccoli
Looking for a gluten free pasta salad recipe that doesn’t get hard as rock when making it in advance? This gluten free broccoli pasta salad recipe does just that. Just be sure to add the dressing to the pasta when you refrigerate it and then add additional as needed and bring it to room temperature. Continue reading “Gluten Free Pasta Salad with Broccoli”

