Chocolate Chantilly – Rich Egg-Free Chocolate Mousse

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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”

Homemade Sweet Potato Chips (Naturally Gluten Free)

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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)

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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)”

Strawberry Rhubarb Dessert Soup (Naturally Gluten Free)

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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)”

Toasted Hemp Seeds Recipe for Bread and Salads

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If you like a little crunch and a nutty flavor in your gluten free whole grain bread, this recipe for toasted hemp seeds will be a perfect fit for you. It’s very easy to do and takes very little time. You can toast any seeds, but hemp seeds in particular need to be toasted, as they are hard seeds. Other seeds such as sesame seeds don’t need to be toasted. You can use toasted hemp seeds not only on the tops of your bread, but inside, as well. Now, get to baking some gluten free bread!

The different types of seeds to use in your gluten free bread include hemp, flax, poppy, sesame, sunflower, and pumpkin. Continue reading “Toasted Hemp Seeds Recipe for Bread and Salads”

Roasted Butternut Squash

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In preparation for my upcoming butternut squash ravioli recipe I wanted to share my new roasted butternut squash recipe with you. Of course, once I create the ravioli recipe, I will link to this recipe. It is naturally gluten free, does not contain any allergens, and is very yummy! If plan on pureeing this for any reason, consider using a portion of butternut squash and and a portion of sweet potatoes. It makes it thicker and creamier without the use of cream or cheese. Continue reading “Roasted Butternut Squash”

Gluten Free Bloomin’ Onion

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If you’ve ever been to Outback Steakhouse and had their gluten-filled bloomin onion than you know how good it would be go have a gluten free bloomin onion. The recipe below may be made with mineral water or gluten free beer. It’s all up to you. Either way, this gluten free bloomin’ onion recipe rocks! I hope you enjoy it as much as my husband and I have over the years. We’ve used beer in the past. For a spicy sauce to dip them in, see the links below. Continue reading “Gluten Free Bloomin’ Onion”