Carla's Gluten Free Recipe Box
1,900 Gluten Free Recipes by Retired Recipe Developer, Carla Spacher
Jones Dairy Farm was very kind in sending me coupons for free products to review. They carry gluten-free bacon (old fashion slab or sliced) in several varieties; link sausages (including turkey links)and patties in multiple flavors; Canadian bacon; ham (deli sliced, steak; pork sausage roll; liverwurst (chunk and sliced) and a variety of fully cooked hams! Oh my! Continue reading “Gluten-free Giveaway and Review: Jones Dairy Farm”
Recently, I purchased some Crunchmaster Gluten-free Crackers. I love them! We had guests this weekend and I served a quick appetizer for those had not eaten lunch. I served some monterey jack cheese and Crunchmaster Original Multi-Seed Crackers. No one could tell they were gluten-free, but of course, I had to tell them after they ate them all! They were very crunchy, nutty and tasty! Continue reading “Crunchmaster Gluten-free Crackers Review”
While flipping through Food & Wine magazine I noticed a photo of a polenta pizza crust and suddenly found my mouth watering. I love polenta and pizza, but combining them is an ideal gluten free pizza crust for yours truly! Making gluten free polenta pizza crust is very easy. My husband and I were able to enjoy two different pizzas, both which cooked together in the oven. How simple is that? If you wish, you can make miniature pizzas for appetizers. Enjoy this unique gluten free pizza crust! Continue reading “Gluten Free Pizza Crust made with Polenta”
It’s strawberry season again and I am delighted! Sorbet is gluten free, naturally, but not always egg-free. This strawberry sorbet recipe includes several choices of ingredients. Due to my citrus allergies I used cream of tartar in place of lemon juice, but if I could have use lemon juice, and suggest you do for a more flavorful sorbet. Pineapple juice or orange juice will also work well. As a thickening agent you can either use a food starch or egg white, whichever works best for your diet. If you are watching your sugar intake or prefer a refined sugar-free version you may use agave nectar/syrup in place of simple syrup (sugar and water heated). Adding a natural food coloring will make it look more appetizing, but it is not necessary. Select Tea makes natural ones. If you do use food coloring, you are not limited to red. Green makes an awesome gluten free sorbet, as well. Enjoy! Continue reading “Gluten Free Strawberry Sorbet”
Growing Your Own Herbs for Gluten-Free Cooking
Spring has come to the Rockies. The foothills are awash in a gentle green, the weather is warming with no more danger of frost, and it’s time to plant my herbs. You all know that I love my herb garden. To me, gathering fresh herbs and using them in cooking is one of life’s greatest pleasures. I use them in pesto, as well as sauces, stews, and salads and anywhere I can! Herbs lend flavor and aroma to our gluten-free cooking and make a simple dish come alive with added pizzazz.
It is much cheaper to plant your own herbs than to buy them in the grocery store and most herbs are quite forgiving. So, visit your local nursery or grocery store (some carry herb plants) and buy your favorites. Continue reading “How to Create an Herb Garden for Gluten-Free Cooking”
It’s gilling season, and a good gluten free barbecue sauce (cross-contamination free) may be hard to come by, especially a barbecue sauce without tomatoes (allergies). However, I enjoy my Gluten Free Barbecue Sauce Without Tomatoes. This time, since I had some homemade plum sauce already made, I thought it would make a great gluten free barbecue sauce substitute, along with other ingredients and a good steak rub. It came out wonderful! I’ll use it on broiled steaks, as well. I don’t know if I will ever make a plain steak again!
Continue reading “Gluten Free Plum Barbecue Sauce and Steak Rub Recipes”
For those who are also completely egg-free, you may find this list of egg substitutes very helpful. There are 3 basic purposes of using egg in a recipe: to moisten, to bind ingredients together, or to leaven (rise). Depending on the purpose, will depend upon the egg substitute used. Using an egg substitute is a great way to lower your cholesterol and calorie intake, as well. I especially like the use of flax seed meal as an egg replacer. Though agar-agar works very well, too, it is quite expensive. I am constantly discovering new gluten free egg substitutes. So check back often. I usually add a dated update for new discoveries.
Also visit the Gluten Free Egg Free Recipes category where you’ll find over 700 recipes.
I have been craving Chinese food. What better condiment is there to complement Chinese food than a gluten free plum sauce recipe? A quick plum sauce can be made with plum jam, but this gluten free plum sauce is made from fresh, ripe plums! Generally, one would use red flesh plums as they make a more attractive presentation, but you can use any yellow-fleshed plums if you wish. I used agave nectar/syrup which is said to affect your glycemic levels gradually, rather than fast and all at once like refined sugar, and it is less processed. If you’re making it for kids, skip the red pepper flakes. Plum sauce goes well with chicken, pork, egg rolls, gluten-free potstickers and more. Continue reading “Gluten Free Plum Sauce”
There is no doubt that eating out gluten-free is not an easy task, at least not for those with gluten-intolerance. Dealing with rude waiters /waitresses can ruin a meal in no time. Then when your meal comes and it has some gluten ingredients, sending it back adds fuel to the fire. Many of those with a gluten-intolerance or gluten-sensitivity are plagued with other food allergies and intolerances which multiples the problems. Below I have listed some things that may help some, especially those new to the diet. Continue reading “Gluten-free: Eating Out”
Frittata is naturally gluten-free, depending upon the filling. These little muffins are ideal because you can make them healthy, vegetarian, cheesy and more! They would be great to make over the weekend so that you can have breakfast ready for you before you head on out the door on weekday mornings. In addition, they make a wonderful and attractive dish for your guests, whether it is breakfast, brunch or lunch! If you have a mini muffin pan you can even make adorable appetizers! Whether low-carb or low-sodium, they definitely can be made gluten-free! Continue reading “Gluten Free Frittata Muffins”