Gluten Free

What Gluten Is To Me

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What Gluten is to Me

I’ve heard several people say lately that they are supposed to be Gluten Free by a Doctor’s order, but then I see them eating Gluten or they have offered it to me knowing that I have Celiac Disease. People PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, take this seriously! If you have an Autoimmune Disease and have been placed on a Gluten Free diet then you need to know Gluten is poison to your body!

Poison Ivy, Bee Stings, Peanut Butter, for example are poisonous to some people. Well Gluten is poison to me. You may not be able to see the damage it does to me, but I do break out in a rash; It’s in my hair and mouth. You may not be able to see the pain it causes me because I hide it very well. ( The stomach and joint pain are horrendous) The damage it does to my stomach and intestine can’t be seen except by my Dr., but it’s there, and even the tiniest bit of Gluten ( by proven studies, only 1/64th of a teaspoon) can cause intestinal damage and eventually cancer . The days and days of extreme fatigue is what gets me the most, because I can’t do what I need to do. I can’t get my work done; housework, job, and chores. It all has to just wait and I HATE that!!!  

So If you see me carrying wet wipes with me at the grocery store, or constantly washing my hands, its because, I’m wiping off Gluten that has touched something that I need to put in my cart to prevent cross contamination.  I’m trying to stay healthy. Or if I turn down a perfectly nice treat you offer me, (because it contains Gluten) please don’t be offended. I’m trying to stay healthy. If you see me standing in the isle at the store for a long time looking at a product, it’s because I’m reading the label to make sure it’s safe. (My husband even has to use Gluten Free shaving lotion so that I can kiss him on the cheek and not get glutened.) It’s because I’m trying to stay healthy

If you are one of us that has an Autoimmune Disease, please take this seriously and stay away from even the tiniest amount of Gluten and STAY HEALTHY.

 

Hamburger Gravy

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Hamburger Gravy

It’s been a rough week at our house! We have been dealing with a water leak, so this is one of our go to comfort foods.

Hamburger Gravy

1 pound Lean Ground Beef

1 ½ Teaspoons Season Salt ( or season to your taste)

1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper (optional)

Gravy

2 Tablespoons Meat drippings ( or Oil)

2 Tablespoons All-purpose Gluten Free Flour

1/2 Teaspoon GF Baking Powder

2/3 Cup Warm Water

1/2 Teaspoon Salt ( or more, depending on your taste)

(optional) ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

2 Cups Milk

In small mixing bowl whisk together flour, salt, pepper, baking powder and water. Let stand while browning meat.

In a 10 inch cast-iron skillet, on medium to high heat, break apart and crumble hamburger as it browns. When meat is cooked through, remove crumbled beef, but leaving the drippings in the skillet. Turn heat off and let skillet cool before pouring in flour water mixture. If you don’t have enough drippings then add 2 Tablespoons oil and slowly whisk in water, flour mixture. Turn heat back on, to  high. Slowly whisk in milk, continuing to stir until gravy starts to bubble and thicken. Turn heat to low, and stir crumbled beef back into gravy. When gravy is almost done, turn off heat. As it cools it will thicken more. Serve with Gluten Free biscuits while still warm. You may want to add more seasoning according to taste.

Slow Roasted Grilled Chicken

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Slow Roasted Chicken

Slow Roasted Grill Chicken

1 Whole Chicken ( gettry to the kind with no additives)

Rub

1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar

2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder

1 ½ Tablespoons Course Sea Salt

1/2 Teaspoon Black Ground Pepper

Preheat Grill to 300*

( Only the burners at each end. Leave the middle burners off)

NOTE: You can do this in the oven, it may not have the flavor that it will get from the grill.

In medium size mixing bowl whisk together all rub ingredients.

Remove giblets from inside bird and wash whole chicken very well, including the inside.  Place whole chicken into a greased 9×13 inch foil pan. Using your hands dip rub from bowl and start rubbing entire chicken with the sugar and spice mixture, on top and under the skin and inside the cavity also. When you have used all of the rub, place pan on grill in the center between the outside burners. Close lid and keep grill at 300 – 350*F.  After the first hour start rotating the pan a half turn every 30 minutes. Also as juices start to fill the pan baste the chicken with those juices. Try not to open the lid unless it’s time to rotate pan. Roast a total of 3 hours or until a meat thermometer is inserted into the thickest part of the bird and internal temp. is 165* F. or 75*C.  (The last 30 minutes of cooking time, remove bird from pan and place over grate with fire under it, to crisp the skin for 15 minutes on each side.) Save drippings in pan to pour over chicken and serve! Enjoy!

 

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

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Strawberry Lemonade

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

The Juice of 2 Lemons ( about 1/2 Cup )

2 Cups whole Fresh Strawberries ( you can use frozen)

2 Cups Cold water

2 Cups Ice

1 Cup Organic Agave Nectar

Pour lemon juice and other ingredients into blender on crush setting and blend until all berries and ice is completely crushed and liquid. Pour into container and place in fridge (or freezer) until ready to serve. Makes almost 1/2 Gallon.

I like to place it into the freezer until slushy and serve on a HOT summer day!

No Crust Garden Quiche

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Garden Quiche

No Crust Garden Quiche

8 Eggs

1/2 Cup Milk

1/2 Cup Gluten Free all-purpose flour

1 medium yellow Squash, peeled seeded and chopped (about 2 cups)

1 Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped

1-2 Jalapenos’ seeded and finely chopped

1 medium Tomato, chopped

1 medium Sweet Onion, chopped

4-5 Minced Cloves of Garlic

1 Teaspoon Salt

2 cups Grated Cheddar Cheese

6-8 Slices Cooked Bacon, crumbled

Preheat oven to 350*F

In medium bowl break eggs, add milk and whisk together. Sprinkle in flour and whisk together until smooth. In another large bowl, add all chopped veggies. ( I like to chop all of my vegetables ahead of time and store them in the fridge until I’m ready to use them, they will last 2-3 days.) When you are ready to make the quiche sprinkle salt over veggies and stir in, fold in grated cheese and bacon. Then pour egg mixture over veggie mixture and fold together. When completely mixed pour into a greased deep dish pie plate. Bake for 35- 40 minutes or until set in the center. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Another do ahead tip: Fry extra bacon a day or two before you get ready to make your quiche.

 

Cucumber Mint Thirst Quencher

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Cucumber Mint Thirst Quencher

2 Cups peeled, seeded and cubed Fresh Cucumber ( about 4 -5, 5 inch Cucumbers)

1/4 Cup chopped Fresh Mint Leaves

4 Cups Ice Cubes

2 Cups Cold Water

1/2 Cup Organic Blue Agave Nectar

Place all ingredients into large blender, set to crush and blend until ice and cucumbers are well blended. Serve cold. Enjoy!!!

Deli Style Broccoli Salad

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Deli Style Broccoli Salad

2 Small heads of fresh Broccoli about 4 Cups of Florets

1/2 Cup Golden Raisins

1/2 Cup Roasted and Salted Sunflower Seeds

1 Large Shallot or Green Garden Onion Chopped

Optional: 1 cup shredded carrots

Dressing:

1/2 Cup Crushed Pineapple with juice

1/2 Cup Gluten Free Mayonnaise

2 Tablespoons Stevia or Sugar

In medium size mixing bowl, cut up broccoli florets to bite size pieces. Add raisins, sunflower seeds, and onion. In small bowl mix pineapple, mayo, and sugar. Whisk together until smooth and pour over broccoli mixture. Refrigerate until chilled, serve cold. Enjoy!

Gluten Free Squash Fritters

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Gluten Free Squash Fritters

2 1/2  Cups Shredded Squash (zucchini, yellow, or any squash you prefer)

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

2 Eggs beaten

1/4 Cup Water (or milk)

!/2 Cup Chopped Onion (optional)

1 1/2 Cups GF Corn Bread Mix ( I used Bob’s Red Mill)

1/2 Cup GF Oil ( or enough oil to pan fry)

In medium size mixing bowl mix shredded squash and salt. Let set while you beat eggs and water together and cut up the onion. ( The salt will help bring out the moister in the squash) Then add eggs, water, onion and corn meal. Stir until corn bread mix is wet and well incorporated.  Pour oil into 10 inch skillet and heat on high. When oil is hot drop squash batter by spoonful’s into oil and fry fritters 3- 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.  Remove from pan and drain on paper towels. Serve while warm and crispy!

Variations: Add chopped jalapenos’ or minced garlic.

Change out the squash for fresh cut or frozen corn (drained) to make corn fritters.

Beef with Sour Cream Herb Sauce

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Beef with sourcream herb sauce

Beef with Sour Cream Herb Sauce

1 Pound Lean Ground Beef

2 Chopped Green Onions (or scallions)

2 Tablespoons Fresh Chopped Oregano

1 Tablespoon Fresh Chopped Parsley

3 Tablespoons Gluten Free Worchester Sauce

1/2 Cup Sour Cream

1 Cup Warm Water

2 Tablespoons Gluten Free all-purpose Flour

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

In medium skillet brown ground beef on medium high heat. When beef has lost almost all of the pink, then add onions and herbs. Raise the heat slightly and stir to break up any large clumps until beef is completely brown. Then turn off heat and let set until you get the sauce ready. In small mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, water, flour and salt. Turn heat back on under skillet to medium high, then pour sauce mixture over meat and stir until thick. Remove from heat and serve warm over Gluten free pasta. Enjoy!

Note: If you use dry herbs only use half the amount.

Grilled Garden Veggies

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Grilled Garden Veggies

2 Medium Yellow Squash

3-4 Green Onions ( or scallions)

1 Medium Head of Broccoli

Optional- 1 Bell Pepper or Jalapeño

2 Tablespoons Light Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon Softened Butter to grease pan

1 Teaspoon (additive free) Season Salt

½ Teaspoon Sea Salt

1 ½ Teaspoons Garlic Powder

Preheat Grill to 375- 400*

Butter a 9x 13 inch foil pan, or you can make a pan out of foil, but be sure and double layer it.

Wash and slice the squash and onions into 1/4 inch slices, then break apart Broccoli florets and place in pan. Drizzle oil over veggies and toss to coat. Then sprinkle seasoning salt, sea salt and garlic powder over veggies. Cover loosely with foil and place on grill. Close lid and let veggies stem for about 10 minutes. Raise lid and uncover veggies and toss them using a long spatula. If you want grill marks on some of the veggies take out a few of the squash slices and broccoli florets with tongs and place on a well oiled grill grate. Let them brown only for a minute or two, then return veggies to pan. Close lid on grill and cook for another 15- 20 minutes or until veggies are fork tender. Serve warm.

Southwest Ranch Salad

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Gluten Free Southwest Ranch Salad

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Southwest Ranch Salad

4 Cups chopped baby Kale

2 Cups Fresh or frozen cut Corn

1 Avocado peeled, seeded and cubed

1- 16 oz. can Bush’s Gluten Free Dark Red Kidney Beans (Drained)

10 -12 Small Red Cherry Tomatoes cut in half

Optional 1 Diced Jalapeno

1 Cup crushed Gluten Free Corn Chips

Assemble all vegetables in large serving bowl and top with corn chips. Mix dressing using recipe below and pour over salad just before serving.

Dressing:

1/3 Cup Gluten Free Mild Salsa

1 Cup Gluten Free Ranch Dressing (see recipe below using the yogurt to make it thicker)

Add salsa and ranch dressing to small mixing bowl whisk together, and pour over salad just before serving.

Gluten Free Ranch Seasoning Mix

2/3 Cup GF Dry Buttermilk (Saco Cultured Dry Buttermilk)

2 Tablespoons Additive Free Dried Parsley Leaves

2 Teaspoons Additive Free Dried Dill Weed

1 Tablespoon Salt

½ Teaspoon Pure Black Pepper

4 Teaspoons Additive Free Onion Powder

1 Teaspoon Additive Free Garlic Powder

Process in food processor until dill and parsley are completely ground fine. Store in a labeled container, in the refrigerator or freezer.

GF Ranch Salad Dressing

4 Teaspoons Dry Ranch Seasoning Mix (See Recipe above)

1 1/3 Cups Pure Butter Milk ( to make dressing thicker use half butter milk and half plain GF Greek yogurt )

1 Teaspoon White Vinegar

2 Teaspoons Sugar

1 Teaspoon Salt

1 Teaspoon GF Lea and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce

½ Teaspoon Kikkomans GF Soy Sauce

Place all ingredients in pint canning jar and whisk together. Put lid on jar and store in refrigerator.

Strawberry Thyme Frozen Yogurt Pie

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Strawberry Thyme Frozen Yogurt Pie!

2 Cups fresh washed stemmed and sliced Strawberries

2 Tablespoons Fresh chopped Thyme (if you use dry, then only one Tablespoon)

1 Cup plain Greek Yogurt

1/2 Cup Stevia (you can add more or less of your favorite sweetener to your taste)

1 Gluten Free Graham cracker pie crust

Place strawberries, thyme, yogurt and sweetener into food processor. Chop on the puree setting until strawberries are finely chopped and other ingredients are well mixed. Pour into pie shell and freeze for at least 2-3 hours or until pie is set. Serve frozen, Enjoy!

This recipe also makes great yogurt popsicles, minus the pie crust of course!

Herb Roasted Cauliflower

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Herb Roasted Cauliflower

2 Medium size heads of Cauliflower

1/4 Cup Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Parsley Leaves

1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Thyme Leaves

2 Teaspoons Chopped Rosemary

3 Large Cloves minced Garlic

1 Teaspoon Salt

1 Cup Parmesan Cheese

1/2 Cup Cooked Crumbled Bacon

Preheat oven to 400*

Wash Cauliflower and break off florets, place them single layer in a large baking dish. ( do not stack them) Drizzle oil over the top then Sprinkle herbs, garlic, and salt evenly over cauliflower. Place in oven and bake uncovered for 35 minutes or until fork tender. Top with cheese and bake another 5 minutes. When done remove from oven and top with bacon. Serve warm. Enjoy!

 

Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Cookies

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Crunchy No Bake Cookies

Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Cookies

2 Cups Gluten Free Chocolate Chips ( You can also use GF White Chocolate chips)

1/4 Cup or 1/2 Stick of Butter ( You can use a Butter substitute, Earth Balance, Coconut Butter, or mashed Banana)

1/2 Cup Organic Agave Nectar, or Honey

4 Cups lightly Crushed Gluten Free Rice Chex Cereal  ( These work better than GF Rice Crispies)

1/2 Cup Ground Chia Seeds

In large mixing bowl melt chocolate chips and butter in microwave for 1-2 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Remove from microwave and stir in agave nectar. When well blended fold in crushed cereal and ground chia seeds. When cereal is coated, spoon onto parchment paper and let cool. They are ready to eat when cookies are set. Enjoy!

Greek Meat Loaf with My Homemade Greek Seasoning

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Greek Meatloaf

2 Pounds Ground Pork ( or Ground Turkey)

1/2 Cup Gluten Free Bread Crumbs ( you can also use Gluten Free Oats)

1 Large Egg

1/2 Cup Greek Seasoning

Preheat oven to 375*

Place ground meat in large mixing bowl, add bread crumbs, egg, and seasoning. I just get into it with my hands and mix all ingredients well. Pour meat mixture into a lightly greased 9×9 inch glass baking pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until meat is cooked through. If you use ground turkey you may want to brown the top under the broiler for 2-3 minutes before serving.  Serve plain or with dipping sauce.

Jan’s Greek Seasoning Mix

1/4 Cup Dried Ground (or Rubbed) Sage

1/4 Cup Dried Thyme Leaves

1/4 Cup Dried Basil Leaves

1/4 Cup Garlic Powder

1/4 Cup Onion Powder

3/4 Cup Dried Oregano Leaves

2 Tablespoons Dried Rosemary Leaves

4 Teaspoons Paprika

4 Teaspoons Black Ground Pepper

4 Teaspoons Salt

Add all ingredients to spice blender or regular food processor. Blend just until mixed. I would rather not grind this into a powder, we like the larger size leaves. I think it adds more flavor.

Crunchy Onion and Herb Parmesan Chicken

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Crunchy Onion and Herb Parmesan Chicken

( Remember if you use dried herbs then cut the amount in half)

4 Large Chicken Breasts

1/2  Teaspoon Salt

4 Teaspoons Chopped Fresh Oregano

4 Teaspoons Chopped Fresh Basil

2 Large Cloves Minced Garlic

2 Teaspoons Chopped Fresh Thyme

1-6oz. Can Gluten Free French Fried Onions (broken or crunched into smaller pieces)

3 Cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 400*

Grease a 9×13 inch glass baking pan and add chicken breasts. Slice each chicken breast diagonally with about 4 cuts each, half way through meat. Sprinkle with salt and herbs, getting down into each cut.  Place pan into oven and bake for 20 minutes. Then add fried onions, packing onions down into the cuts, then top with cheese. Bake another 20 – 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove from oven, let cool slightly and serve. Enjoy!

Pea Carrot Salad

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Pea Carrot Salad

Pea Carrot Salad

2 Cups Fresh or Frozen Sweet Peas (Hulled, Washed and drained)

2 Cups Freshly grated Carrots ( about 3 large carrots)

1 Cup Freshly grated Cheddar Cheese

3/4 Cup Gluten Free Mayo ( I use Hellmans)

1-2 Tablespoons Sugar ( Or Stevia)

Optional 1/2 Cup Crisp Bacon Crumbled over top

In large mixing bowl add all vegetables and cheese. In small bowl whisk together mayo and sugar, pour over Vegetables and cheese. Refrigerate over night.( it is much better when you make ahead) Then top with bacon if you choose, before serving. Enjoy!

Ham and Broccoli Salad

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Ham and Broccoli Salad

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Ham and Broccoli Salad

2 Heads Broccoli, chopped (about 6 cups)

1 Cup Chopped Ham (Farmland has Gluten Free ham )

1/2 Cup Pineapple Chunks

1/2 Cup Gluten Free Mayonnaise ( I use Hellmann’s)

1/2 Cup Plain Additive Free Greek Yogurt

1/2 cup sugar or Stevia Sweetener (I use ¼ cup sugar and 1/4 cup Stevia)

2/3 Cup Additive Free freshly shredded Cheddar Cheese

In mixing bowl combine broccoli, ham and pineapple. In small bowl whisk together mayo, yogurt, and sugar. Pour over broccoli mixture, blending well. Top with cheese and serve. I like to add a few Gluten Free Croutons. This is a favorite at pot luck diners.

Fresh Southwest Salad

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Fresh Southwest Salad

Fresh Southwest Salad

2 Cups Fresh Garden Leaf Lettuce ( I used a garden mix of baby leaf lettuce, lacey leaf, and baby romaine lettuce)

1/2 Cup canned Black Beans ( rinsed and drained)

1/2 Cup canned Sweet Corn (Drained)

Gluten Free Corn Chips

Gluten Free Salsa

Optional 1/2 Cup chopped Tomatoes

Optional 1/2 Cup chopped Ham

In large salad bowl, add washed and rinsed lettuce, pulling apart and tearing leaves into bite size pieces. Add rinsed and drained black beans and corn. If you want you can add the tomatoes and ham. Top with GF corn chips and drizzle with salsa.  Enjoy!!

High Fiber Brownies

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HighFiber Brownies

High Fiber Gluten Free Brownies

1/4 Cup Coconut Flour

1/2 Cup Almond Flour

1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed)

1/2 Teaspoon Gluten Free Baking Powder

1/2 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum

1 Tablespoon Psyllium Husk Powder

4 1/2 Tablespoons Pure Cocoa Powder ( I use Hershey’s)

1/2 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter ( I use the low sugar natural peanut butter)

1 Tablespoon pure Vanilla

3 Large Eggs beaten

1/2 Cup, Pure Honey or Blue Agave Nectar ( I use C&H Organic)

1- 11.5 oz. package Gluten Free Milk Chocolate Chips ( you may want to use Sugar Free/Dairy Free)

Preheat oven to 350*

In large mixing bowl whisk all dry ingredients together, then add peanut butter, vanilla, beaten eggs, and agave nectar.  Using electric mixer, beat all ingredients together until batter is smooth. (Note: this batter is really thick) Then fold in chocolate chips and pour batter into a greased 9-10 inch glass baking pan or I use my thick deep pie plate for these. Bake for 30- 35 minutes or until set in center.  When done remove from oven and let brownies cool.  Enjoy!

(Remember these are High Fiber!)

Upside Down Pizza Casserole

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Upside Down Pizza Casserole

1 pound Lean Ground Beef

1 Teaspoon Dry Basil Leaves

1/2  Teaspoon Dry Oregano leaves

1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

1- 24oz. Jar of your Favorite Gluten Free Pizza Sauce ( I used Rinaldi)

1- 6oz. wedge of Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated (reserve ¼ Cup for Crust)

Crust:

2/3 Cup Gluten Free Bisquick Baking Mix

2 Teaspoons White Granulated Sugar

1/3 Cup Buttermilk

1 Large Egg Beaten

1/4 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese

In medium bowl add all ingredients for crust,( except cheese) and whisk together until smooth. Fold in Cheese and let set until you are ready to spread over beef mixture.

Preheat oven to 400*

In 10 inch cast iron skillet, brown ground beef adding spices just before beef is fully cooked. ( it should only take about 10 minutes to brown beef on medium high heat). Remove from heat and add pizza sauce, spreading over meat. Do not stir into beef. Then sprinkle grated cheese over sauce, then top all of this with crust batter, spreading to outer edges. Place skillet in oven and bake for 20 -25 minutes or until crust is baked through and browned on top. Remove from oven and serve warm! Enjoy!

Jan’s Banana Chia Muffins

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Jan’s Banana Chia Muffins

Yeast Mixture

1/4 Cup room temperature Sweet Buttermilk

1/4 Cup luke warm water (be sure it isn’t over 110*)

1/4 Cup packed Pure Brown Sugar

1 Teaspoon Dry Active Yeast

Batter:

1 3/4 Cups Gluten Free All-Purpose Flour ( I used Better Batter )

1 1/2 Teaspoons GF baking powder

1/2Teaspoon Baking Soda

3/4 Cups Pure White granulated Sugar

2 Large Eggs beaten

1/2 Stick softened Butter (or ¼ cup GF oil)

2 Large Bananas or 3 small sliced and mashed

1/8 Cup Chia ground Seeds (Soaked in 1/8 cup warm water for at least 20 minutes)

1/2 Cup chopped Pecans (optional)

In glass container make the yeast mixture first. Add room temperature buttermilk, warm water, brown sugar, and yeast. Whisk together and set yeast mixture aside while you make batter. ( I like to set mine by the stove or in a warm place)

Preheat oven to 325*F.

In large mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and white sugar.  Using mixer on high, blend together flour mixture with beaten eggs, butter, and mashed bananas, and soaked chia seeds.  Add yeast mixture to batter and mix until completely blended don’t over mix. Let batter set for about 15 -20 minutes, then dip batter (about ¼ cup each ) into a greased nonstick muffin pan or cupcake liners. I like to use a triggered ice cream scoop. Bake for 25-26 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted in center cup comes back clean. When done remove from oven and let cool. This will make about 18 cupcake size muffins.  Enjoy!

Pineapple Coconut Banana Smoothie

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Pineapple Coconut Banana Smoothie

3 Slices Pineapple ( canned or fresh)

1 Banana Peeled and chunked

1/2 Cup Coconut Juice (I use Bai Coconut)

1/2 Cup plain Greek Yogurt

1 Tablespoon ground Chia Seed

Place all ingredients into smoothie maker or blender. Blend until smooth and completely mixed. Pour into glass and enjoy!!

Cinnamon Roll Marble Bread

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Cinnamon Roll Marble Bread

1/2 Cup GF Canola Oil

1 1/4 Cups Plain Greek Yogurt

5 Large Eggs Beaten (or 1 Cup Egg Whites)

1/2 Cup Sprite ( Or any Gluten Free Lemon Lime Carbonated Beverage)

2 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour (with xanthan gum already added, I used Better Batter)

2 Tablespoons Gluten Free Baking Powder ( I used Clabber Girl)

1 Cup Granulated Sugar

1 1/2 Tablespoons Active Dry Yeast

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

Filling :

1/2 Cup Melted Butter ( or 1 Stick)

1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar

2 Tablespoons additive free Ground Cinnamon

Mix together to dissolve Sugar

Glaze:

 2 Cups Powdered Sugar

1/4 Cup water

Whisk together until smooth

Make sure the paddles are in place in your bread machine pan. Pour oil in first, ( just a little bread machine tip: Pour the oil on top of the paddles, that just helps the bread turn loose at the end of the baking cycle.) then add Yogurt. I like to add yogurt one spoon full at a time, spreading it out so that it will mix evenly. In separate bowl whisk together all dry ingredients for bread, including yeast.  Then pour this flour mixture on top of oil and yogurt. Finish adding the liquid ingredients, the beaten eggs and sprite on top of flour mixture. Place the bread pan into machine and set for light crust on Gluten Free Cycle. Make the filling while bread is kneading so that butter will cool slightly. When the knead cycle is done, use a spoon to separate and make deep indentions into the dough then spoon cinnamon filling into indentions. I make 3 lines of indentions for the filling all the way down the length of the loaf. Close lid and let the bake cycle begin. When done remove pan from bread machine and let cool at least 20 minutes before removing bread from pan. When cool drizzle with glaze and serve! Enjoy!

If you don’t have a Gluten Free cycle on your machine, then set it to knead for 15 minutes, rise for 30 and bake for 1 hour.  Remember to add your filling between the rise and bake cycle.

If you bake this in the oven, bake at 350* for 1 hour.  This is a large loaf, my pan is a large 9X5 inch. If you have the short loaf pans, then you must add a foil or parchment paper collar around the top of your pan so that it doesn’t run over into your oven.

Jan’s Gluten Free Pecan Pie

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Happy National Pie Day!

Jan’s Gluten Free Pecan Pie

1/2 Cup packed Brown Sugar

3 Tablespoons All purpose Gluten Free Flour

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

3 Large Eggs

3Tablespoons Softened Butter ( or butter substitute)

1 Cup Corn Syrup ( you can use light or dark)

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

2 Cups Pecan Halves ( I like to reserve 1 cup to decorate the top)

1- 9 inch unbaked Gluten Free Pie shell

Preheat oven to 350*

In small bowl whisk together sugar, GF flour, and salt. In separate large bowl, beat eggs, butter, and corn syrup together, adding in flour mixture and vanilla. Fold in 1 Cup pecans, then pour mixture into pie shell. Arrange the remaining pecans in a circular pattern around pie. Cover outer edge of pie crust with a pie shield or foil to keep crust from over browning.  Place in oven and bake 45 minutes. Remove pie shield the last 10 minutes of baking time. Remove from oven and let cool before serving.

Glazed Pork Chops with Fruit and Vegetables

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Glazed Pork Chops with fruit and Vegetables

1 Large Apple

2 Bell Peppers

1 Medium Onion

2 Cups Frozen Sliced Squash

14 oz. Frozen Ore Ida Steak Fries ( half of a 28oz. bag)

1 1/2 Teaspoon MSG Free Season Salt

4 – 6 Tablespoons Gluten Free Apple Jelly (I used Homemade)

4 – 6 Bone in Pork Chops

Preheat oven to 375*

Wash and Slice apple, peppers, and onions fairly thin, about ¼ inch thick. Spread them evenly over the bottom of a greased deep dish large baking pan (at least 9×13, bigger is better). Add frozen squash and fries, sprinkle evenly with season salt then place pork chops on top of vegies and fruit. Spread 1 tablespoon of jelly over each pork chop. Place in oven and bake for 40 – 50 minutes or until pork chops are cooked through and vegetables are fork tender.

 

Lasagna Soup

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Gluten Free Lasagna Soup

1 Large Onion Chopped (mine was about 3 1/2Cups after chopping)

5- 6 Large Cloves of Garlic minced

1 Pound Lean Ground Beef

2- 14 oz. Cans of 100% Chicken Broth

4 Cups Additive Free Tomato Sauce ( you can use Peeled and Chopped tomatoes)

1/2 Teaspoon salt

1/2 of a 10 oz. Box of Gluten Free Lasagna Noodles (I used Café’ Brand no boil)

2 Teaspoons additive free Dry Oregano

2 Teaspoons additive free Dry Sweet Basil

1/4 Cup additive free Plain Greek Yogurt

½ Cup additive free Fresh Parmesan Cheese crumbled

In medium size skillet brown ground beef. When there is almost no pink left in meat, add chopped onion and garlic. If you are making this on the stove top then, cook another 5-10 minutes while covered, stirring and turning over meat and onions, until onions are soft and translucent. In large stock pot, or Crockpot add browned meat and onion mixture, along with chicken broth, tomato sauce, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Break up noodles and add to pot, along with spices.(** If you are making this in a Crockpot or slow cooker, set on low for 6-8 hours and do not add noodles, yogurt and cheese until the last 15 minutes of cooking time.**)  On stove top cook on a slow boil continuing to stir for about 10 minutes. Then stir in yogurt, and cheese. Simmer another 10-15 minutes, when noodles are soft it is ready to serve. Serve with Gluten Free garlic bread! YUM, Enjoy!!