GFCF Irish Soda Bread

Toasted soda bread makes a great breakfast. I've adapted my favorite soda bread recipe to be gluten and casein free. I've had this recipe for a long time. I can't remember where I got the recipe from - I've tried several soda bread recipes but this was my favorite because of the caraway in it. I really should commit the recipe to memory, because I will panic if I ever lose it.2 cups GF flour

Rice Flour Play Dough

This play dough was a huge hit with my girls and their friends. I've never seen such intense interest in play dough before, even without the fun colors (I left it white). It was very easy to use and did not have that funny smell that store bought play dough has. And making it is not that hard or time consuming (it took 10 minutes from start to finish). I think I'll be making a lot of it in

Syrian Red Lentil Soup

This soup smells fabulous while simmering, and it tastes even better.2 tbsp. olive oil1 large chopped onion1 cup diced carrots2 small zucchini or yellow squash, chopped2 large cloves minced garlic8 cups water or vegetable broth2 cups dried red lentils1/2 cup brown rice1 tsp. salt2 tsp. ground cumin1 tbsp. ground corianderjuice of 1 lemonHeat olive oil in a dutch oven. Saute onions, carrots, and

GFCF Applesauce Muffins

These muffins are super easy to make and turn out great every time.Dry ingredients1 1/2 cups GF flour blend 1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. nutmeg1/2 tsp. cinnamon3/4 tsp. allspice1/4 cup chopped walnuts or walnut mealWet ingredients3 tbsp. canola oil1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 egg1 cup applesauce3/4 cup peeled, diced applePreheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a

My Mom's Banana Bread

I remember this recipe being good, but my GFCF version is really, really good. I cannot believe how good this bread is after modification. It's hard to stop from scarfing up warm slices of it straight out of the oven. Yum. I'm honestly surprised that I think this GFCF version is actually better than the original. I'll ask my mom...maybe my tastes are changing!2 cups All Purpose Sorghum Flour

Vegetable Pea Soup

I prefer this particular pea soup over pea soup made with ham. And I prefer yellow split peas to green ones. If using yellow split peas, make the soup on the stovetop and not a crock pot, as long cooking in the crock pot turns the peas brown.8 cups water or vegetable broth2 cups green or yellow split peas1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced2 large cloves garlic, minced1 cup chopped

GFCF Snickerdoodles

The girls love Snickerdoodles. They get so excited whenever I make them. Of course they love to help roll the cookies in sugar - a great sensory experience if you can handle the mess!1/2 cup palm shortening1/4 cup applesauce1 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 tsp. vanilla2 2/3 cups Sorghum Flour Blend1/2 tsp. xanthan gum2 tsp. cream of tartar1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. salt3/4 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp.