GFCF Herbed Crackers

This is another recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens (the New Baking Book, which I love!). I was surprised at how easy these crackers were to make. Next time I'll double the recipe, because they go really fast!1 cup GF Flour Blend (I used this one)3/4 tsp. rubbed sage 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 3 tbsp. rice milk 2 tbsp. olive oil *3 tbsp. fresh snipped parsley,

Best Ever Biscuits

I've adapted this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens. I used a multi-grain flour blend, and the quinoa flour in the blend gave the biscuits a nice savory taste. I served these with Beef Stew with Sweet Potatos and Apricots. Leftovers would be good split, toasted and stuffed with egg and ham for breakfast in the morning.2 cups GF flour blend (I used this one)1 tbsp. baking powder2 tsp. sugar1

Beef Stew with Sweet Potatoes and Apricots

1 pound beef stew meat, fat trimmed, cut into 1/2 inch cubes2 tbsp. rice flour1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper1 tbsp. olive oil2 cups peeled sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (2 medium)1 large onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 bay leaf1 tbsp. dried parsleypinch ground allspicepinch ground cinnamon1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper, to taste2 cups beef broth8 large dried apricots,

Cranberry Sauce with Apples

Making your own cranberry sauce is so easy and fast, and it tastes great. This is a Penzey's recipe,which I've halved (and it still makes plenty). Homemade cranberry sauce is good with not only turkey, but chicken and pork, crackers, or plain by the spoonful.2 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed1 large tart apple, peeled, cored and chopped into 1/2 inch chunks1/2 cup apple juice1/2 cup sugar1/2 tsp.

GFCF Corn Bread

This recipe is adapted from Better Homes and Gardens. Call me crazy for thinking corn bread is pretty, but this corn bread really is nice to look at, and even nicer to eat.1 cup GF flour blend (I used this one)3/4 cup cornmeal2 tbsp. sugar2 1/2 tsp. baking powder3/4 tsp. salt2 beaten eggs1 cup rice milk1/4 cup canola oilPreheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 9 inch round baking pan with cooking

GFCF Apple Pie

Apple pie holds a special place in my memory as what spurred me into the kitchen in earnest. My uncle brought this beautiful apple pie to Thanksgiving one year when I was 13 years old. It was the most fantastic pie we'd ever laid our eyes on...piled high full of apples, the crust was golden and perfect, and I swear I could hear angels singing "aaaahhhhh!" over this pie. It was gorgeous. But

Baked Chicken with Crispy Potato Chip Crust

Tom's aunt made this for dinner and gave me the recipe some years ago - yes it really does use potato chips, and yes the end result is extra crunchy and really good! I modified the original recipe just a little bit to suit my needs.1/4 cup olive oil4 large cloves minced garlic1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper1/4 cup dijon mustard2 tsp. dried basil4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves4 ounces potato

GFCF Chocolate Mousse Tart with Shortbread Crust

A friend recently shared a shortbread tart crust recipe with me, and I thought a chocolate filling would compliment it well. The crust reminds me of Pecan Sandies. It does not have much flavor on it's own, but it's good with the chocolate filling. I've added vanilla extract to the recipe posted here - although I didn't use vanilla extract in the crust I made this weekend, I think the crust

Pumpkin Butter Bread

I stumbled across a recipe for pumpkin butter bread here while searching for interesting ways to use up pumpkin butter. This is an excellent recipe and the bread tastes even better sliced with some pumpkin butter spread on top. 1/3 cup palm shortening 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup pumpkin butter (or other fruit butter such as apple or pear) 1/3 cup water 1 2/3 cups GF flour blend (I used this

Irish Whiskey Cake

I love making this cake every autumn. It smells great, and it's not too sweet. Everyone loves it. I've adapted this recipe from the Irish Heritage Cookbook by Margaret M. Johnson. And happily, I can safely say that Scotch and Irish Whiskey are safe (gluten free!).1/2 cup dried currants1 1/4 cup water1/4 cup palm shortening1/4 cup applesauce1/2 cup sugar1 egg1 1/2 cups GF flour blend (I used

Leek and Bacon Quiche

This is my favorite quiche recipe. The original recipe, by Cooking Light, has no cheese in it, so it's a great candidate for gluten and casein free version of quiche. If you make it with a no roll pie crust recipe, it takes less than an hour to prepare, bake and serve. I served this quiche with a salad, Pumpkin Cornbread Muffins and Sugar Cookies for a light lunch.1 recipe No Roll Pie Crust 6

No Roll Pie Crust

This is a Penzey's recipe (made gluten and casein free, of course). It's a great pie crust for savory pies, like quiche. It's fast, easy, and tastes good too. I make this pie crust with an all purpose rice flour blend, which I like - it makes the crust slightly crisp, which works well with a quiche. This pie crust recipe makes plenty for a deep dish pie.1 1/2 cups GF flour blend (I used this