Garlic Walnut Sandwich Bread

This is a variation on Perfect Sandwich Bread.2 1/2 cups GF flour blend (I used this one)2 tsp. xanthan gum2 tsp. sugar3/4 tsp. salt3/4 tsp. oregano3/4 tsp. basil1/3 cup walnut meal1/2 cup lukewarm rice milk1/2 cup warm water2 beaten eggs3 tbsp. olive oil1 tsp. apple cider vinegar3 cloves minced garlic1 3/4 tsp. rapid rise yeastSift together the flour through the basil. Add the walnut meal and

Spagetti with Garlic and Cumin

This recipe has been in my recipe box for a long time. It's from Bon Apetite - you can find the original recipe here. It's fast and easy and DH really likes it.6 ounces gluten free pasta1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp. dried parsley2 large cloves garlic, minced2 tsp. ground cumin1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper1/8 tsp. salt or to tasteCook pasta in boiling water

Kitchen Sink Fried Rice

I've tried several versions of fried rice over the years. Each time I tried, it seemed to lack "oomph". DH was never really impressed. There's been some leftover rice in the fridge for a couple of days and I thought I'd try again. I looked up another fried rice recipe and then decided to deviate from it. I wanted it to be a little interesting...it needed some zip.What I'm posting here is

Spring Chicken Soup with Quinoa

The other day I made Spicy (Vegan) Potato Curry and cooked some quinoa to go with it. I had some leftover quinoa and was mulling over options for its use when I found an appealing recipe in Eating Well for Spring Chicken and Barley soup. Clearly, barley is right out for us and I'm tired of using rice or pasta in soups. So I baked some chicken thighs, got out the leftover quinoa, mucked around

Rich Fudgy Brownies

I have not made these brownies in a long time. I thought they were cake brownies since there is a frosting recipe that goes with them. But they turned out dense, decadent and too rich for frosting. I used coconut oil in place of the butter, which gave these brownies a pleasantly subtle coconut taste. The whole pan was gone in just a couple of days!4 one ounce bars of unsweetened chocolate1/2

Arepas

I have been wanting to try arepas for a long time, ever since I read Gluten Free Girl's wonderful post here about how to make them. But I can't find pre-cooked cornmeal anywhere locally. I have no problem finding corn flour, masa harina, cornmeal, corn tortillas, hominy...all those lovely gluten free mexican offerings. But no P.A.N. And then I stumbled across this arepa recipe here at Rice of

GFCF Herbed Sandwich Wraps

The other day I made tomato GFCF Sandwich Wraps. They tasted amazing, but I was thinking that a wrap that could handle a mustard dressing would be nice. I looked to Gluten Free Gobsmacked for inspiration on how to use the herbs here. I was a little unsure of how it this trial would work without the added 1/3 cup tomatoes (or pesto). The first batch I made was too thick. It was a pain in the

Vegetable, Rice and Lemon Soup

This is a good, simple soup that gets the Megan stamp of approval. She likes it with a little bit of pesto swirled into her bowl, which only increases the nutritional content of the soup. 8 cups chicken broth 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 3 celery stalks, peeled and chopped1 large onion, diced 1 cup chopped red, yellow or orange pepper2/3 cup rice (I like short grain brown rice) 1/3 cup fresh

Cuban Shredded Pork

I really like this recipe. It's easy, and even the cold leftovers taste great. The original recipe can be found here. I imagine this would also be good with chicken or turkey instead of the pork.1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin1 cup waterjuice of 1 lime8 black peppercorns3 cloves crushed garlic1 tsp. dried thymea couple pinches of salt2 tbsp. olive oil1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced4

Shae's Hominy Soup

This soup is super fast to throw together. The lime juice really makes it good. Thanks to Shae for another great recipe!1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, such as Rotel, undrained1 can pinto beans, drained1 can hominy, drained3 cups water1 medium onion, chopped1 tsp. marjoram1 tsp. ground cumin2 medium potatoes, peeled and choppedsalt and pepper to tastelime wedges to serveCombine Rotel

Blueberry Corn Muffins

These muffins are almost too pretty to eat. I used a muffin pan that makes 6 large muffins so they would look more dramatic. Serve warm soon after removing from the oven, or serve split and broiled with maple syrup for breakfast. 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup gluten free All Purpose Flour Blend 1/4 cup sugar 2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. xanthan gum 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup rice milk 1 beaten egg 1/4 cup

GFCF "Buttermilk" Ranch Salad Dressing

I love Ranch Dressing. Sadly, most of it is taboo...unless I make it at home! I used to make this with a combination of mayo and sour cream, but I tried it with just mayo and it really was pretty good. It fixes that ranch dressing craving, at least!2 tbsp. Ranch Dressing Base (such as Penzey's Buttermilk Ranch)3 tbsp. water1 tbsp. vinegar, lemon juice, or water1/4 cup mayo (Whole Foods 365

Curried Cauliflower Soup

This is a Penzey's recipe, modified slightly. It's a good soup for a cold, rainy day. You can easily kick up the heat a bit if you wish by using more cayenne or using hot curry powder in place in the sweet curry powder. Megan loves this soup and begs me to make it for her on a semi-regular basis!1 large head cauliflower6 cups vegetable broth 2 tbsp. olive oil1 tsp. sweet curry powder1/8 tsp.

Garlic and Mustard Crumbed Chicken

A neighbor gave me this recipe a long time ago. I've always liked it - the crumb coating reminds me of stuffing. Leftovers are good sliced and put on top of a green salad.1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs, plus more as needed1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup dijon mustard1 minced clove garlic2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or 2 tsp. dried parsley2 - 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast

Gluten Free Ice Cream Cones

Look what I found at my local Whole Foods! Gluten free ice cream cones!!And guess how much they cost - less than $4! We've done without ice cream cones for a year because I didnt' want to shell out $9, plus shipping for the ones that sell online. I snapped up the two boxes that were on the shelf and bought some coconut milk ice cream as a treat. Anna had an ice cream cone for dessert tonight