Blueberry Pie

Blueberry pie in the summertime is just divine. The girls, their grandmother and I went and picked blueberries the other day and then went home to bake pie. And it was very good.Pastry for single or double crust pieCrumb Topping for single crust pie, if desired6 cups blueberries, rinsed1/2 cup sugar1 tbsp. lemon juice1/4 cup Minute Tapioca1/4 tsp. cloves or 1/2 tsp. apple pie spicePreheat oven to

All Purpose Crumb Topping

This all purpose crumb topping is good on pies, fruit crisps, coffeecakes, muffins, you name it. I like using Sorghum and Chickpea or All Purpose Sorghum blends, but Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend works well too. Go here for Nut Free Crumb Topping.1 cup GF flour blend 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp. white sugar 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 8 tbsp. dairy free, soy free margarine 1/2 cup

GFCF Meatloaf

Today I tackled meatloaf. I was unsure of how this would fly with the girls. They've never had meatloaf before and they can be very picky about their meat. I am very happy to report that they both liked this dish! The recipe that served as my guide can be found here at Spectrum Hope.1 package ground turkey (20 oz)1 egg1 cup chunky salsa1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro1 tbsp. fresh lime juice1/2

Sweet Potato Salad, Take Two

This is another Living Without recipe. I liked the first Sweet Potato Salad I tried so much that I decided to try another version. I nixed the cinnamon and nutmeg in the original recipe because I just don't like any hint of sweetness in my sweet potatoes. But if you think cinnamon and nutmeg sounds fabulous, you can find the original recipe here.4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into

Julie's Egg Free Banana Bread

My BFF has a son who is allergic to everything. Really, it's the truth. His allergies manifest as asthma, hives, swelling, horrible eczema...he has an Epipen that goes with him everywhere. His allergy list is: wheat, gluten (including oats, barley and rye), soy, peanuts, tree nuts, seeds, all legumes (beans! peas! yes they make his hands turn blue!), eggs, pineapple and possibly corn and/or rice

Bulk Pankcake and Waffle Mix

This is a Gluten Free Heaven recipe (you can find it here). I've modified it just slightly to make it corn-free.3 cups brown rice flour1 cup sorghum flour 1/2 cup millet, amaranth or teff flour2 cups potato starch2 cups tapioca starch3/4 cup sugar (powdered sugar works well too)6 tsp. baking soda3 tbsp. baking powder4 tsp. xanthan gum3 tsp. saltSift together all ingredients. Store in an airtight

Roasted Squash with Thyme

This is an Eating Well recipe (you can find the original here). I used onion instead of fennel because that's what I had on hand, and everyone really liked the result.2 small zucchini 2 small yellow squash2 medium onions2 tbsp. olive oil1 tsp. dried thyme or 1 tbsp. chopped fresh thyme1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. pepper1/4 cup thinly sliced garlicPreheat oven to 450 degrees. Quarter squash lengthwise,

Marinated Grilled Flank Steak

This is a Rachel Ray recipe - I only changed a couple of things about it. It's one of the few recipes that popped up for a marinated flank steak that did not include soy sauce as an essential ingredient. It's easy to make and and tasty to boot! I served this over a green salad, but it'd also be good with tortillas and guacamole.I have a friend who makes excellent flank steak. He grills it

Sweet Potato Salad

I made this dish on a whim this past weekend, not knowing whether I'd like it. I prefer sweet potatoes roasted and plainly dressed with just a bit of salt and pepper and sometimes a drizzle of lime juice. I'm not fond of sweet potatoes gussied up too much, especially when they are prepared on the sweet side. Just the thought of sweet potatoes mashed with brown sugar and topped with

Fresh Tomato and Basil Chicken

This is a nice light dish for summer. Serve with crusty french bread or risotto to soak up the sauce and a green salad on the side.4 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts3 tbsp. rice flour1 tbsp. corn flour or potato flour1/4 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper2tbsp. olive oil2 small shallots, minced2 cloves garlic, minced2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar or white wine3/4 cup chicken broth1 pint grape tomatoes,

Honey Glazed Snack Mix

This is Penzey's take on Chex Mix. The girls really like it!4 cups gluten free Chex cereal (rice or corn) 2 cups Ener-G pretzels 1 cup walnut or pecan halves 1/3 cup casein free, soy free margarine 1/4 cup honey 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a large baking sheet, set aside. In a large bowl toss together the

We've Arrived, and a Quick Chicken Dinner

We arrived at our destination 4 days ago. The trip was really not that bad - three days in the car and the girls were mostly happy. Although, they were happier to get out of the car and overrun Grandma's house. Dinner the day of our arrival was Pesto Marinated Chicken on top of salad. It's pretty simple and pretty tasty too. I really liked the berries on the salad.1 batch Cilantro Pesto,