Food, Gluten Free, Recipes, Photos
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins These muffins have been a favorite of my children for years. My daughter called two weeks ago asking for the recipe and I’ve been craving them ever since. The original recipe is made with wheat flour and wheat germ, which is a healthy option for most, but taboo for those…
Straw and Hay Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup diced all natural smoked ham 2 lg. cloves of garlic (crushed) 8 oz. Tinkyada Pasta Joy fettucini or spagehetti noodles 1 cup half and half or lowfat half and half 2 Tbsp part skim ricotta cheese 3/4 c. frozen baby sweet peas, thawed 1/4…
Turkey Burgers These lowfat healthy burgers are moist and flavorful and the options for toppings are endless. One of my favorites is a vine-ripened summer tomato with fresh crisp romaine lettuce. But on this cool April evening we’ll enjoy sweet red onions and crispy uncured bacon…equally delicious. Try making a double batch and individually…
Green Bean Salad Fresh Haricot Vert green beans and sweet grape tomatoes tossed with a tangy dressing are the perfect compliment to any sandwich. The fresh taste of summer! Ingredients: 2 cups fresh green beans (I used Harticourt)1 dozen grape tomatoes, diced¼ cup red onion2 tsp Seeds of Change organic Greek Feta Vinaigrette3 Tbsp olive…
Minestrone Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwich A light healthy soup loaded with chicken and crisp vegetables in a flavorful broth. Perfect with a two-cheese grilled sandwich made with garlic herb focaccia bread. Ingredients: 1 whole rotisserie chicken – deboned – juices reserved – chicken cubed 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 large onion diced 3 carrots,…
Focaccia Sandwich with Salmon and Dill Sauce One of the first things you learn when going gluten free is the lack of choices when it comes to bread. I traveled 35 miles to a gluten free bakery to purchase an $8.00 loaf of bread, only to be disappointed by the spongy consistency and lack of flavor. …
Pizza Yes, pizza! Once again, thanks to Udi’s, we can enjoy the crisp savory cheesy goodness of pizza…and there’s no compromise here, it’s fabulous. Creating my own pizza dough isn’t one of my aspirations, so the convenience and ease of the Udi’s crust is a perfect option. My first attempt is a traditional favorite, but…
Thyme Roasted Potatoes Ingredients: 1 lb Green Giant Klondike petite golden potatoes, fingerlings, or baby reds1/2 Tbsp olive oil2 Tbsp butter1 tsp sea salt½ tsp pepper½ tsp garlic powder½ tsp thyme Wash potatoes and cut in half. Heat the olive oil and butter in heavy sauce pan over medium heat and when it bubbles, add…
Baked Pork Chops This is one of our go-to recipes during the week as it’s so easy………and sooooo good. Perfect every time. Ingredients: 4 – Thick Cut boneless pork loin chops (can use bone-in too) 1 1/2 Tbsp Montreal Steak Seasoning 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large Vandalia onion – sliced into 4 – …
Tostada’s A light healthy easy dinner made with ground turkey and all the fixin’s. Another one of our favorites. Ingredients: 1- 5 oz pkg Los Pericos Tostadas – 10 count 1- 1.25 lb pkg Jennie-o ground turkey breast 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp plus 1 tsp Emeril Southwest Seasoning, divided…
Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich It’s another beautiful Sunday afternoon and the pond is open revealing the crystal blue water that takes on this hue only in the Spring as it shimmers against the brown field grasses. The guys are trimming trees and hauling rocks and have requested a favorite summer sandwich for dinner. Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches,…
Maple Almond Granola This recipe originated from my sister who brought over a huge container when I was first learning the gluten free diet. She’s amazing, I might add, and I’m so lucky to call her my friend. Staying true to my name, I added my own spin on her recipe. Enjoy. Ingredients: 4…
