tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213649352024-03-13T22:56:31.585-07:00Our tried and true Gluten Free & lower Carb RecipesRecipes without the protein gluten which is found in wheat,( including spelt) and other grains such as rye and barley. Great for celiacs ( like my son) and anyone with wheat allergies, or those just wanting to limit their wheat intake ! Newer recipes will also include lower carb options ! Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-24628745522741676132016-11-11T21:41:00.001-08:002018-11-26T10:25:49.903-08:00<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>
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<b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hi there ! This year we have switched from being a gluten free house, to also being a low carb house... One of us is keto, everyone is low carb, and there is now zero sugar in our house ! I have converted my older recipes where possible, and left the others ( such as fudge) for the enjoyment of everyone who is not low carb. Future recipes will reflect our desire to remove sugars, starches and other inflammatory foods from our diets, in the quest for better health ! <br />Bonne Apetit !</span></b></div>
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This is a fast & satisfying meal on a cold winter day !</div>
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gluten free pasta of your choice or low carb noodles, such as miracle noodles or serve over steamed cauliflower or long slices of boiled cabbage or zoodles ( spiralized zucchini ) </div>
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You will need some grated Parmesan cheese, some minced garlic,</div>
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chopped veggies of your choice ( we like broccoli & bell peppers but have also tried onion, kale etc )</div>
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chopped meat of your choice ( in above photo we used gluten free smokies but left over turkey or chicken works very well too )</div>
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in a heavy sauce pan pour the amount of whipping cream that you think you will need for the sauce. throw in veggies, meat, garlic & spices to taste ( italian is nice, as is pesto ) then add at least 1/2 cup of parmesan for every cup of cream - this is what thickens it so don't omit. In fact the more, the better. slowly cook on medium low, stirring almost constantly to avoid sticking to the bottom. when sauce is thickening & veggies are tender crisp boil your pasta.</div>
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drain & rinse pasta & pour the sauce over it & mix well for a one ( okay, technically two, pot meal )</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-65342777118112003552012-01-21T12:49:00.000-08:002012-01-21T13:53:25.089-08:00Gluten Free Cinnamon buns<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2tmEQw2mUsmyvh5NqfkmCNCKbTf5nARHAZ08Q2uRAAJJJ9GqAVCIzLAi_Uy7Ayg6OhmpbkeXyrWrI2qSXU1Iiz3BQAaeSGDvJ9g6DiNIB2KPKbkUgDFeCE0KBLPpRZgVlVWJ/s1600/DSCF0364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW2tmEQw2mUsmyvh5NqfkmCNCKbTf5nARHAZ08Q2uRAAJJJ9GqAVCIzLAi_Uy7Ayg6OhmpbkeXyrWrI2qSXU1Iiz3BQAaeSGDvJ9g6DiNIB2KPKbkUgDFeCE0KBLPpRZgVlVWJ/s320/DSCF0364.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Warm up a cold and snowy January day by baking up a batch of these yummy cinnamon buns !<br />
1 tsp sugar<br />
1 envelope yeast<br />
1/4 cup warm water<br />
Dissolve yeast in sugar water for 5 minutes<br />
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Mix together in large bowl :<br />
1 1/2 cups white rice flour<br />
1 1/2 cups light brown rice flour<br />
3/4 tsp salt<br />
1 TBSP guar or xanthan gum<br />
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in microwaveable glass measuring cup:<br />
1 1/4 cups milk<br />
1/4 cup butter<br />
microwave just until milk is warm and butter is melted<br />
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pour milk mixture and yeast mixture into flour mixture.<br />
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3 eggs<br />
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beat all for 2 minutes<br />
cover and let rise in warm spot for 1 - 1/2 hours ( until doubled )<br />
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Spread the following in a 9x13 or 13 x 15 glass lasagna pan<br />
1/2 cup melted butter<br />
1/2 cup brown sugar dissolved in 2 TBSP warm water<br />
1/2 cup raisins<br />
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on rice floured surface pat dough into a 13 x 15 rectangle<br />
cover with cinnamon and brown sugar<br />
& I like to add more raisins along one edge<br />
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cut into 12-14 strips and roll them up. place in the lasagna pan and let rise again for 1/2 hour in warm place.<br />
Bake @ 350 for 25 to 30 minutes and enjoy !Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-61043961242706253232010-03-15T09:54:00.000-07:002010-03-15T09:54:59.107-07:00Pizza - at last !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWnMXmWyc-QFttO_YN5fuooNPlm8clqEuKaoDYdqDoKDt1I0fhl8d2tO-P8O5V3UIqOL9HrQhzGIN4K0GWJQ89NWpDd1jjq2qmD_zWMAYzQN-buBllDBIevBLDz1NlgLl99Zg/s1600-h/gluten+free+pizza+crust.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWnMXmWyc-QFttO_YN5fuooNPlm8clqEuKaoDYdqDoKDt1I0fhl8d2tO-P8O5V3UIqOL9HrQhzGIN4K0GWJQ89NWpDd1jjq2qmD_zWMAYzQN-buBllDBIevBLDz1NlgLl99Zg/s320/gluten+free+pizza+crust.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The discovery of coconut flour has opened up a whole new world of gluten free choices.... choices that have a beautiful texture !</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally a gluten free pizza crust that doesn't resemble cardboard.... yummy !</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3 lrg eggs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3/4 c milk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/3 c warm water</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 tsp sea salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 tsp dried basil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 tsp garlic powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 tsp oregano</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1/2 cup coconut flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">beat eggs and then mix in order given until smooth & well mixed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">spread over a lightly greased ( I used coconut oil to grease ) cookie sheet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Bake at 370 for aprox 15 mins ( or until browned lightly and well set. )</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">top with your favorite ingredients ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">we make ours Hawaiian - which goes nicely with the coconut flour flavor ) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">bake for another 7-10 minutes, broil for a minute if desired to brown the cheese, and finally... enjoy pizza again !</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-36741016900295839562010-01-09T09:35:00.001-08:002018-11-26T08:45:56.556-08:00coconut flour muffins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuyPZ1S02THQf-VZ6iMK0BaXiJFyA80BUt5KXQogh-fG0cPnllo-ZFWoo4isQhJnsyYVKzzEGQf4B1tVEQv7uVqSZBVT6Uu-2Ub8BH8EQXR37srahgZs5-644QbK4Ro25sAHOf/s1600-h/DSC03226.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424796309677547442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuyPZ1S02THQf-VZ6iMK0BaXiJFyA80BUt5KXQogh-fG0cPnllo-ZFWoo4isQhJnsyYVKzzEGQf4B1tVEQv7uVqSZBVT6Uu-2Ub8BH8EQXR37srahgZs5-644QbK4Ro25sAHOf/s200/DSC03226.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 150px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
Coconut flour is fairly new to the North American market and occasionally hard to find but well worth the effort ! ( I use Certified organic coconut flour from Aloha Nu )<br />
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This flour is made from the fiber of the coconut meat after almost all the oil has been extracted to make Coconut Oil.<br />
It's gluten free, making it a suitable substitute for those with gluten and wheat allergies. It's also high in protein, low in carbs and it contains more fiber than many other flours.<br />
For regular baking or cooking, you can substitute aprox. 10 -25 % of regular flour for coconut flour to add extra fiber. Some recipes however, can be made with 100% coconut flour and be totally gluten free (and so delicious no one will ever know ! ) The easiest ones to do this with are muffins, bars, pancakes, cakes and quick breads.<br />
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Since coconut flour has no gluten, plenty of eggs must be used to make up for it. On average, for every 1 cup of coconut flour, 4-5 eggs must be used. To help with binding, sticky sweeteners can also be used, like honey, maple syrup, etc. Also keep in mind that coconut flour is a very "thirsty" flour, and soaks up amazing amounts of liquid. So it's likely that you'll have to increase the liquid amount in your recipe depending on what you are making.<br />
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Many recipes containing wheat flour can be converted to 100% coconut flour, with a little practice. Coconut flour behaves differently from recipe to recipe, so some experimenting will have to be done to get the hang of it.<br />
( I use Certified organic coconut flour from Aloha Nu )<br />
Here's a recipe to get you started...<br />
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Coconut flour muffins<br />
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3 lg. eggs<br />
2 Tbps milk ( or whipping cream for low carb )<br />
2 TBSP. melted butter<br />
3 Tbsp. honey ( or preferred low carb sweetener )<br />
1/4 tsp. pure vanilla<br />
1/4 c. coconut flour<br />
1/4 tsp. gluten free baking powder<br />
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts<br />
1/2 c. raisins ( omit for lower carb )<br />
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mix eggs, butter, milk honey & vanilla.<br />
Combine flour & baking powder & add to wet ingr. mix until smooth. blend in porridge ( or nuts) & raisins .<br />
Pour into greased or papered muffin tins. bake @ 400 for aprox 15 mins or till done in center.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-23452684096197918432008-04-06T14:26:00.000-07:002008-04-06T14:47:46.792-07:00Maple SyrupTime<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0ZtrSdOd3J4aEbMPWOPFsLgTY7E98ucxXl5F3ddpYr9_-aeMsH7u2aJaWTNHsOgzf970picyoF3uOInVYvvagqgNcVuNaAdPWEEQFYXJMTGCO2BSZL3_hHLcKXz-FZ5CEDjU/s1600-h/31-+Tam+%26+Pierre+%40+Maplesyrup+expo.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0ZtrSdOd3J4aEbMPWOPFsLgTY7E98ucxXl5F3ddpYr9_-aeMsH7u2aJaWTNHsOgzf970picyoF3uOInVYvvagqgNcVuNaAdPWEEQFYXJMTGCO2BSZL3_hHLcKXz-FZ5CEDjU/s320/31-+Tam+%26+Pierre+%40+Maplesyrup+expo.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186247601272366642" border="0" /></a>We'll, we had a great time in Quebec and in this pic you see us at an Expo about Maple syrup !<br />We were too early to go to a sugaring off party but they should be starting to tap the trees right about now and with that in mind here are a couple of our favorite recipes from www.themapleman.ca a local fellow, who's family owns a maple farm in Quebec. Yummy !<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Creamy Maple Syrup Fondue<br /><br /></span>1/2 c. pure maple syrup<br />2 c. whipping cream (15 % M.F.)<br />2 tsp. cornstarch<br />assorted fruit<br />Mix 2 tsp of cream with cornstarch. set aside. Heat Maple syrup on low for about 5 mins. put the rest of the cream in a pot & bring just to a boil, then mix in the syrup. Add diluted cornstarch & heat on low until thick, stirring constantly. Pour into a chocolate fondue dish to keep warm if desired & serve with fruit to dip.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Salad Dressing </span><br /><br />4 tsp. GF rice vinegar ( or cider vinegar )<br />2 TBSP. pure maple syrup<br />1/2 tsp dijon ( or regular ) mustard<br />3 TBSP. olive oil<br />salt & pepper to taste<br />mix salt, pepper & mustard.<br />Add vinegar & olive oil, then maple syrup.<br />shake well. Keep refrigerated.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-40138807286231544192007-08-28T12:23:00.001-07:002018-11-26T08:49:24.217-08:00Gluten Free peanut butter barsEveryone likes these ones- definitely not low carb though !<br />
1/3 cup sugar<br />
1/8 cup maple syrup<br />
1/2 cup light corn syrup<br />
1 cup smooth peanut butter<br />
3 cups crushed gluten free corn flakes ( or other GF flaked cereal )<br />
heat 1st 3 ingr. ( don't boil) add peanut butter. fold in cereal & drop by tsp onto cookie sheet or press into greased cookie sheet & cut into bars when cool.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-1160886106184799522006-10-14T21:13:00.000-07:002006-10-14T21:21:46.200-07:00Turkey stuffed avocados<em>A fabulous way to add some delicious, raw food to those turkey leftovers. Beats another bowl of the same old turkey soup ! </em><br />3 avocados, cut in half lengthwise & remove pit ( using a spoon makes this easy)<br />1 1/2 cups chopped , leftover, turkey<br />1/3 cup plain yogurt<br />1/4 cup real mayo ( not miracle whip)<br />1 tsp. lemon juice<br />1/4 - 1/2 tsp dill<br />1 small tomato, chopped<br />1-3 TBSP. chopped green onion ( optional )<br />1-3 TBSP. chopped black olive ( optional)<br />1-3 TBSP. finely chopped celery ( optional)<br />salt & pepper if desired<br />mix all ingredients except avocados, then stuff into the center of the avocados. Eat right away for a wonderful lunch !Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-1150770583499107102006-06-19T19:21:00.000-07:002018-11-26T08:49:41.158-08:00Red Cabbage SaladLow carb, easy to throw together & a great alternative to making another coleslaw !<br />
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3 Tbsp. lemon or lime juice or 1 squeezed lemon.<br />
1/3 c. olive oil<br />
2 cloves garlic, minced<br />
sea salt & pepper to taste<br />
1/2 - 3/4 of a small head of red cabbage, finely chopped<br />
1/3 c. toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds<br />
1/2 - 2/3 c feta, crumbled<br />
1/2 c. chopped fresh dill<br />
1/8 c chopped fresh parsley<br />
1/4 c chopped onion or green onion<br />
Mix first 4 ingr. together in a large bowl. add the rest & mix well. Serve right awy if possible, or refridgerate & serve same day. ( Will keep for a day or two in fridge)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-1147752063549741852006-05-15T20:54:00.000-07:002006-05-15T21:01:03.563-07:00Tea biscuitsThese tasty biscuits are great to dip in soup, or take on a picnic.<br />1 1/4 c. rice flour<br />1/2 tsp xanthan or guar gum ( at your local health food store)<br />5 TBSP. butter<br />1 c. potato starch ( not flour)<br />1/2 tsp baking soda<br />1/4 tsp. sea salt<br />1 1/2 c. unsweetened plain yogurt<br /><br />preheat to 425.<br />Measure all dry ingr. into large bowl<br /> Cut in the butter. Blen in yogurt until just moistened. knead a few times then pat out to about 1/2 " thick. cut into circles & place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake @ 425 for 10 - 15 mins.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-1144941603189957692006-04-13T08:15:00.000-07:002018-11-26T08:52:07.362-08:00GF lemon sheet cakeA fast, easy & yummy recipe stolen from my aunts house !<br />
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4 eggs<br />
2 TBSP. lemon juice<br />
1 c. sugar ( or low carb sweetener such as swerve )<br />
3/4 c. GF flour mix ( use 3/4 c almond flour minus 2 tbsp, plus 2 tbsp coconut flour, for lower carbs )<br />
1 tsp. vanilla<br />
1/2tsp. xanthan gum<br />
1/4c. veg.oil<br />
1 TBSP. grated lemon peel<br />
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Beat eggs & sugar at high speed for 5 mins.<br />
Add remainder of ingr. Beat until smooth.<br />
Pour into greased & dusted ( with GF flour) 7 X 11 pan<br />
Bake @ 375 for 25-35 mins.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-1141624548462306632006-03-05T21:25:00.000-08:002006-03-05T21:55:48.483-08:00Trail Mix<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1954/2156/1600/002_1A.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1954/2156/320/002_1A.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Trail mix is great road trip food, as well as for hiking, picnics etc. it can be varied according to individual taste and made either sweet or more savory. Be creative. Gather your faves , mix in a large bowl and store in zip lock bags. (Freeze for longer storage ) To be sure your ingredients are gluten free , purchase organic products, labeled gluten free whenever possible. Some great things to mix in are :<br />dried cranberries, raisins, almonds, peanuts ( plain ) or any unsalted nuts you enjoy. dried apples, banana chips, coconut flakes, dried unsulphured pinapple rings or papaya chunks, unsalted sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and even gluten free cereal if you like.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-1139360957648444222006-02-07T16:56:00.000-08:002018-11-26T08:54:46.064-08:00Brown sugar & spice Cake1/2 cup shortening<br />
1/2 cup honey ( or 1/4 cup fiber syrup for low carb )<br />
1/2 cup brown sugar or 1/4 cup low carb sweetener of choice<br />
1 tsp. cinnamon<br />
1 tsp GF vanilla ( real)<br />
4 eggs<br />
1 tsp. Baking soda<br />
1 tsp. Gf baking powder (magic brand)<br />
3/4 cup milk ( or 1/2 cup whipping cream and 1/4 cup water, for lower carb )<br />
1 cup Gf flour mix ( 3/4 cup almond flour plus 2 tbsp coconut flour for low carb )<br />
1 tsp. xanthan gum ( add to flour)<br />
1/2 cup water<br />
1/2 cup grated carrot ( 1/4 cup to reduce carbs )<br />
Cream first 3 ingr. add next 5 and mix well. add remaining ingredients alternately and beat until smooth. bake in well greased 9" pan @ 375 for aprox 30 mins. Test with toothpick.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21364935.post-1139360160050538782006-02-07T16:41:00.000-08:002018-11-26T09:03:00.294-08:00Choosing Gluten Free FloursThere are so many GF flours out there it's a wonder we limit ourselves to plain old wheat anyway ! Many recipes call for rice flour but I find it has a very grainy texture so I used to substitute garbanzo bean flour ( chick pea flour ) or use a flour mix such as Pamela's or Bob's Red Mill flour mix, if I cooked for just celiacs... Now I prefer lower carb foods, which don't raise blood sugar as much, and keep a person feeling full for much longer.... My main flours of choice are almond flour and coconut flour, which both take some getting used to as almond flour burns quickly compared to other flours, and coconut flour absorbs liquids rapidly, while almond doesn't. A mix of the two is great. For even lower carbs I like to use a bit of oat FIBER in the mix. This is NOT the same as oat bran or oat flour !!! It is not usually found in stores , but is easily found on line.<br />
There are many others too. you can find them in all sorts of places. ... most health food stores carry a good variety.<br />
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