Makes 25 Appetizers 1 package (2.5 ounces) thinly sliced ham 3 tablespoons garden vegetable cream cheese spread (from 8-ounce container) 1 package (2/3 ounce) fresh basil leaves 1/3 cup roasted red bell peppers (from 12-ounce jar), patted dry 5 pieces (5 1/2 inches long) string cheese Stack 2 slices ham on work surface; pat dry…
Mojito Slush
Makes 14 Servings 3 cups water 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 5 limes) 3/4 cup light rum 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves 1 1/2 cups gluten-free ginger ale In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat water and sugar over medium heat about 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Cool…
Grilled Chile-Lime Chicken
2 teaspoons grated lime peel 1/4 cup lime juice 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 small jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb) To make marinade, in shallow glass or plastic dish,…
Blueberry Hard Lemonade
2 tablespoons fresh blueberries 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 fresh mint leaves Ice cubes 2 tablespoons gin (1 oz) 1/2 cup gluten-free ginger ale or lemon-lime soda Lemon wedges, blueberries on a beverage pick, fresh mint, if desired In a highball glass, muddle blueberries, lemon juice and mint. Fill glass to rim with ice…
Black Ace Red Licorice
Since going gluten-free one of the biggest things I miss is LICORICE, specifically Twizzlers – sorry all you Red Vine fans, Twizzlers was where it was at! Sadly since the very first ingredient is wheat, I can have them no more. 😦 Gluten-free licorice is not easy to find in stores and I have been…
What the Heck is Gluten and WHERE do I find it?
Simply put, gluten is the one of the proteins found in certain grains like wheat, barley, rye, durum, spelt, farro, graham, kamut, and semolina. It is the “glue” (get it? GLUEten, lol) that makes dough stretchy, makes it rise and adds that texture that is often enjoyed in regular bread. It is VERY IMPORTANT to check your labels*…
Banana Nutella Muffins
This recipe is FABULOUS! Original muffins: My gluten-free version: 2 cups GLUTEN-FREE flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon table salt 3 very ripe bananas, soft, darkly speckled, mashed well (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup plain yogurt 2 large eggs, beaten lightly 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled…
Dazzles – Gourmet Oven Baked Corn
So the other day I received a package with two different flavor Dazzles – Butter and Caramel Corn. Here is my review: I am rating this product ♥♥♥♥ with a score of 18 out of 20. http://buydazzles.com/index.html Appearance: Bite size pieces without all the cracks and crumbs you often see with chips. While I doubt it…
Coconut Flour POWER COOKIES!
These cookies are NO SUGAR ADDED, GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, & packed with POWER, duh! Wet Ingredients: 2 Whole Eggs 2 Egg Whites 2 TB Melted Coconut Oil 1 medium sized mashed banana 2 tsp of Vanilla Extract Liquid Stevia (optional: but I used about 10 drops) Dry Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/4 cup…
NoOodle (The NO calorie Noodle)
Allrighty! I decided to try this for a number of reasons. First of all, it seems WAY too good to be true. It has no calories, no fat, no net carbs, no soy and no gluten. That sums up about everything I take into consideration when eating! http://www.nooodle.com/ I am rating this product ♥♥♥ with a score…
Gluten Free We Will Be 