I saw this recipe from Heavenly Homemakers and had to give it a try. Instead of using peanut butter, I used freshly pressed almond butter from Ingles, and Gluten Free Rice Krispies cereal to make it gluten free. If you can't do brown rice, then you might want to try a different cereal. So many gluten free products are made with brown rice, so always check the ingredients for details.
If you want to make them gluten free, you can still use the regular rice crispy treat recipe that uses marshmallows. However, if you...
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Gluten Free White Bread
Provided by Bob's Red Mill
Here is a really good gluten free white bread recipe provided by Bob's Red Mill. I found it on the back of their Potato Starch Flour and have been using it ever since. It makes a great bread for French Toast. It's also a great recipe to use if you can't do brown rice. Here's hoping you enjoy it as much as our family does.
Liquid Ingredients
3 Large Eggs
1 Tsp. Cider Vinegar
¼ Cup Canola Oil
1 ½ Cups Water
Dry Ingredients
2 Cups White Rice Flour
½ Cup Potato Starch
½ Cup Tapioca Flour
1/3...
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients
2 Cup White Rice Flour
2/3 Cup Honey Granules (White Sugar Substitute)
2 1/2 Teaspoon of Baking Soda
1 1/4 Teaspoon Cream of Tarter
3/4 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1 1/2 Cup Blueberries
1/2 Cup Coconut Milk
1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Eggs
1/2 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray muffin pan with Olive Oil nonstick...
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Always around this time of year, sweet potatoes come out in abundance. Especially after Thanksgiving, I always purchase a large amount of sweet potatoes and begin processing them to help during the rest of the year.
Some of the things I make are sweet potato fries and mashed sweet potatoes from Paula Dean. Now I can add another one to my list, sweet potato pancakes! I pulled out some of the can sweet potatoes I had in stock and tried this recipe to see how it would work. It works GREAT! Even my 5 year...
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Glazed Chicken and Peach Skewers
If you're looking for an easy and quick recipe, you will love this one. Carol from Simply Gluten took some basic ingredients and made something special. The Glazed Chicken and Peach Skewers are really tasty. The salad that goes with it is AMAZING!! This is a recipe you have got to t...
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Homemade Non-Toxic Soap
With prices skyrocketing in a tumbling economy, sometimes you have to learn creative ways to get various things done. Here is a great way to make your own homemade, chemical free hand soap. The hand soaps on the market have so many chemicals in them, that they comprimise your health and your immune system. Nobody wants that. Laura, from Heavenly Homemakers, has some creative ways to bring health back into your family's lives. Check out her post on how to make your own handso...
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Emeril's Essence Creole Seasoning
While trying to find recipes to add flavor to any dish, I came across this seasoning for grilled grouper. We have used it to season and grill chicken or strips of steak for fajitas. It is really good!
Ingredients
2 1/2 Tablespoons Paprika
2 Tablespoons Salt
2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Black Pepper
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
1 Tablespoon Cayenne Pepper
1 Tablespoon Dried Leaf Oregano
1 Tablespoon Dried Thyme
Directions
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container. Yields about 2/3...
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Gluten Free Blackberry Cobbler
A dear sweet friend of mine sent me a recipe for a gluten free blueberry cobbler. I didn't have any blueberries on hand at the time, so I thought I would use blackberries and see how they worked. It was so good! I've missed blackberry cobbler for so long. It is something I grew up with in the state of Texas. Here's hoping you like it too.
Ingredients
3 Cups Frozen/Fresh Blackberries
1/2 Cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla
2 Tablespoons Corn Starch
1/2 Cup Sorghum Flour (or Millet)
1/2 Potato...
Monday, July 25, 2011
Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
Here is a great recipe I found for Zucchini Bread. A friend of ours brought us some zucchini that was taller than a 2 liter bottle of coke. I couldn't believe it! As I searched for some recipes to make good use of the zucchini, I came across this one at Celiac.com. It is so good, it tastes just like coffee cake.
Ingredients
1/2 Stick Salted Butter
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
3/4 Cup Light Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Sugar
1 1/2 Cup Gluten Free Flour Mix
2 Eggs
1 1/4 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon...
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Gluten Free Zucchini Brownies
I never would have imagined zucchini and chocolate would be good together. Surprisingly, they are! I found this recipe in a forum at Celiac.com After my first batch, the kids liked it so much, they were gone in two days! So, if you or your kids don't like vegetables, here is a great way to get them in.
Ingredients
1 Cup Gluten Free Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
3/4 Cup Sugar
1/2...
Monday, July 11, 2011
Pumpkin Waffles
I find a lot of recipes from Celiac.com even though I haven't been diagnosed with that. They have lots of gluten free recipes and are a good source whenever I want to find something new. Here is a recipe for pumpkin pancakes or waffles. I tend to like the waffles better. They cook better and have a better texture. Here is hoping you enjoy them as much as my family does.
Ingredients
1...
Friday, July 8, 2011
Gluten Free Flour Mix
There are many different combinations of flours you can use to create your own all purpose gluten free flour mix.
Ingredients
1 Cup White Rice Flour
2/3 Cup Millet Flour
1/3 Cup Tapioca Flour
Millet has the same type of cake like texture like that of any bean flour. Millet also has some great healing properties.
Mix the flours together in a container and store for future use. Sometimes I multiply the recipe 10 times so I don't have to bring out my grain mill too often. If you don't like millet flour, experiment with...
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Spicy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Here's a great recipe I found in Publix's Summer 2011 Greenwise Magazine. I hope you like it as much as I do.
Ingredients
2 Medium Sweet Potatoes
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Coarse Sea Salt or Kosher Salt (optional)
Ketchup (optional)
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425. Lightly coat...
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Aches and Pains
Here is a great supplement for every day aches and pains. Omega 3 Beyond Omega 3 Cod Liver Oil is the BEST tasting cod liver oil I have ever tried. When I had a friend, who has used cod liver oil her whole life, tried it - she said she could drink the whole bottle. It was that good!
This cod liver oil has a tangerine flavor. When I take it on a regulary basis, my hands...
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Gluten Free BBQ
Looking for a gluten free barbeque can be pretty difficult. If you find one, it might not taste so great. After a long period of time and lots of searching, I found a barbeque that tastes like home, Texas barbeque - Stubb's Bar-B-Q. This barbeque is made with natural ingredients. The only place I have found it is at Publix. Every time I take a bite, it transports...
Monday, June 13, 2011
Gluten Free Taco Seasoning
We use this seasoning all the time. It is great for tacos, burritos (not gluten free), and/or nachos. I have made some changes to the original to make it gluten free. I hope you enjoy it!
Ingredients
Original Recipe by Todd Wilbur, The Best of Top Secret Recipes
1 Pound Lean Ground Beef
1/4 Cup Millet Flour
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Dried Minced Onion
1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
Dash Garlic Powder
Directions: In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef with the flour, chili...
Friday, June 10, 2011
Skin Problems
If you have ezcema or any other kind of skin problem, you know how difficult it can be to try to resolve and fix the issue. My oldest has had a skin infection on the back of her arms for years. Medicine from the doctor never seemed to work. The only thing we have found that works is a powdered goats milk and oatmeal body wash.
Ingredients
By Ginger Garrett, Beauty Secrets of the Bible
1 Cup Powdered Goats Milk
1 Cup Old Fashion Oatmeal
Directions: Put goats milk and oatmeal in a food processor and use the chopping blade. ...
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Gluten Free KFC Fried Chicken
Here is a great recipe I've modified to be gluten free. It is nice and crispy with all natural ingredients.
Ingredients
Original by Todd Wilbur, The Best of Top Secret Recipes
1 Whole Frying Chicken, Cup Up
Vegetable Oil
Brine Solution
4 Cups Cold Water
2 Tablespoons Salt
Coating
2 Cups Rice Flour
1 Tablespoon Fine Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
1/2 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Sage
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Thyme
1/4 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Directions: Trim...
Cuban Salsa
If you need a good way to get your veggies in, this is the best! Here is a great salsa given to me by Demarius Rodriguez.
Ingredients
5 Tomatoes
5 Lemons or Limes
1 Can of Corn
1 Can of Black Beans
1 Yellow Bell Pepper
1 Green Bell Pepper
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1 Red Onion
1 Bunch Cilantro
Directions: Chop tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, and cilantro. Put it in a large bowl. ...
Monday, June 6, 2011
Apple Cinnamon Millet Cereal
Here is a great recipe for millet cereal. It tastes a lot like oatmeal. If you don't soak it as much, it tastes a lot like grits. Millet is great for the kidneys, stomach, spleen, and pancreas. It helps relieve Candida in your digestive system too. It is also considered an alkaline food. So, if you have acid reflux or too much acid in your system, millet would be...
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Gluten Free BBQ Chips
If can do potatoes and are looking for a good gluten free BBQ chip, look no further. Boulder Hickory BBQ Chips are amazing. My younger daughter and I have to keep ourselves from eating the whole bag in one setting.
Most BBQ flavors tend to be loaded with gluten. It is difficult finding a good BBQ sauce too. When you bite into one of these chips, your mouth explodes with flavor. ...
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Peppermint Oil
The smell of peppermint reminds me of the holidays with all the candy and various spices that fill a room. A few years ago, my doctor recommended I get a massage as we were trying to figure out everything that was going on with my health. So, I scheduled an appointment at a very reputable place. Soft music was playing to calm the nerves and senses. As the masseuse got...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The G Free Diet
Elizabeth Hasselbeck has written a great book on what it means to be gluten free. She talks about what happened with her health and how she was able to learn she had an intolerance for gluten. Her no nonsense approach provides some great information for someone who is beginning to learn what it means to live gluten free.
Check out The G Free Diet tod...
Monday, May 30, 2011
Common Terms for Gluten
When you begin to learn you need to live a gluten free life, the information can be a little overwhelming. There are so many things that have gluten in it and the FDA allows many different terms to be used in food labeling. So, when you go to the grocery store and you are wanting to know what has gluten or not - here are some terms to look for.
Caramel Coloring
Modified Food Starch
Wheat
Natural...
Monday, May 9, 2011
Gluten Free Chicken Broth
When you need chicken broth, you wouldn't think it would have gluten it. However, many brands have it and it can be hard to detect if you don't know what you are looking for. Here is a sure simple way to make your own chicken broth without the hassle of buying organic.
Ingredients
1 Whole Chicken
6 stalks of celery with leaves, cut up
4 carrots, cut up
2 leeks, cut up
4 sprigs of...
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Canning Bartlett Pears
If you picked up a case of pears this past week, you are probably wanting to can them so you can enjoy them year round. You need to make sure you process them pretty quickly because you want them to be nice and green when you can them. Pears ripen pretty quickly and you don't want them to turn yellow before processing them. I was able to get 16 quart size jars from a 40 lb. case of pears. ...
Monday, April 11, 2011
DIY Organic Produce
The dilemma most people face going organic is organic produce can be a lot more expensive than regular produce. You can try to by it canned, frozen or fresh and you will still the difference hit your pocket book.
I am ALWAYS looking for ways to do things feasibly, financially, and effectively. One way you can save this spring is to buy produce in bulk. You may not be able to afford...
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Gluten Free French Toast
If you can't do gluten or you haven't found a gluten free bread recipe yet; this is surely to satisfy your taste buds.
At Publix, Kroger, or Ingles you can find in the frozen bread section gluten free breads. The kind I used was made by Udi. The breads can be expensive, so look for them at Kroger or Ingles. When they get ready to expire, they mark them down. I saw them at...
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Al Fresco's Chicken Sausage
Al Fresco's Natural Chicken Sausage is a another good find. The other day my husband and I tried the Italian flavor. It is all natural and doesn't have any nitrites or other harmful ingredients. It is pretty good on the digestive system if your body can handle the bell peppers. It would probably taste even better with some gluten free pasta and marinara sauce or stir fried...
What's Gluten Free?
If you have ever wondered if you are gluten intolerant or were curious as to what has gluten or not, Publix has some great resources.
When you go into your local Publix supermarket; they have an information center when you first walk in stacked with all kinds of brochures, magazines, etc. Look closely for the Gluten Free Guide. They have a no-nonsense list of items that have gluten and items that don't. It is a great to use when you are shopping and trying to find out what works and what doesn't.
Some things that have...
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Chocolate Raspberry Smart Greens
Anytime I have to make a run to Buford, I purposefully go to Juices Wild in the Big Lots shopping center. They not only have some amazing organic products, but they have a juice bar where you can order something fresh to go.
One of the things that I ALWAYS get when I go there is their Chocolate Raspberry Smart Green Energy Bar. It tastes SO GOOD! I know I mention how most of my finds are amazing, but this is #1 on the list. If I could eat a whole box I would.
They say this bar gives you more than 100% of your daily intake...
Talenti Sorbetto
Talenti Sorbet is AMAZING! They have a few different flavors: Lisbon Lemon, Roman Raspberry, Sonoma Strawberry, Hill Country Peach Champagne, Blood Orange. I've only seen raspberry, strawberry, and orange at our local Publix. So far Roman Raspberry is my favorite.
These sorbets are made with natural ingredients and is worth every penny. Talenti also makes ice cream, but if...
Friday, March 25, 2011
Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
Banana Muffin Variation
These gluten and milk free pumpkin muffins are AMAZING! They are great on the stomach and help you feel like you are eating regular bread again, except without feeling heavy afterwards. My kids and husband love them! I hope you love them too! Our muffins go so fast, I have to double the recipe.
1/3 Cup Canola Oil
2/3 Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
2...
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Cellular Oxygen
This Evolv drinking water was given the name "Cellular O2 On Demand". Researchers at Texas A&M University developed this product and has recently been put out in the market. This water uses natural ingredients to help the body at the cellular level. Some of the doctors who created this product used it on themselves and has seen amazing results. Research has shown that people...
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Powerhouse Omelet
If you can't have milk, fruit, certain grains or sugar; your choices for breakfast can become pretty limited. Here is a good alternative for breakfast that is packed with nutrition and flavor! (Read Mo...
Monday, March 14, 2011
Hemp Protein
When you can't do soy, milk, or whey; hemp is your next best choice. I LOVE the dark chocolate flavored hemp protein from Manitoba Harvest! It mixes very nicely with rice milk or hemp milk. I especially like it with freshly pressed almond butter from Ingles. Yummmmm! When I can have bananas, I throw them in as well. This protein supplement helps your body get...
Wintergreen
I first learned about the wintergreen essential oil when my chiropractor said that I have some deterioration of my L5 disk located in my lower back. As I began researching various oils that would help with lower back pain and arthritis pain, this oil consistently came up.
When using wintergreen, you do have to make sure you are careful with it and especially don't use it when you are pregnant. ...
Myrrh
There are so many things that this wonderful oil can do. It can purify the body of toxins, help deliver oxygen to the organs, heal bruises, remove scars, help with varicose veins, and so much more. It only takes a little bit. Use 2 to 3 drops on your hand to use topically or on your feet mixed with a little olive oil. You can also mix 5 to 10 drops with some epsom salt and...
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