Category: Gluten Free

Posted in christmas making and baking, Cookies, Gluten Free, Holiday/Christmas, Recipes

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

Posted on by traci

I’ve been sick most of this Christmas season so I have not made ANY Christmas cookies.  Okay, I’ll take it back.  We made peanut butter blossoms and then we ate them.

I decided to update my peanut butter blossom recipes using gluten free flour.

I noticed that the dough does not stand up as well as the gluten dough so you will need to place it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes before forming it into balls.

Even with that little inconvenience, the cookies are absolutely delicious.

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

  • Servings: 3 to 4 doz.
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

  • 48 Hershey’s Kisses
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups gluten free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Granulated sugar

Directions

  1.  Heat oven to 375°F. Remove wrappers from chocolates.
  2. Beat shortening and peanut butter in large bowl until well blended.
  3. Add 1/3 cup granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy.
  4. Add egg, milk and vanilla; beat well.
  5. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.
  6. Place the dough in the fridge for about 15 minutes
  7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar; place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  8.  Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  9. Immediately press a chocolate into center of each cookie; cookie will crack around edges.
  10. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  11. Cool completely.
  12. Enjoy!

Happy eating,
Traci

Posted in 10 recipes that are gluten free, Gluten Free, Recipes

December 3, 2017 – Holiday Version

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When I went through my recipes, most of my holiday recipes are NOT gluten free.  These are the only holiday recipes that are gluten free.

I might need to remedy that issue.  I already have a peanut butter blossom recipe that I adapted to be gluten free. Continue reading “December 3, 2017 – Holiday Version” →

Posted in 10 recipes that are gluten free, dairy free, Gluten Free, Recipes

10 More Gluten Free Recipes – Week of November 5

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We are still dredging through my archives to find recipes that are gluten free.  These lists help me when I’m menu planning plus remind me of what recipes I have on my blog.  When you have 900 plus blog posts on your blog, it’s a lot to remember what you have on the blog.

Maybe I should go back and label those blog posts as gluten free.

  1.  Skinner Shamrock Shake – There is a secret ingredient in this recipe that makes it skinnier.  What is it?  I’m not telling.  You just need to check out the recipe to find out.
    Skinnier Shamrock Shake
  2. Homemade “Shamrock” Shake – When March comes around, this is the most requested treat.
    homemade shamrock shake
  3. St. Patty’s Smoothie – Obviously these first 3 recipes are from March time.  This is not only Gluten Free, it also dairy free.
  4. Ham and Black Bean Soup – It’s beginning to look like soup season so this would be a great recipe to warm up to on a cold winter day.  It’s also dairy free.
  5. Key Lime Smoothie – This recipe can be easily adapted to be gluten free if you leave off the graham crackers or use gluten free graham crackers instead.  It’s also dairy free and nut free.
    Key Lime Smoothie
  6. Root Beer Barbecue Sauce – This tangy barbecue sauce is both gluten free and dairy free.
    root beer barbecue sauce
  7. Apple Jack Smoothie – This recipe is not only gluten free, it is also dairy free and Paleo.
    Apple Jack Smoothie
  8. Sausage and Sauerkraut – This is a slow cooker recipe.  Not only is it gluten free, it is also dairy free.
  9. BBQ Chicken Sandwiches – Use a gluten free bun or bread for the sandwiches.  This recipe is gluten free and dairy free.BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
  10. Beenie Weenies – Here is another slow cooker recipe.  This is a gluten free and dairy free recipe.

Happy eating,
Traci

Posted in Gluten Free, ramblings, write 31 2017

I MADE it – Blog Post #31

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I hope you enjoyed the 31 days of eating gluten free.  I made it to the finish line but our time is not over.  I’ll continue to share gluten free recipes, favorites, and issues in future posts.

However it is now time to return to my regular blog.  (Insert pouty face.)

Tomorrow I will be continuing with my photos from my trip to Rochester, New York.  On Saturday, I may or may not be continuing with my photos from my trip to Charleston, South Carolina.  I had a hiccup in the road with the collages I created for those blog posts.

 

Before I go, let me tell you about the struggles I have encountered with eating gluten free this weekend.

Hubby and I went to the zoo this weekend.  There was nothing on the menu that was gluten free.  The fries were going to be contaminated with breading from the chicken tenders.  However I decided to get the salad with chicken on it.  Whatever was on the chicken had gluten in it, so I ended up with a slight headache afterwards.  Yuck!

Then on Sunday, I went to Red Robin so I could have a hamburger on a gluten free bun.  The Southern Charm is so delicious.  It took us almost 40 minutes for me to get the burger and allergen free fries.  I understand they were busy but that was ridiculous.

Yesterday I ate some seasoned fries.  Headache again.  This time it was my fault.  I should have avoided them but I just couldn’t.  Lesson learned.

So I am not perfect eating gluten free.  I’m trying to be but it’s not always easy.

Until next time. . .

Have a magical day,
Tracu

Posted in Gluten Free, menu plan monday, Recipes, write 31 2017

Our Thanksgiving Menu Preview – Blog Post #30

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Since tomorrow is Halloween, it’s time to start thinking about our Thanksgiving dinner menu.  This year is going to be a little bit different because I eat gluten free.

Here is what is on the menu for our Thanksgiving dinner.  Okay this is maybe what is on our menu for Thanksgiving.  I’m having difficulty finding the gluten free fried onions at Aldi.  I’ve seen them else where so I may pick them up at a different grocery store.

Here is another Thanksgiving menu from two years ago.

Happy eating,
Traci

Posted in Gluten Free, Recipes, write 31 2017

10 more Gluten Free Recipes on My Blog – Blog Post #29

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Can you believe we have 2 more posts after this one?  On Tuesday I will have successfully completed this Write 31.

I have over 900 posts on this blog so I have been slowing going through the posts to find recipes that are gluten free.  I have so many more to share with you so I think I’m going to continue to share gluten free recipes on my blog on Sunday until I have shared all of them.

Here is today’s installment of gluten free recipes on my blog.

#1  Apple Crisp Granola – YUM!

apple crisp granola

#2 Vegan Brownies

These are made with black beans instead of flour.  I made them for a relative of ours that is vegan.  It was my Christmas present to them that year.

Vegan Brownies

#3 Spinach and Pear Salad

Such a simple side dish

Spinach and Pear Salad

#4 Wilted Spinach

One of the only ways that Hubby will eat this vegetable.  He likes the fact that there is a lot of garlic in the dish.

Wilted Spinach

#5 Buffalo Wing Chicken Salad

Enjoy this one with some gluten free crackers or inside mini bell peppers.

Buffalo Wing Chicken Salad
Buffalo Wing Chicken Salad

#6  Power Up Green Smoothie

Power Up Green Smoothie

#7 Breaded Pork Chops – Use gluten free flour instead of all purpose flour.

#8  Buffalo Wing Hummus

Buffalo Wing Hummus

#9 Kale Chips

Kale Chips

#10  Potato Wedges

One of the boys favorite side dishes.  They get so excited when they see me pull them out of the oven.

Potato Wedges

Join me next Sunday when I’ll share 10 more gluten free recipes on my blog.

Happy eating,
Traci

 

 

Posted in Gluten Free, Recipes, Salad, write 31 2017

Gluten Free Italian Pasta Salad – Blog Post #28

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When I was growing up, I used to love a place called Landes Meats.  It’s a butcher/ bakery/ deli that has been a staple of my hometown since 1946.

They have such wonderful salads that I enjoy.  One of which is the Italian Pasta Salad.  I decided to create a Gluten Free version of the recipe.  I changed up the cheese to Feta because I enjoy the saltiness of Feta.

Gluten Free Italian Pasta
The pasta salad is under the utensils

Gluten Free Italian Pasta Salad

  • Servings: 10
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

– 1 package of gluten free rotini pasta

– 3 c. cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

– ½ c. crumbled Feta cheese

– ½ lb. pepperoni, halved

– 1 bell pepper, diced

– 1 can of black olives, drained and halved

– 1 (8 oz.) bottle of Italian dressing

 

Directions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to the directions on the package.
  2. Drain the pasta and then pat dry.
  3. In a large bowl, add the pasta, tomatoes, cheese, pepperoni, bell pepper, and olives.  Stir.
  4. Pour the dressing over the remaining ingredients.
  5. Stir until everything is coated.
  6. Place the salad into the fridge for a few hours before serving.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

 

 

Posted in Bread, Gluten Free, Recipes, write 31 2017

Soft Gluten Free Bread – Blog Post #27

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Last week, I mentioned that I have xanthan gum in my gluten free pantry.  I use the xanthan gum to make this bread.

It is soft and delicious.

 

Soft Gluten Free Breads

Soft Gluten Free Bread

  • Difficulty: medium
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Ingredients

– 1 & ½ c. water or milk

– 3 to 4 Tbsp. honey or sugar (I use honey.)

– 2 ½ tsp. Dry active yeast

 

– 3 c. gluten free flour mix

– 1 & ½ tsp. Xanthan gum

– 4 tsp. Baking powder

– 1 tsp. Salt

– optional:  Mix in your desired sweet or savory flavors (cinnamon or garlic powder)

 

– 2 tsp. Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

– ¼ c. olive oil

– 2 lrg eggs

 

Directions

  1. In a measuring cup, measure milk.  Place milk in microwave.  Warm on ½ power for 1 to 2 minutes or until warm to touch.  Stir in the honey.  Then sprinkle on yeast.  Set aside to allow to proof for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the gluten free flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, and the sweet or savory flavors.  (Dry ingredients)
  3. Combine the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and eggs in a stand mixer bowl.  Using the paddle attachment, mix of a minute.
  4. Add the proofed yeast mix to the ingredients in the stand mixer bowl.  Mix for a minute.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and beat on medium-high for 3 minutes.  Dough will be wet, sticky, and thick.
  6. Oil and flour a 9 by 5 loaf pan.
  7. Using a spatula sprayed with cooking spray, scrape the bread mixture in the loaf pan.  Smooth out the loaf with the spatula.
  8. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  9. Place the bread mixture on top of the oven.  Do NOT over proof your bread.  Let it rise for about 20 – 30 minutes.  Don’t allow it to rise above your loaf pan.  Otherwise it will either flow over the pan or collapse.
  10. Bake for about 35 to 45 minutes.  
  11. Once you pull the bread out of the oven, do NOT leave the loaf to sit in the pan to rest.  Within one or two minutes, gently turn it out onto its side onto your cooling rack.
  12. Allow it to cool completely before cutting into slices.  Use a serrated bread knife.
  13. Enjoy with your favorite toppings!

 

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Happy eating,
Traci