Gluten-Free Does Not Mean Flavor Free

July 2009 Blog Posts (31)

Shabtai Gluten-Free Meltaway Crumb Cookies

Shabtai Gluten-Free Meltaway Crumb Cookies

Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free, Soy-Free, Casein-Free, Peanut-Free

Ingredients: organic evaporated cane juice, potato starch, pecans, organic non hydrogenated palm fruit… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 30, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Sweet Potatoes with a Twist

Sweet Potatoes with a Twist

2 large sweet potatoes

1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

Wash sweet potatoes then stick with fork in a couple of places. Wrap sweet potatoes in aluminum foil. Bake sweet potatoes at 350* for about an hour or until fork glides in easily. Remove from oven but leave in aluminum foil and allow to cool enough to handle. This will steam the potatoes skins and make them really easy to peel. (Another reason for using foil is to protect your… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 30, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Shrimp with Red Curry 10-Minute Simmer Sauce

Shrimp with Red Curry 10-Minute Simmer Sauce

This is one of the recipes they served at the NFCA event for lunch (recipe from NFCA site):

Total Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 jar (11.09 ounces) THAI KITCHEN® Red Curry 10-Minute Simmer Sauce

2 cups… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 29, 2009 at 10:02am — No Comments

Chicken Satay

Chicken Satay

This is one of the recipes they served at the NFCA event for lunch (recipe from NFCA site):

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Refrigerate: 1 hour

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Thai Kitchen® Coconut Milk

2 tablespoons Thai Kitchen® Premium Fish Sauce

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Added by Joyce Paige on July 29, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Cold Rice Noodle Salad with Spicy Lime Vinaigrette

Cold Rice Noodle Salad with Spicy Lime Vinaigrette

This is one of the recipes they served at the NFCA event for lunch (recipe from NFCA site):

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Refrigerate: 1 hour

Spicy Lime Vinaigrette:

1/2 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 cup rice vinegar

1/2 cup… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 29, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Pamela’s Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Pamela’s Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Gluten-Free, Non-Dairy, 89% Organic

Ingredients: organic natural evaporated cane sugar, organic non-hydrogenated palm oil, organic chocolate chunks… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 27, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

Marketplace Grill Restaurant in Springdale Arkansas

Marketplace Grill Restaurant in Springdale Arkansas

1636 S. 48th St.

Springdale, AR 72762

When we were helping prep the goodie bags for the NFCA event, we (myself and six other volunteers) decided to try Marketplace because it was right next to the Holiday Inn where the event was being held. It was so close we could walk to it and did. Once there, we asked for the gluten-free menu. We were told that there was only one “menu” and we had to share it – all seven… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 27, 2009 at 8:32pm — No Comments

Shabtai – Apricot and Raspberry Swiss Rolls

Shabtai – Apricot and Raspberry Swiss Rolls

Gluten Free, Casein Free, Lactose Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free, Corn Free & Peanut Free…

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Added by Joyce Paige on July 27, 2009 at 2:34pm — No Comments

Crispy Green

Crispy Green

Flavors: Apple, Pear, Pineapple, Banana and Apricot

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, All Natural, Vegan, No Additives, No Preservatives, Certified Kosher, Peanut/Tree Nut Free, Soy… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 25, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Cook's Natural Market

Cooks Natural Market

726 W. Walnut Street

Rogers, AR 72756

(479) 936-8484

I went with Leslie to this store while I was down in Arkansas and thought it had a nice little selection of gluten-free items mostly in one area. I bought several items and so did Leslie. I have not tried everything yet but am… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 25, 2009 at 8:48pm — No Comments

Campbell's Gluten-Free List

I received this email and document today from Campbell's regarding which of their products are gluten-free. I especially wanted to know about Pace. Please read email and list. They will be putting the list on their site soon - when they do, I wil post a link to it.

Hope this helps some of you:

Ms. Paige,

Thanks you so much for contacting Campbell concerning our gluten free list

We temporarily removed Pace from our Gluten-Free List… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 22, 2009 at 10:03am — No Comments

Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge

Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge

Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegan…

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Added by Joyce Paige on July 21, 2009 at 3:35pm — No Comments

Orange Cherry Devil’s Food Chocolate Cupcake

Orange Cherry Devil’s Food Chocolate Cupcake

I started with the new Gluten-Free Betty Crocker Devil’s Food Cake mix – then used 1 stick real butter, 3 eggs, 1 cup rice milk, and mixed it all in a large bowl at low speed for 30… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 19, 2009 at 5:30pm — 5 Comments

Blue Diamond Nut-Thins

Blue Diamond Nut Thins

I thought I had a blog about these already - but can't find it so I am writing one now. I love the Nut-Thins - we buy them all the time. My favorite is Pecan and my boyfriend's favorite it Hazelnut.

When I went to the NFCA event in Arkansas,… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 19, 2009 at 2:00pm — 4 Comments

Vegetarian Mexican Layered Dip

Vegetarian Mexican Layered Dip

I picked this recipe up from our local CSA meeting from Ann Smiley. I have not tried it but it sounds good. Just make sure all your ingredients are gluten-free.

1 pkg cream cheese, softened and mixed with 2 tbsp sour cream (can use HyVee brand or Philadelphia)

1 can black beans mixed with 1/2 tsp chili powder and 1/4 tsp garlic

1/2 cup chopped green onions and green onion tops

1 small can… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 18, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Puff Cookie

Puff Cookie

This recipe was given to me by Bernice in Arkansas. She also made some changes to it so I will add her changes at the end. That way, you can decide whether you want to make the original cookie recipe or her bar variation.

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup honey

4 cups of GF rice puffs or GF Rice Chex

1/2 cup white corn syrup

12 oz jar chunky peanut butter

Bring sugar, syrup and honey to a boil. Boil one minute. Add peanut butter, stir… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 18, 2009 at 10:48pm — No Comments

Starfish Brand Crispy Battered Gluten-Free Haddock

Starfish Brand Crispy Battered Gluten-Free Haddock

Gluten-Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Milk Free, Egg Free, and Wheat Free

First I want to tell you is that they also make gluten versions of their… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 18, 2009 at 6:56pm — No Comments

Food Should Taste Good

Food Should Taste Good

The first time we tried these was when my boyfriend bought them while I was looking around Whole Foods – I didn’t even know he bought them. I got out to the car and realized he had eaten almost the entire 6 ounce bag (read… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 18, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Gluten-Free Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

Gluten-Free Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix

I went to see 2 of my sons and 2 of my grandkids in Springfield, MO recently and thought this would be the perfect opportunity to test the gluten-free Betty Crocker chocolate chip… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 17, 2009 at 5:00pm — 7 Comments

Spicy Turkey Tacos

Spicy Turkey Tacos

I made these awhile back and never posted the recipe – started the recipe with all the ingredients but never put in the directions. I will post a photo the next time we make them. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

Turkey Filling:

1 lb lean ground turkey

¼ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp sage

¼ tsp cumin

1 tsp gluten-free organic NSA spice blend

2 cloves garlic, minced

½… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on July 15, 2009 at 9:28pm — No Comments