Gluten-Free Does Not Mean Flavor Free

December 2009 Blog Posts (14)

Grandpa’s Favorite Trail Mix

Grandpa’s Favorite Trail Mix

I created this trail mix for me but my boyfriend loves it so much, it is one of the things he requested for Christmas! We eat way too much of this mix. I have to hide it from myself or have my boyfriend hide it from me.

Ingredients:

1 cup almonds

1 cup pecans

1 cup walnuts (broken up a little)

1 cup raisins

1 cup dried cranberries (Craisins)

1 cup Ghirardelli… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 28, 2009 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Dark Chocolate Christmas Joy

Dark Chocolate Christmas Joy

These are really easy – the hardest part (which is not that hard) is making sure not to heat the chocolate too fast or at too high of heat. We really enjoyed these – almost did not… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 21, 2009 at 3:52pm — 1 Comment

Norlander's Original

Norlander's Original Gourmet Sauces

Norlander's of Amarillo, Texas has been in business since the 1960's; however, they only recently started making gluten-free sauces. A family member was diagnosed with… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 15, 2009 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

Cocoa Mudslide Cookies

Cocoa Mudslide Cookies by Gluten-Free Essentials

Gluten-Free Essentials is located in Clyde Kansas. Johnita Crawford (a member on our forum) is where I first heard about the company. Gluten Free Dee (Dee Valdez, also a member on our forum) is their representative. I found out that… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 15, 2009 at 12:00am — 2 Comments

PBNJ Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

PBNJ Chocolate Sandwich Cookies

This is the adult version – I have created a children’s version in the kids’ section.

I may not always remember to put GF (gluten-free) in front… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 13, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Dark Chocolate Amaretto Truffles

Dark Chocolate Amaretto Truffles

I wanted to make these for all of you who are looking for an elegant party favor, gift, or holiday treat. They are simple and delicious – no one has to know how easy they were to make! Make sure to toast the almonds – it really… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 12, 2009 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Tricked Out Fudgy Cookies

Tricked Out Fudgy Cookies

I wanted to try making chocolate cookies but, you know me, I have to go to the next level (and then some)! These mild mannered looking cookies hide the fact that they are teaming with flavor! These are like "the everything bagel" or "the works". Let me… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 10, 2009 at 7:19am — No Comments

Chocolate Butterscotch Crispy Bars

Chocolate Butterscotch Crispy Bars

I used to make these for my kids when they were growing up. I have converted it to a gluten-free version. I hope you enjoy them as much as my kids did!

If they are too sweet for you, add more peanut butter next time. Conversely, if they are not sweet enough, add less peanut butter next time.

Ingredients:

1 (11 oz) pkg Hershey’s Butterscotch chips (Nestle’s are not gluten-free)

1 (12 oz) pkg… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 9, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies

I have never made Mexican Wedding Cookies before, but I sure have eaten my fair share and then some! I have always loved them. Now, I have made a gluten-free version. Let me know what you think!

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, room temp

½ cup raw sugar

¾ cup confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)

1 cup almonds

1 egg, room temp

1 tsp almond extract

1 tsp lemon… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 8, 2009 at 8:02pm — No Comments

Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies

I have not been able to eat sugar cookies in a long time. However, these really make up for it. They are really delicious and, if I had not baked them myself, I would not believe they were gluten-free. These are the perfect cookie for Christmas!

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, melted

½ cup raw sugar

¾ cup confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)

1 egg

1 tsp GF vanilla extract

1 tsp orange… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 7, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

Bob's Red Mill Specials

Bob's Red Mill

Bob's Red Mill is having a special of 20% off select gluten-free items - read the ingredients lists carefully on the site and make sure the item you are picking is gluten-free (there are some specials on non-GF items too).

GF Mighty Tasty Cereal

GF Pizza Crust Mix

GF Hearty Whole Grain Bread Mix

Brown Rice Farina

I have not tried any of these… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 2, 2009 at 6:50pm — 1 Comment

Turkey Cabbage Rolls

Turkey Cabbage Rolls

I made this several times before I posted this recipe because I was having trouble with how to explain what to do about the cabbage. The first time we made it, my boyfriend had to go out and buy another cabbage while I was preparing the rolls from the first one. The second time, I just added the extra meat mixture to the sauce. The third time, I decided to just start with two heads. The fourth time, I decided to start with less filling and work it out from… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 2, 2009 at 4:27pm — No Comments

General Mills Gluten-Free Products

I received an email from General Mills today (12/2/2009) that included a link to their site that has a list of products they carry that are gluten-free. There were also links to sign up for a newsletter from them and to their recipe site.

This is from the General Mills site:

GENERAL MILLS GLUTEN-FREE PRODUCTS

* BETTY CROCKER® DESSERT MIXES

* BETTY CROCKER® FRUIT… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 2, 2009 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Turkey Salad Sandwiches

Turkey Salad Sandwiches

I made this today to test the recipe and to use up some leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. I like it a lot and the turkey rice soup was so good that we are considering buying another turkey in order to make more of these recipes and others.

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked turkey, cubed or shredded

¼ cup Miracle Whip or your favorite gluten-free mayonnaise or salad dressing

¼ cup mustard

2 cloves… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on December 1, 2009 at 7:50pm — No Comments