Gluten-Free Does Not Mean Flavor Free

All Blog Posts Tagged 'christmas' (7)

Cranberry Nut Quinoa

I have eaten quinoa in many ways - it's like rice in some respects and like couscous in others. I like it because it's versatile. I have also made it as a hot cereal. I am sure I will continue making it in different ways and I hope you enjoy them all. This one is super simple. I use low sodium ingredients to control the amount of salt in my diet. You can always add more salt but it's hard to take it out.

Ingredients:

2 cups quinoa, rinsed (I…

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Added by Joyce Paige on December 17, 2011 at 11:00pm — 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

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

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

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

Creamy Stuffed Dates

Creamy Stuffed Dates

My mom made this for us every major holiday when we were growing up. It is very simple and delicious. Mom would put them in a dish for us to eat as either appetizers or dessert.

Ingredients:

dried dates

cream cheese

powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)

Directions:

Cut dates almost in half (leaving one side attached) and fill each with a small slice of cream cheese and close… Continue

Added by Joyce Paige on November 29, 2009 at 1:42pm — No Comments