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Gluten-Free Mardi Gras Beignets

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:50:25 +0000

If you've ever visited the French Quarter in New Orleans no doubt you know what a beignet (ben yay) is. It would be hard to visit the French Quarter without indulging in a plate full of irresistible deep-fried square doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar at the Cafe du Monde. Beignets are messy, irresistible and full of gluten!

My gluten-free version of French Quarter beignets is made with a unique "Celiac-Safe" mix, Toro Celiac-Safe Sponge Cake Mix.

Tastes Like Real Food Celiac-Safe mixes were developed in Norway by Toro Foods. This mix contains a processed form of wheat starch which is washed and processed to remove most of the gluten from the starch. The product complies with the European Union / International Codex Alimentarius Standard labeling regulations and is considered safe for Celiacs with a gluten-content less than 20 ppm.

However, this product is NOT suitable for people with wheat allergies. If you can't eat wheat due to an allergic reaction, or just don't want to use this mix, substitute Toro Celiac-Safe Sponge Cake Mix with your favorite gluten-free white or yellow cake mix.

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Gluten-Free Valentine Snack Crackers

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:48:14 +0000

Slip savory gluten-free heart-shaped herb crackers into school lunch boxes or scatter on Valentine's Day party trays to remind your gluten-free family how much you love them all day long. If you can make cut-out cookies you can make these charming and healthy gluten-free Valentine's Day snack crackers.

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Gluten-Free Thai Chicken Pizza

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:15:57 +0000

I have been on a gluten-free Thai food binge lately. I absolutely love the flavor of green curry paste, I love the abundance of fresh vegetables in Thai recipes and the healthy aspects of Thai food in general.

My recipe for Gluten-Free Thai Chicken Pizza is loaded with fresh, authentic Thai flavor from the green curry peanut butter sauce to the fresh crunch of julienned vegetables, chopped peanuts and minced cilantro.

Use a store-bought crust like Udi's Gluten-Free Pizza Crusts for a really fast and easy homemade gluten-free pizza or make homemade gluten-free pizza crusts ahead of time and freeze for the ultimate fast and easy Thai pizza.

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Gluten-Free Thai Chicken Pizza originally appeared on About.com Gluten-Free Cooking on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 13:15:57.

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Gluten-Free Super Bowl Recipe Collection

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0000

You're sure to find some great gluten-sackin' recipes in this collection of Gluten-Free Game Day recipes for football fanatics!

Gluten-Free Super Bowl Party Recipe Ideas

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Gluten-Free Super Bowl Recipe Collection originally appeared on About.com Gluten-Free Cooking on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 06:00:00.

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Almost Greek Gluten-Free Tabbouleh - A Healthy Side Dish

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:15:33 +0000

Last weekend I was invited to dinner at the home of some friends to celebrate the visit of a Greek relative. The menu included many of my favorite Greek foods including "dolmathakia, also called dolmades, a classic stuffed grape leaf with rice and herbs served as an appetizer, Greek salad with feta cheese, marinaded grilled lamb served with pita wedges, "tzatziki," a delicious traditional yogurt, cucumber and garlic sauce, tabbouleh (a Middle Eastern / Mediterranean dish) and baklava, the classic Greek pastry prepared with flaky phyllo dough, honey and nuts, unfortunately for me- made with wheat flour.

It was such an enjoyable, boisterous and authentic Greek meal but sheer torture watching the Baklava platter as it was passed around the table.

Back at home and still thinking about the Katsoras's amazing Greek dinner I decided to make my gluten-free version of tabbouleh, not truly a Greek dish, but close. Traditional tabbouleh is made with bulgur which is derived from wheat. My recipe is made with whole grain gluten-free millet, fresh chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, green onions, lemon juice and olive oil, a heart-healthy dish and a nice alternative to salad.

I recently watched a youtube video on how to make homemade gluten-free Baklava, very interesting and very labor intensive. If only I could find ready-made gluten-free phyllo dough...

Greek Pronunciations:

Dolmathakia (dohl-mah-THAHK-yah)

Tzatziki (dza-DZEE-kee)

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Almost Greek Gluten-Free Tabbouleh - A Healthy Side Dish originally appeared on About.com Gluten-Free Cooking on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 20:15:33.

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Overnight Gluten-Free Belgian Waffles

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:33:19 +0000

Light, crisp, gluten-free overnight yeast batter Belgian waffles are my favorite waffles in the world! I usually make this recipe for special occasions or when we have company but I've really been craving this waffle lately. And, I've been thinking, isn't every day special?

The preparation of this recipe is so easy and convenient and the batter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days, making this the ultimate gluten-free fast food breakfast. So, I've decided that tomorrow is going to be a special occasion. I'm going to treat my husband like a guest of honor and we're having gluten-free Belgian waffles for breakfast.

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Top Gluten-Free Recipes This Week

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:36:22 +0000

Looks like lots of us are craving warm, comforting soups and chili recipes and carbs in the dead of winter! You're not alone! Here are the top 10 most popular gluten-free cooking recipes and articles this week.

5 Gluten-Free Bread Recipes
Gluten-Free Pizza Crust Recipes
Top 10 Gluten-Free Chili Recipes
Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread Recipe
How to Use Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum in Gluten-Free Recipes
Homemade Gluten-Free Flour Blend Recipe
Gluten-Free Soup Recipes with GF Crouton and Cracker Recipes
Reasons to Add Amaranth to Your Gluten-Free Recipes
Gluten-Free Breakfast Bread
How to Make Homemade Almond Meal
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Top Gluten-Free Recipes This Week originally appeared on About.com Gluten-Free Cooking on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 21:36:22.
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Easy Gluten-Free Heart Rice Crispie Bars

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:30:10 +0000

Kids young and old love rice crispie bars and this perennial favorite treat is so easy to make gluten-free because gluten-free rice crispie-style cereal is readily available at most stores. This gluten-free rice crispie bar is flecked with dried strawberries and cut into lovable heart shapes with a cookie cutter, a cheery no-bake Valentine's Day treat!

Last time I was at Costco I found a fragrant and healthy snack treat, "Fruit Guru" Freeze-Dried Strawberries, a "nothing-added" fruit product. I used 2 cups of these colorful dried berries in this recipe but it you can't find them, substitute dried cherries or even cranberries for the same look.

Recipe for Easy Gluten-Free Heart-Shaped Rice Crispie Bars

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Easy Gluten-Free Heart Rice Crispie Bars originally appeared on About.com Gluten-Free Cooking on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 11:30:10.

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Gluten-Free Chicken Gumbo

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:35:39 +0000

A bowl of gumbo is as rich, steeped in mystery and complex as New Orleans. Gluten-Free Chicken Gumbo starts with a simple, deep, dark caramel-colored gluten-free roux- a combination of browned oil and gluten-free flour.

This recipe for Gluten-Free Chicken Gumbo is made using easy-to-find, economical ingredients, but gumbo is a passionate, creative dish. Substitute chicken with shrimp, oysters, crab meat, lobster, crawfish, roasted pork, duck, goose or even pheasant for a completely different taste. Making gumbo is an artful endeavor and the colors, aroma and flavors, like a visit to New Orleans, is definitely worth the while.

Gluten-Free Chicken Gumbo Recipe

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Gluten-Free Chicken Gumbo originally appeared on About.com Gluten-Free Cooking on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 at 15:35:39.

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Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 06:00:22 +0000

A reader recently emailed to say she was looking for a gluten-free version of the "Morning Glory" muffin recipe. The original Morning Glory muffin recipe is said to have originated on Nantucket Island, the creation of Chef Pam McKinstry.

This gluten-free version of Morning Glory muffins is made with well over a quart of healthy apples, pineapple, carrots, coconut, raisins and nuts. And these fragrant cinnamon-spiced, richly colored muffins are gluten and dairy free. I can't think of a more satisfying breakfast muffin than gluten-free Morning Glory muffins.

This recipe is a gluten-free adaptation of "The Original Morning Glory Muffins" which appears in The Earthbound Farm Organics Cookbook - Food to Live By by Myra Goodman with Linda Holland and Pamela McKinstry- yes, the chef that invented this glorious muffin!

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Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins originally appeared on About.com Gluten-Free Cooking on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at 06:00:22.

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