I have made this a few times and can’t get enough. It takes a few extra minutes than warming up a Swiss Miss, but trust me, its worth it. I can control the sugar by reducing it to 1/8 cup and make my own whipped cream since I’m not a fan of the tub stuff. …
Gluten Free Recipes
It’s the middle of December and all I want right now are brownies. I’m in that time of year where I will eat full fat, full sugar, no gluten treats and I will enjoy them to their fullest. This year, I’m trying red velvet brownies. This recipe requires plenty of red food coloring. Don’t …
Earlier this week, I talked a little about roasting vegetables for a quick way to get a wide variety of vegetables in my meals. One of my favorite vegetables for the oven is broccoli. Roasting brings out a unique sweet flavor that is often missed when steaming or boiling. When I added bacon to the …
I made this Cooking Light recipe couple of weeks ago and it was such a huge hit, I’ve made it twice since then. In fact, this gluten-free vegetable “stuffing” is extremely versatile for other dishes. I was in a hurry and it’s hot down here. Instead of cooking this in the oven, I sliced the …
If Shrimp wasn’t on the healthy protein list, I would have serious issues. I already consider bacon to be enjoyed “in moderation”, and that’s hard enough. If I had to ration fish/seafood, I might get a tad grumpy. Then again, I got a little grumpy on the last episode of Worst Cooks in America when …
It has been a while since I’ve posted a favorite recipe from Cooking Light! During the 30 days the grain-free plan, I stuck to easy-to-fix vegetables and stir fries, many of which came from Cooking Light. Unfortunately, I did not get near as many pictures and I just don’t think I can post a recipe …
My grandmother roasts a pork loin often when the family gets together. She usually heavily seasons the outside and lets it cook in the oven while we are all at Sunday worship services. This is not a childhood tradition, but more of a recent in the last 10 years type of tradition. She also makes …
I have found hundreds of recipes designed around the lowly white potato and I honestly don’t think there is a bad one in the bunch. I could eat white potatoes with ice cream and think it’s better than whatever the Queen is serving across the pond. The white potato is the one thing that blocked …
I’ve tried making several cream-based soups into a gluten free version with varied results. Potato flour is the best substitute for regular flour but the soup will have a potato flavor. While I do like a loaded potato with broccoli and cheese, this week I wanted the plain thick creamy broccoli cheese soup without …
I had no idea how this was going to work. I’ve always made my family recipe with the red box of refrigerated pie crust. That is out of the question now so I made my own crust. This is a challenge in 2 ways: Making my own crust and making it from a gluten-free mix …
This is another first for me. I have only had clam chowder once and it was in Michigan in 2001. It was more potatoes than clams and that was just fine with me because I was a little afraid of that smell of seafood way past its prime. I wanted a big bowl of potatoes …
When the weather turns cold and I have a cold (cleverly disguised with the flu), I always enjoy a good potato soup. But now I have to enjoy it without gluten. I have experimented with other ways to make a creamy soup and with great results. That version was for a slow cooker and included …
I’ve given up trying to taste good food. And I also like quick meals when all I want to do is crash into bed. It seems I’m dealing with round 2 of the flu and it’s looking like a fast track to bronchitis. If the coughing doesn’t stop soon, I might just lose my mind! …
It’s another game day in Tuscaloosa! Each week, the closer I get to Saturday, the more nervous I get. We are a dedicated football town and as the season has played out, it seems we have a pretty good team this year. Those who keep up with me know that life stops for Alabama football …
They are back in my life, wearing buns. I got some Udi’s buns at Trader Joes last week. And they taste just like regular multi-grain buns. They toasted on the grill and made a perfect burger! I put the rest in freezer because they have a shorter shelf life than regular wheat flour buns. After …
This is one spectacular soup. It has the best of both worlds in that it has a little heat to balance the natural sweetness of the squash. I have never made anything like this. With Butternut squash, I’m usually roasting it, which is all fine and good. But added to a chicken chili, it just …
I love soups, stews, and one-pot meals. I especially love one pot meals that cook all day long in a slow cooker. I use my slow cooker at least 2-3 times a week during the winter months. There are few things better than coming home to a warm house with dinner ready. The house smells …
As a born and raised Southern girl, my life usually includes cornbread whether it is baked in the oven or cooked on the stove during the hot months. I have many memories of my grandmothers using their iron skillets to whip up a batch of buttery cornbread and many nights with my hands and face …
Busy day! I have no idea whose bright idea it was to go to walmart in the middle of the day on the busiest traveling day of the year, but she was stupid. But I needed a few things before a camping trip tonight, road trip tomorrow, shopping trip on Friday, and football drooling on …
It’s that time of year again. The day before the official kickoff to the Christmas season. Well, at least that’s what the news people say. I start getting the Santa spirit the day after Halloween. But that’s just me. However, this recipe for Broccoli cheese soup will keep you happy while making the case for …