I have always LOVED eating Manwich! But I don’t really like gluten-free hamburger buns. Recently I purchased a case of Manwich, and am enjoying different meals with it!
A really delicious one is using Manwich, instead of soup to make what some call a “Shepherd’s Pie.” I peel and steam some potatoes (about 4 or 5) until tender, then make mashed potatoes my adding a little olive or canola oil and some rice milk. I brown a pound of ground beef, drain and add the Manwich. Then stir in one can of drained green beans. In a oven-baking dish, first put the Manwich, ground beef and green bean mixture. Top with the mashed potatoes. (If you are not eating casein-free, you can add grated cheese to the top!) Bake at 350 degrees for about 1/2 hour.
Another way I enjoy Manwich is to cook some short-grain brown rice, and have my Manwich and ground beef mixture with it. Manwich goes well with brown rice. I LOVE the chewy texture!
My family loves both of these Manwich dinners. Kids love Manwich too. Let me know if you have a Manwich recipe idea. I’d LOVE to hear from you!
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Happy New Years!
I wanted to fix my family something extra delicious today, so I got out the turkey that I’d put in the freezer – leftovers from Christmas dinner. I cut up carrots, potatoes, celery and an onion, which I added to my pot. I put in two containers of Kitchen Basics chicken stock – it’s gluten-free, and 1/2 cup brown rice. It’s been slow cooking for a couple of hours. The house smells wonderful!
I have been promising to make my honey, Brian, some apple crisp – so today is the day! Since I recently went casein-free, I’ve updated my apple crisp recipe to include a casein-free version. I’ve found that using oils, shortening, and even water, I’ve been able to make just about anything I want!
My daugher-in-law, Louise recently made me some wonderful mashed potatoes, using olive oil and rice milk. She used them to make a Shepherd’s pie (with green beans), using Manwich, and leaving off the cheese. It was SO tasty!!!
Best wished to you and your family for the coming year!!!
P.S. I thought I’d share a couple of my favorite holiday photos!
Me and my Mom
My husband with our youngest grandchild, Gavin
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My daughter’s birthday is today. I helped her 5-year-old make her a regular birthday cake and didn’t want to be left out, so bought a Betty Crocker gluten-free mix. These come in both yellow and chocolate. They mix as easy as regular mixes and are just one 8×8 pan full with the baking time about the same as a regular cake mix.
Betty Crocker’s gluten-free mix is also casein-free, if you substitute the butter for oil or shortening. For a casein-free frosting recipe I use:
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 tsp vanilla
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp soy milk
Mix together until creamy and spread over cooled cake.
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A favorite treat of mine and one that is always a hit on those crisp, chilly days is pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. It is hard when you have an intolerance to gluten or dairy to watch other people eating these scrumptious treats. This is why I decided to develop a great gluten-free/casein-free recipe that everyone will enjoy. I’m proud to say that they were definitely a hit at my house, and I’m sure they will be a hit with you! You can find this recipe in my Gluten-Free Holiday Recipes available in Larraine’s GF Store.
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Three years ago I found out I have Celiac disease and began eating gluten-free. Recently, I learned that I’m also lactose intolerant. My doctor has told me that it’s not uncommon to have both. I’m happy knowing more about how to make good food choices that make me feel better!
One of my favorite soups has been a creamy, broccoli-cauliflower-ham soup. Last night, I found I had the ingredients to make this soup but changed my recipe to fit a casein-free diet. This recipe is a healthier, low calorie version, and my family loved it!
See Hearty Brocco-Flower & Ham Soup in Gluten-Free Recipes.
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When we were planning for my daughter-in-law Louise’s birthday celebration, my daughter Kayli wanted to surprise her with a special cake that ALL of us could enjoy. Kayli decided that she’d make an ice cream cake, so began going through ideas for gluten free ice creams, fillings, and candy bar toppings.
Among the ice creams were vanilla, chocolate, chocolate chip, strawberry, mint chocolate chip, fudge ripple, butterscotch, and cheesecake. (The list goes on!)
Fillings included caramel, chocolate, strawberry, butterscotch, marshmallow, plus any flavor of Jell-O pudding.
Candy bars included Reese’s, Heath, Butterfinger, and M & Ms.
Kayli prepared the ice cream cake the day before our party and used real whipping cream for the frosting. Our cake turned out delicious, thanks to her! Kayli’s recipe is included in 25 GF Recipes to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOUISE! You’re a terrific wife, mommy, sister-in-law and daughter-in-law! We sure love you!
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