Happy Gluten-Free New Years!

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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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An Easy Birthday Cake

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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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Delicious GF/CF Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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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!  Here’s the recipe: GFCF Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Gluten-Free Casein-Free Hearty Brocco-Flower & Ham Soup

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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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Happy Birthday Ice Cream Cake

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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:

Happy Birthday Ice Cream Cake

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOUISE! You’re a terrific wife, mommy, sister-in-law and daughter-in-law! We sure love you!

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Spaghetti Dogs

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Here’s an idea my Mom told me about. I knew my granddaughter would love it, and also my husband, who’s a big kid! So I made it gluten-free. All you have to do is string hotdog pieces on gluten-free spaghetti sticks. (I used Jerusalem artichoke flour spaghetti.) Then you just cook the spaghetti normally. My granddaughter thought this was a very fun meal and wanted to eat hers plain. The rest of us ate ours with the spaghetti sauce on top. This is a very fun, easy, and creative way to serve your family a staple like spaghetti.

This is how they looked before cooking.

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