Monthly Archives: July 2009

Easy Berry Pie

Summer is even more delicous when you bite into a juicy berry pie.  Here is an extremely easy recipe that even the novice gluten-free cook can create. Ingredients: 1 cup blueberry fruit spread 1/4 cup strawberry fruit spread 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Red Velvet Beet Cake

Beets in a cake? Who knew you could make a delicious cake out of this often hated vegetable. I visited the Oak Park, Illinois Farmers Market today and came home with a bunch of beets and this wonderful recipe from … Continue reading

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Grilled Pineapple with Gluten Free Rum Sauce

This is a very easy decadent treat on a hot summer night.  Make sure to use a clean grill grate so your pineapple doesn’t taste like meat or marinade from your dinner.  Grilled Pineapple with Rum Sauce Ingredients 1 pineapple, … Continue reading

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Quick Honey BBQ Sauce

Make this quick and easy recipe the next time you are in the mood to grill.  It would also be delicous on top of meatloaf. This is a recipe that I tought at a gluten-free barbeque class last night.  They really … Continue reading

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Gluten Free Soft Pretzels

I don’t frequently feel “left-out” when it comes to food.  I have come to turns with my gluten-free cooking and dining options and actually embrace the lifestyle.  I am convinced my family is healthier now that we are on a … Continue reading

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Learn Italian GF Cooking from the Best

I am so excited that Rosalia Libreri, Owner of DaLuciano’s Restaurant (River Grove, IL), has agreed to present at this year’s GF Cooking Expo.   Anyone visiting Chicago must stop at DaLuciano’s for authentic Italian food.  You won’t believe the gluten-free … Continue reading

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Tarragon Chicken Salad

My garden is overflowing with gorgeous herbs right now.  This is a simple recipe and a great way to use your fresh tarragon.  We have been serving the chicken salad on Udi’s multigrain bread.  I could kiss Udi for making … Continue reading

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Herb Stuffed Rainbow Trout

This is my daughter’s favorite dinner.  I will upload a picture when I can find my camera!  My son seems to have “misplaced it.”  We recently found out that my daughter is not allergic to fish.  She was so excited … Continue reading

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Top Ten Tips for Living Gluten Free

Jen’s top ten tips for living gluten-free include: 1.  Find a local support group that can help when you are newly diagnosed or have questions along your journey. 2.  Find a local grocery or health food store that will allow you … Continue reading

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Top Ten Kitchen Gadgets for the Gluten Free Cook

As you know, I love my kitchen gadgets.  Here is a list of the items in my kitchen that I can’t live without. 1.  Mandoline – I use it to slice almost everything.  Fennel, carrots, radishes, garlic, pears, you name … Continue reading

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