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 ground cinnamon
1 1/2 pints fresh blueberries
8 large strawberries, hulled and cut in 1/4″ slices
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
9″ gluten-free [...]

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 Nelson’s Farmstand.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cocoa
1 1/8 cups apple sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups [...]

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 gluten-free diet.  But every once in a while, I miss some of my old favorites.  [...]

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 such a delicious loaf of bread!
Serves 2
Ingredients
3/4 cup gluten-free rotisserie chicken (or cooked chicken breasts), [...]

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 when the doctor called with the results and energetically asked if I would make her [...]

Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes

This is a great recipe for very moist chocolate cupcakes.  Who would have thought of putting avocado in your dessert?  And read on to find out how these cupcakes can increase your energy and libido! 
Avocados are very rich in vitamin E and researchers credit their unique other nutrient combo of folate and vitamin C with killing or stopping [...]

Frozen Berry Granola Squares

This is a modified version of a dessert from Clean Eating Magazine (www.cleaneatingmag.com).  I make it GF and dairy free by replacing the granola, yogurt and vanilla with appropriate ingredients.  My kids really love this and it is VERY easy to make. 
Ingredients:
1 cup GF granola
2 cups fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, etc…)
3 cups plain yogurt (use plain coconut milk yogurt [...]

Simple Grilled Vegetables with Italian Sausage

There is nothing better than a simple and easy to prepare meal.  I went to my parents’ house for Father’s Day and my Mom (also gluten free) prepared a simple and delicious meal of grilled peppers and onions with Italian Sausage.  While at their house, I realized that I often tell you to grill your [...]

White Chocolate and Coconut Covered Strawberries

Looking for a SIMPLE and delicious dessert to serve at your next party?  These strawberries are beautiful, delicious and the easiest dessert you will ever make.  My kids devour them and my “fancy” adult guests think they are beautiful.  They fit the needs of the most basic or extravagant dinner party or barbeque.
Ingredients:
1 bag shredded [...]

Jalapeno Grilled Chicken

This is great on a hot summer night.  Reduce the peppers and garlic for a less-spicy version.  Serve with a cool margarita!
Ingredients:
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup honey
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
3 Tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or wheat-free tamari (www.san-j.com)
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
3 garlic cloves, chopped
6 (6oz.) skinned chicken breast halvs [...]