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 liked the flavor.  It reminds me of a combination BBQ Sauce/Chili Sauce, because it is on [...]

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.  [...]

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 [...]

Berry Peach Bars

 
 
Here is a delicious and easy recipe from Enjoy Life Foods.  Serve these warm with vanilla icecream on top.
Ingredients:For fruit filling:
1 can (15 ounce) sliced peaches (in juice)
¼ cup raw sugar or packed brown sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch (or tapioca starch)
1 cup blueberries
1 cup blackberries
 

For crust and topping:
1 package Enjoy Life Snickerdoodle cookies
1 tbsp Spectrum organic [...]

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 [...]

Grilled Orange-Glazed Teriyaki Chicken

I am all about grilling in the summer.  And now that it dawned on me that I can use the San-J products to make my asian cooking easier and better, grilling is even easier!  I really love the San-J teriyaki sauce.  I was very sad two nights ago when I went to make teriyaki chicken [...]

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 [...]

Grilled Chicken and Sweet Potatoes in Fire Roasted Green Chili Sauce

This is the same recipe as my Grilled Chicken in Jalapeno Sauce but made with a can of fire roasted green chilis.  I used Trader Joe’s chilis, but any brand will work just fine.
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
1 7 [...]

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 [...]

Cocoa Brownies

My girlfriend made these brownies the other night.  It is so nice to have friends that are also living the gluten-free lifestyle!  You know that you can go to their house and eat without getting sick.  It is even better when these gluten-free friends like to bake!  Enjoy…
Ingredients:
½ cup (1 stick) Earth Balance margarine
½ cup cocoa powder
1 cup [...]