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A Play on Huevos Rancheros

So I decided that "plain ole" Huevos rancheros weren't gonna cut it so decided to switch it up a bit.

The base is still corn tortillas but instead of retries beans I made a salsa of tomatoes, black beans and corn. Instead if a sunny side I just made it over easy. For cheese I used cheddar in place of queso fresco. For a sauce I made an avocado sauce consisting of: avocado, sriracha, lime juice and fat free half and half.

I love it, hope you will too!

Teriyaki Foods Made Easy -Review

I'm so thankful for the La Choy teriyaki marinade - gluten free. It's so simple to make a delicious dinner these days.

Simply pour some over a chicken bread and roast it in the over covered for 25-30 minutes and your golden. Try some teriyaki salmon by pouring over a piece o salmon and baking covered or 15 minutes

They carry it at Walmart for a decent price like $2 or less!

Definitely a gluten free must have at all times in the pantry.

Gluten Free Graham Cracker Crumbs - Review

If you ever wanted a goo cheesecake or sweet pie, it must have bothered you not to find those pre-made ones in the store. At least I can make the easily with year crumbs and some melted butter.

In all honesty, I used to by their animal cookies graham cracker and grind them up myself. I guess they became smarter and started selling them already crumbled for me.

Kinnikinnick definitely has some great gluten free products on the market. Say for example the k-toos cookies.

Pizza Crust Review - Udi's

So I found this crust to be great for thin crust lovers like myself. It gets nice and crispy even without a pizza stone and bakes rather quickly. It can also withstand lots of toppings without falling apart.

The price is the most expensive that I've found this far at $5.99 for 2 at Sprouts Farmers Market. They used to carry it at Walmart for a dollar less, but I haven't seem it in a few months.

Definitely worth to stock up on when their on sale!

Favorite Gluten Free Snack

I happened upon this delicacy while shopping at HomeGoods one day.

Very hard to find but most definitely worth the search. I've only found it once more since then.

It's a crispy rice wafer / cigar roll filled with a yummy chocolate gooey center.

Chocolate Mousse

Check out this recipe for making Gluten-Free Chocolate Mousse at home.

Requires only 4 ingredients!

Ingredients

6 1/2 Ounces Heavy Whipping Cream

6 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate

1 1/2 Ounces Sugar

1 Whole Egg

2 Egg Yolks

Directions:

Whip the cream in a mixer on high until firm and set aside

Melt the chocolate in the microwave for about 60 seconds (if needed for 30 more seconds), 

set aside to cool slightly

Begin boiling the sugar with just a bit of water and use a thermometer to monitor the temperature

In a mixing bowl or stand mixer whip the egg and yolks until ribbon stage -

 this is when the eggs are thick enough that you can run a "ribbon" of eggs over the top and it will stay.

Once the sugar reaches 220 degrees farenheight, 

slowly add it to the whipped eggs while mixer is on highest setting

After the sugar is mixed in, add the chocolate in increments of thirds until fully combined - on medium speed

Add all the whipped cream and mix just until combined - on medium speed.

Cover with plastic wrap and set to cool in the fridge for 4 hours

Enjoy!

NY Style Cheesecake - Gluten Free

Check out this recipe for making gluten free Cheesecake at home.

Requires only 7 ingredients!

Ingredients

Crust:

2 1/4 Ounces Gluten Free Graham 

2 Teaspoons Cup Sugar

1 Ounce Melted Butter

Cheesecake:

12 Ounces Cream Cheese

3 3/4 Ounces Sugar

3 Egg Yolks

3/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

2 Ounces Heavy Cream

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees (farenheit).

Melt the butter for the crust in a microwave for 30 seconds and add the graham cracker crumbs and 2 tsp sugar.

Distribute the crust and flatten inside each ramekin, bake for 5 minutes and let cool (reduce oven to 290)

Soften the cream cheese and add the sugar, fully incorporate it before adding egg yolks

Add 1 egg yolk at a time - wipe down the sides in between each addition. 

Add the vanilla extract and cream when done and combine

Pour evenly into each ramekin and tap them to remove air bubbles

Bake in a water bath for 45 minutes and then let cool.

Crème Brûlée Vanilla Flavored

Check out this simple recipe for making gluten free Crème Brûlée at home.

Requires only 4 ingredients!

Ingredients

4 Egg Yolks

2 Ounces Sugar

12 Ounces Heavy Cream

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Kitchen Tools

Small Sauce Pot

Mixing Bowl

Whisk

Deep Baking Pan 

Directions

Pre-heat oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit

Heat up the heavy cream, vanilla extract and half of the sugar.

Whisk together the egg yolks and remainder of the sugar.

Once the cream starts forming bubbles around the sides, begin to temper it into the egg yolks.

Add small amounts at a time to make sure the egg yolks don't curdle.

After adding all the cream pout the mixture into the ramekins.

Place the ramekins inside a deep baking dish filled 1/3 with water (water bath / bain-marie).

Cover the dish with silver foil leaving a small opening.

Bake for 1 hour or until set

Yields 4 servings. (3.5 ounces each)

Enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Bake Time: 1 Hour

Almond Flavored Meringues

Check out this easy recipe for making gluten free Almond Flavored Meringues at home.
Requires only 6 ingredients!

Ingredients
3 Egg Whites
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Cream of Tartar
3/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 Teaspoon Almond Extract
As Needed Almond Meal

Instructions
Preheat oven to 250 degrees (farenheit) and grease a baking sheet.
Whisk together the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks are achieved
Add the vanilla & almond extracts while whisking, and gradually add the sugar - whisk until stiff peaks.
Using a pastry/piping bag with a star tip, pipe even amounts onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 2 hours on 250
Let the Meringues cool for a few minutes before storing or eating
Yields 48 gluten free meringues

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 2 hours

Yields: 48 Meringues

Cheesecake Strawberries

This recipe makes for a great Snack, Dessert, or Party Finger Foods

NO COOKING NECESSARY FOR THIS RECIPE!!

You will only need 4 ingredients, a bowl, knife and spoon.

Ingredients

4 Ounces Cream Cheese

14 Cup Powdered Sugar

1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla

20 Small/Medium Strawberries

Kitchen Tools

1 Small Mixing Bowl

1 Mixing Spoon

1 Paring Knife

Instructions

Wash and core out the strawberries

Soften the cream cheese, add the sugar and vanilla extract and mix well

Using a spoon or piping bag, fill the strawberries with the cheese mixture

You can garnish with gluten free cookie crumbs or chocolate or both

Yields 20 gluten free cheesecake strawberries

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Yields: 20 Strawberries

Gluten Free Chocolate Delight Cookies

Check out this simple video recipe for making gluten free

Chocolate Delight cookies at home.

Requires only 5 ingredients!

Ingredients:

1/2 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter

1/2 Cup Nutella Hazelnut Spread

1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar - Tightly Packed

1 Whole Egg

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1/4 Cup White Chocolate Chips

1/4 Cup Dry Roasted Macadamia Nuts

Kitchen Tools

1 Mixing Bowl

1 Wooden Mixing Spoon

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a baking sheet.

Mix together all the ingredients (besides the chocolate chips and nuts)

Once the batter is combined, add the chocolate chips and nuts and stir together

Roll 1 inch balls of the batter and place on the pre-greased tray (1 inch apart)

Bake for 10 minutes on 350

Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before storing or eating

Yields 16 gluten free cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Bake Time: 10 Minutes

Yields: 16 Cookies

Homemade Pizza Sauce

Check out this easy recipe for making homemade pizza sauce.

Ingredients

1/2 Onion - Small dice

4 Garlic Cloves - minced

2 Cups Canned Diced Tomato

2 Cups Canned Tomato Puree

1/2 Cup Fresh Basil - Finely Chopped (Approx 20 large leaves)

1/2 Teaspoon each Salt & Pepper

Kitchen Tools

1 Medium Sauce Pot

1 Wooden Mixing Spoon

Directions

Prepare and chop the Onion, Garlic and Basil

Saute the Onion for 3 minutes - until translucent

Add the garlic, salt & pepper, saute for 1 more minute

Pour in the tomato products and basil - stir all together

Simmer for 1 hour

Take off the heat and let cool for 20-30 minutes

Now your sauce is ready for your pizza or pasta application

Gluten Free Pizza Crust

Check out this video recipe for making gluten free pizza crust.

Ingredients

1 Package of Bob's Red Mill Pizza Crust Mix

1 Package Yeast (included in the pizza mix package)\

1 1/2 Cups Warm Water

2 Large Eggs

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

1/2 Tablespoon Honey

Kitchen Tools

1 Mixing Bowl

1 Dowel

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees and grease 3 baking sheets.

Mix water and yeast - let stand for 5 minutes

Add the eggs, oil and honey to the water and mix together

Pour the flour mix into the liquid and mix until combined

Cover with plastic and let stand for 30 minutes

Divide into 3 equal portions and roll into 9" inch crusts

(an eay way to accomplish this, grease to pieces of silver foil,
place the dough between both pieces, roll with a dowel)

bake in the oven for 8 minutes - until brown edges

Now your crusts are ready to be topped and baked for 10 more minutes

All the ingredients

Chocolate Chip Cookies Peanut Butter - Gluten Free

Check out this simple video recipe for making gluten free
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter cookies at home.

Requires only 5 ingredients!

Ingredients:

1 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter

1 Cup Light Brown Sugar - Tightly Packed

1 Whole Egg

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1/2 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips

Kitchen Tools

1 Mixing Bowl

1 Wooden Mixing Spoon

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a baking sheet.

Mix together all the ingredients (besides the chocolate chips)

Once the batter is combined, add the chocolate chips and stir together

Roll 1 inch balls of the batter and place on the pre-greased tray (1 inch apart)

Bake for 10 minutes on 350

Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before storing or eating

Yields 16 gluten free cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Bake Time: 10 Minutes

Yields: 16 Cookies

All the ingredients

In the mixing bowl

Here they are again

Chocolate Chip Meringues - Gluten Free

Check out this video recipe for making gluten free Chocolate Chip Meringues at home. 

They are also Low Fat

Requires only 6 ingredients!

Ingredients:

3 Egg Whites

1/4 Teaspoon Cream of Tartar

1/2 Cup Sugar

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1/2 Cup Milk Chocolate Chips

1/2 Cup White Chocolate Chips

Kitchen Tools:

1 Mixing Bowl

1 Hand Mixer / Whisk

1 Wooden Mixing Spoon

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees and grease a baking sheet.

Whisk together the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks are achieved

Add the vanilla extract while whisking, and gradually add the sugar - whisk until stiff peaks.

Carefully fold in the chocolate chips - don't mix too much

Using a regular spoon, portion evenly on to the pre-greased tray.

Bake for 45 minutes on 300

Let the Meringues cool for a few minutes before storing or eating

Yields 16 gluten free cookies

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Yields: 18 Meringues

All the ingredients ready to go

Here they are

Gluten Free Beef Stew

Make this extremely easy recipe for beef stew

Ingredients

1/2 Pound Beef Stew Meat (1 Inch cubes of chuck meat)

1/2 Pound Potatoes - cut into squares

1/2 Onion - Regular Dice

2 Carrots - Regular Dice

2 Cloves of Garlic - Finely chopped

1 Can / 8 Oz. Tomato Sauce

16 Oz. / 2 Cups Beef Stock or Water

Spices: 1/4 Tsp Salt, Black Pepper & Paprika, 1/8 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

Kitchen Tools

1 Medium Sauce Pot

1 Wooden Spoon

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients, chop onions etc.

Preheat a medium sauce pot

Sautee the onions for 2-3 minutes then the carrots for an additional 2-3 minutes

Add the garlic and continue to saute for 30 more seconds

Add the meat and brown in on all sides

Add the rest of the ingredients: Tomato Sauce, Beef Stock (Water) & Spices. 

Cook on a low/medium flame for 3 hours

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 3 hour

Yields: 2 serving

Chili with Beef

Make this delicious Chili con Carne at home, in 1 hour

Ingredients

1/2 Pound Extra Lean Beef

1/2 Onion - Small Dice

1/2 Cup Diced Tomato & Jalapeno

1/2 Cup Canned Pinto Beans

1/2 Cup Beef Stock

1 Garlic Clove - Minced

Spices: 1 Tsp Salt, 1 Tsp Pepper, 1 Tsp Chili Powder, 1 Tsp Paprika, 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

Kitchen Tools

1 Medium Sauce Pot

1 Wooden Spoon

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients, chop onions etc.

Preheat a medium saucepot

Start by browning of the meat, when it's done, set aside

Sautee the onions for 2-3 minutes then add the garlic and continue to sautee for 30 more seconds

Add the rest of the ingredients: Diced tomatoes, Beans, Beef Stock & Spices. Also re-add the meat.

Cook on a medium flame for 1 hour

Your delicious chili is now ready to be enjoyed

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Yields: 2 serving

All the ingredients are ready to go

Browning the meat

All the ingredients in the pot 

After 1 hour of cooking

Gluten Free Chicken Cordon Bleu

Simple recipe for making this easy gluten free "chicken cordon bleu" at home.

Ingredients

2 Chicken Breast Filet's - Trimmed and Flattened

2 Egg Whites - Mixed with Water for an Egg Wash

1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese

1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese

1/2 Panko Breadcrumbs

1/2 Crushed Potato Chips

Kitchen Tools

1 Sanitized cutting board

1 Mallet / Tenderizer

1 Cooking Tray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease an oven pan

Trim and pound out the 2 chicken breasts

Add a nice amount of salt and pepper to each breast

Place 1/4 cup mozz. cheese and 4 tablespoons parm. cheese on each chicken breast

Roll up each breast tightly,

Dip in the egg wash,

Roll in coating and place on the greased oven pan

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20-25 minutes

Yields: 2 serving

All the ingredients

Chicken with cheese ready to be rolled

Cowboy Burger - Gluten Free

This recipe is very easy, gluten free and delicious

It was inspired by the cowboy burger from Whole Foods (sans bacon)

Ingredients

1/2 Pound Extra Lean Beef

1/2 Onion - Small Dice

1/2 Jalapeno - Seeded & Small Dice

2-3 Ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese - Cubed

1 Garlic Clove - Minced

Kitchen Tools

1 Mixing Bowl

1 Cooking Tray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Dice the onions, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and garlic clove

Mix all the ingredients together well

Form to 1/4 pound patties on a sheet tray or silver foil

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes - until medium well done

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Yields: 2 serving

All ingredients prepared and ready to be mixed

All the ingredients in a mixing bowl

1/4 patties all measured and ready to be baked