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

Chicken Chili also Gluten Free - Crock Pot

I love spicy food and especially a good chili. What could be better than dropping a bunch of ingredients into a crock-pot and coming back hours later for some great food?

This recipe is very easy, gluten free and delicious

Ingredients

2 Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breasts

1 Whole Onion - diced

1 Cup Frozen Corn

1/2 Can Black Beans

1/2 Can Kidney Beans

8 Oz. Tomato Sauce

12 Oz Rotell tomatoes HOT

1/2 Tbsp Chili powder

1/2 Tbsp Cumin powder

1/2 Packet Taco seasoning (or make it yourself!)

1 Cup Chicken Stock

Kitchen Tools

1 Crock Pot

1 Mixing Spoon (Wooden)

1 Metal Tongs

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a Crock Pot on High for 4 1/2 hours, put the chicken on top

Using the tongs, pull apart the chicken to shreds and mix all the ingredients well.

Let cook for an additional 30 minutes (add stock if necessary)

Food is ready to be served!

Try eating it on some grilled corn tortillas

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 5 hours

Yields: 4-6 serving

Whole Foods Gluten Free Pizza

So I have been trying several different brands of Gluten Free pizza crusts. I want to compare price vs. taste.

These crusts from Whole Foods are $3.99 for 2 individuals. They are par-cooked and bake pretty quickly.

Overall I would score these 4.5 of 5 for both price and taste.

I made 2 variations of this pizza.

A veggie pizza with Broccoli, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Black Olives & Jalapenos

This second pizza I tried with just Mushrooms

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New Gluten Free Purchases - Gonna Be Lots of Fun!

Fixed these great pics..

Here are some Gluten Free stuff I bought to start trying some good home recipes!

1) Gluten Free Flour Mixture $5.50 @biglots

2) Guar Gum to replace the gluten $3.99 @wholefoods

I will keep you posted with more info soon! 

My Favorite Gluten Free Pizza Crust - Store Bought

They carry these delicious creatures at Fry's supermarket

$7.99 for 4 mini crusts

They are the best resemblance of a real pizza - fluffy, crunchy, and great texture

My favorite pizza toppings are: black olives, tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, and feta cheese

What are your favorite toppings?

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Beef & Cheese Gluten Free Enchiladas

Who could say no to some delicious gluten free enchiladas?

Ingredients

Mission Yellow Corn Totillas

Rosarita Green Chili Sauce

Sargento Reduced Fat Four Cheese Mexican

Sargento Parmesan Cheese

Meat

Hunts Four Cheese Tomato Sauce

1/2 Lb. Extra Lean Ground Beef (97/3)

1/2 Onion Finely Chopped

PAM Spray

Kitchen Tools

1 non-stick sautee pan

1 wooden spoon

Instructions

Begin by sauteeing the onion for 5 minutes

Add the beef and cook until thoroughly cooked

Add 1 cup of the tomato sauce and stir for 2 minutes

Set the beef aside for further use

Take 2 mission yellow corn tortillas and lay out flat on a microwave safe plate

Sprinkle 2 large spoonfulls of 4 cheese mexican blen on each tortilla

Add 2 large spoonfulls of the prepared beef

Roll up the tortillas and turn it upside down so the seam is facing down

Pour 1/4 cup of the green chili sauce over both tortillas

Sprinkle 2 spoonfulls of parmesan cheese over both tortillas

Microwave for 2 minutes

Enjoy your gluten free meal!!

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10-15 minutes

Yields: 1 serving

Gluten Free Products That Can Take You a Long Way!

Who doesn't like mac & cheese or baked ziti?

Tinkyadas' delicious gluten free pasta tastes just like the real thing!

How can you say no to a turkey sandwich, french toast, breadcrumbs or croutons?

Rudi's gluten free bread is just what you need to feel "normal" again!

I will be posting some easy and delectable recipes using these products soon, stay tuned!

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Breakfast - This is My Favorite! Eggs, Hash Browns & Veggies

I just love any dish that has potatoes, this is a spicy potato pancake, 2 eggs over easy, and sliced fresh veggies

This recipe is not too difficult, gluten free and my favorite food

Ingredients

2 Large eggs

1 Whole idaho/russet potato - peeled and shredded

1/2 onion - peeled and shredded

1/2 Plum tomato - thinly sliced

1/4 English cucumber - thinly sliced

1/4 cup cheddar cheese

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

Salt & pepper, garlic, onion & chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper

Kitchen Tools

1 non-stick sautee pan

1 box grater

1 oven tray - greased

1 offset spatula - optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450

Begin by preparing the potato pancake, peel and shred the potato and onion

As soon as you shred the potato, add the lime juice to avoid oxidation (turning brown)

Preheat a sautee pan on a medium/high flame and add 1 Tablespoon EVOO

Add the spices to the potato mixture and stir it up together well

Grab the entire potato/onion shred, squeeze out any moisture and place it in the saute pan

Make sure to spread it evenly into 1 thin layer and let sautee for 2-3 minutes

Using a quick hand motion, swiftly flip the pancake and add 1 tablespoon EVOO

Let sit for an additional 2-3 minutes on the second side

Place the pancake on the oven tray and place in the oven for 10 minutes

When the pancake is 2 minutes from done add the last tablespoon of EVOO to the pan on medium heat

Carefully crack the eggs (leaving the yolk whole) and gently pour into the pan

After 30 seconds add the cheddar cheese

Wait another minute and gently flip the egg using a spatula or swift hand motion

Let sit for 30 second on the second side

Slice the tomato and cucumber

Food is ready to be served!

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 16 minutes

Yields: 1 serving

Split Pea Soup

Gotta love the homemade split pea soup!

This recipe is extremely easy to make, healthy, gluten free and delicious..

Ingredients

1 Whole onion - medium dice

1 Whole carrot - peeled and medium dice

2 Stalks of celery - medium dice

1 pound of dried green split peas

2 Quarts (8Cups) stock or water

Pam spray or 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil

Salt and Pepper

Kitchen Tools

4 Quart stock pot

1 Wooden spoon

Instructions

Prepare and chop all veggies

Heat pot on medium/high flame, add oil or pam and begin to sautee the onions

After 2 minutes of stirring, add the carrots and celery and stir for 3 more minutes

Add the 2 quarts of stock or water and bring to a boil (stock is preferred to enhance flavor)

Now you can add the split peas and reduce to simmer for approx. 1 hour

Add salt and pepper to taste

At this point you can eat the soup as is or puree it in a blender for a smoother texture

Garnishes: sour cream, parsley and a pinch of hot paprika (or chili oil)

Variations & Notes

You can start by rendering bacon for frying fat to sautee the veggies!

Add some chorizo with the veggies for some porky spiciness

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Yield: 6-8 servings