Mini Quiches
Posted: January 8, 2024 Filed under: Gluten Free, Recipe | Tags: Mini Quiches, Naturally Gluten Free 18 Comments
These Mini Quiches are fast and easy to make. They are naturally gluten-free. An egg substitute makes them practically “free” food with low calories and fat. I had enough to serve them for two days and on the first day I made roasted potatoes and grape tomatoes.
I had the quiches with grapes and Brazi Bites on the second day. I am wild about Brazi Bites, made from manioc also known as cassava, and are naturally gluten-free. They are frozen and baked in the oven.
Mini Quiches
*Preheat oven to 350
Ingredients
Cooking Spray
16 oz egg substitute such as Egg Beaters or 7 beaten eggs
1 cup of finely chopped fully cooked ham (I can buy a package already chopped at the store)
3/4 cup of shredded Swiss cheese or shredded cheddar or any meltable cheese
1/4 cup of sliced green onions
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Spray a 12-cup muffin pan
Fill 1/3 full with eggs
Combine all the other ingredients and spoon over eggs
Bake 18-20 minutes until set. Cool for 2 minutes then run a knife around the edges to release
You can easily substitute other ingredients such as cooked bacon for the ham or other cooked vegetables.
Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Posted: August 22, 2022 Filed under: Gluten Free, Recipe | Tags: Gluten Free, King Ranch Chicken Casserole 12 Comments
Quite frankly, there is nothing quick about this recipe and I never made the one that was not quick, so I have no comparison. But, it is totally Gluten Free and oh so good.
* As always, if you have to eat Gluten Free, check all your ingredients.
The recipe does not account for cooking the chicken breasts. I like to pound boneless breasts to a consistent size and bake at 425 for 30-40 minutes. While the chicken is cooking, I prepare the vegetables.
Quick King Ranch Chicken Casserole
Serves 4
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 chopped medium yellow onion
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 chopped poblano pepper
½ to 1 tablespoon of a finely chopped jalapeno
2 minced garlic cloves
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons flour or GF flour
1 cup of unsalted or salted chicken broth
2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
2 big cooked boneless chicken breasts cut to bite-size
1 10-ounce can of drained diced tomatoes with green chiles
3 6-inch corn tortillas, torn into bite-size pieces
½ cup or more shredded Mexican-blend cheese
2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro –optional
- Preheat broiler to high
- Heat oil in a medium-sized ovenproof skillet and add onion, bell pepper, poblano, and jalapeno. Cook 7-9 minutes stirring occasionally until softened.
- Add garlic and cumin stirring for 1 minute
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables stirring for 1 minute
- Add broth and bring to boil, stirring for 1 minute until slightly thickened
- Stir in cream cheese until melted
- Stir in chicken, tomatoes, and tortilla pieces
- Sprinkle with the cheese
- Place the skillet under the broiler and boil until the cheese is melted and lightly browned for 1 to 2 minutes.
10. Sprinkle with cilantro
PS King Ranch is the largest ranch in Texas. Google it to learn more.
Gluten Free Christmas Treats
Posted: December 13, 2021 Filed under: Gluten Free, Recipe | Tags: Easy Gluten Free Recipes for New Celiacs, Gluten Free, Gluten free Christmas, Naturally Gluten Free 11 Comments
I am posting my annual list of treats for those who need to eat gluten free. All are made from easy to find ingredients. I always make plenty of GF treats for myself and to take to Christmas dinners and parties.
These recipes can be enjoyed by everyone, but if you know someone who has to be gluten free, please pass them along.
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Cold Chicken Rice Salad – Naturally Gluten Free
Posted: July 31, 2021 Filed under: Gluten Free, Recipe | Tags: chicken rice salad, Easy Gluten Free Recipes for New Celiacs, Gluten Free, Naturally Gluten Free 9 Comments
*I just made this for company that was driving in for a visit. It would have been difficult to time a cooked dinner, so this was perfect and ready to eat. I served it with garden fresh cucumbers and onions salad. I thought it was worth posting it again. It is a recipe that just happens to be Gluten Free.
This is a great dish for summer or a picnic as it is very easy to transport. The recipe serves about 4, but could be easily doubled. Best of all, it is made ahead and ready to go at meal time. And of course, it is naturally gluten free. As always, if you have to eat GF, check all ingredients.
CHICKEN RICE SALAD
1 cup of Texmati Royal Blend Rice or wild rice cooked according to directions
2 – 6 oz jars of marinated artichoke quarters **save liquid
4 cups of cooked chicken breast cut to bite size (I use 1 boneless breast, but more can be added)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
5 green onions, chopped
1 – 2.25 can of sliced ripe olives, drained
Dressing
1 cup of mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons of curry powder
1/2 cup of artichoke liquid saved from the jars
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DRAIN artichokes saving 1/2 cup of the liquid.
STIR together the first 7 ingredients in a casserole size container
MIX in a small bowl the mayonnaise, curry powder and 1/2 cup of artichoke liquid. I prefer to keep the dressing separate and add to taste to each serving. Experiment and see what works for you.
Chill for 8 hours and serve cold.
Gluten Free Christmas Treats
Posted: December 13, 2020 Filed under: Gluten Free, Recipe | Tags: Easy Gluten Free Recipes for New Celiacs, Gluten Free, Gluten free Christmas, Naturally Gluten Free 10 Comments I am posting my annual list of treats for those who need to eat gluten free. All are made from easy to find ingredients. I always make plenty of GF treats for myself and to take to Christmas dinners and parties.
These recipes can be enjoyed by everyone, but if you know someone who has to be gluten free, please pass them along.
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Pumpkin Flan
Posted: October 29, 2020 Filed under: Gluten Free, Recipe | Tags: Gluten free Dessert, Pumpkin Flan, Thanksgiving GF dessert 15 CommentsPumpkin Flan
I thought I would add one more pumpkin recipe.
Tired of watching others eat pumpkin pie? Here is a great alternative that is gluten free. I think it is better than pie!
1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup light-brown
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
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1 cup canned cooked pumpkin puree
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1 1/2 cup half and half
5 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract check for GF
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees
*You will need a 9 inch cake pan and a roasting pan large enough to set the cake pan in.
Put granulated sugar into a 9 inch cake pan and set on the center oven rack. Bake until sugar is melted about 8 to 12 minutes. Take out of the oven. Swirl to cover the bottom of the pan with caramel. Set aside. Be sure to watch carefully while in the oven!
In a large bowl whisk together next 5 ingredients. Stir in pumpkin.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the rest of the ingredients. Then thoroughly mix into the large bowl with the pumpkin mixture.
Set the cake pan with the caramel into a large roasting pan and pour the custard over it. Put it into the oven and fill with hot tap water halfway up the sides.
Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until custard is set. (Remove cake pan carefully from the water and let the water cool in the oven.) Cool the flan then chill in the refrigerator. Run a knife around the edge and invert on to a rimmed plate. Enjoy!
This dessert is easy to take along. Keep it in the pan in a cold cooler. Remove it from the pan just before eating.
adapted from Martha Stewart
Halloween Treat – Pumpkin Pie Martini
Posted: October 27, 2020 Filed under: Gluten Free, Recipe | Tags: Easy Gluten Free Recipes for New Celiacs, GF Martini, Gluten Free, Naturally Gluten Free 7 Comments
I came across this very intriguing drink while watching P. Allen Smith’s show. I tweaked it and made a Gluten Free version. I have to say, it takes a few sips to adjust to the surprising flavor, but it really is a fun novelty drink that could also be served at Thanksgiving.
This recipe is for one drink, but it should be easy to make ahead for a group by using some math to increase the servings. Pumpkin Pie Martinis would be a fun way to greet guests at some future gathering or fun to drink when you are just sitting alone in your COVID bubble, or fun to drink while trying to use this new WordPress.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon of pumpkin puree (I used canned)
1 1/2 ounces of vodka (I perfer less, especially before dinner)
1/4 cup of fresh orange juice (fresh made the drink special)
dash of cinnamon and nutmeg
–MIX all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice, then shake it up.
Graham Cracker Garnish
caramel sauce (The recipe does not tell how to make this. I bought caramel ice cream topping or caramel candies could be melted)
gluten free graham cracker crumbs (GF graham crackers are finally on the market and I found some at my local grocery store. For everyone else, just use regular graham crackers)
–PUT the sauce and crumbs on two small plates. Dip the rims of the Martini glasses in the caramel sauce, then twist the rim in the graham cracker crumbs. Fill with the Pumpkin Pie Martini.
Now, what to do with all that left over pumpkin? Check out my next post for an answer.
Forty Clove Chicken – Naturally GF
Posted: January 13, 2020 Filed under: Gluten Free, Recipe | Tags: Easy Gluten Free Recipes for New Celiacs, Forty Clove Chicken, Gluten Free, Naturally Gluten Free 9 Comments
Eating gluten free does not have to be boring and many recipes happen to be naturally gluten free, such Forty Clove Chicken. This recipe does take some time to prepare and it is nice to have an assistant to stir the sauce. The sauce is a thick gravy and no flour is needed. Even though there is a lot of garlic in the recipe, it doesn’t have a garlicky taste (or after taste). I like to serve this dish with rice, mashed potatoes or polenta and a vegetable choice of summer squash or broccoli.
This recipe calls for a wide Dutch oven that can go into the oven.
The original recipe uses 2 four pound chickens cut into 8 pieces. I keep it simpler and buy the chicken pieces that I perfer. You can be very versatile in your choice and as I am usually cooking for two, I use 2 bone-in breast and 4 thighs which is about 5 pounds and assures left-overs.
Ingredients
8 lbs of chicken (see note above)
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons of olive oil
40 garlic cloves. peeled
1 tablespoon of fresh minced rosemary
1 tablespoon of fresh minced thyme
dried herbs work just as well
zest of 2 lemons zest is the outside rind of the lemon
1/4 cup of white wine (can use all chicken stock instead of wine)
3/4 cup of chicken stock
3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature cut into pieces
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees
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Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste
Heat the oil in the Dutch oven with medium high heat
Brown chicken in batches 2 to 3 minutes per side and transfer to a plate
Add garlic to the pan and stir for 1 minute, then remove the pan from the heat
Add chicken, rosemary, thyme and zest stirring to combine
Cover the pan and roast in the oven for 20 minutes then baste
Remove lid and roast 30 minutes or until done at 165 degrees
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Put chicken on a platter and cover loosely with foil leaving the garlic in the pan
Put pan on medium heat and mash the garlic
Add wine and cook for 3 minutes
Add chicken stock and cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally
Whisk in butter a few pieces at a time
Pour into a gravy boat and enjoy!
PS If you know someone who has to eat GF, especially if they are newly diagnosed, please share this blog. Most of my recipes are easy to make with everyday ingredients and I included a variety of dishes including desserts.
Gluten Free Christmas Treats
Posted: December 16, 2019 Filed under: Gluten Free, Recipe | Tags: Easy Gluten Free Recipes for New Celiacs, Gluten Free, Gluten free Christmas, Naturally Gluten Free 7 Comments I am posting my annual list of treats for those who need to eat gluten free. All are made from easy to find ingredients. I always make plenty of GF treats for myself and to take to Christmas dinners and parties.
These recipes can be enjoyed by everyone, but if you know someone who has to be gluten free, please pass them along.
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Snickerdoodles
Posted: December 13, 2019 Filed under: Gluten Free, Recipe | Tags: Easy Gluten Free Recipes for New Celiacs, Gluten Free 8 CommentsI do not use gluten free mixes very often, but I found this recipe made with Bisquick Gluten Free mix tucked away in a folder of recipes. I had marked it “very good” and I decided to try it again. I was very pleased with the results. I think with the cinnamon, it will make a good addition for gluten free Christmas cookies.
As always, if you must eat GF for CD, check all ingredients.
Snickerdoodles
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups of sugar – divided
1/4 cup of softened butter
1/4 cup of shortening like Crisco
2 cups of Bisquick Gluten Free mix
2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
Heat oven to 375 degrees
In a large bowl mix eggs, 1 cup of sugar, butter and shortening
Stir in Bisquick and mix until dough forms
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In a small bowl mix 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon
Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls – should make 2 1/2 dozen
Roll in the sugar mix and place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet
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Bake 10 – 12 minutes until set
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