Posts Tagged: gluten-free

Rice Pudding: Honey-Sweetened, Whole Grain

A gluten-free, whole grain option for dessert (or breakfast), this brown rice and custard dish is lightly sweetened with honey. Leftover rice from a previous meal can be used; white rice can also be substituted. Makes 8 servings. INGREDIENTS 5 c. milk (your choice whether low-fat or regular) Approx. 11/2 c. cooked brown rice 1…

Seafood Gumbo: Gluten-Free Option Too

I was thrilled to discover that I could use millet flour in place of white flour in this, for a gluten-free recipe (just sub that for the flour in the recipe below). The roux for gumbo is unique, in keeping with other blackened Creole dishes. The flour/oil mixture is cooked until very dark. Not that…

7-Minute Toffee: Quick Candy Recipe!

I love this quick, easy recipe- it makes a perfect Christmas gift from the kitchen, too. If you’re interested in making more homemade Christmas gifts, I also have a popular recipe for fudge, here, and homemade skin care gift ideas here, plus a gingerbread ornament craft here. This toffee’s even alright for those on gluten-free…

Celery Leek Soup (Gluten-free)

Celery seed adds flavor and potatoes thicken this soup without adding flour or gluten. Leeks are sautéed, which brings out their sweetness, making the perfect garnish. A little virgin olive oil adds richness, while still keeping it vegan. Makes 6 or so servings. INGREDIENTS 1 whole bunch celery, including bottom, rinsed well, cut into chunks…

Chipotle Potato Soup, Using Dried Chipotles, No Canned Stuff

This soup gets its color from grilled carrots. The veggies simmer until tender in a covered pan, with some water added; as the water evaporates, the sugars in the starches caramelize, making a rich, flavorful soup. Extra virgin olive oil adds richness without the saturated fats; a healthy soup- even vegan! The deep, smokey flavor…

Quinoa Spring Rolls w/Rice Wrapper: Hi Protein, Gluten-Free!

Quinoa, carrot, and herbs in rice wrappers, on plate

A refreshing appetizer or party food, this even healthier version of a Vietnamese favorite uses quinoa to add whole grain goodness. So it’s gluten-free, and can be served to vegans, too. Traditional Vietnamese spring roll wrappers (made from rice flour) might only be found at international markets, or online at Amazon, but can be a…

Oatmeal Millet Cookies (AKA “Bird Seed Cookies”)

The use of whole grain “oat flour” in this recipe means: gluten-free, and no processed white flour! Regular oatmeal flakes are processed in a food processor or blender; toasting some of the other ingredients before-hand results in a perfectly crunchy cookie. Some refer to these as “Bird-seed Cookies”, though one should get their “birdseed” millet…

Hawaiian Rice Salad

Coconut Rice Salad w/ Mango, Macadamias, Cilantro

What am I bringing to the 4th of July potluck? I suppose I better bring this- I know its the hostess’s favorite! Oh yay- it will even provide “resistant starch”, a prebiotic that helps us to have a healthy gut. (Healthy gut, happy life, isn’t that how the saying goes?!)