I have made all of these, unless noted. They have been approved by my family!

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Peanut Butter Truffle Brownies

From Betty Crocker

 


Brownie Base
1
box Betty Crocker® Gluten Free brownie mix
Butter and eggs called for on brownie mix box
Filling
1/4
cup butter, softened
1/4
cup creamy peanut butter
1
cup powdered sugar
1
teaspoon milk
Topping
1
cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4
cup butter

  • 1Heat oven to 350°F. Make and bake brownie mix as directed on box, using butter, eggs and any of the pan choices—except line pan with foil, then grease foil on bottom only for easier removal. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • 2In medium bowl, stir filling ingredients until smooth. Spread mixture evenly over brownie base.
  • 3In small microwavable bowl, microwave topping ingredients uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds. Stir until smooth; cool 10 minutes. Spread over filling. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until set. Store covered in refrigerator.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Chicken Pot Pie

This picture is from the Betty Crocker website.  Mine looked a little different but I did not take a picture.  When I make it again, I will take my own picture to replace this one.

**Modifications I will make: No thyme.  I will saute the chicken in seasonings to cook it.  I will use less milk in the chicken layer.

From Betty Crocker
  • PREP TIME15 Min
  • TOTAL TIME45 Min


     


    2
    tablespoons butter or margarine
    1
    medium onion, chopped
    1
    bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables
    1 1/2
    cups cut-up cooked chicken
    1 3/4
    cups Progresso® chicken broth
    1
    teaspoon seasoned salt
    1/2
    teaspoon dried thyme *(I wish I used less thyme)
    3/4
    cup milk
    3
    tablespoons cornstarch
    Topping
    3/4
    cup Bisquick® Gluten Free mix
    1/2
    cup milk
    1
    egg
    2
    tablespoons melted butter or margarine
    1
    tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
    • 1Heat oven to 350ºF. In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in vegetables, chicken, chicken broth, salt and thyme; heat to boiling. In small bowl, mix 3/4 cup milk and the cornstarch with wire whisk until smooth; stir into chicken mixture. Heat just to boiling. Pour into ungreased 2-quart casserole.
    • 2In small bowl, stir all topping ingredients except parsley with fork until blended. Drop topping mixture by small spoonfuls over chicken mixture. Sprinkle with parsley.
    • 3Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of topping comes out clean.

    Wednesday, June 27, 2012

    *Strawberry Raspberry Crumble*


    Directions
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare 9x9 pan (I actually used a slightly larger pan) with non stick spray
    I listed the ingredients and instructions step by step in this recipe as it's layered.

    Fruit Filling:
    2 cup fresh raspberries
    2 cup fresh sliced strawberries
    4 medium oranges, segmented  *(I did not put oranges in.)

    Combine all fruit in a large bowl and set aside.

    Crumble:
    1 cup Gluten Free all purpose flour (I used Pamela’s baking mix)
    ¼ cup Gluten free rolled oats (I used "Gluten Free Oats")
    ¾ cup brown sugar
    6 Tbsp melted butter

    Mix crumble ingredients together and press half of the mixture into bottom of prepared pan.  Pour the

    prepared fruit on top and evenly distribute over crust.  Next, continue with the sauce.

    Sauce:
    ¼  cup white sugar
    1 ½  tsp corn starch
    ¼ Cup water
    ½ tsp vanilla

    In a small sauce pan, bring the 4 ingredients above to a boil and cook until thickened (will happen quickly).

    Pour evenly over fruit mixture.

    Put the remaining ½ of the crumble over the top of fruit and bake until bubbly, about  45 minutes at 350

    degrees.  Let cool for 15 minutes and serve with vanilla ice cream.  Best eaten the same day.

    I just tried this and it is YUMMY!!!!


    ***I made this with only blueberries in the fruit layer.  It was very, very good!***
    ***I have made this with all kinds of fruit combos.  I have done blueberry / pineapple, I have done strawberry / blueberry.  All are very yummy!

    Wednesday, June 20, 2012

    Cowboy Casserole


    1C. chopped onion
    1 bell pepper in chunks
    1C. honey barbecue sauce (I use Sweet Baby Rays)
    1pkg. corn muffin mix
          (I used Pamela's corn bread.  We LOVE it!!!  The kids ask for it often.)
    1 can mexican style corn drained
    1lb. ground beef
    1 can mild chili beans in sauce (I use Bush's Best for all my beans)
    1/2 tsp chili powder
    dash salt

    +any ingredients called for in your corn bread mix.

    Preheat oven to 375* Chop onion & pepper.  Cook & stir ground beef, onion, pepper & seasonings over medium heat for 8-10 min until beef is no longer pink.  Drain.  Stir in beans with sauce & BBQ sauce.  Bring to a boil.  Pour into 9 inch square pan.  Prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions.  Stir in corn.  SPOON over meat mixture.  Bake 40 min or until golden brown.

    *I omited the corn.  I baked in a 2qt. casserole
    The cook book called it Tex Mex casserole.  It was not very Mexican.  Cornbread & baked beans, sounds like a cowboy to me.  :)
    I love cowboys!  ;)

    Thursday, May 3, 2012

    *Peanut Butter Cookies*

    Peanut Butter Cookies

    1/2 cup butter (1stick)
    1/2 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy depending on your taste)
    1 cup brown sugar (don't pack)
    1 egg
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 1/2 cup Pamela's Baking & Pancake Mix

    Cream together the butter & peanut butter.  Mix in sugar, egg & vanilla, then add Pamela's.  Combine
    Spoon tablespoons of dough onto a lightly greased cookie sheet & flatten with a fork using a crisscross pattern.  ( I dip my fork in water)
    For smaller cookies, reduce bake time.  Bake in preheated oven 325* for 17 - 20 min.***  Edges should be light brown.  Cool completely before removing from pan with spatula.

    I throw in Reese's peanut butter chips for extra yum!

    ***NOTE:  I always reduce the baking time!!


    Tuesday, March 13, 2012

    Pumpkin Pie Cake


    Pumpkin Pie Dump Cake

    4 eggs beaten
    1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
    1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
    1 cup sugar
    2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*
    1 teaspoon salt
    1 (18 1/2 ounce) package Gluten Free yellow cake mix ** (I used a 15 oz box & it worked fine!)
    1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
    1 cup butter, melted

    Optional: whipped topping, additional chopped nuts, cinnamon

    Preheat oven to 350*.
    Combine eggs, pumpkin, milk, sugar, spice and salt.
    Mix well then pour into an UNgreased 13 X 9 baking pan.
    Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over mixture.
    Drizzle melted butter around cake mix.
    Sprinkle nuts over cake mix & butter.
    Do NOT stir!!!
    Bake for 45 min to 1 hour. Test doneness with toothpick.
    Cake should be moist.
    You can serve with whipped topping, additonal nuts and or cinnamon.

    I used a Gluten Free cake mix!
    If you don't have pumpkin spice you can use a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger.
    I used 1 tsp of cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp cloves and just a little ginger.

    Gluten free crustless pumpkin pie

    Monday, March 12, 2012

    Drumstick Supreme Cake



    Drumstick Supreme Cake

    2 cups crushed gluten free *GF* vanilla wafers
    1/2 cup melted butter
    1 cup finely chopped spanish peanuts
    1 8ounce package cream cheese
    1/3 cup powdered sugar
    3 cups milk
    1 16 ounce container Cool Whip
    2 small packages instant chocolate pudding
    1 Hershey chocolate bar grated (I used a potato peeler it was easier & made cute curls)
    1/3 cup peanut butter

    To make crust:
    Mix together crushed vanilla wafers, melted butter & 2/3 cup chopped peanuts. (save remaining nuts for topping) Press into 7X11X2 inch pan.  Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.  Cool

    Throughly combine cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar. Fold in 2 cups Cool Whip.
    Mix well to light consistency then spread over cooled crust.

    Beat instant chocolate pudding with 3 cups milk according to package directions.  Spoon over cream cheese layer.

    Gluten free drumstick supreme cake

    *Baked* Crab Dip*


    Crab Dip  *Please Note imitation crab meat is not gluten free.*  See my note below.

    5 tablespoons butter at room temperature
    8 ounce package cream cheese at room temperature
    2 cups or 1/2 pound grated American cheese
    12 ounces of sour cream
    2 tablespoons minced onion
    1 package (14-16 ounces) imitation crab meat broken into small pieces
    Mix everything together in baking dish.
     Bake at 350 uncovered for 45-60 min, until mixture is bubbling and top is browned.
    Stir before serving on crackers.  *I like tortilla chips or triscuits better.

    Here is the tricky part. **IMITATION CRAB MEAT IS NOT GLUTEN FREE!!!**
    **(UPDATE: Aldi Imitation Crab meat says "GLUTEN FREE" on the package!  I LOVE ALDI!!!)** 10/2015

    There is ONE imitation crab meat that does not use GLUTEN INGREDIENTS.  My husband and I do not give our 5 year old celiac son anything that does not specify "GLUTEN FREE."

    TransOcean Crab Classic Chunk Style does not contain gluten ingredients.

    NOTE: It has to be Chunk Style.  All the other "shapes" ex. flake, leg etc.. contain wheat!!

    We have not given this to our son, but depending on how safe you feel with the ingredient list it may be an option.

    Here is a copy of the email correspondence between TransOcean and myself: Note the date June 2011.
    You may want to reconnect with them to make sure there have been no changes.

    Trans-Ocean- Crab Classic Chunk Style  <-

    Subject: RE: Gluten Free
    Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:47:56 -0700
    From: Kenji@trans-ocean.com
    To: Valerie

    Hello,

    We do not add any gluten containing ingredients to the Lobster Classic Chunk and our Crab Classic Chunk formulas.  However, we do NOT certify these products to be gluten free.  Certification requires special handling, testing and specially designed lines which we do not have.  We take all reasonable precautions to avoid cross contamination however we cannot eliminate all risk.

    I hope this helps,

    Kenji Maeda
    Consumer Service Supervisor


    From: Valerie
    Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 12:45 PM
    To: Kenji
    Subject: Gluten Free

    Hello.
    I heard a wonderful rumor that your imitation crab meat is made with rice instead of wheat.  Is this still true?  Have you considered making a "gluten free" line?  
    Thank you for any information you can share in the way of Gluten free!

    Valerie
    Mom in a gluten free home!

    Heath Topped Cake


    1 box yellow cake mix  Gluten Free (GF)
    1 can  vanilla pudding
    2 eggs

    Topping:
    1 pkg Heath brickle pieces
    1/2 C. crushed pecans

    Combine cake mix, pudding and eggs.
    The mixture will be very thick.
    Spread in 9x13 pan.
    Mix toppingn and sprinkle evenly on top of batter.
    Bake 30 min at 350*

    Zucchini Mexicali


                                                     

    1/4 cup cooking oil                                       4 cup thinly sliced unpeeled zucchini
    1 cup shredded carrot                                   1 cup chopped celery
    3/4 cup green pepper, cut in thin strips          1/2 tsp garlic salt                                      
    1/4 tsp dried basil                                          Dash of pepper
    1/3 cup taco sauce                                        2 tsp. prepared mustard
    2 tomatoes cut in wedges                              1 lb.   chicken or hamburger cooked & drained
    *Add some cumin to the hamburger after you brown it
    Shredded cheese blend.  I like Taco or Mexican blends

     Heat oil in skillet, add vegetables, (- tomatoes) toss to mix well.
     Cook covered over medium heat for 4 min.  Stir occasionally.
    Combine taco sauce and mustard.
    Stir into vegetables . Add tomato wedges. Add spices.
    Season with salt and pepper.  Cook, uncovered 3 to 5 min.
    Spread over cooked boned chicken or hamburger in 9x13 in. baking dish.
     Cover with mozzarella cheese.
     Bake in 300*oven for about 1/2 hour.
     You may want to double taco sauce and mustard.
     I usually bake a little longer so the vegetables will be more tender. Enjoy!  Oneta
    You could always make this without hamburger for a meatless dish or side dish!

    *** I have modified this recipe so many ways.  My favorite is as follows:
    I omitted the taco sauce, mustard & cumin. Instead you can add Italian seasoning to the meat or just mix the meat & veggies.  Then I mixed in pasta sauce or even V8.  I covered it with Mozzarella cheese.




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    This is a favorite!!!
    I just use whatever veggies are ripe from the garden.
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    Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits


    Ingredients:
    1/3 cup shortening
    ½ cup potato starch
    ¾ cup cornstarch
    1 ¾ teaspoon xanthan gum
    1 tablespoon baking powder
    ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    1 tablespoon sugar
    ¾ cup milk
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    ¼ cup butter, softened (optional--makes a very fattening biscuit!)
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    Another ¼ cup butter, melted, mixed with ¼ - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    Directions:
    Preheat oven to 375F. In medium bowl, blend all ingredients except for last two. Mix very well to remove any lumps. Dough will be quite soft and a bit sticky. Roll or pat our dough on a lightly floured (cornstarch) surface. Dough should be about ½ inch thick. Cut out biscuits with 2 ½ inch cookie cutters. An inverted glass will also do the job. Place biscuits on lightly-greased baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned. As soon as they come out of the oven, brush with melted butter/garlic combination.

    Makes 6-8 large biscuits.
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    So yummy you will forget they are gluten free!

    Italian Bread or Sandwich Bread


    Italian Bread   *** I make this without the Italian seasoning for gluten free sandwich bread!***

    1 C warm water
    2 T vegetable oil or olive oil
    2 t. apple cider vinegar
    2 eggs and 2 egg whites
    2 T sugar
    1 1/4 t. salt
    2 1/2 t. Xanthan gum
    1/4 C non fat milk powder
    1/4 C tapioca starch
    1/2 C potato starch
    1 3/4 C rice flour
    1 T instant yeast
    1 T dry Italian herb seasoning

    Memory 2
    preheat-13
    knead-15
    rise-1:15
    bake-45

    grease 9x5 in. loaf pan.  In Lg. bowl dissolve sugar in warm water.  Sprinkle in yeast and let stand until frothy, about 10 min.  Whisk in oil, vinegar, eggs and whites.
    In seperate bowl whisk together remaining dry ingredents.  rice, potato tap milk xan herbs and salt.
    Stir into liquid with wooden spoon.  Beat till smooth and slightly elastic.  About 4 min.
    Spread in pan, smooth top.  Let rise in warm dreaft free place until dough reaches the top.  about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
    Bake in center of 350* oven till golden and loaf sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.  about 45 min.


    Banana Bread


    Banana Bread

    This recipe is for making the bread in a bread machine.

    Ingredients

    3 bananas, mashed
    1/4 cup cf sour cream

    1/2 cup oil
    1/2 cup sugar
    1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
    1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
    1 tsp gfcf vanilla OR 1 tsp gfcf almond extract
    2 large eggs

    2 cups gf flour
    1 tsp baking soda
    1/2 tsp gf baking powder
    1/2 tsp salt

    Combine mashed bananas and sour cream and place into bread machine. Add remaining ingredients in the above order. Run machine on the quickbread setting. After a couple minutes of mixing, pause the mixing process and scrape down the sides. Resume mixing, and let the machine do the work until it is done!

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    Gluten free banana bread

    Apple Cake


    Apple Cake

    2 cups flour (+about 1 Tablespoon to prepare your pan) I use Pamela's Pancake Mix!
    2 cups sugar
    2 eggs
    1/2 cup melted margarine
    2 tsp. cinnamon
    7 apples peeled & sliced thin
    1/2 tsp. salt
    2 tsp. baking soda
    1 tsp. baking powder

    Put apples in large bowl.  Sprinkle on top the sugar and break in eggs.  Pour margarine over apples; mix well.  Mix remaining ingredients and pour into apple mixture.  Pour into greased and floured 13x9 pan.  (Please note:  You can NOT use cooking spray for baking.  That flour is NOT GF.  You need to use a gluten free flour for this step as well.)  Sprinkle sugar on top.  Bake 45 minutes at 350*.

    I use PAMELA'S GLUTEN FREE PANCAKE & BAKING MIX instead of the flour.  We love the mix for many recipies.  You do not need to change or add anything else.  enjoy

    Gluten free apple cake