Gluten Free Recipes: Cooking From Your Pantry

May 12, 2013 - Leave a Comment

Gluten Free Rolled Oats

Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Whole Grain, Rolled Oats, 32-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4)

Welcome to our Cooking From Your Pantry series. Each week we feature recipes that we make in our own homes. We focus on simple recipes that we can make from ingredients found in your pantry. Some weeks we have a theme that we follow like breads, breakfast, dessert, freezer meal cooking, chicken recipes and much more!

Join us each Sunday where we share our favorite home kitchen tested recipes.

We are not just stockpiling food, we are using it in our cooking everyday to feed our families. Find out how you can too in 4 Steps to Becoming the Master of Your Stockpile! Check out more of the recipes we like.

smoothie strawberry yogurt

Monica – Strawberry Lime Yogurt Smoothie

cauliflower rice

Melanie – Cauliflower Rice

Nutella and peanut butter bars

Jessica – Nutella and Peanut Butter Bars

gluten free peanut butter cookies

Melanie – Peanut Butter Cookies

Pizza Stuffed Chicken

Kearna – Pizza Stuffed Chicken

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Just a little note: I did as much research as I could on these recipes, and believe them to be Gluten Free, but I’m not a Gluten Free Expert.  If something in these recipes makes them not Gluten Free, please let me know!!

Gluten Free Desserts

Gluten Free Main Dishes

Gluten Free Freezer Meals

Gluten Free Sides/Snacks

Gluten Free Drinks

Gluten Free Soups

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Gluten Free Recipes: Cauliflower Rice

May 12, 2013 - 1 Comment

Cauliflower Rice: Low-carb, Gluten-free, Paleo

cauliflower rice

This “rice” is a great option for someone wanting to reduce carbs, eat gluten-free or Paleo, or just to change it up and try something different! A great price for cauliflower is $0.75/lb or less.
I found lots of recipes to try, but liked the idea of the sauted onion and pan-cooked cauliflower in this recipe from nom nom paleo.

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Gluten Free Recipes: Cauliflower Rice

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 small onion, or half of a med-large one
  • 1-2 tablespoons butter
  • 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • seasonings (optional)

Instructions

Finely chop onion. (Easy and quick in a food processor. Then you can rinse the processor and use it for cauliflower too.)

Remove leaves, rinse, core, and chop the cauliflower into evenly-sized florets.

Chop the cauliflower florets until the size of couscous or rice grains by pulsing in a food processor or grating. (I used a food processor, but needed to do 2 batches so the "grains" did not get too small.)

Heat butter and/or oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent and softened. Then add the cauliflower and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, until cauliflower is softened. Then season to taste and serve.

Notes

Suggestions: Season lightly with salt and pepper if serving as part of a flavorful dish with sauce. More seasoning options: seasoning salt, Montreal Steak seasoning, Lemon Pepper, Aleppo chile finishing salt, Thai seasoning, etc. Try adding green onion, red peppers, chicken pieces, or scrambled egg!

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2013/05/gluten-free-recipes-cauliflower-rice.html

 I recently served this “rice” with Shrimp Curry. Yum!

zyliss stir fry spatula

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Gluten Free Recipes: Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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 This is an easy and delicious twist on old favorites…pizza and chicken!

Pizza Stuffed Chicken

This is also super easy to adapt to gluten free diets.

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Pizza Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 oz. mozzarella cheese
  • 1.25 oz. (approx. 16 slices) pepperoni
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 c Gluten Free flour (can use regular)
  • 1/2 c Gluten Free breadcrumbs (can use regular)
  • 6 Tbsps vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Pizza or marinara sauce for serving

Instructions

STEP 1: Trim the chicken breasts. Slice each breast in half diagonally to create two diamond-like shaped pieces. Using a small, sharp knife, cut a pocket into the side of each breast piece. This can be slightly tricky on thinner pieces so be careful. Be sure not to cut all the way through the meat but rather just into one side so that the fillings will stay in.

STEP 2: Stuff each piece of chicken with 1/2 oz. of cheese and about 4 slices of pepperoni. Lightly season each piece with salt and pepper. Set the stuffed chicken aside.

STEP 3: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Begin to heat a large skillet with 6 Tbsp of vegetable oil over medium/high heat. Collect three shallow dishes and put the flour in one, the egg in another and the bread crumbs in the third (Pampered Chef Coating Trays would be great for this). Beat the egg until it is an even consistency (adding a 1/2 tsp of water helps break it up).

STEP 4: One by one, coat each piece of chicken in the flour, then the egg then the bread crumbs. Use your hands so that you can keep the open side of the pocket pinched closed and keep the fillings in. The flour helps the egg adhere and the egg keeps the bread crumbs in place. This is a basic bread coating.

STEP 5: Test the oil in the skillet to see if it is hot enough by dropping a small pinch of bread crumbs in. The bread crumbs should sizzle and dance A LOT. It is very important that the oil is hot enough or else the breading will soak up a lot of oil and you’ll end up with some really greasy chicken!. Place all four pieces of chicken in the skillet and cook until it is golden brown and crispy on each side. This should take no more than 2-3 minutes.

STEP 6: When you remove the chicken pieces from the skillet, transfer them to the baking sheet and place it in the oven. Finish baking the chicken (to cook the inside) for about 25 minutes (longer if you have larger pieces). Remove from the oven (check to make sure the chicken is cooked through) and serve immediately with marinara or pizza sauce!

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2013/05/pizza-stuffed-chicken-breasts.html

Meat tenderizer

 Jaccard 45 Knife Meat Tenderizer

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Gluten Free Recipes: Strawberry Yogurt Lime Smoothie

May 12, 2013 - 2 Comments

Smoothies are a great gluten free choice.

smoothie strawberry yogurt

This is one of my favorite smoothie recipes.

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Gluten Free Recipes: Strawberry Yogurt Lime Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries
  • 1 Lime
  • 1 Cup of Vanilla Yogurt
  • 1 Cup Frozen Strawberries
  • 2 T Sugar or sweetner

Instructions

1. Squeeze 1 med lime into the blender. I like to use my lemon press to do this. I found that I love this tool! There is no need to get a lime press and a lemon press because you can squeeze both fruits with the one tool.

2. Remove stems from strawberries. I LOVE these tools for strawberries. Strawberry Huller and Strawberry Stem Remover. Add fresh strawberries to the blender.

3. Add 1 cup of vanilla yogurt. I used greek this day. It does not have to be greek yogurt.

4. Add 2 Tablespoons of Sugar or Splenda, Nectresse, Truvia, or my personal favorite becasue it has cavity fighting properties, Xylitol.

5. Add frozen strawberries. I love to use frozen berries instead of ice. This way you have more fruit and flavor rather than ice. If you do not have frozen berries you can add 2 more cups of fresh berries and 2 cups of ice. You might have to blend down some of the berries before adding the ice.

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2013/05/gluten-free-recipes-strawberry-yogurt-lime-smoothie.html

Ingredients you will need for the smoothie!

smoothie yogurt

I ♥ my Vitamix!

smoothie strawberry vitamix

Links to my favorite tools and ingredients for this recipe….

Enjoy!

 smoothie strawberry yogurt lime

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Gluten Free Recipes: Nutella & Peanut Butter Bars

May 12, 2013 - 4 Comments

Nutella and peanut butter bars

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I LOVE anything peanut butter and chocolate! Butter Baking has this great treat recipe that includes both, gluten free style! Can’t wait to try it! YUM!

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Nutella & Peanut Butter Bars {Gluten Free}

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 6 tbsp cocoa
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 6 tbsp Nutella
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 1/2 cup rice crispies
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

Line a 8 x 9 inch tray with baking paper.

In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, both sugars, cocoa and milk. Place the saucepan over a high heat and bring the mixture to boiling point, continuously stirring. Boil for 90 seconds, still stirring, then remove from heat.

Mix in the Nutella and peanut butter well, then stir in the oats and rice bubbles to coat.

Pour into the lined tray and spread the mixture out evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top.

Place in the freezer for about an hour, until set, then slice up and enjoy. Makes 16 bars.

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2013/05/nutella-peanut-butter-bars-gluten-free.html

Wilton Recipe Right Square 9 by 9 Inch Covered Pan

Easily transport your delishish baked goods to and from gatherings, parties and family events!

Wilton Recipe Right Square 9 by 9 Inch Covered Pan $7.99

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Gluten Free Recipes: Peanut Butter Cookies

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Peanut Butter Cookies: flour-less & gluten-free, but also delicious!

gluten free peanut butter cookies

So, I went through about 3 jars of peanut butter this week because I wanted to try out a few different flour-less peanut butter cookie recipes. Good thing they are so easy and quick to whip up! I made a few tweaks and tried a few different things, but this is the recipe that I like the best so far. Great texture, great flavor. Gluten-free with ingredients you probably already have!

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Peanut Butter Cookies {Gluten-Free}

Yield: 20-24 cookies

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350.

In a medium or large bowl, lightly whisk the egg. Whisk the sugars and vanilla in with the egg until combined. Set aside to let sugars dissolve a bit.

Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.

Measure out the remaining ingredients. (I like to spray my measuring cup before adding peanut butter.) Stir the peanut butter into the sugar mixture until smooth. Then stir in the salt and baking soda.

Working with about 1 Tbsp of dough for each cookie, place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Lightly flatten the balls with the palm of your hand. If using toppings, gently press the toppings onto the top of each cookie.

Bake for 10-12 minutes, rotating half way through. Edges should be set and starting to brown slightly. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes. Transfer to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Results may vary depending on the type of peanut butter you use.

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2013/05/peanut-butter-cookies-gluten-free.html

Recipe adapted from America’s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook and Make and Takes.

peanut butter cookies no flour

If you don’t have one of these handy scoops, you should get one….

cookie scoop

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How To Make Your Strawberries Last Longer!

May 10, 2013 - 29 Comments

Make your strawberries last for weeks instead of days using this tip!

Strawberries

I stocked up on strawberries early last week at WinCo.  They have their strawberries on sale for $1.48 for a 2lb package.  I saw this tip on making your strawberries last longer (I can’t even remember where now) but I tried it and this bunch of strawberries lasted for almost two WEEKS in the fridge after using this soak on them!  It is really easy, all you need are strawberries, vinegar and water!  *Note* this will work on any type of  berries.

Strawberrry Soak Ingredients fab frug

Mix one part vinegar with 10 parts water.  I used 5 cups water to 1/2 cup vinegar.  The vinegar kills the mold spores that are already growing on the berries so  it lengthens the shelf life!

Strawberries Soaking fab frug

I soaked them for 2 minutes and drained them.

Strawberries drain fab frug

I suppose you could rinse them with water but I didn’t.  There was absolutely no hint of a vinegar taste at all!

Strawberries Store in Container fab frug

I washed out the original container and stored them back in it because it has nice ventilation.   I am sure you could use any container.

Store them in the refrigerator or a cool location.

Check out our Strawberry recipes:

Strawberry Huller

  Joie Stainless Steel Strawberry Huller

 

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Mother’s Day Recipes: Cooking From Your Pantry

May 5, 2013 - Leave a Comment

Fresh Flowers-Orchids

Get Mom Fresh Flowers for Mother’s Day!

We are not just stockpiling food, we are using it in our cooking everyday to feed our families. Find out how you can too in 4 Steps to Becoming the Master of Your Stockpile! Check out more of the recipes we like.

maple-pecan scones

Melanie – Simple Maple-Pecan Scones

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Jessica – Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

cinnamon swirl bread

Melanie – Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Praline French Toast

Kearna – Praline French Toast

More Mother’s Day Breakfast Ideas!

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Simple Maple-Pecan Scones Recipe

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maple-pecan scones

Oh my. These scones are amazing. Perfect for brunch or any time, really. I’m pretty sure I could polish off the whole batch in one day. In order to prevent that from happening, I quickly gave some away and my neighbor said they looked like they were from a bakery. Nope, just whipped them up real quick from scratch within 30 minutes…. and you can do it too!

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Simple Cream Scones

Yield: 8 wedges

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-in pieces and chilled
  • 1/2 cup currants (optional)
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until combined. Scatter cold butter pieces over top and pulse until mixture has coarse crumbs and some slightly larger butter lumps remaining, about 12 pulses. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in currants, if desired. Stir in cream until dough begins to form, about 30 seconds.

Empty the bowl onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for about 5-10 seconds, until dough forms a rough ball. Press dough into a 9-inch round pan. Flip dough out onto surface and cut into 8 wedges.

Arrange wedges on prepared baking sheet. Bake until tops are a light golden brown, 12- 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway though. Move scones to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cranberry-Orange Scones

Add 1 tsp orange zest to flour mixture with butter and sub 3/4 c dried cranberries for currants.

Maple-Pecan Scones

Omit sugar. Sub 1/2 c coarsely chopped, toasted pecans for currants. Whisk 3 Tbsp maple syrup into cream before adding to flour mixture. For glaze, whisk 6 Tbsp confectioners' sugar and 2 Tbsp maple syrup together. Then drizzle glaze over cooled scones.

Notes

The key to the perfect scone is to handle the dough as little as possible.

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2013/05/simple-maple-pecan-scones-recipe.html

Recipe from America’s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook.

I find that I’m using my food processor a lot lately. Definitely a worthwhile kitchen tool! I also use this whisk all the time. Love it!

oxo whisk

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Praline French Toast

May 5, 2013 - Leave a Comment

This is easy to make the night before put in the fridge and cook right before you need it!

This would be a great Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch idea!

Praline French Toast

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Praline French Toast

Ingredients

    Glaze
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup or corn syrup
    • Bread
  • French or Italian bread sliced 1/2" thick, enough to cover the bottom of a 9" x 13" pan
    • Custard
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream, half and half, milk, or fat-free half and half
  • 5 large eggs, or 1 1/4 cups egg substitute
  • 1/2 teaspoon flavor: pralines & cream, eggnog, vanilla-butternut, Amaretto, or your choice; OR 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • Topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1) Lightly grease a 9" x 13" pan or shallow 2-quart casserole.

2) To make the glaze: Melt the butter in a saucepan, and stir in the brown sugar and syrup. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cooking until the sugar melts. Pour the glaze into the prepared pan, spreading it to the corners.

3) Lay the slices of bread in the pan, atop the glaze. Use baguettes for smaller servings, a fat loaf of Italian bread for larger servings. Leftover/stale bread works well here; kids may prefer softer, sandwich-type bread, which will make softer, smoother French toast. Adults seem to prefer bread with more body.

4) To make the custard, whisk together the cream, half and half, or milk, eggs or egg substitute, the flavor, and the salt. Pour it over the bread in the pan, pressing the bread down into the custard.

5) Cover the pan, and refrigerate overnight, or for up to 24 hours.

6) When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F.

7) Make the topping by stirring together the brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Sprinkle it evenly over the bread.

8) Bake the French toast for 40 to 45 minutes, until it's bubbly and the top is very lightly browned.

9) Remove it from the oven, and allow it to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve individual slices of bread, turning it over on the plate so the syrupy bottom is on top.

http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2013/05/praline-french-toast.html

Thanks King Arthur Flour for the recipe and photo!

stoneware cake pan

 BonJour Stoneware 9″ x 13″ Rectangular Baker, Chocolate Brown

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