When I was young, on special occasions we would go to Cookie’s Steak Pub for dinner. They were known for the large quartered chunks of iceberg lettuce served with a choice of 4 creamy dressings, a shrimp cocktail bar and endless mini slices of banana bread that I loved. With all the great greens available,…
Quickbreads: Gluten-Free
Corn Cakes, Gluten-Free
When I interviewed Terry Hope Romero about her cookbook Viva Vegan! I went nuts over her very simple Arepa recipe, a corn tortilla or pancake made with masa harina. But since I live with an Italian, polenta is more of a staple in our house than masa harina. I came up with this recipe using…
Rainforest Banana Oat Bread, Wheat-Free
Part I: While visiting the Corwin family in Costa Rica, we had a potluck dinner. Staying in a remote area, far from any grocery stores, I made this Banana Oat Bread using bananas from the farm, sugar from homegrown sugar cane and coconut butter from locally grown coconuts. It was a perfect complement to the…
Blueberry Pan cake, Gluten-free
This is literally a blueberry pan cake. In other words, you pour it in a pan and bake. 12 ounces blueberries (fresh or frozen) 1 cup rice flour 1 cup garbanzo bean flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup Ener-G Egg Replacer 1/2 cup cold water 1/4…
Strawberry Tahini Scones – Gluten-free
I love tea parties! And a tea party needs scones. For a REAL afternoon tea, try these: Strawberry-Tahini scones. Flour Mix: 1 cup arrowroot starch 1 cup brown rice flour 1 cup garbanzo bean flour ** OR ** 3 cups All Purpose Gluten-Free Flour (we use Bob’s Red Mill) 1/2 cup REAL Apricot Butter, Applesauce…
Pumpkin Spice Muffins: Gluten-free
For Thanksgiving morning breakfast or any chilly morning, we recommend these Pumpkin Spice Muffins. They are easy to make and get you into the spirit of pumpkin and spice and everything nice. 3 cups all purpose gluten-free flour (We use Bob’s Red Mill) 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 cups water…
Chickpea Flour Flatbread: Gluten-free
This is a variation of Socca. It is the easiest flatbread you can make. It’s always a delightful surprise to see the liquid batter come out of the oven as bread after baking. Most of our recipes here are gluten-free. Check them out at the RECIPES tab above. 2 cups chickpea flour (more if needed)…
Shortcake: Gluten-free
Perfect with strawberries and cashew cream, this shortcake is light and not sweet balancing the sweetness of the berries. 2 1/4 cups all-purpose gluten free four (Bob’s Redmill) 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar (evaporated cane juice) 1/2 cup shortening: (I use Earth Balance buttery spread)…
Sesame Seed Burger Buns: Gluten-free
This gluten-free hamburger bun goes great with the Black Bean burger and melted almond cheese. 2 3/4 cups all-purpose gluten free four (Bob’s Redmill) 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons apple sauce 1/4 cup Earth Balance buttery spread or shortening 1 cup unsweetened soy milk 1 tablespoons…
Corn Bread: Gluten-Free
I like cornbread made with… corn! Corn bread is best with juicy corn kernels baked into the batter. You can baked the batter in a pan and cut it into squares for a Thanksgiving dinner or bake individual muffins for a weekend breakfast. 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup Bob’s…
Biscuits: Gluten-Free
These are so simple, so tasty, so perfect. With Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose Flour made with garbanzo and fava bean flours it’s hard to believe these yummy delights are good for you! 2 cups all-purpose gluten free four (Bob’s Redmill) 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons…