April 2015 – Page 2 – Holly's Gluten Free Home

It’s Time for Guac!!!

On April 10, 2015

I love avocado!!! Aside from just halving it and eating it with a spoon, my next favorite (and my friends, kids, parents, boyfriend’s,….you get the picture… ) Is guacamole!

This stuff is good! Healthy, nutritious and great on tacos, chips, rice and beans, omelets or a spoon, guacamole is definitely one of my go-to dishes. Tonight is my BFF’s birthday and she has asked for guacamole…. So here it is!

Happy birthday!

Guacamole

4 ripe avocados,halved,remove pit and then slice -still in peel -in both directions & then scoop out

1 c quartered cherry tomatoes

1/2 c chopped cilantro

1/3 onion,chopped finely

2t garlic chopped

1t salt

1T lime juice

Mix together & Yummmmmmmmmm

Have a great night! Happy Friday! ❤️

Flan-tastic! (Flan is usually Gluten Free)

By GlutenFreeHolly

On April 9, 2015

In Gluten free

Today is my son’s birthday. Time really does go by too fast. Older parents, especially other doctors, have repeatedly told me their regrets & reminded me to make the extra effort, get home as early as possible, go back in for night work after family dinner when & if appropriate, and be there. I guess that is my advice, too (and I’m not saying it’s easy)…. Be present. With your kids, friends, parents & significant others…& yourself.

Anyway, my youngest wanted to make the birthday boy a Flan, and get him Misha’s cupcakes! On a side note, Misha’s cupcakes are mini little morsels of deliciousness, and she sells gluten free cupcakes too!

Simple Flan

Heat 1 c sugar over medium heat, stirring often until a smooth liquid

Sprinkle 1 t cinnamon over bottom of cake pan and then pour in molten sugar to coat pan

Whisk 3 large eggs and then add

1tsp vanilla, 1/2 t cinnamon

1 can each evaporated milk & sweetened condensed milk, whisk well and then pour over sugar

Make 1 hour at 350, allow to cool & then evert . Serve with berries & whipped cream.

Flan is GlutenFree!❤️ enjoy!

Pasta Night! Baked Ziti Gluten Free And Cheesy Bread

By GlutenFreeHolly

On April 9, 2015

In Gluten free

I’m back at the hospital dealing with some emergencies, but luckily, I made it home to prepare and eat a great dinner and now I’m sure happy I did!

Tonight I’m making fast and easy Baked Ziti- but sans ricotta because for some reason my kids don’t like ricotta… But they do like bread, so I’m making a loaf of gluten free bread too!! Yum!

First- start the bread! It can rise while you assemble the pasta and then you can cook together!

Gluten free Easy Cheesy Bread

Mix in mixer 1c warm water

1 pkg yeast

2 T sugar

2T olive oil

1tsp apple cider vinegar

1 egg

Add 1 tsp salt

3 1/4 -3 1/2 gluten free flour mix (I used Pamelas)

1/2 c Parmesan

Mix well until it looks like the consistency shown below.

looking good!

Turn out onto greased sheet and shape with oiled hands into a loaf and cover with more Parmesan cheese and Saran Wrap. Let rise for 15 mins and then cook for 30-35 mins at 350.

oil your hands before working with gluten free dough…

Serve with seasoned olive oil. My able to eat gluten children devoured this bread!

yummy gluten free cheesy bread!

Baked Ziti

Boil 1 box gluten free penne pasta (I used Ronzoni’s) for 8 mins, drain and mix with sauce

Sauce

1 onion

1 T chopped garlic

1 cup shredded carrots (that’s right! Sneak those veggies in!!)

1/2 c chopped sweet peppers

1T italien seasonings

1T chipotle pepper sauce

Cook in 1 T olive oil until tender

Mix In 1 jar prepared pasta sauce if you are in a hurry (and tonight that’s what I did) or if you are having a relaxing evening, add a box of Pom chopped tomatoes, I T sugar, 1 t salt, maybe a splash of red wine… One for you …one for the sauce …

the sweet peppers really make this sauce a winner

Mix the sauce with the pasta

Place half of the sauced pasta (hopefully only the pasta is sauced at this point) in a casserole dish cover with mozzarella cheese, repeat second layer and then sprinkle Parmesan on the top.

i wonder if there are leftovers…

350 for 30 mins!

Super delicious! Super nutritious! And good energy to get whatever job you need to get done, done RIGHT!

Have a great day!❤️

You CAN have Cake & Eat it, too!

By GlutenFreeHolly

On April 6, 2015

In Gluten free

Delicious rich chocolate cake…honestly, I stopped craving it years ago, but WOW let me tell you… This is devine and with some fresh berries and a scoop of Breyer’s vanilla ice cream…yummmmmmmmm

Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Cake

Melt 1 stick of butter and 4 oz (1bar) of bittersweet chocolate until smooth

Mix in 3/4 c sugar and whisk until smooth

1 t vanilla or almond extract

3 eggs, mix for 2 mins on high

Mix in 1/2 c dark unsweetened chocolate ( I used Hershey’s special dark cocoa powder)

Pour into well greased cake pan and bake at 350 for 30 mins.

Cool and turn out, serve warm with berries and vanilla ice cream and, if desired sliced roasted almonds

It’s ok… Every once in a while… You CAN have cake and this one, you CAN eat, too!

Enjoy, make it a great night!❤️

Superheroes need a good Breakfast…try peanut butter chocolate chip pancakes GF

By GlutenFreeHolly

On April 6, 2015

In Gluten free

Happy monday! Whatever you’ve got planned today, get out there and do it right! My youngest has standardized testing and the others school, and me.. Work and hopefully an awesome swim! Let’s start the day out with a yummy protein packed breakfast to add a little superhero to you (not that you need it.. You’re awesome and don’t forget it)

Superhero pancakes (serves 4-5 superheroes)

1 cup Pamelas gluten free pancake mix

2T turbinado sugar

Mix together and add to dry:

2 large eggs

1/4 c peanut butter

2T oil

1/2 c milk (water is ok too)

Whisk together, sprinkle in some chocolate chips, if desired, and cook!

Happy Monday!❤️

Springtime Sangria

By GlutenFreeHolly

On April 5, 2015

In Uncategorized

Light and refreshing Sangría…great for parties or sitting in your oasis chillaxing! Not too sweet and no sticky peach liquor aftertaste! It’s hard to get Sangría right, but you will LOVE this recipe!

It really can be difficult – this parenting thing… So moms, dads, take a minute and RELAX ( unless you smell smoke….then i’m sorry….maybe later)

Here’s how you make it:

Add fresh and/or frozen mixed berries 1 1/2 c to a pitcher

Cover with 2T agave

Add 1/2 cup St. Germaine liquor, swirl & mix

Add 1 bottle white wine – I used Pinot Grigio

Add 1 c ginger ale (the more you add, the lighter/less alcoholic… Titrate to taste)

Put ice in individual glasses and pour over (don’t add the ice to the pitcher…it waters own the taste!)

Serve, sip, relax, BREATHE… Happy Easter Sunday❤️

Fish Tacos on the Grill with Slaw

By GlutenFreeHolly

On April 4, 2015

In Gluten free

A dinner party…it’s great when I can make something gluten free. It’s so hard to cook a meal without being able to “taste test”…. Always wondering if the seasoning is right & making any child that wanders through the kitchen an “official taster”. So tonight, I decided to make a 100% gluten free meal…the menu: (ta dah!)

White Wine Sangria ( this just screams summer vacation..,even if it’s still snowing where you are)

Chips, Salsa & Guacamole

Fish Tacos on the Grill with Slaw (tonight’s recipe!)

Rice & Beans

Flourless Dark Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream & Raspberries

Yeah…..it WAS as good as it sounds and the fish tacos turned out awesome! using gluten free flour and bread crumbs!

Here’s the recipe: (serves 5)

Fish

11/2 lb fish (I used grouper), cut into chunks1-2″

2 eggs, whisked with a splash on milk and dash of salt

1 1/2 c gluten free bread crumbs, mixed with 1T old Bay seasoning, dash salt, pepper and 1T olive oil, mixed well

1c Pamela’s gluten free flour

Place a sheet of tin foil on a cookie sheet and brush well with olive oil

Place fish pieces in Tupperware with 2 paper towels, shake well, dispose of towel (in airtight trash….stinky!) Shake on 1 c flour, close lid & shake it … Turn on the music because there is more shaking in a minute.

Dip floured pieces of fish in egg wash, the bread crumb mix and then place on tin foil. Slide tin foil onto grill and cook 3 mins per side. Remove with tongs and place in serving dish.

shake, dip and roll baby

on the grill!

Slaw

1/2 head green and red cabbage, sliced very thinly

Place in large Tupperware. Add 1T red onion

In bowl mix 1/2 c milk, 1/4 c mayonnaise, 1/2 jalapeño, 2T sugar, salt & pepper, 1 t lemon juice and 1T vinegar, 2t red pepper flakes. Whisk well, then pour over cabbage and shake it like crazy! Keep going! Refrigerate and then shake in 1/4 c cilantro when you’re ready to serve it!

Warm tortillas, fill tortillas with fish & slaw and top with a little fresh lime juice!

Stay tuned! The cake recipe tomorrow!

Happy Saturday! Have Some Gluten Free Waffles in Paradise!

By GlutenFreeHolly

On April 4, 2015

In Uncategorized

Paradise really is where you are happy! Waffles with cappuccino on a lazy Saturday make me happy:)

Gluten free waffles

2 eggs, separated, whisk whites to stiff peaks, add eggs to wet ingredients

3/4 cup milk

1 t vanilla

2T melted butter, plus 2 more to brush the waffle iron

1 banana or 1/3 c pumpkin

1T Apple cider vinegar

Add all at once to

1 3/4 c Pamela’s gluten free pancake mix

1 t cinnamon

Dash salt, nutmeg

Mix together , then fold in egg whites

Cook in waffle iron, serve with nuts and syrup! Delicious! That’s a great start to a beautiful day!❤️

It’s Chili in Miami! And you’re going to love this GF vegetarian dish!

By GlutenFreeHolly

On April 3, 2015

In Gluten free

It’s Good Friday… No school & I took the day off from work! A day of play dates, cleaning, pool time, dog washing….then I look at the clock and its 6:25! Aaaaahhhhhhh! It’s almost too late to order in! Fast & filling, I decide to make a vegetarian chili!

Let’s get this party started!

In large saucepan add

2T olive oil, heat med- high

1/2 red onion

1 small onion

1/2 c chopped carrots

2T chopped garlic, sweat it out…. In Miami that seems like all we do…

its getting hot in here….

Add 4 small chopped sweet red peppers or 1 red bell pepper

3T Italian seasoning

Salt, pepper

3t cumin

6T chili powder

2t red pepper flakes

2 cans kidney beans, rinsed & drained

1 can corn, drained

2 boxes of Pom chopped tomatoes

3 squares dark chocolate (yep..THAT is the secret ingredient… Well chocolate & love…. ❤️)

Shhhhh….the secret ingredient….

Turn to simmer & let cook 20-30 mins.

Serve with Udi’s gluten free baguettes, cheddar cheese and, if you like ( of course you do!!! Fritos & sour cream)

did i tell you i lived in texas? well pour this over fritos & add a little sour cream….

My kids & their friends just gobbled that down… Great veggies, healthy dinner! Do it right! Make it a wonderful night! ✌️❤️

Pizzapalooza Part II -TexMex -healthy, veggie deliciousness!

By GlutenFreeHolly

On April 3, 2015

In Gluten free

Pizza … Yum…. Mexican…super yum. You get it, right? Well this is a delicious, nutritious veggie rich & vegetarian pizza. And guess what? It’s EASY!

Get out your blender/processor. I use a ninja (honestly because I like to say Ninja!).

In the blender add:

1 can black beans , mostly drained

1/2 red onion

1/2 cup carrots

3 sweet peppers

1/2 c cilantro

1 t cumin

Dash salt

1T chili powder

Blend!

veggie delight!

Pre bake gluten free crust ( see Pizzapalooza part1) or roll out regular crust. Cover crust with bean paste, then top with cheddar cheese, garnish with sweet red peppers, jalapeño peppers and red onion slices

Bake at 400 20 mins