Kebabs

pork, chicken, or beef, cut into chunks
cherry tomatoes
cauliflower
zucchini
sweet onion
red pepper
Whatever other veggie you desire
Tajin seasoning

Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 10 mins. Thread meat and veggies onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.  Spray with cooking spray and generously sprinkle with Tajin seasoning (or salt/pepper, seasoned salt, etc.)  Broil for 10-15 mins., turning once or twice during cooking, until meat and veggies become cooked and tender.  Serve with basmati rice.

Sponge Cake

1 c. potato starch
1/3 c. tapioca starch
3 T. white rice flour
3/4 T. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
6 eggs, room temp.
1 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Mix first 6 ingredients in a large bowl.  Beat eggs in a separate bowl for about 10 mins, until fluffy.  Add sugar very slowly, beating after each addition. Add vanilla slowly.  Gently fold flour mixture into egg mixture. Pour batter into a 10 in. round springform pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 mins, until cake springs back to tough. Place pan on a wire rack to cool. Glaze with icing, sprinkle with struesel topping, or serving with fresh berries.

You really do have to beat the eggs for 10 mins, but you end up with a good texture and flavor.

French Bread

2 c. white rice flour
1 c. tapioca starch
1 tsp. xanthan gum
2 tsp. salt
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 c. lukewarm water
2 T. yeast
2 T. oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vinegar

In a small bowl, mix together yeast, sugar and water.  Allow it to proof 5-10 mins. In a mixing bowl, blend together flours, xanthan gum and salt.  When the yeast mixture is ready, add it to the flour.  Add the oil, eggs,and vinegar.  Beat on high for 3 minutes.  Spoon into two loaf forms on a greased cookie sheet or  French-bread pans.  Cover and let rise 20-30 mins. Bake at 400 degrees for 30-40 mins. Remove from pan to cool.

For delicious variations, try adding fresh rosemary, basil, cracked pepper, or other herbs to the dough. Makes great flat bread and pizza crust.

1 1/2 times:
3 c. white rice flour
1 1/2 c. tapioca starch
1 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
2 1/4 tsp. salt
3 T. sugar
2 1/4 c. lukewarm water
3 T. yeast
3 T. oil
3 eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vinegar

No-Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites

No-Bake Carrot Granola Bites Recipe

1 1/2 c. oats
1/3 c. sunflower seeds
1 T. ground flax seed
3/4 c. almond or peanut butter
3 T. honey
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
3/4 c. grated carrot (I chop mine in the food processor)
1/3 c. raisins (opt.)

In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sunflower seeds, and flax seed.
Stir in the almond or peanut butter, honey and cinnamon until well combined.
Stir in the grated carrot and raisins.
Using 2 tablespoons (packed) of the mixture for each bite, roll the mixture into bite-sized balls. Using a medium-sized cookie scoop makes this process easier. Also, spray your hands with cooking spray to stop the mixture from sticking.
Place the granola bites on a baking sheet, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve.
Store the remaining granola bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Is it a dessert or a health food?  It's so yummy and so healthy!

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

1 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 T. olive oil
1-2 T. fresh rosemary

Toss Brussels sprouts with oil and rosemary, then arrange cut side down in a baking dish. Roast at 450 degrees for 30-40 mins, until outer leaves are tender and brown. Serve warm.

This is the way to eat Brussels Sprouts!

Banana Bread

1 1/2 c. G.F. flour blend
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
1 c. sugar*
1/2 c. oil
2 tsp. vanilla (or 1 scraped vanilla bean)

Whisk together dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and mix just until incorporated.  Bake at 350 degrees 45 mins for a large loaf, or 30 mins for small loaves.

*You may substitute 1/2-2/3 c. honey or agave nectar.  Lots of bananas means lots of flavor, even with reduced sweetness.

Especially delicious fresh out of the oven, or lightly toasted, with butter.

"Graham Cracker" Crust

1/3 c. white rice flour
1/4 c. + 1 T. sorghum flour
1/4 c. tapioca flour
1/4 c. arrowroot powder
1/4 c. ground flax seed
2 T. ground oatmeal (or sorghum flour)
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
6 T. butter
1 T. honey
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 T. warm water

In a bowl, mix all of the dry ingredients together. Cut butter in with a pastry cutter.  Form a well and add water, honey, and vanilla.  Blend until a dough is formed; allow to sit for 15 mins.  Press dough into the pie plate. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 mins.

A little trouble, but well worth it.

Fresh Strawberry Pie

1 fully baked graham cracker crust (see separate post)
1 lb. strawberries, stems removed and sliced
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/2 c. finely chopped strawberries
1/2 c. honey
1 envelope unflavored gelatin, softened in 3 T. cold water

Place baked pie shell in freezer to keep cool.

In saucepan, gently cook lemon juice and finely chopped strawberries on med. heat (not boiling) until strawberries are tender, about 5 mins.  Add honey and bring to a simmer.  Cook another 3 mins. Remove from heat. Add softened gelatin and whisk until smooth.

While mixture is cooling, prepare sliced strawberries and fill pie shell.  Pour cooled gelatin mixture over the top. Refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.

Scrumptious!

Roasted Cauliflower

1 whole cauliflower head
olive oil
salt
pepper

Wash and dry cauliflower head. Rub with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake in oven at 450 degrees until it's golden brown.

Roasted Broccoli

2 large bunches of broccoli
olive oil
garlic salt (or fresh garlic, plus table salt)
pepper

Cut broccoli into florets and dry them thoroughly. Toss them with the other ingredients. Cook at 425 degrees for 20-25 mins., until tips of the florets are browned. Serve with a dash of lemon juice sprinkled over the top.