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.