Archive | March, 2010

Gluten and Dairy Free Pastelón or Plantain Lasagna Recipe

By on March 31, 2010 in Celiac disease, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes

Pastelón is a popular meal in the regions of the world where plantains grow in great quantities.  This dish is referred to as Plantain Lasagna, a layered baked dish that builds upon fried plantains.  It has the sweetness of the plantains and the saltiness of olives all blended with ground beef. It has a wonderful flavor, [...]

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Great Gluten Free Pasta Challenge

By on March 30, 2010 in Gluten free, Pasta, Pizza, & Grains, Recipes

Will you join me in making gluten free pasta from real food? A short list of ingredients, 2-3 minutes to boil and fresh pasta is served. We’ll be using Jacqueline Mallorca’s recipe and I promise I’ll show you mine if you show me yours.

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Monthly Menu Plan- April 2010

By on March 29, 2010 in Celiac disease, Crockpot, Menu-Week/Month, Recipes

Today instead of just sharing my weekly menu I’m sharing my monthly menu for April as it begins mid way through the week.  If you want to see what is on the menu for the first 3 days of this week or you may have missed a weekly menu plan, visit the Monthly Menu Plan [...]

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Friday Foodie Fix – Carrots

By on March 26, 2010 in Events, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Recipes

This week’s Secret Ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is carrots.  I love to munch on carrots and so does the Easter Bunny.  Don’t forget to put some out for him.  I love carrots.  They’re delicious, cheap, great raw or cooked and pack in tons of Vitamin A.  One of my strongest memories from being a kid was [...]

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Gluten Free Thought-Full Thursday – Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution

By on March 25, 2010 in Events, Gluten free, Inside Scoop, Opinions
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Roasted Red and Yellow Beet Salad with Avocado, Oranges, Red Onion and Toasted Pine Nuts Recipe – Gluten Free Progressive Easter Dinner Party

By on March 22, 2010 in Fast/Frugal, Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

Wow, is that a mouthful or what.  Alright now those of you who, like me, say you don’t like beets or you’ve never had them please keep reading.  I had never eaten or cooked beets before creating this recipe but I said I would make the salad course for our Gluten Free Progressive Easter Dinner [...]

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Menu Plan Monday – March 22, 2010

By on March 22, 2010 in Gluten free, Menu-Week/Month, Recipes

Check out my gluten and dairy free menu for the week PLUS the Gluten Free Progressive Easter Dinner Party schedule! You won’t want to miss a day.

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Friday Foodie Fix – Lamb

By on March 18, 2010 in Events

This week’s Secret Ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is Lamb.  Lamb is a sheep that is less than 1 year old.  Baby lamb would be 6-8 weeks, Spring lamb is 3-5 months and regular lamb under a year old.  According to the Food Lover’s Guide, when purchasing lamb let the color be your guide.  The [...]

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Gluten Free Thought-full Thursday – Save Money Living Gluten Free

By on March 18, 2010 in Gluten free, Inside Scoop, Opinions

What % of your grocery budget do you spend on on gluten free packaged products?polls This post is probably going to make a lot of people mad, but just keep in mind it’s my opinon and you’re entitled to yours. I’m really tired of hearing people whine about the high cost of gluten free foods. [...]

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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Stew Recipe

Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Stew Recipe

By on March 17, 2010 in Crockpot, Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes, Soups & Salads

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I hope you all have a day filled with luck and happiness. I know you’ll love this twist on a traditional recipe. As always it’s gluten and dairy free.

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Menu Plan Monday – March 15, 2010

By on March 15, 2010 in Gluten free, Menu-Week/Month, Recipes

Well here is our gluten and dairy free menu for the week. I’m hoping for dry warm weather. Maybe I’ll get lucky. My maiden name was Dougherty. I’d say that should give me at least one day of luck this week.

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Friday Foodie Fix – Raisins

By on March 11, 2010 in Events, Gluten free, Recipes

This week’s Secret Ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is raisins.  You might be thinking why did I chose this ingredient.  Well I was eating a piece of Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread I had just baked, thanks to the Gluten Free Goddess, and thinking about the many Mexican recipes I have been reading that use raisins [...]

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Gluten Free Food Thought-full Thursday – Your Best Converted Recipe

By on March 11, 2010 in Gluten free, Inside Scoop, Opinions
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Easy Gluten and Dairy Free Za’atar Pizza Recipe

By on March 10, 2010 in Fast/Frugal, Gluten free, Pasta, Pizza, & Grains, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

This is the easiest way to make a great gluten free pizza with what you want on it! Check out the options and share your favorite toppings.

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Menu Plan Monday – March 8, 2010

By on March 8, 2010 in Gluten free, Menu-Week/Month, Recipes

As I write this I’m watching the Red Carpet before the Oscars.  I really enjoy seeing all of the beautiful dresses and the gorgeous guys in their tuxes.  George Clooney looks amazing as always and Meryl Streep such a classy woman in a beautiful gown.  I can’t wait to see who wins.  Of course by [...]

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Friday Foodie Fix – Rice

By on March 4, 2010 in Events, Gluten free

This week’s Secret Ingredient for Friday Foodie Fix is rice!  For most people living gluten free rice can become a staple.  Rice flour is often used in baking and adding rice to a meal often is the right side dish.  As for me, I can’t eat rice and I think I miss that more than [...]

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