Cajun Spice Mix, Gluten-Free Naturally

Naturally Gluten-Free Spice Mixes

CAJUN SPICE MIX

 
INGREDIENTS
 
2 ½ Tbls Sea Salt
1 Tbls Oregano
1 Tbls Paprika
1 Tbls Cayenne Pepper
1 Tbls Black Pepper
1 Tsp Onion Powder
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
 
DIRECTIONS
Air-Tight Storage Container w/Shaker Lid
 
Measure all ingredients into an air-tight storage container and shake well.  

Label and store in a cool, dry space away from sunlight.

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Certifications to look for in the US

These are the Certifications to look for in the US

Always read labels, recipes and ingredients change constantly.

'Made in a facility' is generally considered safe for those with Celiac Disease.

'Made on shared lines' is a huge red flag and should be avoided.

'May contain' is a voluntary CYA (CoverYourA**) statement made to prevent litigation.

Oats do NOT contain gluten, but CC is a HUGE issue unless the oats are grown and processed under Purity Protocol standards...and that will be listed in the ingredients as purity protocol oats.

Soy does NOT contain gluten, but Soy SAUCE does.

Holiday treats, seasonal treats or specialty treats are always dangerous as those are often run fast on any available line and Cross Contact is a HUGE issue.

Just because it says 'Gluten-Free' doesn't mean it is. Check for certifications, and read the ingredients.

Gluten-Free Wheat Starch is real, also called Codex Wheat Starch, wheat starch is allowed in Gluten-Free foods as long as the final product contains less than 20ppm of gluten. However, wheat starch is NOT safe for those with wheat allergies. 

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Coconut Cranberry Yummies, Gluten-Free Naturally

Naturally Gluten-Free Cookies

COCONUT CRANBERRY YUMMIES

Makes 5 dozen

 

INGREDIENTS

 

1 Can 14oz Sweetened Condensed Milk

1 Pkg 14oz Sweet Coconut

1 Cup White Baking Chips

¼ Cup Almonds, ground

1 Tsp Almond Extract

 

1 Cup Cranberries, chopped fresh or frozen

 

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven 325F

Large cookie sheet with parchment paper

 

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Fold in cranberries.

 

Use a medium cookie scoop or teaspoon to portion out the dough on the baking sheets; gently shape into mounds.  Bake at 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 3 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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Flourless Pistachio Cake, Gluten-Free Naturally

Naturally Gluten-Free Desserts

FLOURLESS PISTACHIO CAKE W/STRAWBERRY MERINGUE

10-12 servings

INGREDIENTS

Cake

Vegetable Oil, For Cake Pan

1 1/2 Cups Unsalted Pistachios, shelled (8 Ounces)

3/4 Cup Sugar, divided

6 Large Eggs, room temperature

1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

1/2 Tsp Salt, plus more for egg whites

1/4 Tsp Ground Cardamom

Meringue Topping

1 1/3 Cups Freeze-Dried Strawberries (1.2-Ounce Package)

5 Egg Whites, room temperature

1/2 Tsp White Vinegar

1 Cup Almond Flour (4 Ounces)

1 Cup Superfine Sugar

1 Tbl Potato Starch

Special Equipment:

9-Inch Springform Pan

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Oil a 9-inch spring-form pan

In a food processor, pulse pistachios with 1/4 cup sugar until finely ground, like fine sand, and set aside. In two large bowls, separate the 6 eggs into yolks and whites, reserving the sixth egg white for another use.

Add a pinch of salt to the bowl with the egg whites and beat using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

Add 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla, salt, and cardamom to bowl with egg yolks and beat using an electric mixer until thick and pale yellow, about 2 minutes.  Add the ground pistachios and mix thoroughly. Add the whipped egg whites and fold in by hand until batter is just combined.   Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top with a rubber spatula. Bake until beginning to brown and just barely set, 20–25 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the meringue topping:

In a food processor, process the strawberries into a fine powder. Set aside 1 Tbsp of the powder for decorating the cake, and pour the remaining powder into a medium bowl. Whisk in the almond flour and the potato starch.

In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat 5 egg whites and vinegar until soft peaks form, then gradually beat in the sugar and continue to whip until meringue is stiff and glossy and all the sugar has dissolved, 7–8 minutes. Gently fold almond mixture into meringue until just combined.

Remove cake from oven. Spread meringue mixture evenly over hot cake, starting from the outside and working your way into the center. Return cake to oven and bake until meringue is lightly browned and crisp, 25–30 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool, and immediately run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen it from the pan. Release and remove the side of the spring-form pan. Let cake cool at least 30 minutes before decorating.  Place the reserved strawberry powder in a fine-mesh sieve and dust over cake as desired.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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Spanish Pannelet Cookies, Gluten-Free Naturally

Naturally Gluten-Free Cookies

SPANISH PANNELET COOKIES

36–40 cookies

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Sweet Potato or Yam, cooked & mashed

2 Cups Unsweetened Coconut, toasted

1 1/3 Cups Sugar

2 Large Egg Whites

3/8 Tsp Salt

1 Tsp Lemon Zest, finely grated

1 Cup Almonds, finely ground

Turbinado Sugar for rolling

PREPARATION

In a medium bowl, whisk the yam, toasted coconut, sugar, egg whites, salt, and lemon zest together. In a food processor, pulse the almonds to an uneven meal ranging in texture from very fine to finely chopped. Stir the almonds into the batter. The dough will be very soft and sticky. Chill for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days to allow the coconut to absorb moisture from the yams.

Preheat the oven to 325°F

Parchment lined cookie sheets

Scoop level tablespoons of the soft dough and roll into balls about 1 1/4 inches. Press the balls in sugar. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, until the cookies are slightly crusty on the surface, still tender in the middle, and deep golden brown on the bottom. Move the liners on racks to cool. Cool the cookies completely before storing. 

Cardamom Pannelets

Omit the lemon zest and add 1 1/2 tsps ground cardamom, 2 tsps grated orange zest, and 2 tsps orange juice to the yam mixture.

Masala Pannelets

Omit the lemon zest and add 2 tsps garam masala to the yam mixture. Roll in plain sugar or cinnamon sugar.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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Sugar Cookies, Gluten-Free Naturally

 

Naturally Gluten-Free Cookies

SUGAR COOKIES, Top 8 Free

Makes 2 dozen

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Gluten-Free Cup4Cup Flour Blend, any brand
½ Tsp Baking Powder
¼ Tsp Salt
1/3 Cup Oil
½ Cup Sugar
1 Tsp Vanilla
3 Tbls Dairy-Free Milk
2 Tbls Sugar, for rolling (optional)
 
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350° F
Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
 

In a medium bowl, whisk together the GF flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.

In another medium sized bowl, using a hand mixer cream together the palm oil and sugar then add in the vanilla and milk and beat together again until creamy and a little fluffy.  Add the flour mixture to the palm oil mixture and blend together using a hand mixer until a thick dough forms. The dough should be thick and not too sticky.

 

Using a medium cookie scoop or teaspoon portion out the dough and then roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll or dip the cookie dough balls in sugar before baking.

 

Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet at least 1-inch apart and slightly flatten the cookie balls. Bake for about 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for about 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.

 

Store in an airtight container. For a crispier cookie leave them on a wire rack for a couple of hours before storin

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Bacon Onion Jam, Gluten-Free Naturally

Naturally Gluten-Free Condiments

Bacon & Sweet Onion Jam

INGREDIENTS

1 Pkg Bacon, chopped

3 Large Sweet Onions, chopped

½ Cup Balsamic Vinegar

¼ Cup Brown Sugar

Salt and Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large, flat bottom, skillet or pan over medium-high heat, cook the bacon stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving drippings in the skillet. Add the chopped onions and sauté until tender. Be patient, stir occasionally, and wait for the onions to get caramelized. When the onions are browned, and the edges begin to get a bit crispy, remove the pan from the heat.

Using a stick blender, give the mixture a few quick pulses, just enough to smooth out about 50% leaving the remaining onion pieces whole. Return the pan to the heat, add the cooked bacon, vinegar, sugar and salt & pepper to taste. Once everything begins to bubble again, turn off the heat and leave the pan on the burner, stirring occasionally until it reaches room temperature. The jam can be enjoyed warm on burgers & hot-dogs, or mix with sour cream, cream cheese, or soft goat cheese to create a tasty dip. Store the mixture in a glass container in the refrigerator to enjoy when needed.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Flourless Pecan Pie, Gluten-Free Naturally

Naturally Gluten-Free Desserts

FLOURLESS PECAN PIE

Serves 6 people

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Light Brown Sugar

¾ Cup Maple Syrup

3 Tbls Butter

4 Large Eggs

¼ Tsp Sea Salt

1 Tsp Vanilla

2 Cups Pecans, coarsely broken

Pecan Nut Pie Crust, optional, recipe below

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Deep dish pie plate, lightly buttered

Start by sorting through the pecans making certain to remove any shells or odd bits that don’t belong. Save a few of the perfect ones to decorate the top and then roughly crush the rest. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, maple syrup, butter, eggs, sea salt and vanilla extract. Once the mixture is smooth then stir in the crushed pecans.

Pour the filling into the prepared pie plate on a large baking sheet in case the pie spills over.  Give the filling a moment to settle then decorate the top with the reserved pecans. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 45 minutes to an hour at 350. Cook the pie until it swells and then falls, at that point it’s done.. The pie is completely cooked through when the top is deep golden and the filling barely jiggles. Place on a wire rack to cool before serving.

Pecan Nut Pie Crust Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Pecan Pieces
2 Tbls Butter, softened
6 Dates, pitted & chopped

DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 F

Place pecans pieces into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the butter and dates and continue to pulse until blended evenly. Transfer the mixture to a pan and press to cover the bottom and sides of the pan. The consistency should allow for you to mold the crust to the pie pan evenly.


Bake for 10 minutes until the crust begins to brown. After 8 minutes, check every minute or so, to ensure the crust doesn't overcook. Allow to cool before filling.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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Chocolate Frosting, Gluten-Free Naturally

Naturally Gluten-Free Desserts

CHOCOLATE FROSTING

Vintage

 

INGREDIENTS

2 Tbls Butter

1 1 oz Square Unsweetened Chocolate, melted

1 Cup Confectioner’s Sugar

1/8 Cup Cold Coffee

¼ Tsp Vanilla

2 Tbls Marshmallow Fluff

 

DIRECTIONS

 

Blend all ingredients except Fluff on high speed until smooth and fluffy.  Carefully fold in marshmallow.  Spread over cooled cake and enjoy.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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Pie Crust, Gluten-Free Naturally

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PIE CRUST

Makes 6 crusts

Vintage

 

INGREDIENTS

4 Cups GF Cup4Cup Flour Blend, any brand

1 Tbls Sugar

2 Tsp Salt

1 ¾ Cup Shortening, Crisco or Earth Balance sticks

½ Cup Water

1 Tsp Vinegar

1 Egg, beaten

 

DIRECTIONS

 

Mix flour, sugar and salt.  Add shortening and cut into flour with fork or two knives until mixture is course and grainy.  In separate bowl mix water, vinegar and slightly beaten egg.  Add all at once to flour mixture.  Use dough mixer or fork and mix until all Flour is moistened.  Divide into six balls and chill before rolling. Roll out between two sheets of parchment paper. GF dough tends to be tender, it might be easier to return the flattened crusts to chill a bit before placing them in the pie plates.

Pie dough freezes well. Wrap individual dough balls in heavy-duty aluminum foil or freezer-weight plastic wrap and then seal them in a freezer bag, they should keep for up to 6 months. 

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Bubble & Squeak, Gluten-Free Naturally

Naturally Gluten-Free Foods

BUBBLE & SQUEAK

Serves 4

Bubble & squeak should be on everyone's radar with left-overs in the fridge - it's a great way of using up leftover mashed potatoes, cooked sprouts or cabbage, even carrots & peas, sauteed onions & peppers.

INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp Butter
4 pieces of Bacon or Sausage chopped
1 Onion, finely sliced
1 clove of Garlic, chopped
15-20 cooked Brussel Sprouts, sliced, or leftover boiled Cabbage, shredded
2 cups leftover Mashed Potato or cold crushed Boiled Potatoes

DIRECTIONS

Melt 1 tbsp butter in a non-stick frying pan, allow it to get nice and hot, then add chopped bacon or sausage. As it begins to brown, add onion and garlic. Next, brussel sprouts or cabbage and let it color slightly, about 5-6 mins. Add mashed potato and work everything together in the pan. Push it down so that the mixture covers the base of the pan.

Allow the mixture to catch slightly on the base of the pan before turning it over and doing the same again. It’s the bits of potato that catch in the pan that define the term ‘bubble and squeak’, so be brave and let the mixture color. Cut into wedges and serve.

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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