Saturday, February 13, 2016

Gluten-free Easy Recipes



I love the fact that I can make biscuits, pancakes, sweet and sour chicken and coffee cake with the same mix. It works great as a breading for chicken, pork and beef.

My favorite thing to make with bisquick mix would be sweet biscuits for strawberry shortcake. Bisquick Original Pancake and Baking Mix is such a must in everyone's kitchen , you can bake , make pancakes , biscuits , just about anything , it is not so high priced that you can not afford it , it is easy to use , I can not run of of biscuick in my house.

 

A couple of recipes

 




Gluten-Free Pancakes

 

Ingredients

1 cup milk
2 tablespoons Ghee organic butter
1 egg

Directions

Heat griddle or skillet over medium heat or to 375°F. Grease griddle with butter if necessary. In large bowl, stir all ingredients until well blended

For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle. Cook pancakes until bubbles form on top and edges are dry. Turn and cook other sides until golden brown.




 

Gluten-Free Cheese Garlic Biscuits



Ingredients
1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder
1/4 cup firm butter
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
3 eggs

 

Garlic-Butter Topping 

 

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

 

 

Directions

Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, combine Bisquick mix and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Cut in 1/4 cup butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in milk, cheese and eggs until soft dough forms.

Drop dough by 10 spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Mix 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; brush on warm biscuits before removing from cookie sheet. Serve warm.





Strawberry Shortcakes Gluten Free Bisquick Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups (1 qt) strawberries, sliced 
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3/4 cup whipping cream, whipped

Directions

In small bowl, mix strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; set aside.

Heat oven to 425°F. Grease cookie sheet. In medium bowl, combine Bisquick mix and remaining 1/4 cup of the sugar; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork. Stir in milk, eggs and vanilla. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto cookie sheet.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. With serrated knife, split shortcakes; fill and top with strawberries and whipped cream.





Chicken Parmesan

 

Ingredients:

3/4 cup Bisquick Gluten-free baking mix
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 oz each)
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cups tomato pasta sauce (from 26-oz jar)
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Directions:

1. In shallow dish or pie plate, mix Bisquick mix, Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
2. In another shallow dish or pie plate, beat egg. Coat chicken with Bisquick mixture, then dip into egg, and coat again with Bisquick mixture.
3. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown.
4. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes longer, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Remove from skillet to plate.
5. Add pasta sauce to skillet. Add basil, oregano and garlic to sauce, stir well. Heat for 1 minute.
6. Place chicken on top of sauce. Sprinkle with Mozarella. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted.




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Friday, February 12, 2016

Make the switch to organic

One of my all-time favorite foods is Almond Butter




Peanut butter has always been the popular sandwich spread, but recently almond butter has emerged as the healthier alternative to use in your diet.
This nut butter is slightly more expensive than others, however is very trendy right now. It tends to have a delicately sweet and pleasant taste that adults and kids alike will love.

Almonds are a great addition to a whole foods diet for more than taste; a significant body of research has revealed the many benefits.​
Almond butter provides one way to boost your almond intake. Each 2-tablespoon serving of almond butter contains 111 milligrams of calcium, or 11 percent of the recommended daily intake.
It also boosts your vitamin E intake by 7.8 milligrams and provides 52 percent of your recommended daily intake. They contain healthy fats and fiber that improve your blood cholesterol levels to combat cardiovascular disease, and also increase your energy level.

Eating almond butter helps keep blood sugar stable.













Spreading it on top of your bread certainly gives your heart a healthy boost.

Tips: Some of the oil in almond butter may separate during storage -- simply stir before using, add it to smoothies or include it in baked goods.


Almond butter is a dieter’s best friend due to its lack of carbs and its abundance of protein and healthy fat. Buy (or grind) the kind that’s made from just nuts. Just a simple change like adding delicious almond butter to your diet can make a change in your overall health.






                           



Studies show that those who eat nuts (or nut butters!) regularly don’t tend to gain weight. Plus, they’re also incredibly delicious! Not that hard to had to your menu !


Here is some of my favorite recipes using almond :



Afterglow Almond Butter Dressing


½ cup Almond butter


¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper flakes


1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos


2 tablespoons nutritional yeast


1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon rice wine


1 crushed garlic clove


1 teaspoon curry powder


¾ cup vegetable broth


¼ teaspoon salt (depends on amount of sodium in broth - taste before adding)

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.


2. Purée until smooth. Chill.


3. Use on cooked vegetables or as a salad dressing.


4. Will keep refrigerated for one week.


Serves 10
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Nutrition Analysis per Serving: 90 calories, 9 grams fat, 0.5 grams saturated fat, 5 grams monounsaturated fat, 1.5 grams polyunsaturated fat, 3 grams protein, 4 grams carbohydrates, 0.5 grams fiber, 200 milligrams sodium





Easy Almond Butter

Ingredients:
Almonds
Sea Salt
Agave, coconut oil, maple syrup, or honey (all optional)


Preparation:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out around 2 cups of almonds.
Roast at 375° for about 6-8 minutes until a slightly darker brown, (careful not to burn!)
After the almonds cool off slightly, place in a food processor and grind for about 12-15 minutes.
Every few minutes, you’ll want to stop the processor and push down anything that has accumulated on the sides of the bowl.
Continue to process until you get a thick, creamy texture.
Sprinkle in a pinch of sea salt and blend again just enough for it to set in.
If you desire any additional flavor, add in maple syrup, coconut oil, agave, or honey, and mix well.

Store in a tupperware container or mason jar for 6-8 weeks. Using any of the aforementioned flavor additives will reduce this to 1-2 weeks.



Let's talk Gluten-Free...



I don't know if you are like me, but I like making pasta every week. With 2 kids, this is a must in our house. Here are some alternatives, that are very delicious.





Good taste. They cook within 5 minutes of putting them in the boiling water. If you like thin noodles these are great! especially with stir fry.






Tinkyada Brown Rice Spirals with Rice Bran








Whole grain rice pasta

Classic texture and taste

Wheat and gluten free

Source of fiber and easy to use

Light, healthy and tasty family meal




Cholesterol free. Low fat. Low sodium. Source of fiber. Easy to digest. Promising a delightful eating experience. From whole-grain. Kosher Certified. Just right! 


Perfect for a light, healthy and tasty family meal, for serving your loved ones and guests who are sure to appreciate, with joy! No preservatives added

This product is made from quality rice, stone-ground and formed to gourmet class. An ultimate in the enjoyment of pasta.

 It cooks like regular pasta. Award-winning taste. Al dente and not mushy. Its texture, superb. 

Product of Canada.












This pasta is so delicious you forget that it is gluten-free. It really holds up well in a casserole and other stove top pasta dishes.













TOLERANT Organic Non-GMO (RED LENTIL) Rotini 



Perfect texture and taste and goes with anything.There is no other pasta like this. 



Single ingredient - 100% USDA Organic
non-GMO Project Certified

Completely Allergen Free - Gluten Free, no soy, eggs, diary

25% Protein per serving, 54% Dietary Fiber

Perfect for Diabetic Diet - Low Glycemic Index

Meat replacement, invisble vegetable source






10 reasons why “Organic” beats “Non-GMO” every time: