Sunday Waffles: Gluten Free and Yeast Free
I adapted this recipe from the one on the back of the Ener-G Rice Mix box, and it is one of the easiest "alternative" waffle recipes I have found!
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup oil (I use olive oil)
1 cup milk (I use whole milk)
1 tsp. baking soda
1-1 1/2 cups Ener-G Rice Mix
I've also sprinkled cinnamon and nutmeg in the batter for variety.
Mix all ingredients and pour batter into hot waffle iron.
For waffle toppings, I cut up fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, and/or blackberries), cook them in a small pan over medium/medium low heat until the fruit breaks down and becomes similar in consistency to jelly.
One night I also used this basic recipe for garlic toast. I sautéed fresh garlic in a little oil before adding it to the batter, added a dash of oregano, and cooked it in the waffle iron.
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Summer Grilling
Doesn’t seem like summer without firing up the grill! Luckily my grill comes with a “Grill Master”...a.k.a my husband. This past weekend he prepared a delicious meal of marinated chicken drumettes, fresh corn on the cob, and potatoes. Below are his trade secrets...sshhhh!
Chicken Drumettes Marinade
Olive and/or sesame oil
Paprika
Garlic salt
Pepper
Chili Powder
Fresh Cilantro
Pour enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan used to marinate the thawed chicken. Mix spices to taste and coat the chicken with your fingers, a pastry brush, or any other utensil in your drawer. Refrigerate until ready to grill or place directly on the grill and drizzle chicken with leftover marinade.
Corn on the Cob
Remove the husks from fresh corn on the cob ears but leave the stems on the bottom. The stems make for a great handle; however, if you are like me, I tend to accidentally break the stems off. If so, no worries! That’s why they make corn on the cob holders!
Drizzle the corn with olive oil and then sprinkle with chili powder and salt (or whatever spices you prefer). Grill to perfection!
Potatoes
We peeled and cut two potatoes (one each) into fry size slivers. We’ve experimented with the thinness and prefer to slice the potatoes in about ¼” pieces. We season these with salt and pepper, place them in our veggie grill basket, and grill until the desired consistency is reached (usually about twenty minutes).
Enjoy!!
Chicken Drumettes Marinade
Olive and/or sesame oil
Paprika
Garlic salt
Pepper
Chili Powder
Fresh Cilantro
Pour enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan used to marinate the thawed chicken. Mix spices to taste and coat the chicken with your fingers, a pastry brush, or any other utensil in your drawer. Refrigerate until ready to grill or place directly on the grill and drizzle chicken with leftover marinade.
Corn on the Cob
Remove the husks from fresh corn on the cob ears but leave the stems on the bottom. The stems make for a great handle; however, if you are like me, I tend to accidentally break the stems off. If so, no worries! That’s why they make corn on the cob holders!
Drizzle the corn with olive oil and then sprinkle with chili powder and salt (or whatever spices you prefer). Grill to perfection!
Potatoes
We peeled and cut two potatoes (one each) into fry size slivers. We’ve experimented with the thinness and prefer to slice the potatoes in about ¼” pieces. We season these with salt and pepper, place them in our veggie grill basket, and grill until the desired consistency is reached (usually about twenty minutes).
Enjoy!!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Dining Out
Before a planned dining out experience, I diligently scour the restaurant's web site to learn of their ingredients and plan my order ahead of time. This alleviates a stressful situation for me and an awkward discussion with strangers about my food sensitivities. The goal is to feel as "normal" as possible! However, life's unplanned events throw me a curveball, and unfamiliarity with a restaurant's menu and ingredients instantly throws me in panic mode!
For this reason I would like to thank P.F. Chang's for proactively offering several gluten-free items on their menu. I recently had the pleasure of dining at the local Chinese Bistro, and the staff was extremely supportive and mindful of my food sensitivities. Even though I continue to avoid sauces that contain vinegar (which is most, if not all sauces), I was able to order steamed veggies and rice. While this may sound bland to some, I was able to enjoy an unexpected dining treat with co-workers without suffering from what could have been some very unpleasant reactions.
For this reason I would like to thank P.F. Chang's for proactively offering several gluten-free items on their menu. I recently had the pleasure of dining at the local Chinese Bistro, and the staff was extremely supportive and mindful of my food sensitivities. Even though I continue to avoid sauces that contain vinegar (which is most, if not all sauces), I was able to order steamed veggies and rice. While this may sound bland to some, I was able to enjoy an unexpected dining treat with co-workers without suffering from what could have been some very unpleasant reactions.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Back to work after a wonderful holiday weekend!
Tuesday after the Memorial Holiday weekend, and I'm feeling a little groggy. Maybe it's because I really need more sleep or maybe it's because I indulged in a few foods and beverages that were less than ideal for a gluten free, yeast free lifestyle. Yea, you got me - indulgence. However, the diatomaceous earth (DE) shell powder I have been taking is proving to give me more energy.
I began taking this shell powder six days ago after reading countless fantastic testimonials about the effects of more energy, less joint pain, lower cholesterol, easier bowel movements, and a slew of other great effects. So far, so good! I originally ran across this while looking for non-toxic ways to keep my dogs free of ticks and fleas while keeping my family safe from harmful chemicals. I've sprinkled the perimeter of our yard with the DE, rubbed it on the dogs' coats, sprinkled it on their food, and eaten it in my oatmeal and herbal tea. You can read more about DE from the "Diatomaceous Earth" link under my Favorite Sites.
I began taking this shell powder six days ago after reading countless fantastic testimonials about the effects of more energy, less joint pain, lower cholesterol, easier bowel movements, and a slew of other great effects. So far, so good! I originally ran across this while looking for non-toxic ways to keep my dogs free of ticks and fleas while keeping my family safe from harmful chemicals. I've sprinkled the perimeter of our yard with the DE, rubbed it on the dogs' coats, sprinkled it on their food, and eaten it in my oatmeal and herbal tea. You can read more about DE from the "Diatomaceous Earth" link under my Favorite Sites.
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