Apricot Ginger Chicken

I had some home made apricot jam. Tried this recipe from NewLeaf Wellness and we enjoyed it. 1 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breasts or thighs 2/3 cup apricot jam 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled and grated. (I freeze them and then it’s really easy to slice) 3 cloves garlic, peeled…

Homemade Pork Sausage – gluten free

1 pound lean ground pork1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sage1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon thyme1/8 teaspoon ginger1/8 teaspoon hot sauce or sambal oelekMix altogether and form into patties or cylinders. Fry in lightly oiled frying pan until done.  May be frozen and reheated.   Can also be used in recipes asking for pork sausage.

Meatless Lentil Taco Salad – Really Good! Serves 6

If you like the idea of one or two meatless meals a week this is a good one to try.  I tested it on 4 teens ages 15-19 and they all really liked it! 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 medium onion, diced –  about 1 cup 1 teaspoon garlic diced ( I use the diced…

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Bars

I am trying to come up with a selection of easy gluten free baking recipes that use a minimum amount of ingredients.  The nice thing with this recipe is that it does not require guar gum or xanthan gum.  The teenagers came home from school and each daughter said “wow, these are good!” can I have…

Green Bean and Ham Freezer Meal

This is a quick easy to make recipe – great way to use up ham and turkey stock from Thanksgiving dinner!  Serves 6Sauce:400 grams frozen green beans3 cups turkey or chicken stock1/4 cup finely chopped onion2-3 cups ham cut into strips (400 grams)1 tablespoon oil1/4 cup flour (I use rice flour to make it gf)Rice:2 cups rice2…

Sweet and Sour Oriental Pork Crock pot Freezer Meal Gluten Free

400 grams diced lean boneless pork                   1 kg frozen oriental style vegetables1 19 oz. can pineapple chunks, including juice1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup vinegar1 tablespoon soy sauce2 tablespoons cornstarch – see notes2 teaspoons oil Method:Place raw diced pork into bottom of crock pot.  Place frozen vegetables…

Chicken Florentine Freezer Meal

Makes 2 Casseroles – Servings 2 x 6 servings600 grams raw boneless chicken breasts diced or leftover cooked chopped chicken2 – 300-400 grams frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained ** see notes200 – 300 grams mushrooms – sliced1/2 cup butter – divided1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon lemon juice2 cans (284ml/10 fl oz) cream of Mushroom Soup2…

Gluten Free One Dish Thrifty Meal

This simple meal and be varied to your tastes with different seasonings, cheeses, meats, etc.  Based on a recipe from Food.com Thrifty Meal1 large onion, diced2 teaspoons minced garlic1 tablespoon canola oil or other cooking oil1lb pound lean ground pork (or other ground meat)4 cups of stewed, diced or home canned tomatoes2 cups water10 ounces…

Flour tortilla

Gluten Free Flour Tortillas    Makes about 5 1 cup white rice flour1 cup tapioca flour  1 tablespoon white sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons guar gum2 tablespoons shortening 3/4 cup water Mix together the rice flour, tapioca flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and guar gum. Mix in the shortening with your fingers until well combined. Add…

Gluten Free Naan

This flat bread goes good with curries, stews, soups, chili etc.  Give yourself enough time to let the dough rise.  You can also puff them and use as a pita. Gluten Free Naan 11/4 cup fine rice flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour 1/4 cup sweet rice flour 1 large egg 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon…