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4 way Chicken & Dumplings, GF
By MaryEllen
Gluten free chicken and dumplings is a savory blend of aromatic vegetables, chicken, a simple white sauce and just ...
- For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) extra virgin olive oil
- For the Soup
- 3 tablespoons (42 g) extra virgin olive oil*
- 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 large stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter*
- 1/2 cup (70 g) basic gum-free gluten free flour blend (46 g superfine white rice flour + 16 g potato starch + 8 g tapioca starch/flour)*
- 4 cups (32 fluid ounces) chicken stock*
- 3/4 cup (6 fluid ounces) whole milk or half and half*
- 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence (or substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary + 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme + 1/2 teaspoon dried basil + 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley)
- For the dumplings
- 1 3/4 cups (245 g) all purpose gluten free flour (I used Better Batter)
- 1/4 cup (35 g) cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 eggs (100 g, weighed out of shell) at room temperature, beaten
- 3/4 cup (6 fluid ounces) milk (any kind, just not nonfat), at room temperature
- OR 1 recipe gluten free biscuits, chilled
- OR 1 pound frozen gluten free tater tots (OreIda brand is gluten free)
- *For the “Quick Chicken and Dumplings” method, in place of the butter, flour, stock and half and half, use 6 cups (48 fluid ounces) of chicken stock and 1 recipe (about 24 ounces) gluten free cream of chicken soup
Island Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
By MaryEllen
Fruit is often a back-up ingredient or side dish at dinnertime, but it gets a co-starring role in this meal
- Marinade:
- 16 ounces boneless, skinless chicken
- 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, juice only,(reserve
- fruit for salsa)
- 1 T low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 T honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 t red pepper flakes
- Salsa:
- Pineapple from strained can
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
- 1/4 c red onion, diced fine
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 T cilantro, chopped
- 1 T jalapeno pepper, diced fine (optional)
- Makes 4 servings, 3 ounces cooked meat and 1/2 cup of salsa
- Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 263.8
- Total Fat: 3.3 g
- Cholesterol: 70.1 mg
- Sodium: 210.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 33.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 27.6 g
Carrot Cake Poke Cake
By MaryEllen
This is pretty much your run-of-the-mill BTS cake, but, you know… with carrot cake
- 9 The 9x13 Carrot Cake recipe of your choice, baked and cooled (I used a box mix)
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 8 oz Cool Whip
- 10.6 oz Cool Whip Vanilla Frosting (Cream Cheese flavor if your store carries it, mine doesn't)
- 6 oz (half a tub) of whipped cream cheese (must be whipped)
- Approx. 1/2 cup caramel sundae sauce (just pour on as much or as little as you'd like)
- Approx. 1 cup chopped pecans (sprinkle on as much or as little as you'd like)
Grilled Vegetables
By MaryEllen
This consistently got a 5 star rating from all reviewers
- 3 red bell peppers, seeded and halved
- 3 yellow squash (about 1 pound total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
- 3 zucchini (about 12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
- 3 Japanese eggplant (12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
- 12 cremini mushrooms
- 1 bunch (1-pound) asparagus, trimmed
- 12 green onions, roots cut off
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Trader Joe’s Kale and Broccoli Slaw Salad with Chicken Copycat
By MaryEllen
Looking for healthy side dish? Try this yummy slaw featuring broccoli, cabbage, kale, onions, cranberries and chick...
- SWEET and SPICY DRESSING:
- 5 cups kale, finely chopped
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 3 cups broccoli slaw
- 1/2 red onion, sliced thinly
- 1 cup chicken breast, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, plus more for garnish
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup plain, fat-freefree Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- Sprinkle of cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Grilled Salmon w/Lemon Tarragon Garlic Sauce
By MaryEllen
This is perfect for summer grilling, especially if you want something different than the same old same old
- 4 4 4 4 4 oz. Salmon Filets
- to & pepper to taste
- 2 2 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 2 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 2 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 4 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 2 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon (2 tsp. dried)
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Christmas Tree Brownies
By MaryEllen
These brownies make me SO HAPPY! Is there anything more delicious than the combination of peppermint and chocolate?...
- Ingredients
- Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 1 1 box Brownie Mix
- 1 1 1 box Brownie Mix
- 1 1 1 box Brownie Mix
- 1 1 1 tub white vanilla icing
- 1 1 1 tub white vanilla icing
- 1 1 1 tub white vanilla icing
- green food coloring
- green food coloring
- green food coloring
- small small round sprinkles
- small small round sprinkles
- small small round sprinkles
- small small star sprinkles
- small small star sprinkles
- small small star sprinkles
- candy canes
- candy canes
- candy canes
Blueberry Cobbler
By MaryEllen
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 3 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 6 tablespoons ( 3/4 stick) butter, melted
- Directions
- Servings Makes 6 servings.
- Breakdown Per serving: fats, 14 grams (41% of calories); calories, 303; cholesterol, 38 milligrams; carbohydrate, 44 grams; fiber, 2 grams; protein, 3 grams; sodium, 281 milligrams
Peach Tart
By MaryEllen
This peach tart won the N
- 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 3/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter
- 4 small ripe peaches, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Hamburger Buns GF
By MaryEllen
Prepare English Muffin rings or bun pans by oiling lightly
- 10 10 10 oz. gluten-free beer or sparkling water, club soda or gingerale – room temperature
- 3 3 to large eggs brought to room temperature
- 3 3 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 1 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 2 2 Tbs. honey or agave nectar
- 2 3/4 2 3/4 3/4 cups (371 gr.) gfJules™ All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup dry milk powder/non-dairy milk powder OR plain potato flakes (16 gr.)
- 1 1 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 1 1 Tbs. granulated cane sugar
- 2 1/4 2 1/4 1/4 tsp. rapid rise or bread machine yeast
- extra olive oil and milk (dairy or soy, coconut or hemp work well) for brushing on rolls
- sesame seeds, poppy seeds or other topping of choice