Once you’ve tried homemade marshmallows, you’ll never settle for those supermarket bags. These are truly amazing, both to make and to eat. Watching the syrup fluff up is one of those magical-seeming science experiments that make candymaking fun. Thanks to Cooking for Engineers for the great information on the science and history of marshmallow making, [...]
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Marshmallows (Corn-free)
Posted in dessert, gluten free (GF/CF), holiday, low histamine, yeast free on December 13, 2007 | 32 Comments »
Potato Pancakes (Latkes)
Posted in allergy recipes, gluten free (GF/CF), holiday, low histamine, pancakes, vegan, yeast free on December 11, 2007 | 1 Comment »
This recipe makes enough to serve at your next Hanukkah party. Our friends could not tell that the egg was missing! 6 cups of packed shredded potatoes 1 large onion, shredded or minced finely 1 cup chickpea flour 2 tablespoons rice milk or water (optional) Enough canola oil to cover the bottom of a large [...]
Chickpea and Kale Soup with Fresh Rosemary
Posted in allergy recipes, gluten free (GF/CF), Italian, soups, vegan, weight watchers core plan, yeast free on December 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This is a great batch cooking recipe. It makes a big pot of soup, and freezes beautifully. 8 cups dried chickpeas 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 large onions, chopped 8 cloves of garlic, minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 or 3 4-inch stems of fresh rosemary 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste) 2 bunches flat-leaf kale, [...]
Chocolate Chip Crisp Rice Treats
Posted in dessert, gluten free (GF/CF), snacks, yeast free on November 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 10-oz package safe regular marshmallows, or 4 cups mini marshmallows 6 cups puffed or crisp rice cereal 1 cup dairy- and soy-free chocolate chips (such as Enjoy Life Foods) Use 1 tablespoon of canola oil to grease a 9 x 13 baking pan. In a large microwave safe bowl, heat remaining canola [...]
Taco Salad With Cilantro – Lime Dressing
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), main meals, Mexican, salads, vegan, yeast free on October 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I brought this along to the school picnic this fall and came home with an empty bowl. (Part of that may be due to the fact that I couldn’t stop eating it.) Taco Salad 1 5-oz clamshell mixed baby greens 1 cup pinto beans, drained and rinsed 2 carrots, diced 1 medium red pepper, chopped [...]
Chicken Cacciatore
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), Italian, main meals, yeast free on October 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This is my low-fat version of the classic dish which I can’t even read about without getting that Billy Joel song stuck in my head. Spooned over polenta, it makes a comforting autumn meal. 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 3 chicken breast halves, each cut in half 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 carrots, [...]
Caramel Corn
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), low histamine, snacks, vegan, yeast free on September 30, 2007 | 2 Comments »
This recipe makes a decadently gooey mass of popcorn that will take your next movie night to a new level. The caramel sauce comes together in the time it takes to air- or oil- pop a large bowl. 1 tablespoon canola oil 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons water 8 – 10 cups popped [...]
Christmas Eve Lamb
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), Italian, low histamine, main meals, yeast free on September 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This is my improvisation of Sally Schneider’s improvisation of Paula Wolfert’s recipe. Phew. The lamb roasts slowly for seven hours, making it a perfect holiday meal, because you can prep it in the morning and then forget about it until dinner time ans spend time with your guests. My version is alcohol-free, and therefore lower in histamine than [...]
Cilantro-Lime Pesto
Posted in gluten free (GF/CF), sauces and basic ingredients, vegan, yeast free on September 19, 2007 | 1 Comment »
In addition to making a wonderful pizza sauce, this pesto is great when tossed with pasta or spooned over chicken breasts. 1 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (toasted or untoasted) 1 cup cilantro, packed ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon salt 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped Toast pumpkin seeds in [...]
Tuscan White Bean Pizza with Caramelized Onions
Posted in baking, global safe eats, Italian, low histamine, main meals, vegan on September 19, 2007 | 1 Comment »
This recipe will convert even the staunchest meat-and-cheese lover to vegan pizza. When cut into small pieces, it makes an elegant appetizer to serve with drinks. 1 recipe Kamut Flour Pizza Dough 1 recipe Caramelized Onions White Bean Topping 1 15-ounce can navy or cannellini beans 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped 1 [...]
