Archive for March, 2011

Rice Pudding

Now, this picture doesn’t look like much, I know, but it is one of the most delicious breakfasts I have ever put in my mouth. Randomly, I was inspired to make this because someone on twitter said they were having rice toast, which really doesn’t have anything to do with rice pudding. Ingredients:1 1/2 cups [...]

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Gluten Free Chicken ‘N Dumplings

If my mama is reading this, she’s gonna have a heart attack.  ’Cause I spent my whole childhood loathing chicken ‘n dumplings.  But she taught my kids to like them, and then we went gluten-free, and we’ve all had tummy troubles… it just seemed like the thing to do.. So Mom– sit down, I am [...]

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Fermented Brussel Sprouts (Yes KIDS eat them!!)

Since I’ve gotten back on track with fermenting things again lately, I started wanting to experiment a little, even though I have in the past mostly stuck with a recipe.  For some reason, the idea occured to me that brussel sprouts are kinda like little cabbages, and with proper fermentation, would taste like little round [...]

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Gluten-Free Salmon Patties… Delishousness

So my most recent craving: salmon patties.  I think, at this point, I no longer ask why I crave random things.  Although I do believe this one was directly related to me making some wasabi mayonnaise and wanting something to dip in it.  I don’t think either of my kids had ever had the pleasure [...]

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Smoked Turkey Fried Rice

Ever have a day when nothing in your kitchen seems destined to actually come together to make a meal?  That was me the other day.. then I dreamed this beauty up.  The whole family couldn’t get enough! Ingredients:2 tbsp. olive oil2 cloves garlic1 tbsp. Hungarian paprika2 cups rice7 cups chicken broth1 smoked turkey wing3 chicken quarters1/4 cup [...]

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Ranch Dressing

Now my kids both eat salad.. my two year old delights in it despite trying to avoid most things green. But one thing the hubby and both kids agree on is ranch dressing. My husband even dips pizza in it!  For a long time, bottled ranch has been a non-negotiable in my house.. the barest [...]

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Non fried Refried Beans

Ah ! The joy of a quick dish when you plan ahead! For this I used beans I had previously soaked, cooked, and thrown in the freezer, onions I had chopped and frozen, AND chicken broth I had made and frozen. My family often enjoys Mexican night… but I’ve never mastered refried beans from scratch, even [...]

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