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Mediterranean Almond Dip

January 16, 2012

Mediterranean Almond Dip



Blue Diamond


Courtesy of Blue Diamond and the Almond Board of California

Ingredients:Gluten-Free Mediterranean Almond Dip

  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds, toasted, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or almond oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 can (15 1/2 oz.) garbanzo beans
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 2/3 cup chopped toasted Blue Diamond almonds (optional)
  • Blue Diamond Nut Thins or Baked Nut Chips

1. Chop 1 tablespoon Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds for garnish; set aside.

2. Combine remaining 1/2 cup almonds in food processor with oil and garlic. Process until well chopped.

3. Drain garbanzo beans, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Add beans, liquid, lemon juice and pepper to almond mixture. Process until smooth.

4. Stir in 2/3 cup chopped toasted almonds, if desired. Spoon into a serving bowl.

5. Garnish with reserved tablespoon of chopped almonds and serve with Blue Diamond Nut Thins or Baked Nut Chips. Can also be enjoyed with assorted vegetables such as celery or radishes.

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Goat Cheese and Cashew Stuffed Dates

January 2, 2012

Goat Cheese and Cashew Stuffed Dates



Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery


Courtesy of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery and Amie Valpone of The Healthy Apple

Makes 12

Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates - Gluten-FreeIngredients:

  • 2 slices Rudi’s Multigrain bread
  • 4 oz. goat cheese
  • 1/3 cup cashews
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 12 Medjool dates, pitted and sliced in half
  • 2 Tbsp. honey

Directions:

1. Toast Rudi’s Gluten-Free Multigrain bread in a toaster until very crisp and well-toasted. Remove toast from toaster and break into pieces. Place into a food processor, pulse to form a breadcrumb consistency. Remove from food processor, set aside.

2. Combine goat cheese, cashews and parsley in a clean food processor; pulse until well blended and consistency is smooth. Set aside.

3. Arrange dates, cut side up on a platter. Using a teaspoon, fill each date with the goat cheese filling. Top with Rudi’s breadcrumbs and drizzle with honey.

4. Enjoy!

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Warm Millet Salad

December 22, 2011

Warm Millet Salad


From Paul Biscione of Healthy Xpectations

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of Millet; rinsed about 2 or 3 times and drained
  • 2 cups of Water
  • 8 oz pkg of Shiitake Mushrooms
  • 1 orange or yellow Bell Pepper; dicedGluten-Free Warm Millet Salad
  • ½ of an Onion; diced
  • 15 oz can of Corn; drained
  • 2 small or 1 large Scallions; green and white parts
  • 1 cup of Mustard Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Basic Mustard Vinaigrette

(Mix all ingredients below and whisk thoroughly to combine)

  • 2/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • A pinch of Salt and Pepper

Directions:

1. In a large pot (or wok), add the rinsed millet and dry it out from the rinsing over a medium low heat; keep it moving in the pan so it does not burn.

2. After it is dry (about 2 minutes), add 1 Tbsp of olive oil and continue to stir to coat the millet for about 1 more millet; remove the pan from the heat.

3. In a second large pot with a heavy or a snug fitting lid, bring the 2 cups of water to a boil.

4. Add the millet to the pot of water and bring the pot back to a boil; place the cover on and lower the heat to low. Set a timer for 25 minutes (do not uncover or touch the millet again until it is done).

5. While the millet is simmering; in a large sauté pan or wok, sauté the onions and bell pepper in about 3 Tbsp of olive oil over a medium low heat for about 4 minutes until the peppers and onions are slightly tender.

6. Now add the corn and the shiitake mushrooms to the pan and raise the heat to high and continue to cook mixture for about 3 minutes; you are only looking to warm the corn and mushrooms through at this point. After the mixture is done, set aside and cover the pan to keep warm.

7. After 25 minutes when the millet is done, shut the heat off, uncover the pot and set the timer for 10 minutes (do not touch or stir the millet). This will allow the millet to dry out a bit and fluff up nicely.

8. After the 10 minutes, use a fork with large tines and fluff by raking the fork through the millet.

9. Dump the millet into a large mixing bowl (big enough for the millet and vegetable mixture), add the vegetable mixture to the bowl along with the scallions and gently fold to combine.

10. Add all of the vinaigrette to the millet mixture with your desired amount of salt and pepper and again fold gently to combine.

11. Place millet salad in the fridge for about 20 minutes so the flavors have a chance to combine.

12. Take the millet out of the fridge after the 20 minutes and zap it in the microwave for about 30 seconds or so just to bring it back to a warm temperature (but not hot). Serve.

Note: I find that letting the millet sit for a while really allows all of the flavors to come together and to intensify. Of course, you can eat the millet right after you make it without refrigeration, but the full impact of the flavors will not be present without a little resting. In fact, you can let this chill in the fridge for quite a few hours if you want to make this beforehand for a party.

For more gluten-free holiday recipes and tips:

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Eggplant Satay

December 12, 2011

Eggplant Satay



Thai Kitchen


Courtesy of Thai Kitchen

Ingredients:eggplant

  • 1/2 cup Thai Kitchen Coconut Milk
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 to 6 Japanese eggplants, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices
  • Thai Kitchen Peanut Satay Sauce

Directions:

1. Place coconut milk, garlic, red curry paste and salt in blender or food processor; cover. Process until smooth. Place eggplant in shallow dish. Pour curry paste mixture over top; turn to coat. Cover.

2. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

3. Broil eggplant 2 to 3 minutes per side or until browned and tender. Serve with Peanut Satay Sauce.

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Hazelnut Sage Stuffing

November 7, 2011

Hazelnut Sage Stuffing



Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery logo


Courtesy of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery and Renegade Kitchen

Makes one 9 x 13 dish.

Prep Time: 40-50 minutes
Baking Time: 15-20 minutes

[Click on the photo to watch a video of this recipe.]

Ingredients:Alternative Appetites - Gluten-Free Stuffing

  • 1 loaf Rudi’s Gluten-Free Multigrain Bread
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 whole yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 bulb fennel, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tablespoons sage, minced
  • ~1 pound Cremini mushrooms, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 ½ cup veggie stock (homemade is always better)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup chopped hazelnuts

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 250 degrees.

2. Cut the loaf of bread into rough cubes, anywhere from ½ inch to ¾ inch pieces. Spread the bread cubes over a cookie sheet and toast them in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until they’re light brown and slightly crisp on the outside.

3. Set the bread aside and turn the oven temperature up to 350 degrees.

4. Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat and cook the onion, fennel, and garlic until they’re slightly translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

5. Add the sage and mushrooms and cook everything down for 10 minutes, or until the veggies are ~50% of their original volume. Season everything with salt and pepper as you go along and taste, taste, taste.

6. Put the bread cubes in a large bowl and mix in the cooked veggie mixture. Make sure you mix everything well, no giant pockets of bread or veggies hanging out on their own.

7. Pour the veggie stock and two eggs (unscrambled) over the bread mixture and stir everything one more time. You want it to be moist but not mushy, the egg should coat everything (it will help the stuffing set in the dish).

8. Spread the stuffing into a 9 x 13 dish and sprinkle the hazelnuts over the entire casserole.

9. Bake the stuffing for 15-20 minutes, or until the bread is nicely toasted on top and moist in the middle. The nuts on top will toast as the stuffing bakes and release their most Thanksgiving-y aroma into your house.

10. Get a spoon, a turkey and a bib. It’s Thanksgiving.

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Vegan Pumpkin Mousse or Pie Filling

October 31, 2011

Vegan Pumpkin Mousse or Pie Filling


From Laura of Laura Friendly

Serves 6 to 8.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Pie Filling

  • 2 cups cooked pumpkin (fresh or canned)
  • 12 oz. package of extra firm tofu, drained
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • dash of sea salt

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.

2. Fill individual dessert cups and chill until firm. (If you are using this as a pie filling, pour the mousse into a pre-baked gluten-free pie crust and chill until firm.)

Note: If you would like this to be lighter and more whipped-cream like, use soft tofu in place of the extra firm.

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Gluten-Free Gnocchi with Brown Butter Emulsion

September 26, 2011

Gluten-Free Gnocchi with Brown Butter Emulsion


From Karen Morgan of Blackbird Bakery

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Gnocchi

  • 1 ¼ lbs. day old mashed potatoes (recipe below)
  • ½ cup tapioca flourGluten-free gnocchi with brown butter
  • 2 tablespoons millet flour
  • 1 tablespoon guar gum
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
  • salt to taste

For the mashed potatoes

  • 4 medium sized Yukon gold potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons cultured butter
  • ¼ – ½ cup 2% milk
  • salt to taste

Directions:

1. Peel and cube your potatoes and then bring them to a boil in a 4 quart pan with the salt. Boil until fork tender. Drain the potatoes and then return them to the pot. Add the butter and milk and mash until there are no longer any lumps. The potatoes should be very thick. Salt to taste. Refrigerate overnight in a glass bowl covered with cellophane.

2. The next day, in a 9″ x 13″ sheet pan, flatten the mashed potatoes with a fork, spreading them out evenly. Mash in the yolks and the pepper. Whisk flours together in a separate bowl. In tablespoon increments, sprinkle the flour over the potatoes and work in with the fork. By the third addition, you should be kneading the dough by hand. Season the dough to taste with salt.

3. Dust the counter with more flour and knead the dough to smooth and is not sticking whatsoever. You will have left over flour, so reserve for another batch. Divide the dough into fourths and then roll into ropes about a foot long (12”) and ½ inch wide. Cut each rope into equal sized segments and then roll each segment into a ball. Press each ball in the with your thumb. Repeat until all the gnocchi are formed. Cook immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 day before using. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Brown Butter Emulsion:

  • 1 stick of salted butter
  • ½ cup water

Melt the butter in a saucepan. The moment you can no longer see any milk fats, begin swirling the pan over the flame to brown the butter. The moment you see brown flecks over the bottom of the pan, add the water and remove from the heat. Blend with a wand mixer until emulsified. Pour over gnocchi and serve with Parmesan and fresh sage.

Photo credit: Knoxy

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Eggplant Dipping Sauce

September 19, 2011

Eggplant Dipping Sauce

Thai Kitchen


Courtesy of Thai Kitchen

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salteggplant
  • 1/4 pound Japanese eggplant (or any eggplant), peeled and diced
  • 1 lime
  • 1 shallot, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons Thai Kitchen Sweet Red Chili Sauce

Directions:

1. Bring water and salt to boil in medium saucepan. Add eggplant; cook 8 minutes or until tender. Drain well.

2. Grate 1 teaspoon lime peel from lime, then juice the lime. Place eggplant, lime peel and juice, shallot, garlic and chili sauce in food processor or blender; cover. Process until smooth. Season to taste with additional lime juice and salt.

3. Serve with sliced vegetables and gluten-free crackers.

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Cinnamon Coconut Cashew Spread

September 5, 2011

Cinnamon Coconut Cashew Spread

Ingredients:Gluten-free cooking video

  • 1 cup cashews, soaked in water for 30 minutes
  • 1 cup coconut cream (Let can of coconut milk settle, then skim cream from the top. It should be thick.)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • pinch of salt

Directions:

  1. Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.

  2. Spread on a slice of Rudi’s Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Eat it.

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Spicy Corn Salad

August 15, 2011

Spicy Corn Salad

Ingredients:Corn and Red Pepper Salad

  • 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen corn
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Thai Kitchen Spicy Thai Chili Sauce
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions:

1. Bring saucepan of water to boil on high heat. Add corn; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through. Drain well.

2. Place corn in large bowl. Add bell pepper, red onion and cilantro; toss well. Mix lime juice, chili sauce and sugar in small bowl until sugar is dissolved. Pour over the corn; toss well. Let stand at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

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