Lacto-Fermented Dill Baby Carrots. Thank you for visiting Little House in the Suburbs. Please subscribe and you'll get great simple living tips and how-to articles delivered to your inbox, for free! Timeframe: 1 week Special Equipment: One-quart jar, preferably a fermenterCut up flexible coffee lid that can be folded through the mouth and expands approximately to width of jarOptional weight. I used an Eggsact Egg timer. Ingredients (for 1 gallon): 1-2 bags of baby carrots1 tablespoon salt1 tsp dried dillBoiled and cooled tap waterOptional splash of Bubbies juice or other lactofermeted liquid Process: Place all ingredients except water in jar.Insert coffee can lid (shown below) and optional weight.Press down and fill to brim with water.Cover loosely.Leave for one week.Chill and enjoy. Homemade Sauerkraut. Thank you for visiting Little House in the Suburbs. Please subscribe and you'll get great simple living tips and how-to articles delivered to your inbox, for free! Timeframe: 1 week Special Equipment: One-gallon jar, preferably a fermenterPlasticware lid that can be folded through the mouth and expands approximately to width of jar Ingredients (for 1 gallon): 5 pounds cabbage3 tablespoons sea saltBoiled and cooled tap waterOptional splash of Bubbies juice or other lactofermeted liquid Process: Chop or grate cabbage.Layer into the jar, sprinkling in layers of salt.Pack it down hard to force the water out of the cabbage.Insert plasticware lid to hold down the cabbage.Wait a few hours for the cabbage juices to come out.Fill the jar to the rim with water.
Dairy-Free Basil Pesto. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE pesto! Pesto screams summer to me, or better yet, my fantasy of sitting at a seaside cafe in Genoa, Italy at sunset, holding my handsome husband’s hand while a light, salt kissed breeze strokes my face as I sip on a glass of Italy’s finest vino and I twirl gluten free pasta tossed with scallops and pesto around my fork. And then I’m rudely brought back to reality when one of my little ones quips, “mommmmm…what is this green stuff on my chicken?” “Just try it, I promise you will like it.” “Mmmm…this is good. We can call these moldy fingers!” Let’s put these ideas together, shall we? Kinda takes the romance out of it doesn’t it? Traditionally, pesto is made with basil (or another herb, like mint or parsley), pine nuts (or other nut or seed), garlic, Parmesan cheese and olive oil. When first I contemplated pesto without the cheese, I thought long and hard about what it was that the Parmesan contributed in this beautiful green sauce.
Was it color? Gluten-free Strawberry Sorbet | Gluten-Free Recipe Box. It’s strawberry season again and I am delighted! Sorbet is gluten free, naturally, but not always egg-free. This strawberry sorbet recipe includes several choices of ingredients. Due to my citrus allergies I used cream of tartar in place of lemon juice, but if I could have use lemon juice, and suggest you do for a more flavorful sorbet.
Pineapple juice or orange juice will also work well. Ad Gluten-free Strawberry Sorbet A refreshing gluten free sorbet to cool those hot days, or just your sweet tooth. Ingredients: 1/2 cup filtered water + 1/2 cup sugar (or 1/2 cup agave nectar/syrup, which is what I used) 3 - 3 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (1 lb.), rinsed, stemmed and cut in half (or frozen equivalent) 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar or 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 egg white from a pasteurized egg; or 1 1/2 teaspoons tapioca starch or cornstarch natural food coloring (optional) Instructions: Make a simple syrup by placing the sugar and water in a small saucepan.
Tips. Gluten Free Savory Peach Chicken Skillet Dinner | Gluten Free Recipes. I have been accused of being a gluten-free food shopaholic. I won’t mention the person’s name but let me just say this – I am married to him. While I might agree that 25 cans of anchovy fillets in the pantry is a tad extreme, I do not agree that the 15 jars of piri-piri sauce I brought home from Africa was unnecessary, after all I don’t know when I will be returning to Africa. Now, maybe the hubby has a point that I should actually USE some of that piri-piri sauce and not just save it because I am worried I won’t be able to purchase more. Maybe. An architect friend of ours once did a little survey of my cupboards and such, in an attempt to help us find more storage space. So the other day when I was off to the grocery store again (the third time that day) my husband says to me “why don’t you use up the food you have on hand first?”
Well, a challenge was thrown down – he would randomly pick some ingredients, I would cook it and if he liked it, I won. Ingredients Directions Servings. Gluten Free Savory Peach Chicken Skillet Dinner | Gluten Free Recipes. I have been accused of being a gluten-free food shopaholic. I won’t mention the person’s name but let me just say this – I am married to him.
While I might agree that 25 cans of anchovy fillets in the pantry is a tad extreme, I do not agree that the 15 jars of piri-piri sauce I brought home from Africa was unnecessary, after all I don’t know when I will be returning to Africa. Now, maybe the hubby has a point that I should actually USE some of that piri-piri sauce and not just save it because I am worried I won’t be able to purchase more. Maybe. An architect friend of ours once did a little survey of my cupboards and such, in an attempt to help us find more storage space. He mentioned that I had enough food, cosmetics and shoes to survive a nuclear holocaust. So the other day when I was off to the grocery store again (the third time that day) my husband says to me “why don’t you use up the food you have on hand first?” Ingredients Directions Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
For The Love Of Bacon Jam « Hunter's Lyonesse. Fresh Bacon Jam Last week, I saw a link that Michael Ruhlman shared on Facebook. It was for bacon jam that he saw on Twitter and he couldn’t stop thinking about it. Then, I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Let the madness begin. I decided to take one of my off days this week to make this concoction. So, Monday, I sliced onions and chopped bacon. And waited. And as I waited, this heavenly aroma of bacon, onions, vinegar, and syrup wafted around the apartment. When the moment finally arrived several hours later, I think I found the human equivalent to Anna’s Bliss.
Raw Veggie Spring Rolls with Bacon Jam I decided during my tasting that I didn’t even need to make a dipping sauce to go with the Raw Veggie Spring Rolls (post to come later) I was making for dinner. My husband loved it in silence. In fact, after a few bites he asked, “What kind of sauce is this?” Bacon Jam toasted on Against the Grain Gluten-free Sesame Bagel with Eggs Over Broken I was good and I waited until the next morning. Compost Cookies « Free Range Cookies Blog. Gummy worms dig these compost cookies Compost happens. And it can be delicious. Make flour by grinding gluten free oats in a food processor or place oats in a well-sealed ziploc bag and use a rolling pin to grind up a bit. Popcorn flour or almond meal can be subbed for part of the oat flour. Make popcorn flour by grinding popped corn in a blender or by crushing popcorn in a ziploc bag.
Free of wheat and dairy, this simple cookie recipe makes recycling fun and tasty. In a small bowl, mix wet ingredients: 1 ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)2 TB canola oil3 TB honey or maple syrup1 tsp pure vanilla extract In a separate bowl blend dry ingredients: 1 cup oat flour3 TB cocoa powder1/4 tsp each – baking powder, cinnamon, salt Add wet ingredients to dry and stir well. Granolaalmondsraisinschocolate chipspretzelsdonut seeds Use a teaspoon to scoop dough. . - Linda Composting material. Breakfast of Champions – Grain Free Granola » heartland Renaissance. I grew up eating my mom’s granola. It is great. But after recently endeavoring to give up grains, I stopped making it.
And, after so many breakfasts of eggs, scrambled eggs, fried eggs, and the occasional green smoothie, you start to crave something more. Something a bit crunchy, a bit sweet, a bit . . . cerealy. So what to do? Grain Free Granolamakes 2 Quarts 2 cups almonds2 cups walnuts1 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds1 cup dried fruit of your choice, chopped into bite size pieces1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut1/3 cup sesame seeds, optional1/2 stick butter or coconut oil or combination of both1/4 cup brown sugar or muscovado sugar or maple syrup1/4 cup honey1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. In a food processor, place the 2 cups of almonds and pulse a few times until they are chopped up.
In the meantime, combine butter, sugar and honey over heat until combined. Pour the granola out onto a greased, walled cookie sheet and spread out to an even layer. Enjoy! Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe. Homemade Ketchup. I’m not sure if it’s ketchup, catsup, or any other bizarre spelling, but if you are the parent of a child under the age of 10, then you always make sure that you NEVER run out of this key ingredient. My kids put this stuff on everything, even foods that just don’t seem to make sense, like grapes. So why am I now making my own ketchup? One word: corn. Even if a store bought variety doesn’t contain HFCS, I have yet to find a brand that doesn’t use distilled vinegar, which is usually derived from corn and well, I’m allergic! Never one to do well with the words, “no forever,” I set about to make my own and after several attempts (creating recipes is a bit challenging when you can’t taste), the following is the recipe that won over my husband and kids.
In case you are wondering why I used a stock photo instead of my own, here’s a tip for ya…don’t leave your DSLR camera within reach of your 3 year old! Incoming search terms: Gluten Free Chocolate Cobbler/ Hot Fudge Sauce Cake Recipe. My mom-in-law and dad-in-law came over this afternoon, they helped deliver a new lawn mower for hubs. He's been wanting one for a while and the state income tax refund came back just in time, since our yard looks more like a jungle than the suburbs. The house is a mess, but I managed to wipe down the bathroom counters before they arrived! I made a super easy ground beef stew and pondered what to make for dessert. You see, I ALWAYS serve dessert to my inlaws. I know we don't need dessert, but dessert is special.
I only had a small amount of ice-cream in the freezer, as hubs supply was dwindling... but I did have some coconut ice-cream as well... and father-in-law loves coconut. I remember several times my great-grandma making what she called a "puddin' cake. " The best part of this dessert is how insanely EASY it is to throw together. Please make this dessert... it's a hit when your in-laws come over and watch movies with you after having a very humble meal of ground beef stew. Directions: The Non-Dairy Queen. This week is crazy town here.
The boys each have something every night of the week for end of the school year stuff (chorus concerts, plays, band concerts). The illustrator is working overtime (really quadruple what is really remotely healthy for any human to work) and well, I'm taking care of getting everyone from point a to point b along with my obligations of housework, cooking and writing.
YIKES! So, in an effort to keep things easy and be prepared, I made a quick treat yesterday afternoon for the boys. Did you know you can make your own quick chocolate pudding in the microwave? You can! This was so simple and took no time at all (well 10 minutes to be honest)! Can I tell you a little secret? Microwave Chocolate Pudding (makes 4 cups) 3/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 cup brown sugar 6 TBSP cornstarch 1/2 tsp cinnamon pinch of salt 4 cups almond milk Combine the cocoa powder through salt in a large bowl. I kept dinner really simple. It's Wednesday, the marathon of life continues. Recipe Connection: Grain-Free Apple Flax Muffins. Welcome! If you wish you could , you're in the right place. Start here for my top 10 baby steps to better Kitchen Stewardship. You might also be interested in family-friendly, delicious and nutritious recipes or one of my popular eBooks to help you on your journey.
Sign up for free email updates: {*style:<b> </b>*} We threw my sister-in-law a real curveball, I’m pretty sure she had a spectacular menu all planned out when I dropped the email bomb about, “By the way, we gave up grains for Lent, and it’s not just a sacrifice thing, but we have to stick to it to see if anyone actually has a health issue with gluten.
She was, of course. I don’t blame her for being frustrated at first, and I felt horribly after speaking to her on the phone. She never ceases to impress and amaze me, though, so I wasn’t completely surprised (although honored and touched) that the whole weekend. to have a sister-in-law who cares about us so much. And now, for the recipe. Grain-Free Apple Flax Muffins Yield: 18-24. Beef Tongue Recipe for Fajitas. Welcome! If you wish you could eat more whole foods without breaking your budget, you're in the right place. Start here for my top 10 baby steps to better Kitchen Stewardship. You might also be interested in family-friendly, delicious and nutritious recipes or one of my popular eBooks to help you on your journey. An observation: When you cut grains, there’s still something else that takes their place as the “eat it at every meal” regular. Suddenly eggs are popping in multiple times a day, potatoes become a staple, and almonds are needed for just about everything, including a handful for a snack.
Since one of the theories about the increase in gluten intolerance is that we eat it too often, I have to admit that I was surprised to realize that if we didn’t consume gluten/grains, we would be eating something else too often, perhaps. For some variety during our grain-free Lent, I decided to cook up the beef tongue that’s been in my freezer since December. How to Make Beef Tongue Fajitas Uh-oh. How to cook and bake without dairy. I have fallen in love with creme fraiche lately.
Have you made some for yourself? It’s so ridiculously easy more so than anything I have made from scratch that you would be silly to not make it. Ready? Pour a pint of good cream in a jar. (The less pasteurized the cream, the less time it takes to thicken. That’s it. A few years ago, we talked about creme fraiche here, and we showed you how to heat it in a saucepan to 85 degrees before putting it in the jar.
After this amount of work less than finding the remote control to the television set and some time, you’ll have thick creme fraiche, ever-so-slightly sour, sweet and tasting clean as the pasture. You can buy creme fraiche at the store, but it’s almost exorbitantly expensive. I’m finding that food made from scratch almost always costs less than the equivalent in the packaged tub. I’ve been using creme fraiche in our baking here. However, you haven’t seen any recipes with creme fraiche in them here, have you? But here’s the deal. An Opera Singer in the Kitchen: Chocolate Coconut-Cashew Truffles.
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