The Un-Gluten Guy (My Gluten Free Recipes & GF Adventures)

I have a few salads that we make and this one is always a favorite.  Caesar always sounds hard but it is really easy. What you will need: Anchovies or anchovy paste (optional) garlic GF Dijon Mustard (I use Grey Poupon) GF Worcestershire Sauce (I use Lea & Perrins) lemon greek yogurt EVOO pepper parmesan cheese GF Croutons (I place some EVOO, salt, garlic powder, oregano and paprika on GF bread and toast.  I then remove and cut into cubes and put back in the toaster at 200 until dry and crispy.) 1.  In a bowl add a few anchovies or about 1 inch of anchovy paste, 1 clove of garlic and some fresh ground pepper.  Mix it all together, crushing the garlic and anchovy until it is a mash. 2.  Add 1/2 tsp of GF Dijon Mustard and 1/2 tsp of Worcestershire and continue to mix.  Add the juice of 1/2 of a lemon and mix some more. 3.  Add a large tablespoon of plain greek yogurt and keep mixing.  Then add 3 tablespoons of EVOO (extra vi...

Update 4/17/13 - I found that using chips to melt left a oil residue.  I switched to using chocolate (you can use any chocolate bar or baking chocolate) I use Endangered Species. Brownies continue to be a favorite in my house.  When I make them they usually do not last more than a few days.  We have made some changes and this is my latest version. 1.  In a bowl combine 1/4 cup almond flour 1/4 cup white rice flour 1/4 cup black bean flour 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Ghirardelli) 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 tsp xanthan gum and mix with a whisk or place in a sealed tuberware container and shake. 2.  Over a double boiler combine 12 tablespoons of GF butter or butter substitute 4 oz of GF chocolate (I use Ghirardelli 60% bittersweet) melt and turn off heat and do not let it burn. 3.  In a bowl whisk together 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon of GF vanilla extract 4 eggs whisk for a few minutes until the graininess of the s...

This is a dish that was adapted from a meal I had in Colorado.  I liked it then and I love it now.  It is light, fresh and gluten free.  The veg is good on its own. For the fall vegetables 1 cup pine nuts 1 cup yellow raisins 1 cup cauliflower cut into bits 1 clove garlic 1.  Heat the pan.  Toast the pine nuts and then set aside. 2.  Add 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil to the pan and add cauliflower and garlic.  Cook until it starts to brown. 3.  Add the pine nuts and raisins and toss.  Salt and pepper to taste. 4.  Add 1-2 tablespoons butter toss and serve. For the fish Trout Filet GF white rice flour 1.  Heat the pan. 2.  Season the filets with gluten free white rice flour, salt and pepper. 3.  Place the filet meat side down until you have a nice brown sear then flip onto the skin side. Plate the fish and cover with the fall veg mixture. You can see it here on You Tube Enjoy, The Un-Gluten G...

I find the most important thing is having a plan and cooking whatever you can ahead of time.  Everyone knows that come Turkey Day there is never enough room in the oven or on the stove. Sunday I made my ice cream.   Cinnamon ice cream consisted of 1 Cup of sugar with 1 1/2 Cups Half and half heated over the stove until it bubbles on the edges.  Pour it into a bowl with two mixed eggs and mix together then back to the stove and add 1 Cup Heavy Cream, 2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp vanilla extract.  Continue to stir until it has a slightly thickened consistency.  Cool overnight in the refrigerator. Kids also wanted mint chocolate chip ice cream  (I usually would do vanilla).  This is a Philadelphia Style ice cream (therefore no eggs or cooking).  2 Cups 2% milk and 2 Cups Heavy cream, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tsp peppermint extract.  Mix and through into ice cream maker.  When ready pour into a containe...

Its the day before the big feast.  Here are a few things to consider. Brine your turkey .  I made my brine the other day.  This is what I did I used 1 gallon of vegetable broth, 1 Cup salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 Tbsp black peppercorns, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp sage, 5 bay leaves and bring to boil.  Then add 1 gallon cold water and 1/2 cup apple cider and place into refrigerator. I added my turkey today and will remove it tomorrow, rinse it, season it and put it in the oven. Today you can make your cranberry sauce . This is how I make it. In a sauce pan add 1 Cup water, 1 Cup OJ, 2 cups sugar and the two packages of cranberries.  Cook until all the berries pop then add a bit of gluten free maple syrup and a handful of dried cranberries.  Put this in the refrigarator until tomorrow. Need a fall side dish?  Try this cauliflower pine nut raisin mixture . Get equal parts pine-nuts, yellow raisins and cauliflower.  Cut up the cauliflower so...

Yum!  Soup is great when its cold outside.  Soup is something I always tend to avoid when I go out unless I am 100% sure that they are aware of gluten issues and those with Celiac disease.  There are too many ways to contaminate the pot - broth, thickeners, etc.  Add a nice piece of french bread topped with cheese and my GF cells cringe. So, just make it yourself.  I've been making it for years and it is quite simple but it does take some time. You only need a few ingredients, a large stock pot and some time. Ingredients: Onions (lots of them) Shallot Leaks (optional) Bay leaf Thyme Red Wine Beef Broth Comte cheese GF Bread Directions: 1.  Slice the onions into thin (1/4 inch or less) slices.  For a 3 quarts of broth I will use about 8 medium size onions.  Slice one large shallot.  For some added flavor I will also use one or two leeks.  For the leak you need to rinse thoroughly to get all of the sand out. 2. ...

I had to travel to Colorado Springs for a meeting and we took the whole family.  The  Broadmoor Hotel is a beautiful 5 star hotel in Colorado Springs surrounded by beauty. As with any trip I had to look into the Gluten Free options.  When I called to speak with the hotel they told me that they do not have a GF menu but each restaurant would be able to accomodate us.  They did an amazing job. We ate at some other places too and there are many GF options around Colorado Springs.  In downtown Colorado Springs we stopped at  The Olive Branch , which has been in buisness for 32 years and offering GF options for just as long.  They have an extensive GF menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner and have GF baked goods. My daughter had their rice pasta (Tinkyada) with homemade marinara sauce and liked it so much we went back a second time for lunch during our trip.  The first time I had a chicken breast braised in a basil tomato sauce over spinach...