Recipes

Technique: How To Fry Fish

by Carrie Main Dishes
gluten free fried fish

Growing up in rural Alberta fish was not a staple in our diet. Living on a farm meant chicken, beef and pork. It was not until I was married and had a family of my own that I added fish to my meals. My girlfriend Denise, who lives in Texas, has been making me this [...]

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Recipe: Butter Chicken

by Carrie Main Dishes
Gluten Free Butter Chicken

I love Indian foods and flavors! Since my diagnosis of celiacs disease I have ventured out into more worldly experiences and discovered a real love for Indian spices. Dalbrent Spice Rack is a local store in the NW of Calgary that has shelves full of various spices. The owner is quite lovely and she is [...]

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Recipe: Pumpkin Cake with Creamcheese Frosting

by Carrie Baked Goods
gluten free thanksgiving cake

As promised here is a delicious gluten-free dessert recipe for the Thanksgiving holiday! If you missed the other thanksgiving recipes, check them out here. [print_this]Recipe: Pumpkin Cake with Creamcheese Frosting 3 large eggs 2 cups muscovado organic brown sugar(you could use reg brown sugar) ½ cup grapeseed oil 1 medium sugar pumpkin cooked**(or 1 15oz [...]

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Two Thanksgiving Recipes and BONUS Technique! Butternut Squash Soup & Squash Toss

by Carrie For the Holidays
gluten free thanksgiving

Well it is hard to believe that it is thanksgiving this weekend. It really did creep up on me this year and in not being organized I did not post any thanksgiving recipes… until now! Today you will receive two recipes (Butternut Squash Soup and Squash Toss) and also a technique on how to roast [...]

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Recipe: Tartar Sauce

by Carrie Sauces
wheat free mom tartar sauce

I am always amazed how much better food tastes when I make it from scratch. I recently threw all our bottled salad dressings away once I started making homemade ones – there is just no comparison. So again it was a lesson I learned today when I was frying up fish for supper. I really [...]

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Recipe: Snap Peas and Bacon

by Carrie Appetizers
snap peas and bacon

In July when I was in Seattle, snap peas were in season. Most restaurants were offering it as a side entry. At the Keg we were served a wonderful dish of snap peas and bacon. It seemed like such a simple dish to make and knew once we got home I would make it often. [...]

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Recipe: Romaine Salad with Creamy Parmesan Dressing

by Carrie Salads
romaine salad with creamy parmesan dressing

Made this salad last night and it was a hit for supper. It is tangy and crunchy! Yum! [print_this]Recipe: Romaine Salad with Creamy Parmesan Dressing ¼ cup buttermilk 3 Tbsp grated parmesan-reggiano or romano cheese 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp minced parsley/cilantro or even dill ½ tsp Dijon mustard 1/8 [...]

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Recipe: Best Buttermilk Pancakes + Syrup

by Carrie Breakfast
gluten free buttermilk pancakes and syrup

I love lazy Sunday mornings! For so many years when the kids were younger, weekend mornings were early and busy. We had many many years of competitive swimming, hockey, and luge. All of our three kids were very active in sports and excelled in all that they did. These days are weekends are much slower. [...]

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Recipe: Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Dressing

by Carrie Salads
vietnamese chicken salad

I have been doing a low carb program for the last couple of weeks. I have found that even with exercise I have not been able to lose weight. I have the joys of a thyroid condition and celiacs, making it difficult to lose weight. Years ago I had successfully lost almost 50 lbs doing [...]

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Recipe: Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

by Carrie Sauces
buttermilk ranch dressing

One of the things I have discovered being celiac is I prefer making almost everything I eat from scratch. This way I know exactly what is in the food I eat. And one of things I am most enjoying from scratch is salad dressing. I hate to say it, but pre-diagnosis all salad dressings I [...]

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Recipe: Cajun Pulled Pork

by Carrie Main Dishes
cajun pulled pork

Hmmmmm… the smell of this pork cooking over the day in my slow cooker was fabulous. The whole house smelled of spices, smoke, and meat! This is a great recipe anytime of the year. Pork shoulder is relatively inexpensive here right now. In fact at Superstore they were carrying small roasts of pork for $6.00. [...]

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Recipe: Salsa with Falafel Chips

by Carrie Appetizers
falafel chips with salsa

While cruising the aisles of Amaranth Whole Foods Market I discovered a new gluten free product: Falafel Chips. While they were quite pricey (almost $6.00) I decided to give them a try. And I was not disappointed. These chips are described as high fiber, high protein, and full of flavor. And the description is correct [...]

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Recipe: Gluten Free Grilled Pizza

by Carrie Main Dishes
gluten free grilled pizza

I am so, so excited I can hardly stand it! I have been experimenting with making gluten-free pizza ever since being diagnosed. And to tell the truth, the first pizzas I made … well, we ate them … because I did not know what gf pizza was supposed to be like. I do think, as [...]

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Recipe: Easy Granola

by Carrie Breakfast
gluten free granola

Ahhhhhh…..the sweet crunch of homemade granola, combined with the best mediterranean yogurt. What a combination! I love this mixture for breakfast! In fact, it is a great evening snack too! Here is an easy, delicious granola to make. What is great about this recipe is that whatever you have in your cupboards you can add [...]

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