German Chocolate cake has been my favorite cake forever.  .  My Mom has made this cake for me on every one of my birthdays since I was 5.  The homemade icing is bar far and away my favorite part of the cake.  Combine the quality of the homemade icing with a moist German chocolate cake and you can't beat it!  We now have family members that are on gluten free diets.  So that we don't leave anyone out, I set out on finding a way to make a gluten free German&nbs... [More]

Ahhh, the dreaded packing of a gluten free sack lunch for school.  Nothing but a pain in the you know what.  Really though, it's not that hard.   Packing school lunches for kids that are gluten free doesn't have to be hard.  With a little planning and effort, it's basically as easy as packing regular lunches.   But thankfully, there are lots of ways to pack healthy gluten-free school lunches.  The best way to start things off on the right foot is to include yo... [More]

 Gluten wheat is commonly used in a variety of food situations. It’s something that a lot of us don’t even notice, but it’s a big deal for people with gluten allergies. Ingesting this kind of wheat can actually upset the small intestines, resulting in weight loss, bad stools, fatigue, and ill feelings overall. Gluten gives bread its springy texture and is found in wheat, barley, and rye. People who have Celiac disease are not able to consume those products because of the g... [More]

If you have issues with allowing gluten in your diet, you might be pleased to know that there are a number of gluten free recipes out there for you to try. Some of them are tastier than others, so you might have to experiment to find some that you like. Nevertheless, there are tons of delicious flavor combinations out there that have nothing to do with gluten whatsoever. You can use these to develop your own recipes, but some of the ones in here may provide a good foundation for you. ... [More]

If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that you can forget about, this is one to keep. Simply use your slow cooker and you'll have a quick dinner that merely cooks in the slow cooker for several hours. It's full of flavor and one you'll make again and again. Ingredients: 1 pound of chicken breasts, boneless skinless (cut each breast in half to make cooking faster)1/4 cup of peanut butter, creamy3/4 cup of mild salsa1 tbsp of all natural aminos or other gluten free replacement for soy sa... [More]

If you're in a hurry and you need a great gluten free recipe, here's one that won't take long. You'll quickly have a nice pot of steaming chili before you know it. Enjoy! Ingredients You'll Need: 1 lb ground beef1/3 cup of milk1 onion, medium size and chopped finely1 medium green pepper, chopped finely1 tbsp chili powder1 can (8oz) of gluten free tomato sauce1 can (16oz) kidney beans Directions: Place the beef, the chopped onion, and the green pepper in a skillet and brown on medium high hea... [More]

Looking for the perfect chicken dinner? Here's a tasty orange flavored chicken recipe that you can easily make from home. Your family will ask for this one again and again, and they'll never know it's gluten free. Ingredients: 2 lbs of boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into cubes (about 2")1 tsp of garlic powder1/2 tsp pepper1/2 cup organic wheat rice flour or other gluten free flour2 tbsp of butter 1 1/2 cups of water1/3 cup of rice vinegar1/4 cup + 2 tbsp of orange juice1... [More]

If you're craving a cookie, try these mouth-watering lovelies. With spices and apple butter to flavor them, they are sure to tempt anyone's taste buds. Ingredients You'll Need: 2 cups of flour, gluten free1 tsp of salt1/4 tsp of cloves1 tsp of cinnamon1/4 tsp of nutmeg1 tsp of baking soda1 cup of raisins, seedless1/2 cup of butter or margaine1 egg1 cup of sugar1 cup of quartered dates, optional1 cup of apple butter Directions: Take the dry ingredients and place them all in a bowl. Combine th... [More]

If you're looking for a nice breakfast recipe for the cool autumn mornings, here's one that is sure to get your kids out of bed with the wonderful smell of cinnamon and pumpkin mixed together. Ingredients: 1 cup of buckwheat flour1 cup of gluten free oat flour1/3 cup of tapioca starch1/3 cup of millet flour1 tsp of baking soda1/2 tsp of salt2 tsp of baking powder1/2 tsp nutmeg1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp xanthan gum3/4 cup of pumpkin puree4-6 tbsp raw agave nectar4 tbsp olive oil (preferably light)2 eg... [More]

If you want a nice chicken pasta dish, this is one that will hit the spot. Ingredients: Shells 12 uncooked jumbo pasta shells1-2 chicken breasts, cooked and then finely shredded1 tsp of garlic, minced1/8 cup of gluten free breadcrumbs1 container (15oz) of ricotta cheese1/4 tsp pepper3/4 tsp of salt1/2 tsp of basil3/4 tsp parsley, dried1/8 cup of heavy cream1/2 tsp of oregano1 cup of mozzarella cheese1/4 cup of parmesan cheese Sauce 4 oz of tomato sauce2 tsp garlic, minced7 oz of diced or st... [More]